Datamax Allegro 2 manual Sample, Prints

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Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software

In the following example the proper matching characters are sent to the Printer that request the day of week and date to be printed. This command causes the Printer to enter the Date Formatting Mode.

Spaces and punctuation appear as shown in the example.

Sample:	BCD	GHI PQ ,	RSTU	<CR>
Prints:	TUE	DEC	27 ,	1993

After entering the desired data, prompt, comment, or consecutive number information, press the return key. The cursor will move to the next line on the screen for another field of information.

∙Enter additional fields of information as desired. To print a sample label, press the ALT-X key and the Print Screen will appear with a quantity of 0001. Press ‘Enter’ again and a sample label will be printed. The Create/Modify Label Screen will return.

After all fields are completed, press the Esc key from any fields in the ROT column. This brings the cursor back to the Label Name Position.

∙To print a quantity of the label you defined, press the F1 key. The Print Label Screen appears. See the next section for information on the Print Label Screen.

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Contents Allegro2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision A3 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Maintenance Getting Started IntroductionUnpacking 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 RibbonMedia Installation InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Instructions Ribbon LoadingUsing the Printer Options To install a Memory ModuleAvailable Modules Options CutterFont ROM Modules 256K and 512K RAM ModulesPeel and Present Present SensorMedia Rewinder Getting Started Allegro2 Setting Up Your Printer Power Up Self-TestChecking Voltage Selection Test Label Interfacing to the Printer Part Number DescriptionInterface Cables Sample Installations Connecting to a CRTConnecting 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 Check Link CRT Settings Printer Used With a Link CRTConnect 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 LabelCreate/Modify Label Commands Command Valid InputsQuick Reference Listing Print Parameters ALT-P Special KeysKey Function Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Mechanical Adjustments Aligning the PrintheadDirect-Thermal Stock Tag Stock or Stiff MediaPrinthead Alignment Printhead Alignment Procedure Label Stock Tracking AdjustmentRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support Printhead Mount AssemblyTroubleshooting Unacceptable Print QualityPrinter 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 onMaintenance Interior and ExteriorDrive 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 ElectricalEnvironmental PhysicalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Appendix G PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability