Table Of Contents - Datamax APEX 3 User Manual

Contents
General Precautions ...................................................................................................... 1
Safety ........................................................................................................................... 1
1 Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Unpacking the Printer...................................................................................... 2
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge ..................................................... 3
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.3 Reading the LED Status ................................................................................... 5
1.4 Attaching Belt Loop System ............................................................................. 6
2 Loading Supplies ..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Adding Paper or Labels .................................................................................... 7
2.2 Tearing Paper ................................................................................................ 8
3 Using the Printer..................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Initial Power-Up and Self-Test .......................................................................... 9
3.2 Connecting the Printer................................................................................... 10
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3 Serial Communication ................................................................................... 12
3.4 Infrared Communications Mode (IrDA) ............................................................ 12
3.5 Bluetooth and 802.11g Communications .......................................................... 13
3.6 Magnetic Strip Reader ................................................................................... 13
3.7 Programming Information.............................................................................. 13
4 Printer Maintenance.............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................... 15
4.2 Charging the Printer Battery .......................................................................... 15
Installing the Battery............................................................................ 3
Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 4
Dip Switch Location............................................................................ 10
Setting Dip Switches .......................................................................... 10
Dip Switch Functions .......................................................................... 11
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