Ap1310-DC User Guide Page 3 of 13
2 INTRODUCTION This document is a User Guide, written for the person connecting and using the Able Systems
Ap1310-DC thermal printer.
Please read this Guide carefully before making any connection.
A separate Programmer Guide provides details of the control codes, and describes the internal
operation of these products.
2.1 NOTES ON PRINTER FIRMWARE REVISIONS (INCLUDING FLASH)
Able Systems reserves the right to modify and improve the firmware in its printer products at any time.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure backward compatibility, no guarantee in this respect is given or
implied.
The Ap1310-DC includes a flash-reprogramable microcontroller. This allows firmware upgrades
under customer control (including customised fonts, which may be created using the Able Systems
Font Editor Utility). Refer to the factory for more information in this feature, if required.
2.2 COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER
Copyright subsists in all Able Systems intellectual property, including controller firmware (embedded
software) and circuit diagrams, pin connection lists and application data. No warranty in respect of
patent rights of Able Systems Limited or of third parties is given. Unauthorised reproduction or
amendment of controller firmware may result in prosecution.
Design Registration of the Ap1310 range of printers has been applied for.
Fujitsu is a registered mark of its owner Fujitsu Limited. References to this or other owners' marks in
this document are for illustrative purposes only.
Able Systems do not assume responsibility for interchangeable functionality of other parties'
command sets.
2.3 DOCUMENTATION REVISION HISTORY
Title Rev Issue Date Comments
User Guide to the Ap1310-DC 1.0 11 May 2007 Original release
User Guide to the Ap1310-DC 1.1 04 Sep 2007 Minor corrections
User Guide to the Ap1310-DC 1.2 28 May 2008 Minor corrections