Datamax Allegro 2 manual General Warranty Provisions, Limitation of Liability

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Warranty Information

General Warranty Provisions

Datamax makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity or suitability of any of its hardware, supplies, or software.

Software is licensed on an “as is” basis without warranty. Except and to the extent expressly provided in this warranty and in lieu of all other warranties, there are no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the selection, use, efficiency and suitability of Datamax’s products.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any indirect, special or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of or relating to Datamax’s products, or the performance or a breach thereof, even if Datamax has been advised of the possibility thereof. Datamax’s liability, if any, to the purchaser or to the customer of the purchaser hereunder shall in no event exceed the total amounts paid to Datamax hereunder by the purchaser for a defective product.

In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any damages resulting from or related to any failure or delay of Datamax in the delivery or installation of the computer hardware, supplies or software or in the performance of any services.

Some States do not permit the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, and in those States the foregoing limitations may not apply. The warranties here give you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from State to State.

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Contents Allegro2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision A3 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Maintenance Unpacking and Inspection Getting StartedIntroduction Mechanism Detail Location of Parts on Your PrinterRear View Tear Bar Assembly Installation Tear- off Assembly InstallationButtons, Lights and Switches Using the Printer Control PanelGetting Started Paper/Ribbon SwitchLight RibbonLabels Media InstallationInstallation Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Ribbon Loading InstructionsAvailable Modules Using the Printer OptionsTo install a Memory Module Cutter OptionsFont ROM Modules 256K and 512K RAM ModulesMedia Rewinder Peel and PresentPresent Sensor Getting Started Allegro2 Checking Voltage Selection Setting Up Your PrinterPower Up Self-Test Test Label Interface Cables Interfacing to the PrinterPart Number Description Connecting to a PC Sample InstallationsConnecting to a CRT Connecting to Your Non-ASCII Device Connecting to Your MinicomputerSwitch Settings Switch SettingsBaud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Test Setting the Baud RateBaud Rate Word LengthSwitch Settings and Functions Other SwitchesImmediate Commands Programming CommandsChar Description Format System-Level CommandsBatch, 1-Cutter Enable Description Format Label-Formatting CommandsSpecial Label-Formatting Commands Programming Examples 10 Font-Loading CommandsExample line Setting Up Your Printer Allegro2 Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Connect Cables Check Link CRT SettingsPrinter Used With a Link CRT Batch System Initialization Function Default SettingsVerify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Available Fonts and Barcodes Formatting and Printing LabelsMenu Screens Function KeysLabel Name NEW Label Name ALT-P Screen Print Parameters Description Default RangeOther Important Keys Print Label Screen Header Create/Modify Label ScreenCreating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Sample Label Format Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Invalid Font Type Smooth Font Information Smooth Font Valid BH RangesNumber OUT of Range Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Not Enough Room for Field Data Lines Lhhhvvv Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software = Day number 1 = Monday Time and Date Information FormatPrints SamplePrint Label Screen Print Label ScreenCreating Labels Using Internal Batch Software System Maintenance Menu System Maintenance ScreenCopy Module Reset PrinterMetric Print Test LabelQuick Reference Listing Create/Modify Label CommandsCommand Valid Inputs Key Function Print Parameters ALT-PSpecial Keys Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Aligning the Printhead Mechanical AdjustmentsDirect-Thermal Stock Tag Stock or Stiff MediaPrinthead Alignment Ribbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Printhead Alignment ProcedureLabel Stock Tracking Adjustment Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Printhead Mount Assembly Adjusting Printhead Pressure and SupportPrinter Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once TroubleshootingUnacceptable Print Quality Ribbon Does Not Advance Erratic PrintingSkips Every Other Label Unable to print in rotationPrinter fails to turn on Prints Light on the Right Side of the LabelDrive Roller MaintenanceInterior and Exterior Area Method Interval Cleaning ScheduleCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadMaintenance Allegro2 Page Appendix a Ascii Control Code ChartMaintenance Allegro2 Char Hex Dec Page Table B-1 Baud Rate Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable InterfacingTable B-2 Word Length Table B-3 OptionsTable B-1 I/O Port Wiring Signal PinParamete Default Value Table B-2 Printer Default Communication ParametersAvailable Fonts and Barcodes Appendix CFonts Table C-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersTable C-2 Font Sizes Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase Available Fonts and Barcodes Barcodes Table C-3 Barcode CharacteristicsHbic Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Lowercase Error CodesUppercase R Uppercase TAllegro2 Table E-1 Printer Interface Cables Appendix EPin Description Table E-2 Printer Pin ConnectionsStraight Cable MXM PC DB25P to Printer Figure E-5 Centronics Parallel Interface Converter ∙ Parallel to Serial Adapter Part NumberPrinting Appendix FBarcodes FontsLabel Material MediaTable F-1 Media Dimensions Label/Tag Media SpecificationsLists of Approved Media Lights, Buttons, Switch and POTCommunications Interfacing ElectricalOptions EnvironmentalPhysical 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Printer Appendix GThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions