Datamax-O'Neil APEX 2 User Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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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.
 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.
 The functions assigned to these switches are shown Table 2 .
 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).
 Printer drivers for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and Windows 7 are available from
Datamax-O’Neil at www.datamax-oneil.com.
3.2.1 Location of Dip Switches
 The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment. Figure 10 shows the DIP
switch location.
 The functions assigned to these switches are shown in Table 2 .
 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.