Extech Instruments APEX 3 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

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.extech.com/printers.

Model APEX 3

Mobile Printer

APEX 3 Overview

MCR Slot

Paper

Compartment

On/Off
Button

Paper Feed

Button

AC Adaptor

Port

Paper Door

Release Button

IrDa

Window

Serial

Port

Performing Self Test

1. The printer must be OFF.

2. Press and hold the Paper Feed Button.

3. While holding the Paper Feed Button, press

the ON/OFF Button.

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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Rev. 112408-R1

Platen
Roller

Metal

Tear Bar

Paper Door

Pull Lever

Belt Clip

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. LED will
indicate function as described below:

LED Color State Description

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

Amber

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

• Printer Error. The printer is out-of- paper or Paper
door is open.

• MCR/SCR faulty condition

Flashing

Indicates the print head is hot and printing is
paused

Installing the Paper Roll

1. Open the Paper Supply Cover by placing your fi ngers under the “T”

pull lever and pulling up fi rmly 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, the LED 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 fi rmly. Use

only enough force to allow
the cover to unlock and
lift freely.