Avery Dennison ALX 92x User manual

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ALX92x

Device description, Operation

Device description ......................................... 2

Operating Parts ......................................... 2

Connections .............................................. 4

Warning notices ........................................ 6

Control panel (display) .............................. 7

Operating modes ....................................... 8

Basic operating procedures ........................ 10

Connecting the device ............................. 10

Setting the interface ................................ 11

Offline operation ...................................... 12

Online operation ......................................13

Creating a print job ..................................13

Transferring a print job .............................14

Applying CompactFlash cards .................15

Setting the realtime clock .........................16

Outputting the realtime clock value using

Easy Plug .................................................16

The first device test .....................................17

Settings for the material type ...................17

Printing the status report ..........................17

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Device description

Operating Parts

[1] Exterior of the ALX92x.

Front hood

Open up to insert

ribbon

Control panel

LCD display; 4 operating keys;

on / off button; displays the de-

viceoperatingstatus;fordefining

settings in the parameter menu

Material unwinder

Unwinds the label

material

Guiding rod

Prevents rolls from

slipping off the mate-

rial unwinder and the

backing paper rewin-

der

Material dancer arm

Compensatesabrupt

movements of the

label web

Backing paper rewinder

Rewinds the remaining

backing paper

Backing paper dancer arm

Compensates abrupt move-

ments of the backing paper

web

Window

Forcheckingthe ribbonsupply

without opening the front cover

Printhead

Pre-drilled holes for

assembling the

applicator

Assembly of the pivot

unit for the applicators

LTSI, LTP or LTPV

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[2] ALX92x operating parts

Insert diagram

Shows the path of the

labelling material and rib-

bon

Adjustment knob for

printhead pressure

For adjusting the print-

head pressure to suit the

material strength / width

Ribbon rewinding man-

drel

Holds the ribbon core

onto which used ribbon is

wound

Ribbon unwindingman-

drel

Holds the new ribbon roll

Adjustment wheel for la-

bel sensor

Turning the wheel moves

the label sensor at right an-

glesacrossthematerialpath

Material guide

Guides the material path

frombothsides;thematerial

endsensoris locatedonthe

inner side

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Connections

[3] Connections at the ALX92x (RH).

CAUTION! - Additional devices of inadequate quality can damage the

device!

«Connect the device only to devices that fulfil SELV (safety extra-low

voltage) circuit requirements acc. to EN60950!

«Only connect OEM devices.

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AOptional: Mini-DIN connector

To connect an external operation panel

BOptional: Applicator Interface (AI)

For controlling nearly arbitrary applicator types

CConnection Rotary Encoder

yFor automatic speed adaption

yIs not yet supported

DPower switch

Turns the device on/off. An additional switch is located on the control panel

EPower supply

Connection to the power supply using the power cable provided

FEthernet interface

To connect to an „Ethernet 10/100 Base T“ network

GStatus-LED/Ethernet

HRS232 interface

For serial transfer of print data

ICentronics interface

For parallel transfer of print data (cable is inclusive)

J2x USB interface type B (device)

To connect devices (e.g. keyboard, scanner)

KUSB interface type A (host)

For transfer of print data

LCard slot

For CompactFlash cards; used for storing fonts, logos, graphics, etc.

MOptional: Cable duct for OD control

To connect a photoelectric barrier, which checks the outer diameter of the la-

bel material roll

NCard slot

yFor SD/MMC cards

yIs not yet supported

OSignal interface USI

y4 inputs / 8 outputs

yoptional with 5V or 24V signal voltage

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Warning notices

[4] Warning notice on the ALX92x

The label depicted at [4] warns against the danger of being caught in the

moving parts of the device.

¯Warning labels must be replaced if they are lost or become illegible (part

nr. A5346).

WARNING

Keep hands clear

of rollers.

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Control panel (display)

[5] ALX92x control panel.

Power indicator Lights up green, when the device is switched on.

Error indicator Lights up red, when the device is in message mode.

Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions

(modes) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the lan-

guage you want to use for the display. Backlighting ensures good legibility.

Button functions The buttons offer a multitude of operating functions. A logical menu structure

is used for operation. The meaning of each button varies according to the op-

erating mode and the menu item. Additionally, special functions have been

programmed for certain button combinations.

Depending on the modes and menu levels, the following functions apply for

each button:

Online button •For switching between online and offline mode.

•For confirming entries, menu items and messages.

•For selecting print jobs and for entering values in standalone mode.

Apply button •Triggers the application process. Requirements:

– Applicator fitted and activated

– Device offline.

•Also for accessing deeper levels within the menu structure and selecting

menu items.

•For decrementing values.

Feed button •For feeding in material when the device is offline.

•For starting the printing process once the feed has been stopped (in online

mode).

•Also for accessing deeper levels within the menu structure and selecting

menu items.

•Increments values.

Prog button •For accessing the parameter menu when offline.

Display

Power indicator Error indicator

On-off switch

Prog button

Feed button

Online button

Apply button

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•For stepping back through the parameter menu and/or exiting it.

PFor more detailed descriptions of the button functions, please see

–Offline operation auf Seite 12 and

Online operation auf Seite 13

– in “Info-Printouts and Parameters”.

Operating modes

Offline mode Settings can be made when thedevice is offline. The offline mode is normally

activewhenthedeviceisswitchedon. Printjobsarereceivedvia the selected

interface but not processed.

To configure the device so that it goes directly into online mode when

switched on, set the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Turn-on mode to “Online”.

Online mode In online mode, print jobs are received and processed immediately. Possible

messages:

¯To stop printing, press the online button.

Message mode The device uses status reports to signal an error or a particular operating sta-

tus. This message mode indicates that the device is waiting to quit or for fault

clearance. When quitting, the device switches from message mode to offline

mode (depending on the error and the progress of the last active process).

The status message 5001 (shown above) occurs when for example the de-

vice is set for punched label material, but continuous form material without

punches has been inserted. In this case, the device will continue to feed the

material for a few seconds before it generates an error message.

Status Reports: see topic section „Status Reports“.

OFFLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.

ONLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.

ONLINE 0. JOBS The current data transfer to the device is shown on

thedisplay.Thisisindicatedby the dotonthebottom

right next to the number of loaded jobs.

ONLINE 13 JOBS

Remainder: 25 During printing, the display also shows the number

of print jobs read (13) and the remaining number of

labels (25) to be printed in the current job.

ONLINE 13 JOBS

Remainder: endless If a print job recognises an endless number of labels

to be printed, then the remaining number for this job

is also shown as endless.

Status 5001

No gap found Messages are made up of the status number and a

brief descriptive text.

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Standalone mode In standalone mode, print jobs are not transferred but saved on a plugin card.

They are started directly from the devices control panel or via a connected

keyboard.

Standalone mode: see topic section „Advanced Applications“.

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Basic operating procedures

Connecting the device

1. Ensure that the power switch is set to “0” (off).

2. Connect the device to the power supply using the cable [6B] provided.

3. Using the data cable supplied, connect the Centronics interface [6A] on the

device to the host computer.

[6] Sockets for the Centronics cable (A) and power cable (B) on the ALX92x.

4. Turn on the device using the power switch (set to position “1”).

5. Hold the on / off switch in the control panel depressed for approx.2 seconds.

The following sequence of messages is displayed:

WARNING!

The device operates using mains voltage! Touching electrically live parts

may expose you to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns.

«Make sure that the device is switched off before connecting the power

cable.

«Only operate the device using the system voltage indicated on the

nameplate.

«Only connect the device to a grounded power socket fitted to authorised

standards.

«The power cable should be run to the device so that

– nobody will trip on it, and that

– the power plug can easily be pulled out if necessary.

«The power cable should not be more than 3 meters long.

System start... The boot loader is starting.

System start...

Start user prog Valid firmware recognised, program is starting.

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