ALLEGRO THERMAL PRINlER MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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7.6 Ribbon Sensor Assembly

The Printer uses a Itmovement present" type sensor, in contrast to the more common "seethrough II type. Ibis sensor scheme detects the rotation of a reDective label attached to the inside of the Ribbon Supply Hub. When the sensor fails to detect Hub motion, the Printer triggers a RIBBON OUT condition. The RlBBONrrRANSFER switch" located OD the front ofth.e printer, disables the Ribbon Sensor completely when Direct Thermal label stock is in use.

7.7 Printhead

The Printhead connects to the Main Board through connector J7. Most Printhead functions require +24 Volts DC. The Printhead itself is a thin-fUm type head, with both latch andforward type logic, to help decrease the delay time between the printing of each row of dots.

7.8 Stepper Motor

The Stepper Motor is a 6 Volt DC motor capable of generating about double the torque required to pull six inch rolls of media and a matching ribbon through the printer. If Stepper Motor related problems occur~ the first item to check for is a stock jam in the Printer.

The Stepper Motor is connected to the Main Board through connector 19. Component U20 (which is not easily replaced) contains the drive lrtuIsistors for the stepper motor. In most cases, replacing the entire Main Board and/or Stepper Motor is the most efficient way to service the unit.

7.9 Memory Module

The Printer contains two memory banks. Bank. A refers to the Printer's built-in RAM. Bank B refers to the external Memory Module. There are four different Memory Modules that can be used by the Printer; Font, 256K Flash, 256K RAM, and 512K RAM. The memory modules may be tested by running the Printer using "PC-Batch" labeling software or an equivalent program, using the Memory Module Maintenance (AL T -S) screen or it's equivalent. It may also be tested by running the Printer's built in Self-Test, and checking the Configuration Label RAM Test results.

PIN: 51039l

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7.9.1 lS6K Flash EPROM Module

This type of module is based on the 256K Flash EPROM, which is similar to the standard EPROM except that it can be erased electronically. Flash EPROMs have the advantages of RAM data storage, with the added feature of not requiring power to retain data. The only significant disadvantage with the Flash module is that it is somewhat slower than RAM when reading or writing data.

Flash modules may be used to store any combination of graphic images, charters fonts, or label formats. This type of module features a write protect switch, to prevent important data from being accidentally overwritten. The module can be programmed when the write protection is off (the write protect switch on the module is moved towards the center of the module). The Flash module is rated to be re-programmed 10,000 times without failure.

7.9.2 256K and SI2K RAM Module

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The 256K and SI2K RAM Modules may be used for the same type of data storage as the Flash Module. However, since RAM memory is volatlle, when the Printer is turned OFF, aU data will be immediately lost. Both 256K and 5I2K RAM Modules provide an additional 256K of memory for storing soft fonts, graphics, and label format data. The additional 256K of storage space in the 5I2K RAM module can be used to increase the label format buffer from its normal limit of8.25 inches to as much as 20 inches.

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7.9.3 Foot Modules

The Foot Modules contain pre-programmed data which is permanently stored. Font Modules cannot be written to or erased. It is, however. sometimes possible for Font Module data to be corrupted.

To test a Font Module for corrupt data;

o Load the Font Module into the Printer's Module slot:

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• Turn the printer OFF.

tit Press and hold the front panel FEED button, and, while holding, tum the printer ON. The Printer should print a Test Label which will contain the Foot Module checksum and will state whether the module is GOOD or BAD.

P/N:510391

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