Connecting The Printer; Location Of Dip Switches; Setting Dip Switches - Datamax 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
O'Neil at www.datamax-oneil.com
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TM
PrinterCE print Control utility is available from Datamax-O'Neil for Windows CE devices.
 TM
Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software
StevensCreek
3.2.1

Location of Dip Switches

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The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment. Figure 10 shows the 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.
TM
95/98/NT/2000/XP and Vista are available from Datamax-
TM
, are recommended for Palm Pilot devices.
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