Datamax Apex 3 Mobile Thermal Printer 3.13in, 203dpi, 12h, Bluetooth v2.0, 802.11b/g, MSR

The Datamax Apex 3 Compact Mobile Printer is a professional-grade direct thermal receipt and label printer engineered for mobile and point-of-sale environments. Designed for retailers, field service, hospitality and logistics teams, it delivers crisp 203 x 203 dpi output across a 72 mm (3-inch) print width, supporting fast transactions and on-the-go documentation. Its compact, rugged black housing, rechargeable Li‑Ion battery and simple paper loading reduce downtime while flexible wired and wireless interfaces enable seamless integration with handhelds, POS terminals and back-office systems. The Apex 3 prioritizes reliability, efficient consumable use and broad barcode compatibility to keep workflow throughput and data capture consistent in demanding daily operations.

Key Features

• Direct thermal printing: Produces receipts and labels without ribbons or toner, simplifying consumables and maintenance for mobile workflows.
• Compact 3-inch format: Supports a maximum print width of 72 mm (3 in) in a portable form factor ideal for point-of-sale counters and field operations.
• Fast performance: Prints at up to 51 mm/s to maintain transaction speed and reduce customer wait times during peak periods.
• Flexible connectivity: Multiple interfaces including RS-232, USB, Bluetooth (2.1+EDR), Wi‑Fi, IrDA/Infrared and serial options enable integration with a wide range of devices and systems.
• Portable power: Rechargeable Lithium‑Ion battery (7.4 V) and included battery support extended shift use and reliable mobile operation.
• Comprehensive barcode support: Native handling of common 1D and 2D symbologies, including Code39, Code128, UPC/EAN and QR Code, for accurate data capture and labeling.

Specifications

• Product Name: Datamax Apex 3 Compact Mobile Printer
• Brand: Datamax
• Category: Receipt Printers
• Print Technology: Direct thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 x 203 DPI
• Maximum Print Width: 72 mm
• Print Speed: 51 mm/s
• Supported Paper Width: 80 mm
• Maximum Print Length: 15 m
• Media Type: Thermal paper
• Printing Media Thickness: 50 - 100 µm
• Maximum Roll Diameter: 34.8 mm
• Interfaces: RS232, USB, Bluetooth, IrDA/Infrared, WiFi, Serial
• Bluetooth Version: 2.1+EDR
• Programming Language: DTPL
• Flash Memory: 4 MB
• RAM Capacity: 1 MB
• Battery Technology: Lithium‑Ion (Li‑Ion)
• Battery Voltage: 7.4 V
• Rechargeable: Yes
• Battery Included: Yes
• Print Color Mode: Monochrome
• Supported Barcodes: Code39, Code128 (A/B/C), UCC/EAN-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC/EAN/JAN, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, Code93, PDF417, QR Code
• Operating Temperature: -10 to 50 °C
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10 - 85%
• Dimensions: 156 x 127 x 58 mm
• Weight: 751 g