Datamax-oneil APEX 2 User Guide Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

APEX 2 User Guide 7A300019-2 Rev. A

6 1.4 Using the Belt Clip The belt loop system consists of two parts:  A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery

7 2 Loading Supplies 2.1 Adding Paper or Labels The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See “Supply Specific

8  While pressing the Paper Door Release button, close the paper door.  Release the Paper Door Release button and press the printer door unti

9 3 Using the Printer 3.1 Initial Power-Up and Self-Test Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded an initial power-up self-test can b

10 3.2 Connecting the Printer  The APEX 2 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth ™ as default configuration. IrDA or 802.11g communication

11 3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions Table 2 shows the available dip switch settings. Table 2 – DIP Switch Setting Dip Switch Function Switch # Swit

12 3.3 Serial Communication  The RS232C Interface signals for the APEX 2 Series printers are terminated on a 6 PIN RJ type data connector locate

13 3.4 Infrared Communications (IrDA)  Dip Switch #1 must be in the <ON> position and Dip Switch #2 must be in the <OFF> position. 

14 Table 4 - Magnetic Card LED Indicator LED indicator State Status Green ON OFF Ready/waiting for card to be swiped. Good swipe - Card dat

15 4 Printer Maintenance 4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions The print head and platen roller may need cleaning after printing a number of rolls

16  The fast-charge controller checks the battery’s voltage and temperature before the start of the fast recharge process. If the battery voltag

17  As long as the amber LED is ON, the battery is accepting a charge and the charging circuit is OK. At the end of a 180 minute charge cycle t

18 4.6 Troubleshooting Problem Action Does not feed paper or has a paper jam • Remove any jammed supply • Reload paper supply Does not print •

19 4.7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description 78728S1-3 APEX 2, Standard with Class 2 BT 78728S1R-3 APEX 2, Standard with Class 2 BT and M

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21 5 Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications Height: 2.7 inches (68mm) Width: 4.2inches (107mm) Length: 5.4 inches (138mm) Weight: w/bat

22 5.3 Regulatory Notes 5.3.1 FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de

23 6 Customer Support Datamax-O'Neil Americas Orlando, FL USA Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm EST Tel: 407-523-5540 Fax: 407-523-5542 tech_su

i Contents General Precautions...1 Safety ...

ii 4.2.2 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries ... 16 4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State...

1 General Precautions • Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe place for

2 1 Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer The APEX 2 portable printer is a full-featured portable receipt printer designed for various job en

3 1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge Note: One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone batter

4 1.2.2 Charging the Battery  Plug the battery charger adapter output cable into the battery charger connector as shown.  Plug the battery

5 1.3 Reading the LED Status The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1 FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR