AMT Datasouth 5106 manual

CodeWriter 5106 Technical Reference PART NO. 108741 Rev. A[...]

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The following expressions are used to explain keyboard operations: • Depress [SHIFT] means: depress the [SHIFT] key. • Depress [1] [4] [1] or [1, 4, 1] means: depress the [1], [4], then the [1] keys. • Depress [SHIFT] + [1, 4, 1] or [R + 1, 4, 1] means: while depressing the [SHIFT] key, depress the [1], [4], then the [1] keys. The following a[...]

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Table of Contents 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 5106 O[...]

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1 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The 5106 is a general thermal printer which offers universal printing, including various types of barcodes. High speed and high dot density print is available which allows you to create any label format desired through computer software generated code. 1.1 Features • Both On-line/Off-line operation modes available • Th[...]

2 1.2 5106 Overall Dimensions • Length: 17.3 inches/440 millimeters • Extended Rewind: (On center from front) 4.2 inches/107 millimeters • Height: 12.6 inches/320 millimeters • Width: 10.7 inches/273 millimeters Figure 1. Overall Dimensions 1.3 Ribbon Specifications • Length: 984 feet/300 meters • Ribbon Leader (Clear): 12 inches/300 mi[...]

3 2.0 INITIAL SETUP 2.1 Assembly and Setup Procedure The 5106 printer provides various output modes which will correspond to the various customer requirements. Assemble and setup the printer according to the customer application. 2.2 Selection of Media Output Mode Output Mode under printer parameters provides the selection. Refer to the next sectio[...]

4 2.3 Parameter Setting Mode To enter the parameter setting mode, perform the following operations. Refer to the parameter tree, page 8 for 1.90 settings. • Press [ON LINE] to toggle to “Off-line” mode if the printer is On-line. • Press [MODE/MENU] to enter the parameter setting mode. • The following keys are provided for the parameter se[...]

5 2.4 Parameter Tree Version 1.90[...]

6 3.0 LOADING INK RIBBON AND LABEL ROLL Note: Incorrect loading of ink ribbon or label roll may result in wrinkling of ribbon, feeding fault of labels or printing fault. Figure 3: Loading Ribbon and Label Roll 1. Open right side cover to access label roll compartment. 2. Push thermal head lever back to release thermal head block. 3. Place in ribbon[...]

7 6. Place the label roll on the label roll support and push it into the label roll compartment until the roll touches the frame. • If outside winding label roll is used: Place the roll so that it rotates counterclockwise when pulling the leading edge of the liner. • If inside winding label roll is used: Place the roll so that it rotates clockw[...]

8 4.0 ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 Thermal Head Replacement Note: Make sure to power off the printer prior to the replacement of the thermal head. There is no need to disassemble the thermal head block or to loosen the four h/s screws when replacing the thermal head. 1. Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from the platen [...]

9 7. Confirm the original position of the thermal head again. Then tighten two hexagon bolts to fix thermal head to bracket EA. Note: Over-tightening hexagon bolt may cause the screw thread to break. 8. Clean the elements of the thermal head by using a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Test print a label. If the printing result is uneven or contra[...]

10 4.3 Thermal Head Positioning If you have replaced the thermal head, positioning should be checked. Verify the ribbon running condition as well. Note: Make sure of the following prior to the adjustment: • Power off the printer • Use full width media (labels) 5.2 in./132 mm) when checking. • Rotate the head pressure scre w clockwise complete[...]

11 5.0 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE THERMAL HEAD If you have encountered print quality problems on the left or right side of your labels, the following adjustments may help. 1. Have both a phillips and a slotted screwdriver available. The phillips screwdriver is used for loosening and tightening screws while the slotted screwdriver is used to adju[...]

12 If after the above adjustments have been made, you find yourself continuing to experience problems, try the following: 1. Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from the platen roller. 2. Loose the two phillips screws which fix Bracket EA, which supports the thermal head, to Bracket AA. 3. Set Bracket EA to t[...]

13 8. Check to see if the bottom edge of the ribbon applicator aligns to the bottom edge of the thermal head. (See Figure 8) If not, adjust the alignment following Steps 5 through 7. The right h/s screw is used for adjustments. Figure 8. Thermal Head Alignment 9. After adjustments have been made, check to see if the elements of the thermal head are[...]

14 NOTE: Too much lifting up of the thermal head will result in too light (weak) of a contrast in printing. Adjusting the head pressure thumb screw will have a direct effect on the contrast, ribbon feeding, and form feeding. 13. If the right part of the contrast of Result 3 is better than others, move Bracket EA to the rear slightly by loosening th[...]

15 Figure 10. Head Positioning 14. Repeat Steps 10 through 13 as required until the right part of the contrast of Result 1 is better than Result 2 or 3. 15. Perform test printing as detailed in Step 12 for the left part contrast. If needed, use a small slotted screwdriver rod to push down or lift up the left hand side of the thermal head block to a[...]

16 Figure 11. Incline Checking of the Thermal Head 17. Set all parameters to factory default values. Then perform the test printing again. The printing result should be excellent.[...]

17 6.0 RIBBON When thermal transfer is selected as print media type, the following adjustment should be made in accordance with ribbon running condition. If you have repositioned the thermal head, it is highly recommended to adjust the ribbon. 6.1 Ribbon Adjustment To understand ribbon adjustment better, refer to the following explanation. Ribbon r[...]

18 Figure 12. Ribbon Running Condition Wrinkles in the ribbon are caused by uneven tension of the ribbon within Part B. Possible caused of uneven tension are: • The edge of the ribbon applica tor does not align properly to the leading shaft. See thermal head positioning, Step 8. • The bottom front edge of the thermal head does not align to the [...]

19 Ribbon running condition within Part C does not normally cause problems. However, ribbon running condition within Part C can help find the solution. Examining the ribbon running condition at the bottom edge of the ribbon applicator can indicate adjustments that may need to be performed. 6.2 Running Condition Make sure of the following prior to t[...]

20 3. Slightly loosen the right hex head screw which fixes the ribbon applicator to the front side. Then fix the applicator again. This gives the right side of the ribbon more tension by changing position of the ribbon applicator. Figure 14. Ribbon Application Adjustment 4. Feed some media (labels) until the wrinkles on the ribbon are removed. Then[...]

21 7.0 SENSORS There are four sensors and a switch that detect media (labels), ribbon and thermal head position. Figure 15. Location of Sensors and Switch Sensor Type and Functions: NOTE: 1. The Media Gap Sensor works with the Black Line Sensor, so both sensors must be positioned in line. The Black Line Sensor consists of both direct reflective sen[...]

22 8.0 SENSITI VITY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Make sure of the following conditions prior to the adjustment: • Use full width media (5.2 in./132 mm) when checking. • Rotate the head pressure screw clockwise fully. • Both Media Gap and Black Line Sensors locate have to be se t in line. If not, it can result in media slippage or incorrect printing probl[...]

23 NAME Media Gap (Label Gap) Black Line Ribbon Presentation (Strip) Head-Up ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Message on Display) By volume B in media compartment. Sensitivity range (1 st ). With Gap, 70% or more. With media (label), 35% or less SEE ABOVE NOTE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT By volume B in the media compartment. Sensitivity range (2 nd ) When black [...]

24 9.0 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY[...]

25 10.0 EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS Pin Assignments of RS232 Interface : Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 N/C 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 N/C 4 DTR 9 N/C 5 GND Pin Assignments of Centronics Parallel Interface : Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 STROBE 6 DATA 5 11 BUSY 2 DATA 1 7 DATA 6 12 PE 3 DATA 2 8 DATA 7 13 SEL 4 DATA 3 9 [...]

26 11.0 VOLTAGE CHECK AND ADJUSTM ENT Check Terminal Switch Setting and Typ. Voltage Usage and Adjusted By V1 W H:20.0 +/- 0.5 L: 18.0 +/- 0.5 For Take-Up Motor By VR1 on Motor Control Board (TPB-2177) V2 R H: 20.0 +/- 0.5 L: 17.6 +/- 0.5 For Ribbon Motor By VR2 on Motor Control Board (TPB-2177) NOTES: W switch for Take-Up Motor has to be set to ?[...]

27 12.0 MAIN PCB BOARD Check Terminal Typ. Voltage Usage and Adjusted By Vcc + 5.0 For logic circuit No adjustment volume V- - 12.0 For RS-232 interface No adjustment volume V+ + 12.5 For RS-232 interface No adjustment volume V TH + 24.0 For Thermal Head, DC motor and ribbon solenoid RV1 on switching power supply unit (PTR637-30) V SP + 36.0 For St[...]

28 13.0 TAKE-UP MOTOR CONNECTORS Connector Result Motor Side Main Board White Blue Clockwide Red Red White Red Counter Clockwide Red Red[...]