Datamax-O'Neil APEX 2 Quick Start Guide - Manual

Status Indicator LEDs
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the printer on. Three LED indicators, located on the
top of the printer, indicate various printer functions. The LED will indicate the function
as described below:
LED Status Condition Function
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in RS232
or IRDA mode
Green
Steady Communicating with host
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in
Bluetooth mode
Blue
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in
802.11b/g mode
Blue
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
LED #1
Communication
Red Steady Low power indication
LED #2
Battery
Amber Steady
Battery being charged. The LED
will turn off when the battery
is fully charged
Green Steady
• Indicates that MCR is ready to
accept data
• Indicates that SCR is ready to
accept data
Steady
• Printer Error. The printer is out-of-
paper or Paper door
is open.
• MCR/SCR faulty condition
LED #3
Magnetic Card Reader
&
Printer Error Red
Flashing Indicates the print head is hot and
printing is paused
Performing Self-Test
1. Turn off printer.
2. Press and Hold the Paper Feed Button.
3. While holding the Paper Feed Button, press the ON/OFF Button.
APEX 2 Overview
This guide provides a reference illustration of the initial steps
to quickly get your APEX 2 printer up and running. Refer to
the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the
operation and use of the Model APEX 2. A copy of the User’s
Guide can be downloaded from www.datamax-oneil.com
LED #1 LED #2 LED #3
Paper
Compartment
Platen
Roller
Paper Door
Unlock Button
Paper Feed Button
MCR
Slot
On/Off
Button
Metal
Tear Bar
Belt Clip IrDA
Window
Serial
Port
AC Adaptor
Port
Communication: All printers ship in RS232 and Bluetooth
TM
mode. IRDA and 802.11g are
optional features. Refer to the User Guide for setup instructions.
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APEX 2
Quick Start Guide
7A300030 Rev. A