Apex Portable Receipt Printers

Light weight and Economical

The Apex family offers a light weight and economical solution for 2", 3" and 4" portable receipt printing that meets your needs without sacrificing on quality and performance. With today’s tight budgets, the Apex series is an affordable way to meet the constantly changing requirements connected to field service, transportation, retail and law enforcement applications.

Designed with mobile workers in mind, Apex 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 with a belt loop or shoulder strap during long 12 hour shifts. These user-friendly features mean you can go through your busy day knowing your Apex printer will keep up with you.

The affordable Apex series offers you what you need without the extras found in other products. The Apex series come standard with Bluetooth communication, fast print speed, ample memory and fast processing power that lets it keep pace with printers costing twice as much. The Apex series is also available with an optional magnetic strip card reader and 802.11 wireless communication.

• �Lightweight and small: The Apex printers are light enough to wear all day, everyday and small enough that they don’t hinder movement when worn on with a belt strap or shoulder strap.

• �Fast: All features on the Apex printers are supported by a powerful Arm-7, 32-bit architecture RISC processor, making them as fast as printers costing almost twice as much.

• �User Controlled Memory: All resident fonts and firmware are integrated into flash memory and are directly under your control.

• �Easy to Use: Simplified LED lights 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 ship with a battery, power supply, belt loop or shoulder strap and sample media.

They are also all equipped with Bluetooth and RS232 or USB communications.

• �Options: 802.11b/g connectivity in lieu of

Bluetooth, 3 Track Magnetic Card Reader

• �Compatibility: MS DOS and Windows compatible. Print utilities and drivers available for most systems.

• �Graphics: Supports the printing of graphics, 1D and 2D bar codes.

• �Endurance: High Capacity Li-Ion battery can last a full day of printing receipts on a single battery charge.

• �Charging Options: AC Adaptor for in-printer battery charging (comes with printer), 10.6-30V vehicle charger, 2 Bay battery charger.

features at a glance

Affordability and Performance – In today’s tough economic times, affordability and quality are vital to business success. The Apex 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 series comes with Datamax-O’Neil’s legendary customer service and support.

your benefitsDid you know?

The paper you choose for your printer can significantly increase the life of your printer. Lesser quality paper can release more dust into the printer which can cause damage to your print mechanism and reduce the print quality of receipt. Datamax-O’Neil offers a wide range of high quality supplies for its printers including custom and stock receipts, ticketing media and cleaning products. When you choose Datamax-O’Neil, you receive a proven commitment to superior quality. Quality that results in performance and compatibility… Guaranteed.

popular applications

Mobile POS

• Transaction Receipts

• Que Busting

• Coupons

• Rain checks

Field Service

• Service Receipts

• Pickup/Deliveries

• Maintenance

• Settlement Reports

Transportation

• Ticketing

• Payment receipts

Public Services

• Meter Reading

• Parking Tickets

Apex 3

Apex 4 Apex 2

Communication Options

Standard - Serial, Bluetooth Standard - Serial, Bluetooth Standard - USB, Bluetooth

Optional - 802.11 Optional - 802.11 Optional - 802.11

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

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

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. 1580 - 6" long receipts Prints approx. 986 - 6" long receipts

Memory

4MB Flash / 1MB RAM 4MB Flash / 1MB RAM 4MB Flash / 2MB RAM product specifications

Apex 3 Apex 4Apex 2 product specifications

• Operating temperatures:

14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)

• Storage temperatures:

-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

• Charging temperatures:

41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

• �Relative humidity range:

10% RH to 85% RH non-condensing

• ESD protection:

8kV air gap, 4kV contact user environment

• Serial:

– RS232, up to 460.8 kbps (except Apex 4)

• USB:

– 2.0 (Apex 4 only)

• Bluetooth:

– Version 2.0

• 802.11 b/g

– Frequency band 2.400 to 2.490 GHz

– Data rates up to 54 Mbps

– Network standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g

– � � Wireless access modes: Infrastructure and ad-hoc

– Security Protocols:

WPA WPA2

Modes PSK/Enterprise

Security/ Encryption

TKIP/RC4 CCMP/AES

Authentication LEAP

– Network support: DHCP, TCP, UDP communication

• 802.11

• Integrated magnetic stripe card reader options

• Configuration Utility includes:

– Font Download

– Bluetooth® Set-up

– Wi-Fi Set-Up

– Communications Parameter set-up

– Printer Custom Attributes Set-up

– Logo Download

• Drivers:

– Windows, CE and Desktop

• Form Fiesta Page Printing Utility

• Bootloader for Uploading Firmware software

Contact sales representative for the most current approval list agency approval

• Printer*: 1 year (including platen roller and installed options)

• Printhead*: 1 year or 1,000,000 inches whichever comes first

• Contact sales representative for extended warranty options

* when used with approved supplies warranty

• Media type:

– � Direct thermal receipt paper (standard, premium, heavy duty, long-life, image protect, hi-temp, and all weather).

– � For optimum print quality and printer performance, use Certified Datamax-O’Neil supplies media

• Print head:

– Direct Thermal

– 203 dots per inch (8 dots per mm)

• Print mechanism speed:

– � 2 inches per second (51 mm per second) on Apex 2 and 3

– � 3 inches per second (76 mm per second) on Apex 4 print technology

• Linear: Codes 39, Code128 A/B/C, UCC/ EAN-128, Interleaved2 of 5, UPC/EAN/JAN and Codabar

• 2D Symbologies: PDF417

• Optional characters:

Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Polish, Greek, Cyrillic

• Graphics:

Supports 8-bit graphic printing, custom font, logo downloading

• Standard fonts;

– � � ASCII, International, PC Line draw

– � � 12CPI, 16CPI, 19CPI, 21CPI, 24CPI,

13CPI rotated barcodes/fonts/graphics

• Drop specification:

– 4 ft. (1.2 m) physical characteristic

Looking for a desktop label printer?

Datamax-O’Neil manufactures an extensive selection of desktop label printers that are ideal for manufacturing, warehouse, healthcare, ticketing, postal services and RFID labeling requirements. Competitive custom and standard media products are also available for all your label, receipt and ticketing needs.

accessories

Cigarette Lighter Adapter Allows you to charge the printer from the vehicle cigarette lighter

RJ11 Serial Cable DB9 F coiled right angle cable for connecting to a laptop or desktop computer

USB Cable USB data cable with gold plated contacts

Cleaning Cards Use of clean cards is recommended to extend the life of the printhead.

(visit www.datamax-oneil.com/supplies for more information)

Battery Spare Li-Ion battery

Battery Charger 2 Bay battery charger for charging Li-Ion Batteries (batteries not included)

IP54 Soft Cases Protects your printer from environmental elements such as dust and moisture; meets IP54 compliance standards

Shoulder Strap System Adjustable strap allows the user to comfortably carry the printer on the shoulder; keeps the printer secure (comes standard with the Apex 4) optional recommended

RJ11 Serial Cable

Battery Charger

IP54 Soft Cases

Shoulder Strap System

Light weight, Fast and Economical

We recognize that not all applications require heavyweight, ultra rugged, drop-it-off-a-building or run-it-over-with-a-truck portable printers. The Apex series printer line is “just enough” to get the job done without slowing down or sacrificing accuracy. The Apex’s fast print speed, ample memory and fast processing power keeps pace with printers costing almost twice as much. The lightweight, compact design allows the printers to be worn comfortably with a belt loop or shoulder strap through a complete shift. The durable housing and rubber over mold will endure the bumps and knocks of the typical workday. User friendly, the Apex printers have a simple drop -in paper system allowing users to quickly replace paper rolls and a high capacity battery that lasts through a 12 hour shift, users can go through a busy day knowing that the Apex printers will keep up with them.

Included with each Apex printer:

(1) battery, (1) roll of media, (1) belt strap (Apex, 2 & 3) or shoulder strap (Apex 4) and (1) AC adaptor.

Specifications subject to change without notice. Copyright 2010, Datamax-O’Neil (rev. 20101201) to learn more, visit www.datamax-oneil.com