Reading The Led Status - Datamax APEX 3 User Manual

1.3 Reading the LED Status

Table 1 explains the LED indicator status. Refer to
<ON/OFF> and <FEED> push button switches and AC adapter socket.
location of the status LEDs on the front of the printer.
LED
LED # 1
Communication
LED # 2
Battery
LED # 3
Magnetic Card
Reader
&
Printer Error
Note: Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error or fault condition.
FIGURE 4: LED STATUS
Table 1 - Reading the LED Status
Status Condition
Flashing
GREEN
Steady
Flashing
BLUE
Steady
Flashing
AMBER
Steady
RED Steady
AMBER Steady
Steady
GREEN
Steady
RED
Flashing
Figure 1 for the locations described for
Function
Power is ON and the printer is in RS232, USB or IrDA
mode
Communicating with host
Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth
Transmitting/receiving
Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode
Transmitting/Receiving
Low power indication
Battery being charged. The LED will turn off when the
battery is fully charged.
§ Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data
§ Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data
§ MCR track read error
§ Printhead is hot [at +80°C (176°F)]
Battery voltage dropped below threshold (6.25
§
VDC under load)
§ Out of paper
§ Paper door is open
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Figure 4 provides the
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mode