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- Page 1 7A300020-2 Rev. A APEX 3 User Guide...
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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 Using the Belt Clip .................... - Page 4 Specifications......................20 Printer Specifications..................20 Supply Specifications ..................20 Regulatory Notes ....................21 5.3.1 FCC Part 15 Class B ..................21 5.3.2 Warranty ....................21 5.3.3 Warranty and/or Repair Service ..............21 Customer Support ....................22...
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Page 5: General Precautions
General Precautions Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice of any type. ... -
Page 6: Getting Started
1 Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer The APEX 3 portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printer designed for a number of environments and uses including field service, field sales, hospitality and restaurants, ticketing, etc. where point of service receipts are required. The package contains: ... -
Page 7: Installing And Charging The Battery Cartridge
1.2 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 10VDC/2.4A Output Voltage/Current ( Do not use a charger not approved by Datamax-O’Neil for use with the APEX 3. Use of an unapproved charger could damage the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty. The battery terminals are well recessed inside the printer. Do not allow them to contact conductive material since this may create a short circuit which could cause injury or start a fire. -
Page 9: Reading The Led Status
1.3 Reading the LED Status Table 1 explains the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 for the locations described for <ON/OFF> and <FEED> push button switches and AC adapter socket. Figure 4 provides the location of the status LEDs on the front of the printer. FIGURE 4: LED STATUS Table 1 - Reading the LED Status Status... -
Page 10: Using The Belt Clip
1.4 Using the Belt Clip The belt loop system consists of two parts: A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery door A click-on connector To use the clip, 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
Note: Pull Paper Roll Leader out of printer. Note direction of paper travel. FIGURE 7: OPERATOR CONTROLS AND PAPER LOADING 2.2 Tearing Paper The printer’s paper door acts as a tear bar. Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar as indicated, then tear down and across against the tear bar to tear the paper. -
Page 13: Using The Printer
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. LED #1 illuminates in green or blue depending on the mode of communication. -
Page 14: Connecting The Printer
3.2 Connecting the Printer The APEX 3 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth® as default configuration. IrDA, USB or 802.11g communication is also available as an optional feature. Serial, USB, IrDA, 802.11g and Bluetooth® communication settings can be changed via DIP switches located on the control card. -
Page 15: Dip Switch Functions
If IrDA is not installed, printer will default to RS232 mode with baud rate 115200 X stands for Don’t Care: Dip Switch 7 will override 1 and 2 Firmware Applies to Apex 3 – USB version only Baud Rate and Parity are applicable to RS232 and IrDA communication mode ONLY Note: In order for changes to the dip switch configuration to take effect, the printer power must be reset. -
Page 16: Serial Communication
3.3 Serial Communication The RS232C Interface signals for the APEX 3 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. Table 3 lists the Serial Interface signals and pin outs for the RJ connector. -
Page 17: Bluetooth And 802.11G Communications
3.5 Bluetooth and 802.11g Communications Bluetooth and 802.11g operation: Dip Switch #1 must be in the <OFF> position. Dip Switch #2 must be in the <ON> position. Note: Adjust baud rate settings to match those of the Bluetooth™ or 802.11g module in your computing device. -
Page 18: Usb Communications
3.7 USB Communications The APEX 3 printer comes equipped with a USB 2.0 slave port. To enable USB, you must set the dip switches on the printer as below: SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW 4 SW 5 SW 6... -
Page 20: Printer Maintenance
To insure full charge, the printer should not be operated while the battery is charging. 4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries The model APEX 3 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 21: Important Notes On Replacing Batteries
Optional external battery chargers are available for Datamax-O’Neil batteries. Refer to Section 4.7 “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 replacement part. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. -
Page 22: Battery And Safety Information
4.4 Battery and Safety Information The printer is powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery cartridge. Charging time is approximately 3.0 hours. Remove the battery from the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. The battery storage temperature is 40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C). Do not store a fully charged battery at temperatures exceeding 104°F (40°C) for long periods of time –... -
Page 23: Printer Supplies
4.7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description 78828S1-3 Apex 3 with RS232, Class 2 Bluetooth® 78828S1R-3 Apex 3 with RS232, MCR, Class 2 Bluetooth® 78828I1-3 Apex 3 with RS232, IrDA, Class 2 Bluetooth® 78828I1R-3 Apex 3 with RS232, MCR, IrDA, Class 2 Bluetooth®... -
Page 24: Specifications
Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications Height: 2.25 inches (57mm) Width: 4.25 inches (108mm) Length: 6 inches (152mm) Weight: w/battery & paper 1 lb 4 oz, (583 g) Shipping weight: 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) Power: 7.4 V Li-Ion battery Operating Temp. Limits: 14F to 122F (-10 to 50C) Storage Temp. -
Page 25: Regulatory Notes
5.3 Regulatory Notes 5.3.1 FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 26: Customer Support
Customer Support Datamax-O'Neil Americas Orlando, FL USA Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm EST Tel: 407-523-5540 Fax: 407-523-5542 tech_support@datamax-oneil.com Datamax-O’Neil EMEA Valence France Monday - Friday 0830 - 1700 GMT Tel: + 33 (0) 4 75 75 63 00 Fax: +33 (0) 4 75 82 98 38 eurotech@datamaxcorp.com...