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3.2.4. Connectors
The APOS printer can have up to 3 types of connectors:
The Power connector is fitted on the base of the unit near the front. (See §3.6.1 for more details)
The Interface connector is fitted on the base of the unit closer to the rear and may be a 9-pin D-
type in the case of serial communications (RS232) or a 25-pin D-type in the case of parallel
communications (Centronics option). (See §3.6.2 for more details)
Two Drawer Kick-out connectors are fitted at the rear of the printer.These appear as a pair of RJ11
connectors. (See §3.6.3 for more details)
3.2.5. Cable Traps
Three clips are fitted into the base of the printer which may be used to trap the power supply and
interface cables into recessed channels in the base.
3.2.6. Mounting Holes
There are two holes in the base of the printer which allow the printer to be attached to a vertical
surface such as a wall or pillar. In this event, the printer should be mounted with the paper exiting
near the top so that the paper roll does not fall out when the cover is opened.
3.2.7. Sensors
The APOS printer is fitted with three sensors which detect abnormal conditions:
The Door-Closed sensor is a microswitch sensor. To avoid damaging the printhead, when the door
is open, printing is inhibited.
The End-of-Paper (EOP) sensor is a reflective opto-sensor which detects the presence of paper
near to the printhead. To avoid damaging the printhead, when no paper is detected, printing is
inhibited.
The Cutter Sensor is used to detect that the cutter is placed in its home position before
commencing a cut and also on completion of a cut.
3.3. Choosing the Location for Installation
The APOS printer may be installed in a variety of applications but in order to maintain your unit in
optimum operating conditions, the following recommendations should be followed:
• Avoid dirty or dusty locations or those with excessive heat or humidity (See §2.2.1 for
specifications)
• Choose a stable level base or solid wall on which to mount the printer
• Ensure that there is sufficient space around the printer to use it comfortably including sufficient
access to open the lid while installing paper.