Datamax-O'Neil APEX 3 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 Dip Switch Location..................................................................................... 10
3.2.2
Setting Dip Switches ................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Dip Switch Functions ................................................................................... 11
3.3 Serial Communication ....................................................................................... 12
3.4 Infrared Communications Mode (IrDA)................................................................. 12
3.5 Bluetooth and 802.11g Communications .............................................................. 13
3.6 Magnetic Strip Reader ....................................................................................... 13
3.7 USB Communications ........................................................................................ 14
3.8 Programming Information .................................................................................. 14
4 Printer Maintenance.............................................................................................. 16
4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions ......................................................................... 16
4.2 Charging the Printer Battery............................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries .......................................................... 16
4.2.2
Important Notes on Replacing Batteries ......................................................... 17
4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State ........................................................................... 17
4.4 Battery and Safety Information........................................................................... 18
4.5 Recycling your Batteries .................................................................................... 18
4.6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 18
4.7 Printer Supplies ................................................................................................ 19