Table Of Contents - ABLE Systems Ap863 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Table Of Contents............................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash)....................................................... 3
2.2 Copyright Notice And Disclaimer....................................................................................... 3
2.3 Documentation Revision History ....................................................................................... 3
2.4 Accessories and Options.................................................................................................. 4
3 Modes Of Operation............................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Idle Mode........................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Sleep Mode..................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Spooling Mode ................................................................................................................ 5
3.4 Continuous Operation...................................................................................................... 6
4 Battery Packs and Power Supplies....................................................................................... 7
4.1 Overview Of Power Pack Options ..................................................................................... 7
4.2 Removing And Replacing The Power Pack ....................................................................... 7
4.3 Battery Pack Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 8
4.4 Battery Pack Environmental Concerns .............................................................................. 8
4.5 Battery Pack Types And Capacity..................................................................................... 8
4.6 Battery Pack Recharging.................................................................................................. 8
4.7 Vehicle Adaptor Power Pack ............................................................................................ 9
4.8 OEM 5-7.5V DC Adaptor pack.......................................................................................... 9
5 Paper............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Loading Paper............................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Paper Out and Paper Low Sensors ................................................................................. 10
5.3 Removing Paper or Clearing a Jam................................................................................. 11
6 Led Indications ................................................................................................................. 12
7 Printer Operation and Programming ................................................................................... 13
7.1 Data Buffer.................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Spooling Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
7.3 Serial Interface (Standard RS-232 Version) ..................................................................... 13
7.4 Serial Interface (TTL Version)......................................................................................... 13
7.5 Character Printing.......................................................................................................... 14
7.6 Graphics Printing ........................................................................................................... 14
8 Connections and EMC Precautions .................................................................................... 15
8.1 Connector Details .......................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables ........................................................................ 15
8.3 Battery Charger Details.................................................................................................. 16
8.4 EMC Statement ............................................................................................................. 16
8.5 EMC Caution................................................................................................................. 16
9 Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Connecting to a PC - A Checklist................................................................................... 17
9.2 Windows™ Printer Drivers ............................................................................................. 18
9.3 Your Application Program............................................................................................... 18
9.4 On-Line Information ....................................................................................................... 18
9.5 If All Else Fails............................................................................................................... 18
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