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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
Error codes
Ascii Control Code Chart
Signal Pin
Function Default Settings
Connecting to a CRT
Warranty
Maintenance
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Contents
Allegro2 Operator’s Manual
Part Number Revision A3
Agency Compliance and Approvals
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Important Safety Instructions
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Contents
Maintenance
Getting Started
Introduction
Unpacking 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
Switch
Paper/Ribbon
Ribbon
Media Installation
Installation
Labels
Label Loading Instructions
Ribbon Loading Instructions
Ribbon Loading
Using the Printer Options
To install a Memory Module
Available Modules
Font ROM Modules
Options
Cutter
256K and 512K RAM Modules
Peel and Present
Present Sensor
Media Rewinder
Getting Started Allegro2
Setting Up Your Printer
Power Up Self-Test
Checking Voltage Selection
Test Label
Interfacing to the Printer
Part Number Description
Interface Cables
Sample Installations
Connecting to a CRT
Connecting to a PC
Connecting to Your Minicomputer
Connecting to Your Non-ASCII Device
Switch Settings
Switch Settings
Baud Rate
Setting the Baud Rate
Baud 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
Check Link CRT Settings
Printer Used With a Link CRT
Connect Cables
Function Default Settings
Batch System Initialization
Verify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media
Menu Screens
Formatting and Printing Labels
Available 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 Printer
Copy Module
Print Test Label
Create/Modify Label Commands
Command Valid Inputs
Quick Reference Listing
Print Parameters ALT-P
Special Keys
Key Function
Troubleshooting
Controlling Print Quality
Direct-Thermal Stock
Mechanical Adjustments
Aligning the Printhead
Tag Stock or Stiff Media
Printhead Alignment
Printhead Alignment Procedure
Label Stock Tracking Adjustment
Ribbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments
Fine Printhead Alignment
Troubleshooting Allegro2
Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support
Printhead Mount Assembly
Troubleshooting
Unacceptable Print Quality
Printer Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once
Skips Every Other Label
Erratic Printing
Ribbon Does Not Advance
Unable to print in rotation
Prints Light on the Right Side of the Label
Printer fails to turn on
Maintenance
Interior and Exterior
Drive Roller
Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead
Maintenance Allegro2
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Ascii Control Code Chart
Appendix a
Maintenance Allegro2
Char Hex Dec
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Table B-2 Word Length
Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable Interfacing
Table B-1 Baud Rate
Table B-3 Options
Paramete Default Value
Signal Pin
Table B-1 I/O Port Wiring
Table B-2 Printer Default Communication Parameters
Fonts
Appendix C
Available 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 Codes
Lowercase
Uppercase T
Allegro2
Pin Description
Appendix E
Table 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 POT
Lists of Approved Media
Electrical
Environmental
Physical
Options
256K Flash Eeprom
Specifications Allegro2
Appendix G
Printer
Warranty Service Procedures
Thermal Printhead
General Warranty Provisions
Limitation of Liability
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