Peel and Present, Present Sensor | Datamax Allegro 2 instruction

Getting Started

Peel and Present

The Printer can be ordered with an optional Peel and Present Mechanism Kit, or the option can be purchased and installed at a later date. The Peel and Present Option automatically separates the label from the backing, the label then sets on the Printer until it is removed while the backing material is sent to the Internal Rewind. This mechanism can be used with or without the Present Sensor, but must be used in conjunction with the Internal Rewind.

Present Sensor

The Printer can be ordered with the optional Present Sensor Kit or the option can be purchased and installed at a later date. The Present Sensor allows the Printer to be configured for “one up” printing. With the sensor installed and enabled, the Printer will not print the next label in its internal buffer until the last label printed has been removed from the Printer.

Media Rewinder

The Media Rewinder is a factory-installed option that has a couple of functions: it rewinds the backing from labels that have been printed in conjunction with the Peel and Present Option; in addition, it will rewind batches of labels that have been printed for use at a later time.

Note: The Present Sensor and Cutter can not be installed and available at the same time.

Batch Rewind Mode is not recommended for labels less than 2".

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Datamax Allegro 2 manual Peel and Present, Present Sensor, Media Rewinder

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 Mechanism Detail Location of Parts on Your Printer Rear View Tear Bar Assembly Installation Tear- off Assembly Installation Buttons, Lights and Switches Using the Printer Control Panel Getting Started Paper/Ribbon SwitchLight Ribbon Media Installation InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Ribbon Loading Instructions Using the Printer Options To install a Memory ModuleAvailable Modules Cutter OptionsFont ROM Modules 256K and 512K RAM Modules Peel 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 Non-ASCII Device Connecting to Your Minicomputer Switch Settings Switch Settings Baud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Test Setting the Baud RateBaud Rate Word Length Switch Settings and Functions Other Switches Immediate Commands Programming Commands Char Description Format System-Level Commands Batch, 1-Cutter Enable Description Format Label-Formatting Commands Special Label-Formatting Commands Programming Examples 10 Font-Loading Commands Example line Setting Up Your Printer Allegro2 Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Check Link CRT Settings Printer Used With a Link CRTConnect Cables Batch System Initialization Function Default Settings Verify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Available Fonts and Barcodes Formatting and Printing LabelsMenu Screens Function Keys Label Name NEW Label Name ALT-P Screen Print Parameters Description Default Range Other Important Keys Print Label Screen Header Create/Modify Label Screen Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Sample Label Format Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software Invalid Font Type Smooth Font Information Smooth Font Valid BH Ranges Number 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 Format Prints Sample Print Label Screen Print Label Screen Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software System Maintenance Menu System Maintenance Screen Copy Module Reset PrinterMetric Print Test Label Create/Modify Label Commands Command Valid InputsQuick Reference Listing Print Parameters ALT-P Special KeysKey Function Troubleshooting Controlling Print Quality Aligning the Printhead Mechanical AdjustmentsDirect-Thermal Stock Tag Stock or Stiff Media Printhead Alignment Printhead Alignment Procedure Label Stock Tracking AdjustmentRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Printhead Mount Assembly Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support Troubleshooting Unacceptable Print QualityPrinter Does Not Print, or Prints Several Labels at once Ribbon Does Not Advance Erratic PrintingSkips Every Other Label Unable to print in rotation Printer fails to turn on Prints Light on the Right Side of the Label Maintenance Interior and ExteriorDrive Roller Area Method Interval Cleaning Schedule Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Maintenance Allegro2 Page Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Maintenance Allegro2 Char Hex Dec Page Table B-1 Baud Rate Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable InterfacingTable B-2 Word Length Table B-3 Options Table B-1 I/O Port Wiring Signal PinParamete Default Value Table B-2 Printer Default Communication Parameters Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix CFonts Table C-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Table C-2 Font Sizes Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase Available Fonts and Barcodes Barcodes Table C-3 Barcode Characteristics Hbic Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Lowercase Error CodesUppercase R Uppercase T Allegro2 Table E-1 Printer Interface Cables Appendix EPin Description Table E-2 Printer Pin Connections Straight Cable MXM PC DB25P to Printer Figure E-5 Centronics Parallel Interface Converter ∙ Parallel to Serial Adapter Part Number Printing Appendix F Barcodes Fonts Label Material Media Table F-1 Media Dimensions Label/Tag Media Specifications Lists of Approved Media Lights, Buttons, Switch and POTCommunications Interfacing Electrical Environmental PhysicalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Printer Appendix G Thermal Printhead Warranty Service Procedures Limitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions