Datamax Apex 3 User manual

This guide provides reference illustrations of the initial steps to quickly
get your APEX 3 printer up and running. Refer to the User’s Guide
for more detailed information on the operation and use of the APEX 3
printer. A copy of the User’s Guide can be downloaded from www.datamax-oneil.com
LED #1 LED #2 LED #3
Communication: All printers ship in RS232 and Bluetooth™ mode.
IrDA and 802.11g are optional features. Refer to the User Guide for
set-up instructions.
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LED #1
Communication
Green
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA
mode
Steady Communicating with host
Blue
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Blue
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Red Steady Low power indication
LED #2
Battery Amber Steady
Battery being charged. The LED
will turn off when the battery
is fully charged
LED #3
Magnetic Card
Reader & Printer Error
Green Steady • Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data
• Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data
Red
Steady
• MCR track read error
• Printhead is hot [at +80°C (176°F)}
• Battery voltage dropped below
a threshold (6.25 VDC under load)
Flashing • Out of paper
• Paper door is open
APEX 3
Quick Start Guide
APEX 3 Overview
MCR Slot Paper
Compartment
On/Off
Button Paper Feed
Button
AC Adaptor
Port
Paper Door
Release Button
IrDa
Window Serial
Port
Platen
Roller
Metal
Tear Bar
Paper Door
Pull Lever
Belt Clip
Performing Self-Test
1. The printer myst be OFF.
2. Press and Hold the Paper FeedButton.
3. While holding the Paper FeedButton, press the ON/OFF Button.
Copyright © 2015, Datamax-O’Neil. All rights reserved. Revised 02.11.2015
7A300027 Rev.B
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

Installing the Paper Roll
1. Open the Paper Supply Cover by placing your fi ngers under the “T”
pull lever and pulling up firmly on the supply cover until the lever stops
moving. The cover should open to a 90° angle.
2. Install paper roll
3. Close the Paper Supply Cover.
4. Turn the printer ON by pressing the Power button and test the paper
advance function by pressing the paper feed button. Verify that paper
advances correctly.
Installing the Battery
1. Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door locking tab down.
2. Open the battery door to an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
(Do not force the door open)
3. Insert battery as shown (non-contact end fi rst) letting the contact end drop
into place.
4. Close the battery door and then lock the battery door by sliding the
battery door locking tab up.
Charging the Battery
1. Plug the battery charger adaptor output cable into the battery charger
connector.
2. Plug the battery charger adaptor into the appropriate AC line voltage
socket.
3. The LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is being charged.
4. The battery will be fast charged and, after 180 minutes, theLED will turn off.
Note: Pull Paper Roll Leader Out
of Printer. Note Direction of
Paper Travel.
Tearing Paper
To tear paper: The printer’s
paper door acts as a tear
bar. Pull one edge of the
paper against the tear bar
as indicated, then tear
down and across against
the tear bar to tear the
paper. Note: Pulling up and/or sideways without using the
tear bar can cause a paper jam due to paper
misalignment in the printhead mechanism.
Battery
Door Tab
Note: Ensure battery is properly seated before
closing door and that the battery side that
has the 2 contact terminals is facing down
to make contact with the spring probes
inside the battery compartment
Note: Do not pull too firmly. Use
only enough force to allow
the cover to unlock and
lift freely.

Installing the Paper Roll
1. Open the Paper Supply Cover by placing your fi ngers under the “T”
pull lever and pulling up firmly on the supply cover until the lever stops
moving. The cover should open to a 90° angle.
2. Install paper roll
3. Close the Paper Supply Cover.
4. Turn the printer ON by pressing the Power button and test the paper
advance function by pressing the paper feed button. Verify that paper
advances correctly.
Installing the Battery
1. Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door locking tab down.
2. Open the battery door to an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
(Do not force the door open)
3. Insert battery as shown (non-contact end fi rst) letting the contact end drop
into place.
4. Close the battery door and then lock the battery door by sliding the
battery door locking tab up.
Charging the Battery
1. Plug the battery charger adaptor output cable into the battery charger
connector.
2. Plug the battery charger adaptor into the appropriate AC line voltage
socket.
3. The LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is being charged.
4. The battery will be fast charged and, after 180 minutes, theLED will turn off.
Note: Pull Paper Roll Leader Out
of Printer. Note Direction of
Paper Travel.
Tearing Paper
To tear paper: The printer’s
paper door acts as a tear
bar. Pull one edge of the
paper against the tear bar
as indicated, then tear
down and across against
the tear bar to tear the
paper. Note: Pulling up and/or sideways without using the
tear bar can cause a paper jam due to paper
misalignment in the printhead mechanism.
Battery
Door Tab
Note: Ensure battery is properly seated before
closing door and that the battery side that
has the 2 contact terminals is facing down
to make contact with the spring probes
inside the battery compartment
Note: Do not pull too firmly. Use
only enough force to allow
the cover to unlock and
lift freely.

This guide provides reference illustrations of the initial steps to quickly
get your APEX 3 printer up and running. Refer to the User’s Guide
for more detailed information on the operation and use of the APEX 3
printer. A copy of the User’s Guide can be downloaded from www.datamax-oneil.com
LED #1 LED #2 LED #3
Communication: All printers ship in RS232 and Bluetooth™ mode.
IrDA and 802.11g are optional features. Refer to the User Guide for
set-up instructions.
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LED #1
Communication
Green
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA
mode
Steady Communicating with host
Blue
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Blue
Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in 802.11b/g mode
Steady Transmitting/Receiving
Red Steady Low power indication
LED #2
Battery Amber Steady
Battery being charged. The LED
will turn off when the battery
is fully charged
LED #3
Magnetic Card
Reader & Printer Error
Green Steady • Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data
• Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data
Red
Steady
• MCR track read error
• Printhead is hot [at +80°C (176°F)}
• Battery voltage dropped below
a threshold (6.25 VDC under load)
Flashing • Out of paper
• Paper door is open
APEX 3
Quick Start Guide
APEX 3 Overview
MCR Slot Paper
Compartment
On/Off
Button Paper Feed
Button
AC Adaptor
Port
Paper Door
Release Button
IrDa
Window Serial
Port
Platen
Roller
Metal
Tear Bar
Paper Door
Pull Lever
Belt Clip
Performing Self-Test
1. The printer myst be OFF.
2. Press and Hold the Paper Feed Button.
3. While holding the Paper Feed Button, press the ON/OFF Button.
Copyright © 2015, Datamax-O’Neil. All rights reserved. Revised 02.11.2015
Apex 3 Quick Start Guide rev.A
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