Able Systems Limited
Northwich, Cheshire, England
www.able-systems.com
USER GUIDE
to the
ABLE SYSTEMS Ap890 and Ap892
Hand Held Impact Printer
(Incorporating A191C8 Firmware)
Contents
1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1
Copyright Notice And Disclaimer....................................................................................... 2
2
Modes Of Operation............................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Idle Mode........................................................................................................................ 2
2.2
Sleep and Waking Modes................................................................................................. 3
2.3
Paper Feed Button........................................................................................................... 3
2.4
Printing Method ............................................................................................................... 3
2.5
Dot Addressable Graphics................................................................................................ 4
2.6
Data Buffer...................................................................................................................... 4
2.7
Serial Interface ................................................................................................................ 4
3
Control Code Tables ........................................................................................................... 5
3.1
Codes Received By The Ap890 ........................................................................................ 5
4
Battery Packs and Power Supplies....................................................................................... 6
4.1
Overview Of Power Pack Options ..................................................................................... 6
4.2
Removing And Replacing The Power Pack ....................................................................... 6
4.3
Battery Pack Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 7
4.4
Battery Pack Environmental Concerns .............................................................................. 7
4.5
Battery Pack Types And Capacity..................................................................................... 7
4.6
Battery Pack Recharging.................................................................................................. 7
5
Paper And Ribbons ............................................................................................................. 8
5.1
Loading Paper................................................................................................................. 8
5.2
Paper Low Sensor........................................................................................................... 8
5.3
Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam ................................................................................. 9
5.4
Changing The Ink Ribbon Cartridge.................................................................................. 9
6
LED Indications .................................................................................................................. 9
6.1
Standard LED Patterns .................................................................................................... 9
6.2
Alternative LED Pattern Set ............................................................................................ 10
7
Connections And EMC Precautions.................................................................................... 10
7.1
Connector Details .......................................................................................................... 10
7.2
Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables ........................................................................ 10
7.3
Battery Charger Details.................................................................................................. 11
7.4
EMC Statement ............................................................................................................. 11
7.5
EMC Caution................................................................................................................. 11
8
Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 12
8.1
Connecting To a PC 鈥?A Checklist.................................................................................. 12
8.2
Windows鈩?Printer Drivers ............................................................................................. 12
8.3
Your Application Program............................................................................................... 12
8.4
On-Line Information....................................................................................................... 12
Ap890 and Ap892 User Guide Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
