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APOS Premium Printer Series User Manual Page 24 /136 Reference: FDE 3107312 Issue A
4 YOUR PRINTER
4.1 Getting ready to use the printer
4.1.1 Unpacking the printer
The printer comes in a plain cardboard carton and separate pockets for:
• One APOS printer
• One set-up guide
• One standard power supply with 24V power lead (optional)
The model number and serial number (including manufacturing week and batch number) of the printer will
be marked on the exterior of the packaging.
Make sure that no parts are missing or damaged. Report any deficiency to your supplier as soon as possible
after receiving the printer. The original packaging material should be kept to transport or return your
printer, if necessary.
4.1.2 Description of printer parts
The APOS printer contains a patented easy-loading printer mechanism designed and manufactured by
Axiohm. This mechanism consists of a main cavity into which a paper roll is dropped for loading. The
thermal print head is in front of this cavity and a rubber roller is attached to the lid of the mechanism. When
the lid is closed, the paper is trapped between the rubber roller and the print head to give close alignment
and consistent pressure.
4.1.3 Buttons
The APOS printer has two buttons on the front panel:
The ON/OFF
button is physically connected to the hard reset on the main controller board. Even when it is
OFF, the printer is always powered.
The Paper Feed
button’s normal function is to advance paper when the unit is not printing. The button
function may be disabled under software control and it can be used to control the action of a defined macro.
This button also activates a self-test printout (see section 2.7).
4.1.4 LED Indicator
A rectangular green LED is used to indicate the basic status of the printer. The LED is “off” when the
printer is off, and “on” under normal circumstances when the printer is on. It will flash when there is an
“error condition” such as when it is out of paper.
An internal audible buzzer is activated as well when such “error condition” occurs.