Datamax-O'Neil APEX 2 User Guide - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
General Precautions ...................................................................................................... 1
Safety ........................................................................................................................... 1
1 Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Unpacking the Printer ...................................................................................... 2
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge ...................................................... 3
1.2.1 Installing the Battery............................................................................ 3
1.2.2 Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 4
1.3 Reading the LED Status.................................................................................... 5
1.4 Using the Belt Clip ........................................................................................... 6
2 Loading Supplies..................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Adding Paper or Labels..................................................................................... 7
2.2 Tearing Paper ................................................................................................. 8
3 Using the Printer..................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Initial Power-Up and Self-Test ........................................................................... 9
3.2 Connecting the Printer ................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Location of Dip Switches ..................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Setting Dip Switches .......................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions .......................................................................... 11
3.3 Serial Communication .................................................................................... 12
3.4 Infrared Communications (IrDA)...................................................................... 13
3.5 Bluetooth and 802.11g Communications ........................................................... 13
3.6 Magnetic Strip Reader .................................................................................... 13
3.7 Programming Information............................................................................... 14
4 Printer Maintenance.............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions...................................................................... 15
4.2 Charging the Printer Battery ........................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries ................................................. 15