Datamax Allegro 2 manual Thermal Printhead, Warranty Service Procedures

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Warranty Information

Thermal Printhead

This warranty is limited to a period of one year, (365 days), or 1,000,000 linear inches of use, whichever comes first, for the Allegro2 thermal printhead. This one year (365 days) warranty is valid only if a Datamax - approved thermal or thermal transfer label media is used, as defined in the then current Datamax list of approved thermal/thermal transfer media, a copy of which is available from Datamax. Failure to use Datamax-approved media is justification for invalidation of this thermal printhead warranty. This warranty does not cover printheads which have been misused, altered, neglected, handled carelessly, or damaged due to improper cleaning or unauthorized repairs.

Warranty Service Procedures

If a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unit shall be returned, freight and insurance prepaid, in the original shipping containers, to Datamax at: 4724 Parkway Commerce Blvd., Orlando, Florida, 32808. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be issued before the product can be returned. To open an RMA please call Datamax Customer Service Support Department at (407) 523-5540. Please include your RMA number on the outside of the box and on the shipping document. Include a contact name, action desired, a detailed description of the problem(s), and examples when possible with the defective unit. Datamax shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred in shipping. Any warranty work to be performed by Datamax shall be subject to Datamax’s confirmation that such product meets Datamax warranty. In the event of a defect covered by its warranty, Datamax will return the repaired or replaced product to the Purchaser at Datamax’s cost.

With respect to a defect in Hardware covered by the warranty, the warranty shall continue in effect until the end of the original warranty period, or for sixty (60) days after the repair or replacement, whichever is later.

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Contents Allegro2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision A3 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Maintenance Introduction Getting StartedUnpacking and Inspection Location of Parts on Your Printer Mechanism DetailRear View Tear- off Assembly Installation Tear Bar Assembly InstallationUsing the Printer Control Panel Buttons, Lights and SwitchesGetting Started Switch Paper/RibbonLight RibbonInstallation Media InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Instructions Ribbon LoadingTo install a Memory Module Using the Printer OptionsAvailable Modules Options CutterFont ROM Modules 256K and 512K RAM ModulesPresent Sensor Peel and PresentMedia Rewinder Getting Started Allegro2 Power Up Self-Test Setting Up Your PrinterChecking Voltage Selection Test Label Part Number Description Interfacing to the PrinterInterface Cables Connecting to a CRT Sample InstallationsConnecting to a PC Connecting to Your Minicomputer Connecting to Your Non-ASCII DeviceSwitch Settings Switch SettingsSetting the Baud Rate Baud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 TestBaud Rate Word LengthOther Switches Switch Settings and FunctionsProgramming Commands Immediate CommandsSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatBatch, 1-Cutter Enable Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatSpecial Label-Formatting Commands 10 Font-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Setting Up Your Printer Allegro2 Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Printer Used With a Link CRT Check Link CRT SettingsConnect Cables Function Default Settings Batch System InitializationVerify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Formatting and Printing Labels Available Fonts and BarcodesMenu Screens Function KeysLabel Name NEW Label Name ALT-P Screen Description Default Range Print ParametersOther Important Keys Create/Modify Label Screen Print Label Screen HeaderCreating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Sample Label Format Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Invalid Font Type Smooth Font Valid BH Ranges Smooth Font InformationNumber OUT of Range Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Not Enough Room for Field Data Lines Lhhhvvv Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Time and Date Information Format = Day number 1 = MondaySample PrintsPrint Label Screen Print Label ScreenCreating Labels Using Internal Batch Software System Maintenance Screen System Maintenance MenuReset Printer Copy ModuleMetric Print Test LabelCommand Valid Inputs Create/Modify Label CommandsQuick Reference Listing Special Keys Print Parameters ALT-PKey Function Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Mechanical Adjustments Aligning the PrintheadDirect-Thermal Stock Tag Stock or Stiff MediaPrinthead Alignment Label Stock Tracking Adjustment Printhead Alignment ProcedureRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support Printhead Mount AssemblyUnacceptable Print Quality TroubleshootingPrinter Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once Erratic Printing Ribbon Does Not AdvanceSkips Every Other Label Unable to print in rotationPrints Light on the Right Side of the Label Printer fails to turn onInterior and Exterior MaintenanceDrive Roller Cleaning Schedule Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadMaintenance Allegro2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aMaintenance Allegro2 Char Hex Dec Page Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable Interfacing Table B-1 Baud RateTable B-2 Word Length Table B-3 OptionsSignal Pin Table B-1 I/O Port WiringParamete Default Value Table B-2 Printer Default Communication ParametersAppendix C Available Fonts and BarcodesFonts Table C-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersTable C-2 Font Sizes Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase Available Fonts and Barcodes Table C-3 Barcode Characteristics BarcodesHbic Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase TAllegro2 Appendix E Table E-1 Printer Interface CablesPin Description Table E-2 Printer Pin ConnectionsStraight Cable MXM PC DB25P to Printer ∙ Parallel to Serial Adapter Part Number Figure E-5 Centronics Parallel Interface ConverterAppendix F PrintingFonts BarcodesMedia Label MaterialLabel/Tag Media Specifications Table F-1 Media DimensionsLights, Buttons, Switch and POT Lists of Approved MediaCommunications Interfacing ElectricalPhysical EnvironmentalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Appendix G PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability