Location of Parts on Your Printer | Datamax Allegro 2 manual

Getting Started

Location of Parts on Your Printer

The following illustrations show the major components of your Printer. Figure 1-2 is a detailed view of the print mechanism from the side. Figure 1-3 is a back view of the Printer. Figure 1-5 is a view of Printer’s switches and indicators.

In this manual we will refer to the components and connectors depicted in these illustrations. If you are not installing the optional Cutter or Front Rewind, then you should proceed to install the Front Tear Bar Assembly at this time (see Figure 1.4).

Figure 1-2 Mechanism Detail

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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 Detail Rear View Tear- off Assembly Installation Tear Bar Assembly Installation Using the Printer Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Switches Getting Started Light SwitchPaper/Ribbon Ribbon Installation Media InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading To install a Memory Module Using the Printer OptionsAvailable Modules Font ROM Modules OptionsCutter 256K and 512K RAM Modules Present 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 Device Switch Settings Switch Settings Baud Rate Setting the Baud RateBaud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Test Word Length Other Switches Switch Settings and Functions Programming Commands Immediate Commands System-Level Commands Char Description Format Batch, 1-Cutter Enable Label-Formatting Commands Description Format Special Label-Formatting Commands 10 Font-Loading Commands Programming Examples Example 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 Initialization Verify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Menu Screens Formatting and Printing LabelsAvailable Fonts and Barcodes Function Keys Label Name NEW Label Name ALT-P Screen Description Default Range Print Parameters Other Important Keys Create/Modify Label Screen Print Label Screen Header Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Sample Label Format Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Invalid Font Type Smooth Font Valid BH Ranges Smooth Font Information Number 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 = Monday Sample Prints Print Label Screen Print Label Screen Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software System Maintenance Screen System Maintenance Menu Metric Reset PrinterCopy Module Print Test Label Command Valid Inputs Create/Modify Label CommandsQuick Reference Listing Special Keys Print Parameters ALT-PKey Function Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Direct-Thermal Stock Mechanical AdjustmentsAligning the Printhead Tag Stock or Stiff Media Printhead Alignment Label Stock Tracking Adjustment Printhead Alignment ProcedureRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support Printhead Mount Assembly Unacceptable Print Quality TroubleshootingPrinter Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once Skips Every Other Label Erratic PrintingRibbon Does Not Advance Unable to print in rotation Prints Light on the Right Side of the Label Printer fails to turn on Interior and Exterior MaintenanceDrive Roller Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Maintenance Allegro2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix a Maintenance Allegro2 Char Hex Dec Page Table B-2 Word Length Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable InterfacingTable B-1 Baud Rate Table B-3 Options Paramete Default Value Signal PinTable B-1 I/O Port Wiring Table B-2 Printer Default Communication Parameters Fonts Appendix CAvailable Fonts and Barcodes Table C-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Table C-2 Font Sizes Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase Available Fonts and Barcodes Table C-3 Barcode Characteristics Barcodes Hbic Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Uppercase R Error CodesLowercase Uppercase T Allegro2 Pin Description Appendix ETable E-1 Printer Interface Cables Table E-2 Printer Pin Connections Straight Cable MXM PC DB25P to Printer ∙ Parallel to Serial Adapter Part Number Figure E-5 Centronics Parallel Interface Converter Appendix F Printing Fonts Barcodes Media Label Material Label/Tag Media Specifications Table F-1 Media Dimensions Communications Interfacing Lights, Buttons, Switch and POTLists of Approved Media Electrical Physical EnvironmentalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Appendix G Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability