Connecting The Printer; Dip Switch Location; Setting Dip Switches - Datamax APEX 3 User Manual

3.2 Connecting the Printer

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The APEX 3 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth® has default configuration. IrDA
or 802.11g communication is also available as an optional feature.
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Serial, IrDA, 802.11g and Bluetooth® communication settings can be changed via DIP
switches located on the control card.
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Printer drivers for Windows
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TM
PrinterCE print Control utility is available from Datamax-O'Neil for Windows
devices.
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TM
Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software
StevensCreek
3.2.1

Dip Switch Location

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The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment.
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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.
Note: Optional serial cable is available for Serial RS232 communication (part #
5892RJD9-1).
3.2.2

Setting Dip Switches

FIGURE 10: DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (SHOWING SETTING FOR IRDA)
Note: Use caution when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the
dip switch to toggle its position. DO NOT apply excessive force.
TM
95/98/NT/2000/XP and Vista are available.
TM
, are recommended for Palm Pilot devices.
TM
or PalmPrint
Table
10
TM
CE
TM
Utility, from
2.