Reading The Led Status - Datamax APEX 2 User Manual

1.3 Reading the LED Status

The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in
Table 1, below, details the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 to locate the <ON/OFF> and
<FEED> push button switches and the AC adapter socket
status LEDs on the front of the printer.
LED
LED # 1
Communication
LED # 2
Battery
LED # 3
Magnetic Card
Reader
&
Printer Error
Note: Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error or fault condition.
FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS
Table 1 - Reading the LED Status
Status Condition
Flashing
GREEN
Steady
Flashing
BLUE
Steady
Flashing
AMBER
Steady
RED Steady
AMBER Steady
Steady
GREEN
Steady
RED
Flashing
.
Figure 4 provides the location of the
Function
Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA
mode
Communicating with host
Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode
Transmitting/receiving
Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode
Transmitting/Receiving
Low power indication
Battery being charged. The LED will turn off when the
battery is fully charged

Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data

Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data

Printer Error. The printer is out-of-paper or Paper
door is open.

MCR/SCR faulty condition
Indicates the print head is hot and printing is paused
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Table 1