Datamax Allegro 2 manual Printer Used With a Link CRT, Connect Cables, Check Link CRT Settings

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Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software

3.1 The Printer Used With a LINK CRT

A number of steps are required before you can begin to format and print labels with the Printer. These steps are explained in the following pages.

1. Connect Cables

Verify that the LINK CRT and the Printer’s main Power Switches are ‘off’. Connect the LINK CRT terminal to the Printer with the supplied cable. Plug in the supplied power cords for the Printer and the LINK CRT terminal.

Note: The Printer connects to the LINK MAIN port, not the LINK parallel port.

2. Check LINK CRT Settings

The LINK CRT is shipped ready for use with the Printer and the settings are pre-set and should be changed only when necessary. If the terminal's settings have been changed since shipment from the factory, follow the terminal's set-up procedure to reset all default settings,(see Table 3-1). The Printer will set all remaining parameters; however, these settings are not saved in the CRT's RAM. To save them, follow the CRT's "save changes" routine after normal operation is established.

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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