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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Table Of Contents ........................................................................................................................2
2 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
3 Modes Of Operation.....................................................................................................................5
3.1 Idle Mode..................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Sleep Mode...............................................................................................................................5
3.3 Spool Mode...............................................................................................................................5
4 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
5 Paper............................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Loading Paper ..........................................................................................................................8
5.2 Paper Out and Head Up Sensors.............................................................................................8
6 Led Indications .............................................................................................................................9
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 Wall and Belt Mounting Instructions...........................................................................................14
11 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