Test Label | Datamax Allegro 2 guide

Setting Up Your Printer

If a label edge is not detected within 12" (305mm) of stock, the Printer will stop feeding labels. If this occurs, refer to Section 1.4 and reload the Media, see Figure 1-6 to find the location of the Media Sensor. If a label edge is detected, the Printer will begin to print the Self-Test pattern. An example of a test pattern is shown in Figure 2-1. After the test pattern has printed successfully, the Printer’s power switch must be turned ‘off’ and then turned ‘on’ again to reset the Printer.

THR JANUARY 30 , 1997 15:17 030

VER : CA02-01 0111 01/16/97

SYSTEM ROM CHECKSUM : B763 IS GOOD

SYSTEM ROM CHECKS GOOD

SERIAL PORT BAUD RATE IS 96ØØ

TRANSFER SWITCH I S ON
SETUP SWITCH	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
	ON	ON	ON	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF	OFF
ANALOG INPUT	VALUES:
PAPER: 227	EDGE: 152		VOLT: 121
TEMP; 069	POT: 169

Figure 2-1 Test Label

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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 Detail Rear View Tear- off Assembly Installation Tear Bar Assembly Installation Using the Printer Control Panel Buttons, Lights and Switches Getting Started Switch Paper/RibbonLight Ribbon Media Installation InstallationLabels Label Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Instructions Ribbon Loading Using the Printer Options To install a Memory ModuleAvailable Modules Options CutterFont 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 Minicomputer Connecting to Your Non-ASCII Device Switch Settings Switch Settings Setting the Baud Rate Baud 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 TestBaud Rate 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 CRTConnect Cables Function Default Settings Batch System Initialization Verify Setup, Power Up, and Load Media Formatting and Printing Labels Available Fonts and BarcodesMenu Screens 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 Reset Printer Copy ModuleMetric Print Test Label Create/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 Media Printhead Alignment Printhead Alignment Procedure Label Stock Tracking AdjustmentRibbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments Fine Printhead Alignment Troubleshooting Allegro2 Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support Printhead Mount Assembly Troubleshooting 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 rotation Prints Light on the Right Side of the Label Printer fails to turn on Maintenance Interior and ExteriorDrive 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 Appendix B Switch Settings and Cable Interfacing Table B-1 Baud RateTable B-2 Word Length Table B-3 Options Signal Pin Table B-1 I/O Port WiringParamete Default Value Table B-2 Printer Default Communication Parameters Appendix C Available Fonts and BarcodesFonts 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 Error Codes LowercaseUppercase R Uppercase T Allegro2 Appendix E Table E-1 Printer Interface CablesPin Description 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 Lights, Buttons, Switch and POT Lists of Approved MediaCommunications Interfacing Electrical Environmental PhysicalOptions 256K Flash Eeprom Specifications Allegro2 Appendix G Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability