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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
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Introduction................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1
Notes on Printer Firmware Revisions (Including Flash) ........................................................... 3
2.2
Copyright Notice And Disclaimer.............................................................................................. 3
2.3
Documentation Revision History .............................................................................................. 3
2.4
Ordering Part Codes, Options and Accessories....................................................................... 4
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Modes Of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.1
Idle Mode .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2
Sleep Mode............................................................................................................................... 5
3.3
Spool Mode............................................................................................................................... 5
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Battery Packs ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1
Overview of Battery Operation ................................................................................................. 6
4.2
Fitting and Connecting the Battery Pack .................................................................................. 6
4.3
Charging the Battery................................................................................................................. 6
4.4
Battery Pack Handling Precautions .......................................................................................... 7
4.5
Battery Pack Capacity .............................................................................................................. 7
4.6
Primary Cell Cradle .................................................................................................................. 7
4.7
Alternative Power Arrangements.............................................................................................. 7
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Paper ............................................................................................................................................ 8
5.1
Loading Paper .......................................................................................................................... 8
5.2
Paper Out and Head Up Sensors............................................................................................. 8
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Led Indications ............................................................................................................................. 9
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Printer Operation and Programming .......................................................................................... 10
7.1
Data Buffer.............................................................................................................................. 10
7.2
Spool Mode............................................................................................................................. 10
7.3
Character Printing and Fonts.................................................................................................. 10
7.4
Graphics Printing and Other Programming Modes ................................................................ 10
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Interface Details ......................................................................................................................... 11
8.1
RS-232 Serial Interface (Applies to Ap1300, Ap1300-IR and Ap1300-BT)............................ 11
8.2
IrDA Interface (Applies to Ap1300-IR only) ............................................................................ 11
8.3
Bluetooth Interface (Applies to Ap1300-BT only) ................................................................... 11
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Connections and EMC Precautions ........................................................................................... 12
9.1
Connector Details ................................................................................................................... 12
9.2
Connector Pinouts .................................................................................................................. 12
9.3
Battery Charger Details .......................................................................................................... 12
9.4
Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cable ................................................................................ 13
9.5
EMC Statement ...................................................................................................................... 13
9.6
EMC Caution .......................................................................................................................... 13
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Wall and Belt Mounting Instructions........................................................................................... 14
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Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 15
11.1
Connecting to a PC – A Checklist .......................................................................................... 15
11.2
Windows™ Printer Drivers ..................................................................................................... 16
11.3
Your Application Program....................................................................................................... 16
11.4
On-Line Information ................................................................................................................ 16
11.5
If All Else Fails... ..................................................................................................................... 16
