Datamax-oneil APEX 4 User Guide Manual de usuario Pagina 1

APEX 4 User Guide 7A300024-2 Rev. A

6 Table 2 - Reading the Error/Warranty LED Status LED # LED Color/ Status Description Action Required LED # 1 Communication RED/ Steady Low pow

7 1.4 Attaching Shoulder Strap System The Shoulder Strap System consists of two parts:  A knob located on the back part of the printer just abov

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9 2 Loading Supplies 2.1 Adding Paper or Labels The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See Section 5.2, “Supp

10 pressing the Paper Feed button. Verify that paper advances correctly Note: Paper Supply Roll -- To prevent any possible damage to the print hea

11 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

12 3.2.1 Dip Switches Location • The DIP switch is located inside the battery compartment as illustrated above indicating the location of this sw

13 3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions Note: Programmer’s refer to Developer Manual for more information Table 3 – DIP Switch Setting The APEX 4 printers

14 3.3 Communications • The APEX 4 Printer is able to support various modes of communication depending on the selected dip switch settings indicated

15 3.5 Bluetooth Communications • For Bluetooth operation: Dip Switch #1 must be in the <OFF> position. Dip Switch #2 must be in the <ON&g

16 3.7 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option) • The Magnetic Card Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special application software

17 4 Printer Maintenance 4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions You may need to clean the print head and platen roller after printing a number of rol

18 4.2 Charging the Printer Battery The printer battery is charged using the wall mounted charger provided. Follow these steps to charge the batter

19 4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State We strongly recommend testing your printer before returning it to Datamax-O’Neil. Follow these steps to identi

20 Certain operations (for example, printing receipts with a lot of bar codes and graphics) drain the battery more quickly. • Dispose according to y

21 4.7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description 78928U1-3 Apex 4 with USB, Class 2 Bluetooth® 78928U1R-3 Apex 4 with USB, MCR, Class 2 Bluetooth

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23 5 Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications (subject to change without notice) Dimensions 7.4”L x 6.5”W x 2. 5”H (191L x166W x 63H mm) Weight

24 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 devic

25 6 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_suppo

i Contents General Precautions...1 Safety ...

ii 4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries ... 18 4.2.2 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries .

1 General Precautions  Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe place for fut

2 1 Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer The APEX 4 portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printer designed for varied job envi

3 1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge Note: One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery,

4 1.2.2 Charging the Battery For optimal performance, we recommend charging the battery twice before initial use. Charge the battery for 3 hours;

5 1.3 Reading the LED Status Figure 4 points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1 and Table 2 FIGURE 4 - LED INDICATOR LOC