Extech Instruments APEX 3 Quick Start Manual

Status Indicator LEDs
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the printer on. Three LED indicators
located on the top of the printer indicate various printer functions. LED will
indicate function as described below:
LED Color
Flashing
Green
Flashing
LED #1
Blue
Communication
Flashing
Amber
Red
LED #2
Amber
Battery
Green
LED #3
Magnetic Card
Reader & Printer Error
Red
Flashing
LED #1 LED #2 LED #3

Performing Self Test

1. The printer must be OFF.
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed Button.
3. While holding the Paper Feed Button, press
the ON/OFF Button.
Communication: All printers ship in RS232 and Bluetooth™ mode.
IrDA and 802.11g are optional features. Refer to the User Guide for
set-up instructions.
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State Description
Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA
mode
Steady Communicating with host
Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Steady Low power indication
Battery being charged. The LED
Steady will turn off when the battery
is fully charged
• Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data
Steady
• Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data
• Printer Error. The printer is out-of- paper or Paper
Steady door is open.
• MCR/SCR faulty condition
Indicates the print head is hot and printing is
paused
Model APEX 3

Mobile Printer

Quick Start Guide

This guide provides reference illustrations of the initial steps to quickly
get your APEX 3 printer up and running. Refer to the User's Guide
for more detailed information on the operation and use of the APEX 3
printer. A copy of the User's Guide can be downloaded
from www.extech.com/printers.
APEX 3 Overview
Window
Rev. 112408-R1
MCR Slot
On/Off AC Adaptor
Paper Feed
Button Port
Button
Belt Clip
IrDa
Paper
Platen
Compartment
Roller
Metal
Tear Bar
Paper Door
Pull Lever
Paper Door
Release Button
Serial
Port