Datamax Allegro 2 manual Contents

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♦Contents

♦Getting Started

1.0	Introduction		1
1.1	Unpacking and Inspection		1
1.2	Tear-off Assembly Installation		4
1.3	Using the Printer Control Panel		5
1.4	Media Installation		8
	1.4.1	Label Loading Instructions	9
	1.4.2	Ribbon Loading Instructions	10
1.5	Using the Printer Options		11
	1.6.1	Available Modules	11
	1.6.2	Options	12

♦Setting up the Printer

2.0	Checking Voltage Selection	15
2.1	Power Up Self-Test	15
2.2	Interfacing to the Printer	17
2.3	Sample Installations	18
2.4	Switch Settings	20
2.5	Programming Commands	23
2.6	Programming Examples	28

♦Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software

3.0	Introduction	31
3.1	The Printer used with a LINK CRT	32
3.2	Formatting and Printing Labels	35
3.3	Create/Modify Label Screen	40
3.4	Print Label Screen	53
3.5	System Maintenance Screen	55
3.6	Quick Reference Listing	57
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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 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 Ribbon SwitchPaper/Ribbon LightInstallation Media InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Ribbon Loading InstructionsTo install a Memory Module Using the Printer OptionsAvailable Modules 256K and 512K RAM Modules OptionsCutter Font ROM 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 Non-ASCII Device Connecting to Your MinicomputerSwitch Settings Switch SettingsWord Length Setting the Baud RateBaud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Test Baud RateSwitch 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 Printer Used With a Link CRT Check Link CRT SettingsConnect Cables Batch System Initialization Function Default SettingsVerify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Function Keys Formatting and Printing LabelsAvailable Fonts and Barcodes Menu ScreensLabel 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 ScreenPrint Test Label Reset PrinterCopy Module MetricCommand Valid Inputs Create/Modify Label CommandsQuick Reference Listing Special Keys Print Parameters ALT-PKey Function Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Tag Stock or Stiff Media Mechanical AdjustmentsAligning the Printhead Direct-Thermal StockPrinthead Alignment Label Stock Tracking Adjustment Printhead Alignment ProcedureRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Printhead Mount Assembly Adjusting Printhead Pressure and SupportUnacceptable Print Quality TroubleshootingPrinter Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once Unable to print in rotation Erratic PrintingRibbon Does Not Advance Skips Every Other LabelPrinter fails to turn on Prints Light on the Right Side of the LabelInterior and Exterior MaintenanceDrive Roller 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-3 Options Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable InterfacingTable B-1 Baud Rate Table B-2 Word LengthTable B-2 Printer Default Communication Parameters Signal PinTable B-1 I/O Port Wiring Paramete Default ValueTable C-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Appendix CAvailable Fonts and Barcodes FontsTable 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 Uppercase T Error CodesLowercase Uppercase RAllegro2 Table E-2 Printer Pin Connections Appendix ETable E-1 Printer Interface Cables Pin DescriptionStraight 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 SpecificationsElectrical Lights, Buttons, Switch and POTLists of Approved Media Communications InterfacingPhysical EnvironmentalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Printer Appendix GThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions