Datamax-O'Neil APEX 3 User Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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3.2 Connecting the Printer
 The APEX 3 printer supports Serial RS232 and Bluetooth® as default configuration. IrDA,
USB or 802.11g communication is also available as an optional feature.
 Serial, USB, IrDA, 802.11g and Bluetooth® communication settings can be changed via
DIP switches located on the control card.
 Printer drivers for WindowsTM 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista and Windows7 are available.
3.2.1 Dip Switch Location
 The DIP switches are located inside the battery compartment.
 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.
Note: Optional serial cable is available for Serial RS232 communication (part # 5892RJD9-
1).
3.2.2 Setting Dip Switches
FIGURE 10: DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (SHOWING SETTING FOR IRDA)
Note: Use caution when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip
switch to toggle its position. DO NOT apply excessive force.