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7A300019 Rev. A
APEX 2
User Guide

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  • Page 1 7A300019 Rev. A APEX 2 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Precautions ...................... 1 Safety ........................... 1 Getting Started ....................... 2 Unpacking the Printer ..................2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge ............3 1.2.1 Installing the Battery................3 1.2.2 Charging the Battery ................4 Reading the LED Status ..................5 Attaching Belt Loop System ................
  • Page 4 4.2.2 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries ..........16 Verifying Battery Charge State ................ 16 Battery and Safety Information ............... 17 Recycling Batteries ..................17 Troubleshooting .................... 18 Printer Supplies ..................... 19 Specifications ......................21 Printer Specifications ..................21 Supply Specifications ..................21 Regulatory Notes ...................

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    • Datamax-O’Neil is not responsible for any operational results regardless of missing information, errors or any misprinting in this manual. • Datamax-O’Neil is not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and consumables not approved by them.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer The APEX 2 portable printer is a full-featured portable receipt printer designed for various job environments including field service, field sales, hospitality and restaurants, ticketing and many others where point of service receipts are required. The package contains: ...

  • Page 7: Installing And Charging The Battery Cartridge

    Note: One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery, the printer’s battery must be charged before use. Datamax-O’Neil batteries must be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. To cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow a full discharge through normal use.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    50-60 Hz Output Voltage/Current ( 10VDC/2.4A Do not use a charger not approved by Datamax-O’Neil for use with the APEX 2 series. Use of an unapproved charger could damage the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty.

  • Page 9: Reading The Led Status

    1.3 Reading the LED Status The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1 FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS Table 1, below, details the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 to locate the <ON/OFF> and <FEED>...

  • Page 10: Attaching Belt Loop System

    1.4 Attaching Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts:  A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery door  A strap with a click-on connector To attach the strap, insert the knob located at the bottom of the printer into the slot of the connector.

  • Page 11: Loading Supplies

    2 Loading Supplies 2.1 Adding Paper or Labels The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See “Supply Specifications” in Section 5.2 for the width, thickness requirements and approved vendors. Follow these steps to load printer paper. ...

  • Page 12: Tearing Paper

    If fastened by tape or glue, the core will be pulled into the mechanism causing jamming and possible gear damage. Proper paper roll supplies are available from Datamax-O’Neil as P/N 757060. 2.2 Tearing Paper The printer’s paper door acts as a tear bar.

  • Page 13: Using The Printer

    3 Using the Printer 3.1 Initial Power-Up and Self-Test Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded an initial power-up self-test can be performed.  Press the <ON/OFF> switch once. This turns printer on. The Green LED illuminates After approximately 20 seconds, if no instructions are sent to the ...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Printer

    3.2 Connecting the Printer  The APEX 2 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth ™ as default configuration. IrDA or 802.11g communication is also available as an optional feature.  Serial, IrDA and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a DIP switch located on the control card.

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Functions

    3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions Table 2 shows the available dip switch settings. Table 2 – DIP Switch Setting Switch Switch Function Switch # Notes Switch 1 & 2 SW 1 SW 2 Communication Interface RS232 Baud rate set by Dip switches 3,4 and 5 Baud Rate can be negotiated up to the value specified through Dip switches 3,4 IrDA...

  • Page 16: Serial Communication

    3.3 Serial Communication  The RS232C Interface signals for the APEX 2 Series printers are terminated on a 6 PIN RJ type data connector located on the side of the printer.  Six connections are provided from the Serial Interface to the host computer.

  • Page 17: Infrared Communications (Irda)

    3.4 Infrared Communications (IrDA)  Dip Switch #1 must be in the <ON> position and Dip Switch #2 must be in the <OFF> position.  The printer can be powered ON by pressing the power <ON/OFF> switch.  If no IrDA connection is made, the printer will automatically power down to a lower power level to conserve battery life.

  • Page 18: Programming Information

    Error reading card’s data. 3.7 Programming Information For programming information, please refer to the Developer’s Manual. Note: System Developers: Please refer to the APEX 2 developer’s manual for further details. Other features may be available as described in the programmer’s manual...

  • Page 19: Printer Maintenance

    To remove the battery cartridge, open the battery door and tip the battery out of the printer. 4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries  The model APEX 2 printers require an adapter output of 10VDC/1.32A.  The battery fast-charge is initiated each time the power adapter is connected to the printer.

  • Page 20: Important Notes On Replacing Batteries

    “Printer Supplies” for detailed information. 4.2.2 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries Check for the correct Datamax-O’Neil battery part number and use only that part for the  new battery. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 21: Battery And Safety Information

     As long as the amber LED is ON, the battery is accepting a charge and the charging circuit is OK. At the end of a 180 minute charge cycle the LED will switch off. 4.4 Battery and Safety Information The printer is powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery cartridge.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    • After extended printing, print head may be hot; printer will pause before resuming printing If the problem is not identified by following the above trouble shooting guide, contact Datamax- O’Neil Technical Support. Support numbers and Email addresses are listed in...

  • Page 23: Printer Supplies

    4.7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description 78728S1-3 APEX 2, Standard with Class 2 BT 78728S1R-3 APEX 2, Standard with Class 2 BT and MCR 78728S1-2 Apex 2 with 802.11b/g 78728S1R-2 Apex 2 with 802.11b/g and MCR 151133 Optional 12V/24V In-Vehicle Adapter (Battery...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    5 Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications Height: 2.7 inches (68mm) Width: 4.2inches (107mm) Length: 5.4 inches (138mm) Weight: w/battery & supply 1 lb (465g) Shipping weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.31 kg) Power: 7.4 V Li-Ion battery Operating Temp. Limits: 14F to 122F (-10 to 50C) Storage Temp.

  • Page 26: Regulatory Notes

    5.3.2 Warranty This printer is warranted by Datamax-O’Neil to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification.

  • Page 27: Customer Support

    Tel: + 33 (0) 4 75 75 63 00 Fax: +33 (0) 4 75 82 98 38 eurotech@datamaxcorp.com Datamax-O'Neil Asia-Pacific Singapore Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730 Tel: +65 6505 2250 Fax: +65 6769 8135 tsaspa@datamax-oneil.com COPYRIGHT © 2010, DATAMAX-O’NEIL...

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