APEX 2 User Guide
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1. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Bluetooth equipped printers please note e The printer contains an OEM Serial Port Adapter from connectBlue with FCC ID PVHO70101 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un2. Troubleshooting Guide http www extech com printer techSupport troubleShootGuide html 6 2 Technical Support Request If you need technical assistance regarding software hardware or operation of Extech printers please contact us at Tech Support Form http www extech com printer techSupport support html printertechsupport extech com Telephone 1 781 890 7440 1 781 890 7864 APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 26 EXTECH INSTRUMENTS A FLIR COMPANY Portable Printer Division http www extech com Printer Copyright O 2008 Extech Instruments Corporation All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form
3. and Bluetooth as default configuration IrDA or 802 11g communication is also available as an optional feature Serial IrDA and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a DIP switch located on the control card The DIP switch is located inside the battery compartment The illustration below indicates the location of this switch Figure 10 shows the DIP switch selection The functions assigned to these switches are shown Table 2 If the Serial interface is selected the communication parameters Baud Rate Data Bit and Parity must be set Note Optional serial cable is available for Serial RS232 communication part 5892RJD9 1 Printer drivers for Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP and Vista are available from Extech PrinterCE print Control utility is available from Extech for Windows CE devices Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software or PalmPrint Utility from StevensCreek are recommended for Palm Pilot devices 3 2 1 Location of Dip Switches The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment Figure 10 shows the DIP switch location The functions assigned to these switches are shown in Table 2 If the Serial interface is selected the communication parameters Baud Rate Data Bit and Parity must be set 3 2 2 Setting Dip Switches FIGURE 10 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS SHOWING SETTING FOR BT Note Use caution when changing dip switch settings Carefully use a pointer on the dip switch t
4. bar as indicated Then tear down and across against the tear bar to tear the paper See Figure 8 for details Note Pulling paper up and or sideways without using the tear bar can cause a paper jam due to paper misalignment in print head mechanism FIGURE 8 TEARING PAPER LY The tear bar may have sharp edges Note Using the tear bar is the only way to tear the paper Note Pulling up and pulling sideways without using the tear bar can cause a paper jam due to paper misalignment in the print head mechanism APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 12 3 Using the Printer 3 1 Initial Power up and self test Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded an initial power up self test can be performed m Press the lt ON OFF gt switch once This turns printer on The Green LED illuminates e After approximately 20 seconds if no instructions are sent to the printer the printer will automatically turn off to conserve battery life e If the printer is set for Bluetooth communications BT mode the printer will stay on all the time RS Press the lt ON OFF gt switch to turn the printer off The green LED turns off To start the self test press and hold the lt FEED gt switch then press the lt ON OFF gt switch The printer will start printing the self test messages Release the lt FEED gt and lt ON OFF gt switches e Press the lt ON OFF gt or lt FEED gt switch to stop or cancel the self test print e The first few l
5. replace the printer s battery e Make sure the paper supply is loaded correctly not backwards e Verify communication between the host device and the printer by disconnecting the communication cable and performing a printer self test Light printing eCheck or recharge the battery e Adjust the print contrast through the print application Voids in printing eClean the print head following the cleaning instruction listed in Section 4 1 Red Error LED on eCheck that the paper roll is not depleted and that the paper door is closed e Error reading MCR e After extended printing print head may be hot printer will pause before resuming printing If the problem is not identified by following the above trouble shooting guide contact Extech Technical Support Support numbers and Email addresses are listed in Section 6 of this manual Other than routine cleaning and other maintenance described in Section 4 the printer is not intended to be serviced by the user It must be returned to an Authorized Service Center Under no circumstances should the user attempt to dis assemble the printer APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 22 4 7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description 78728S1 3 APEX 2 Standard with Class 2 BT 78728S1R 3 APEX 2 Standard with Class 2 BT and MCR 78728S1 2 Apex 2 with 802 11b g Battery in printer US UK Euro amp Australian Pluc Serial Data Cable RJ to DB9 PC compatible Straight Plug 2 25 57 mm 5 rolls per
6. 2 must be in the lt ON gt position Note Adjust baud rate settings to match those of the BT or 802 11b module in your computing device The printer can be powered ON by pressing the power lt ON OFF gt switch m Pressing the power lt ON OFF gt switch again will turn the printer lt OFF gt 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 credit cards or driver s licenses Note Refer to Figure 1 for location of optional magnetic strip reader Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left The magnetic strip must be facing the paper supply door as indicated below while it is passed through the reader APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 17 Refer to Table 4 for the description of the Magnetic Card LED Status Table 4 Magnetic Card LED Indicator LED indicator Green ON Ready waiting for card to be swiped OFF Good swipe Card data read OR Card not ready to be swiped Bed Error reading card s data 3 7 Programming
7. EXTECH Z INSTRUMENTS A F L A C O M PA N Y ISO 9001 2000 CERTIFIED APEX 2 User Guide E p ER E e ELE Revision 1 0 02 03 2009 Extech Instruments Corporation 285 Bear Hill Road e Waltham MA 02451 1064 USA Tel 1 781 890 7440 Fax 1 781 890 7864 E mail printers extech com www extech com Table of Contents Declaration OF Conformity o Ae Een A GeNerdl Ce Te Le Tu CR 5 SENG 5 BR Gening Started DEE 6 1 1 Unpacking the Printer KEREN NNN REENEN E EE NEEN NEE 6 1 2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge E 7 1 3 Reading the RE EEN 9 ENBOM 10 ee NNN PSN 11 2 1 FAN Papel Labels He 11 22 TEMP 12 3 USMO EMS Zell d W 13 3 1 Initial power Up and self test rvruverrrvnnnnnnsnnnvennrennnenernnnnnnnnnrvvvnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnnmnnnnenn 13 5 2 Connecting the NE En 13 ETNE NN 14 SNEV 16 3 4 Infrared Communications TDN A EE 17 3 5 Bluetooth and 802 11g Communications ccc eee 17 3 6 Magnetic Strip Reader EE 17 27 Programming NNN 18 2 Printer E E ei TN 18 4 1 Print Head Cleaning INStructions cccccccccccceee cece cess ee ee ee eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneneas 18 4 2 Charging the Printer ge EE 19 4 3 Verifying Battery Charge State EEN 19 4 4 Battery and Safety NOT NN re 20 Ay REVOO PATO E 21 25 TORE NN ee 22 4 7 Printer Supplies keen EE 23 SPEE ge e KEEN 24 Sa PES NENNE 24 SN NNN 24 APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 2 So FANN NS 25 Eee ETT oa EE EE MM NE NN ae 26 6 1 O
8. Information For programming information please refer to the Developer s Manual Note System Developers Please refer to the APEX 2 developer s manual for further details Other features may be available as described in the programmer s manual 4 Printer Maintenance 4 1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions The print head and platen roller may need cleaning after printing a number of rolls of paper when new supplies are loaded or when voids in the printout are apparent Do not use sharp objects to clean the print head This may damage the printer and require service or repair Open the paper door by pressing the Paper Door Release Button as shown in Figure 6 The paper supply door will pop up Remove the paper roll Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and clean the print head RS Clean the platen roller with a dry cloth or small brush Note Another cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol may be used to clean the platen Turn the platen roller with your finger and run the cotton swab or dry cloth across it Ensure that the platen roller is clean all the way around Moisten another cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol Rub the swab across the black mark sensor to remove build up Moisten another cotton swab and rub the swab across the tear bar to remove build up Note Dust build up may occur depending on the environment and the quality of the paper supply used If this occurs use a can of compressed air to b
9. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Lv Follow instructions in Section 4 5 to dispose of used batteries 4 3 Verifying Battery Charge State It is strongly recommended that the printer be tested before it is returned to Extech Follow these steps to identify and correct any battery power problem These steps will help determine if the fault is with the printer or with some other part of the system To test the AC adaptor Use a multimeter and measure the output voltage The output should be 10VDC APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 19 Press the lt ON OFF gt switch and wait until all LEDs are off Insert the AC adaptor plug into the printer If the amber LED switches on the battery is not fully charged however the charge circuit is functioning correctly The AC power portion of the circuit appears OK To test the DC power Disconnect the AC Adapter after the battery has been allowed to charge for approx 5 minutes Press and hold the lt FEED gt switch press and release the lt ON OFF gt switch and then release the lt FEED gt switch The printer will print a self test receipt If the self test receipt is printed the DC power is OK To test if the battery is accepting charge Press the lt ON OFF gt switch and wait until all LED s are off Plug the AC power adapter into the printer Press lt ON gt the green LED will illuminate and switch off after approx 20 seconds As long as th
10. desired operation 5 3 2 Warranty This printer is warranted by Extech Instruments to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied 5 3 3 Warranty and or Repair Service A Return Authorization number must be issued before a unit is returned to Extech for repair Once a unit has been properly returned to Extech Note The customer is responsible for ensuring proper packing to prevent damage in transit as well as the shipping costs back to Extech it will be repaired estimates are provided first if the repair cost is estimated above 100 00 and returned via UPS ground The customer may elect a faster mode of transport at their cost APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 25 6 Customer Support 6 1 Online Technical Assistance Frequently Asked Questions page http www extech com printer techSupport FAQ html
11. e amber LED is ON the battery is accepting a charge and the charging circuit is OK At the end of a 180 minute charge cycle the LED will switch off 4 4 Battery and Safety Information The printer is powered by a 7 4V Li Ion battery cartridge Charging time for the printer is approximately 3 0 hours Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time The battery storage temperature is 40 F to 104 F 4 C to 40 C Do not store a fully charged battery at temperatures greater than 104 F 40 C for long periods of time the battery may permanently lose charge capacity The recommended temperature for charging is 68 F 20 C to 77 F 25 C Be sure to use a fully charged battery before long or battery intensive printing sessions Certain operations for example printing receipts with many bar codes and graphics drain the battery more quickly than others Dispose of battery according to local regulations Do not throw in trash APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 20 4 5 Recycling Batteries The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC is a non profit organization created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries For more information on recycling batteries in your area visit www rbrc org APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 21 4 6 Trouble Shooting Problem Action Does not feed paper Remove any jammed supply or has a paper jam eReload paper supply Does not print eCheck or
12. hown in Figure 11 A minimum of two pin connections are required for operation RXD pin 3 and Common pin 1 BJ DATA CONNECTOR SHOWING PIN LOCATIONS FRONT IE VY FIGURE 11 RJ DATA CONNECTOR Table 3 APEX 2 Serial RS232C Interface signals RJI 25 CONNECTOR PIN FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SIGNAL NAME R5232 from Host INPUT R5232 from Printer OUTPUT RAD TAD RTS CTS OM Request to send from Host INPUT OUTPUT RS Dip Switch 1 and 2 must be in the lt OFF gt position to activate the serial communication interface 3 vi Note The communication parameters Baud rate Data Bit and Parity settings must match those of the host device Dip switch 1 must be in the OFF position APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 16 3 4 Infrared Communications IrDA Dip Switch 1 must be in the lt ON gt position and Dip Switch 2 must be in the lt OFF gt position The printer can be powered ON by pressing the power lt ON OFF gt switch If no IrDA connection is made the printer will automatically power down to a lower power level to conserve battery life It will remain in a sleep mode until an IrDA connection is made at which time the printer will wake and print the requested data Pressing the power switch again will turn the printer lt OFF gt 3 5 Bluetooth and 802 11g Communications Bluetooth and 802 11g operation Dip Switch 1 must be in the lt OFF gt position o Dip Switch
13. ines of self test show the printer firmware version the current printer settings for example BT or Serial mode and a list of any optional or special features installed EXTECH PRINTER WL 12h 1224 C 2008 Power Timer DEF Manual Mode WH Made 116 HH 1 Supply Voltage 7 57 volts Web wl H 8 III BZA umb D EL BE F Be Vu H ari il ial d IK A IIll 2720RNDRHRR Device Address ut ji tit aiz d F HEEL LIST OF INSTALLED FORTS a EE K OOURIER ROTATED 24 COLAS lar HB Ki COURIER 24 COLUMN DC ON LS H COURIER 32 OLNE CO Fa COURIERS 38 COURS CO Ei QOURTERS 42 OUR AbCdd173 KS COURIERS DUR Sam KG MOHOSPACEST ET IOPI 15 LR AbCdo123 H HELERI An 38 DUMAS AGO mere mm 33 COLUMNS gre D HME BOLD 36 COLUMN ABE di 28 DR BOLDFOMT amp DILIS Fil WRIN 48 COURS ge Ki2 VERK 42 MAME ga Eid UERTH OLAS ECO Kid UERIK 2 CUP AbCo0iz KiS VERD 24 UUME AbCd012 LIST OF THOTALLED BARCODES EE SSSI SSS SSS EE CODASAR IHTERLERUEN 2 OF UPC FW Im POF a1 em P rs e mm rm rm Pm rm rm mm mm mm mm a ze en en e ve e e rm rm rn Halthan MA 02451 httpt gt uunm Extech com EXTECH EHS EXTECH PORTABLE THERHAL PRINTER SS rm pm pm ES ee e e e e ee An vm EXTECH APEX APEX Z_ FIGURE 9 SELF TEST APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 13 3 2 Connecting the Printer The APEX 2 printer supports Serial RS232
14. low dust and paper debris out of the printer APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 18 4 2 Charging the Printer Battery The printer battery is charged using the wall mount adapter provided Follow these steps to charge the battery pack Plug the battery charger adaptor output cable into the battery charger connector as Shown in Figure 3 Plug the battery charger adaptor into the appropriate AC line voltage socket The Yellow Amber charging LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is charging The battery will be fast charged and after approximately 180 minutes the LED will turn off To remove the battery cartridge open the battery door and tip the battery out of the printer 4 2 1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries The model APEX 2 printers require an adaptor output of 10VDC 1 32A The battery fast charge is initiated each time the power adapter is connected to the printer The fast charge controller checks the battery s voltage and temperature before the start of the fast recharge process If the battery voltage or the temperature exceeds the fast charge limits the charger defaults to trickle charge at C 10 or 70mA rate Optional external battery chargers are available for Extech batteries Refer to Section 4 7 Printer Supplies for detailed information 4 2 2 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries Check for the correct Extech battery part number and use only that part for the new battery Lv
15. n must be depressed when opening closing the paper door Place the paper roll into the paper supply compartment Ensure that the paper supply unwinds from the bottom as indicated below with the thermal side closest to the print head Unroll about 3 inches of paper from the roll and position it between the print head guides Note Pull Paper Roll Leader out of printer Note direction of paper travel FIGURE 7 INSTALLING PAPER ROLL Note Pull the Paper Roll Leader Out of the Printer Note the direction of paper travel APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 11 While pressing the Paper Door Release button close the paper door Release the Paper Door Release button and press the printer door until fully closed Turn the printer ON by pressing the Power button and test the paper advance function by pressing the Paper Feed Button Verify that the paper advances correctly Note Paper Supply Roll To prevent possible damage to the print mechanism it is important to verify that the paper has not been fastened to the inside core in any way The paper should be wound on the core in such a way that the end of the paper will unwind freely from the core If fastened by tape or glue the core will be pulled into the mechanism causing jamming and possible gear damage Proper paper roll supplies are available from Extech as P N 757060 2 2 Tearing Paper The printer s paper door acts as a tear bar Pull one edge of the paper against the tear
16. nline Technical ASSISCONCE senere eres aker sd id 26 6 2 Technical Support REUEST ER 26 APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 3 Declaration of Conformity Name Extech Instruments Corporation Manufacturer s Address 285 Bear Hill Road Waltham MA 02451 USA Telephone 1 781 890 7440 Declares that the Product Product Name Portable Receipt Printer Model Number APEX 2 Optionally Containing Bluetooth radio short range OEM module from connectBlue ab cB 0701 01 FCC ID PVH 070101 Conforms to R amp TTE Directives 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 2 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 301 489 1 and 17 and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EN 61131 2 regulation and or standards FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B WS CE EN60950 CE EN55022 Class B CE EN61000 3 2 CE EN61000 3 3 CE EN50024 Supplementary Information The product complies with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC The product conforms to ANSI UL STD 60950 amp Certified to CAN CSA STD C22 2 No 60950 00 CB Certified ETL Listed control 3046813 The product is IEC 68 certified kd Antony Revis General Manager APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 4 General Precautions Before using this product be sure to read through this manual After reading please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference The information contained herein is subject to change without notice of any type Extech is not responsible for any operational re
17. o toggle its position DO NOT use a screw driver and do not apply excessive force APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 14 3 2 3 Dip Switch Functions Table 2 shows the available dip switch settings Table 2 DIP Switch Setting Dip Function Switch Switch n Notes Switch RE Tee Baud Rate can be negotiated up to the value specified through Dip switches 3 4 and 5 mm ml al ee ol mune sws ows ows SS mm or om om o sn Jf ov om fom SOS Im o for LJ Lo Jon or o JL Jon LO fom oo o mm ov or ov tient lm J om Jon PoN PJ ON Jon PN S mm Jmf meet on __ bosnotsmpforuDa moser om osoo ooa 7 owe m P bermyese ov fett lange om Besten somme m Note In order for changes to the dip switch configuration to take effect the printer power must be reset This action occurs automatically when the battery is removed to gain access to the dip switches Please refer to the Developer s Manual for more information APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 15 3 3 Serial Communication m The RS232C Interface signals for the APEX 2 Series printers are terminated on a 6 PIN RJ type data connector located on the side of the printer Six connections are provided from the Serial Interface to the host computer Table 3 below lists the Serial Interface signals and pin outs on the RJ connector The connector pin locations are s
18. ocket switch or pull out the charger from the socket or disconnect the plug from the printer in the event of any problems APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 8 1 3 Reading the LED Status The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1 LEC 1 LED 2 LED 43 FIGURE 4 LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS Table 1 below details the LED indicator status Refer to Figure 1 to locate the lt ON OFF gt and lt FEED gt push button switches and the AC adaptor socket Figure 4 provides the location of the status LEDs on the front of the printer Table 1 Reading the LED Status vn mer Se Power is ON and the printer is in RS232 or IRDA Flashing d GREEN MOGE Steady Communicating with host Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in Bluetooth mode LED 1 BLUE Communication Steady Transmitting receiving Flashing Power is ON and the printer is in 802 11b g mode AMBER Steady Transmitting Receiving RED Steady Low power indication LED 2 Stead Battery being charged The LED will turn off when the Battery y battery is fully charged Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data Steady Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data LED 3 Magnetic Card B Printer Error The printer is out of paper or Paper door is open amp Stead 8 Printer Error y MCR SCR faulty condition Flashing Indicates the print head is hot and printing is paused Note Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error or faul
19. pack 757150 Thermal Print Head Cleaning Pen 757160 Magnetic Card Reader Cleaning Cards 5 per order 7A1000014 2500THS Li Ion Battery Cartridge 7 4VDC 2200mA Available from Extech Email printers extech com Windows 95 98 NT 2000 XP and Vista Drivers Download http www fieldsoftware com PrinterCE htm Windows CE print Utility Download http www stevenscreek com pilot dodownload html Palm Pilot print Utility 78728S1R 2 Apex 2 with 802 11b g and MCR http www bachmannsoftware com downloads html PrintBoy for Palm O S APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 23 5 Specifications 5 1 Printer Specifications 2 7 inches 68mm Operating Humidity Limits Supported Fonts Standard normal and bold Bitmap Large normal Reduced normal and bold Large rotated Supported Bar Codes Codabar Code 39 UCC EAN 128 UPC EAN JAN Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 2D PDF417 RS 232 port IrDA BT 802 11 5 2 Supply Specifications Supplies Thermal direct receipt paper Supply Thickness 2 2 to 3 5 mils receipt paper Supply Width 2 25 inches 57mm Supply Length 1 roll of receipt paper is approx 600 inches 15 240 mm Supply Sensing Black mark on face of supply Inside 0 4 inches 10 mm Approved Vendors Kansaki P300 P310 P350 P354 P390 P394 P530UV TO281CA OP200 TO381N Jujo TF 50KS E2C Honshu FH65BV 3 APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 24 5 3 Regulatory Notes 5 3 1 FCC Part 15 Class B
20. ply already loaded in the printer Both cabled and wireless communication is possible Overview ET MCE Compartment Skat Paper Door Platen Unlock Button Roller Metal Ono Button Paper Feed Button IrDA Balt Clip Port Part Window FIGURE 1 PRINTER OVERVIEW APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 6 1 2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge Note One battery cartridge is included with the printer Similar to a cordless phone battery the printer s battery must be charged before use Extech batteries must be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity To cycle a battery fully charge it and then allow a full discharge through normal use 1 2 1 Installing the Battery Note Refer to the illustration below to install the battery pack in the printer m Unlock the battery door by sliding the locking tab down Open the battery door to an angle of approx 90 degrees Do not force open Insert the battery as shown Non contact side first letting the contact end drop into place RS Close and lock the battery door by sliding the locking tab up Battery or Mote Ensure battery 8 properly seated Tab before closing door FIGURE 2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE Note Ensure that the battery side with 2 contact terminals IS facing down to make contact with the spring probes inside the battery compartment APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 7 1 2 2 Charging the Battery Plug the battery charger adap
21. sults regardless of missing information errors or any misprinting in this manual Extech is not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and consumables not approved by them This product is designed for servicing at an Authorized Service Center Other than routine maintenance described in this manual the user should not attempt to repair service or disassemble this product Incorrect operation handling improper supplies and operating environments may cause damage or otherwise affect the proper operation of this product Such actions invalidate the product warranty Safety In this manual on the Printer and on the accessories we make use of internationally recognized safety symbols as follows Caution Refer to the explanation in this Manual Caution Risk of electric shock Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation DC Direct Current or Voltage AC DC Current or Voltage APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 5 1 Getting Started 1 1 Unpacking the Printer The APEX 2 portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printer designed for various job environments including field service field sales hospitality and restaurants ticketing and many others where point of service receipts are required The package contains APEX 2 Printer Battery Cartridge Universal AC Adaptor US UK European and Australian plugs for charging the battery inside the printer Belt Loop System Roll of paper sup
22. t condition APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 9 1 4 Attaching Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery door A strap with a click on connector To attach the strap insert the knob located at the bottom of the printer into the slot of the connector Pull down until a click is heard the printer is now secure Place the loop over your belt and allow the printer to hang from the left or right hip To release the printer press inward on the two connector latches and pull the knob clear of the slot Note Do not force or pull the printer from the connector without pressing inward on the two latches Knob Connection Release Latches FIGURE 5 KNOB CONNECTION AND QUICK CLIP APEX2 User s Guide Rev 1 0 10 2 Loading Supplies 2 1 Adding Paper Labels The printer can print text bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper See Supply Specifications in Section 5 2 for the width thickness requirements and approved vendors Follow these steps to load printer paper Press the Paper Door Release button the door will open slightly Open the door the rest of the way as shown in Figure 6 Grip either side of the paper door and open it will open 180 degrees Note The Paper Door Release button must be depressed when opening and closing the paper door FIGURE 6 OPENING PAPER DOOR Note The Paper Door Release butto
23. tor output cable into the battery charger connector as shown Plug the battery charger adaptor into the appropriate AC line voltage socket The Yellow Amber charging LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is charging The battery will be fast charged and after about 180 minutes the LED will turn off To remove the battery cartridge open the battery door and tip the battery out of the FIGURE 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY printer Note To ensure a full charge do not operate the printer while charging Note The wall mounted charger is Class II equipment o Multiple plug configurations comply with most international standards The wall mounted charger is not supplied with plugs for use in Korea The wall mounted charger has the following specifications APEX 2 Input Voltage Current 100 240 VAC 0 55A Input Frequency 50 60 Hz Output Voltage Current 10VDC 2 4A Do not use a charger not approved by Extech for use with the APEX 2 series Use of an unapproved charger could damage the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty The battery terminals are well recessed inside the printer Do not allow them to contact conductive material since this may create a short circuit which could cause injury or start a fire When using the wall mounted charger ensure the socket outlet is close to the printer and easily accessible during the battery recharging process Either switch the socket off if supplied with a s
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