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Datamax-O'Neil APEX 3 User Guide User Manual

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3.5 Bluetooth and 802.11g Communications

Bluetooth and 802.11g operation:

o

Dip Switch #1 must be in the position.

o

Dip Switch #2 must be in the position.

Note: Adjust baud rate settings to match those of the Bluetooth™ or 802.11g module in
your computing device.

The printer can be powered ON by pressing the power switch.

Pressing the power switch again will turn the printer .

Note: It is necessary for the mobile computing device you are using to discover the
printer. Refer to the instructions provided by the systems integrator.

Note: Systems Integrators: Refer to the Bluetooth™ manual provided with your mobile
computer and the Bluetooth™ section of the Developer’s Manual available for this printer.

3.6 Magnetic Strip Reader

The Magnetic Card Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special

application software to read and process cards with a magnetic strip, such as a credit card
or a driver’s license.

Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left. The magnetic

strip must be facing toward the paper supply door as indicated below while it is passed
through the reader.

Refer to Table 4 for the description of the LED indicator Status.

Table 4 - Magnetic Card LED Indicator

LED indicator

State

Status

Green


ON

OFF

Ready/waiting for card to be swiped.


Good swipe - Card data read OR
Card not ready to be swiped.

Red

ON

Error reading card’s data.