Connecting The Printer - Extech Instruments APEX 2 User Manual

3.2 Connecting the Printer

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The APEX 2 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth ™ as default configuration.
IrDA or 802.11g communication is also available as an optional feature.
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Serial, IrDA and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a DIP switch
located on the control card.
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The DIP switch is located inside the battery compartment. The illustration below
indicates the location of this switch. Figure 10 shows the DIP switch selection.
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The functions assigned to these switches are shown
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If the Serial interface is selected, the communication parameters, Baud Rate, Data Bit
and Parity, must be set.
Note: Optional serial cable is available for Serial RS232 communication (part # 5892RJD9-1).
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Printer drivers for Windows
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PrinterCE
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Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software
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3.2.1 Location of Dip Switches
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The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment.
DIP switch location.
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The functions assigned to these switches are shown in
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If the Serial interface is selected, the communication parameters, Baud Rate, Data Bit
and Parity, must be set.
3.2.2 Setting Dip Switches
FIGURE 10: DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (SHOWING SETTING FOR BT)
Note: Use caution when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip switch
to toggle its position. DO NOT use a screw driver and do not apply excessive force.
APEX2 User's Guide
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print Control utility is available from Extech for Windows CE devices.
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