Datamax-O'Neil 78928U1R-3E Product Data Sheet

The Apex i series is an ideal light weight and economical solution for portable receipt
printing needs in today’s dynamic and open architecture environments. The new
Apex i is compatible with Apple iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® using iOS 5, iOS 6 and iOS 7
and is easily connected via Bluetooth®. The Apex i meets your needs without sacrificing
on quality and performance.

Designed for mobile workers, utilizing Apple® iOS devices, the Apex i portable printers
include a simple drop-in paper system that allows users to quickly replace paper rolls and
a high capacity battery with easy charging options. Its light weight and compact design
allows the Apex series to be worn comfortably on the belt or with a shoulder strap during
long 12 hour shifts. These user-friendly features mean you can go through your busy day
knowing your Apex i printer will keep up with you.

The affordable Apex i offers you what you need without the extras found in other
products. The Apex i comes standard with wireless communication, fast print speed,
ample memory and fast processing power that lets it keep pace with printers costing
twice as much. The Apex i is also available with an optional magnetic strip card reader.

Mobile POS

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Transaction Receipts

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Que Busting

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Coupons

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Rain checks

Field Service

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Service Receipts

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Pickup/Deliveries

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Maintenance

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Settlement Reports

Transportation

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Ticketing

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Payment receipts

Public Services

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Meter Reading

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Parking Tickets

Apex 4

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features at a glance

Flexibility - In addition to supporting

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traditional hand held terminals,
Apex

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printers are iOS 5, iOS 6 & iOS 7
compatible and ready to go for today’s
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) work
environment that include iPhone, iPad
and iPod.

Lightweight and small - The Apex printers

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are light enough to wear all day, everyday
and small enough that they don’t hinder
movement.

Apex i Portable

Receipt Printer

Light weight and Economical

Fast - All features on the Apex printers are

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supported by a powerful Arm-7, 32-bit
architecture RISC processor, making them

popular iOS-related
applications

as fast as printers costing almost twice as
much.

User Controlled Memory - All resident

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fonts and firmware are integrated into
flash memory and are directly under your
control.

Easy to Use - Simplified LED lights

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indicate communication, charging and
power status. Plus, easy drop-in paper
loading and an external DC jack for
easy charging.

More for you Money - All Apex printers

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ship with a battery, power supply,
belt clip or shoulder strap and sample
media. They are also all equipped with
a wireless option and RS232 or USB
communications.

Options - 3 Track Magnetic Card Reader.

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Compatibility - MS DOS, Windows®, iOS

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and Android® compatible. Print utilities
and drivers available for most systems.

Graphics - Supports the printing of

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graphics, 1D and 2D bar codes.

Endurance - High Capacity Li-Ion battery

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can last a full day of printing receipts on a
single battery charge.

Charging Options - AC Adaptor for

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in-printer battery charging (comes
with printer), 10.6-30V vehicle charger,
2 Bay battery charger.

Did you know?

A growing trend for organizations across the

vertical spectrum is the ability to print payment
receipts, tickets, proof of delivery, and other
documentation from Apple
leading smartphone and tablet platforms. The
more efficient and streamlined the customer
experience, the more likely you will retain and
expand your customer base. According to leading
industry analysts, the trend toward the adoption
of mobile devices in retail and other related
applications is increasing exponentially, and those
that implement strategic growth plans for mobility
within their workforces are likely to see more
immediate and profitable results. The ability to
add convenience, reduce wait times, and provide
greater efficiency is no longer a luxury, but is
an essential competitive element that today’s
dynamic and open architecture offers enterprises
around the world.

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, Android™ and other

your benefits

Affordability and Performance – In today’s

tough economic times, affordability and
quality are vital to business success. The
Apex

i

series has over-molded rubber
bumpers for extra durability and has been
validated in IEC68 certified labs for operating
temperature, storage temperature, humidity,
shock and vibration. Most importantly, the
Apex

i

series comes with Datamax-O’Neil’s
legendary customer service and support.

product specifications

Apex 2/2

Communication Options

Standard - RS232 with Bluetooth

Dimensions

5.4" H x 4.1" W x 2.4" D 6.1" H x 5.0" W x 2.3" D 7.5" H x 6.5" W x 2.5" D

135 x 103 x 60 mm 156 x 127 x 58 mm 191 x 166 x 63 mm

Weight (with battery)

14.7 oz (0.417 kg) 18.5 oz (0.524 kg) 26.5 oz (0.751 kg)

Weight (with battery and paper roll)

18.7 oz (0.530 kg) 26.5 oz (0.751 kg) 36.1 oz (1.023 kg)

Media Type

Direct thermal receipt paper: Standard,
premium, heavy duty, long-life, image
protect, hi-temp, all weather

Maximum Print Width

1.89" (48 mm) 2.83" (72 mm) 4.10" (104mm)

Media Roll Width

2.24" (57 mm) 3.14" (80 mm) 4.37" (111 mm)

Maximum Media Roll Capacity (O.D.)

1.50" (38.1 mm) maximum roll diameter 1.37" (34.9 mm) maximum roll diameter 2.00" (50.8 mm) maximum roll diameter

Media I.D. Core

0.4" (10.16 mm) 0.4" (10.16 mm) 0.4" (10.16 mm)

Media Thickness

0.002" to 0.004" (0.05mm to 0.10mm) 0.002" to 0.004" (0.05mm to 0.10mm) 0.002" to 0.006" (0.05mm to 0.15mm)

Endurance (on a single battery charge)

Prints approx. 2,640 - 6" long receipts Prints approx. 1,580 - 6" long receipts Prints approx. 986 - 6" long receipts

Memory

4MB Flash / 2MB RAM 4MB Flash / 2MB RAM 4MB Flash / 2MB RAM

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Standard - RS232 with Bluetooth

Direct thermal receipt paper: Standard,
premium, heavy duty, long-life, image
protect, hi-temp, all weather

Apex 3/3

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Standard - USB or RS232 with Bluetooth

Direct thermal receipt paper: Standard,
premium, heavy duty, long-life, image
protect, hi-temp, all weather

Apex 4/4

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