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  • Page 1 Maintenance Manual DL-210 Label & Barcode Printer Maintenance Manual DL-210 Label & Barcode Printer...
  • Page 2 Preface About This Manual This technical manual acts as a guide for the troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of the printer equipment. All rights are reserved. Any translations, re-printing or copying by any means of this manual complete or in part or in any different form requires our explicit approval. We reserve the right to make changes to this manual without notice.
  • Page 3 Important Instructions Read the following instructions thoroughly before servicing or maintaining your printer. • Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall. • Always power off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the mains before doing any servicing or maintenance work.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION ..............1 Part One Control Panel Function ....................1 1.1 Panel functions and button ....................1 1.2 Feed Key & Power Switch Function ..................2 Hexadecimal Dumping Mode ......................2 1.3 Parameter Setup ......................... 4 1.4 Error Table ............................
  • Page 6 1.10 Printer Mechanism Removal.....................29 1.12 Media Sensor Removal ......................30 1.13 dust-free sponge installation ....................31 1.14 cutter disassembly ........................32 1.15 peeler assembly ........................32 SECTION 4 EXPLODED DRAWING & PARTS LIST ..........33 Part One Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List ........33 1.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram ................33 1.2 Complete Assembly Part List ....................

  • Page 7: Section 1 Control Panel Function

    SECTION 1 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION In this section, we will talk about the control panel and power switch functions and their combinations’ functions. Part One Control Panel Function 1.1 Panel functions and button The printer has three LEDs and one button on the control panel.

  • Page 8: Feed Key & Power Switch Function

    Feed Key Operation Under ZPL/EPL mode, press Feed Key once, feed one piece of label; Under ZPL/EPL mode, hold down Feed Key without release, feed labels continuously. 1.2 Feed Key & Power Switch Function Purpose Operation Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer till Power Print self-test LED blinks once, buzzer beeps once.
  • Page 9 Printing example: 0123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Press the FEED button one time to feed the last line after the printer stops printing so as to return to the normal mode.

  • Page 10: Parameter Setup

    1.3 Parameter Setup  Settings A CD comes along with printer. The CD contains POS & label printer setup tool for configuring printer. Or, please find the latest setup tool on Dascom website: www.dascom.com Read the help file carefully before using the setup tool. Please click “Help” button below for more information.

  • Page 11: Error Table

    If power is switched off during the process, the printer may be damaged afterwards. (1) Preparation USB cable, 24V power adapter, DL-210 setup tool, firmware file. (2) Connection Connect printer and host with USB cable firmly. Check the Device Manager, if connection is successful, “USB printing support”...
  • Page 12 (3) Enter Update Mode ① Lift up top cover and turn up print head mechanism Print head mechanism ② Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer simultaneously. Release Feed Key once powering on, the printer will beep once. ③ Status LED on, printer enter upgrade mode. (4) Upgrade Firmware ①...
  • Page 13 ③ After loading the firmware, the Power LED, Error LED and Status LED blink. ④ When the printer beeps twice, and the three LEDs are on, turn the printer off. ⑤ Mission complete.

  • Page 14: Section 2 Adjusting Sensors And Printout

    SECTION 2 ADJUSTING SENSORS AND PRINTOUT In this section we will cover sensors locations and their function, including cover open sensor, black mark sensor, gap receive sensor and ribbon sensor. When the printer is not working properly, you need to adjust the gap detection during maintenance.

  • Page 15: Cover Open Detection Sensor

    1.1 Cover open detection sensor Remark: The cover open detection sensor is a switch-mode sensor assembly, in order to detect whether the print head is open or closed. When the print head is open and the printer is on, the printer will give an error LED alarm, which indicates the print head is open. Please note that this sensor will not detect whether the top cover is open or not.

  • Page 16: Gap Sensor

    1.2 Gap sensor Remark: The gap sensor works together with the reflective sensor. They have two functions: 1. Media sensor = “gap” and “reflective” detection methods. 2. Black mark position detection (media sensor = reflective detection method) As for function 1, users have to align the reflective sensor with the reflective sensor receiver component with the black mark sensor component.

  • Page 17: Ribbon Sensor

    1.3 Ribbon sensor Remark: When the ribbon is used up, the sensor will detect it and raises alarm via the LEDs. When installing the ribbon, be aware of the in/out face.

  • Page 18: Cutter Installation

    1.4 Cutter installation Rotatable connector Plate cutter Remark: Remove the ratable plate and install the cutter connector to the J2 connector, and then install the cutter. You could change the cutting mode via the tool: full cut or partial cut.

  • Page 19: Peeler Installation

    1.5 Peeler Installation connector peeler Remark: Remove the ratable plate and install the peeler connector to the SJ6 connector, and then install the peeler. You could enable or disable the peeler function via the tool.

  • Page 20: Part Two Calibrate Printout

    Part Two Calibrate Printout The printer needs to be calibrated to reassure its precision. In this part, calibration method will be explained. You may refer to it when you come to maintenance, repair or changing parts, Note：In this part we mean to calibrate the print head spring, so that we could obtain ideal printout.

  • Page 21: Evaluate Calibration Result

    2.1 Evaluate Calibration Result See the pictures below, there are two kinds of printouts: Picture A shows normal printout; picture B shows abnormal printout. During calibration actual result is subject to actual conditions. 1) When the pressure is higher than normal, media jam, ribbon jam, stopped printing or etc. issue(s) may happen.
  • Page 22 Note that printing speed and printing density do affect the actual printout. Change of printing density will affect more in the printout than that change of printing speed. Therefore, during printout calibration, please set printing speed and printing density to median value and not to change it again.

  • Page 23: Section 3 Diassembly And Assembly

    SECTION 3 DIASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of Dascom DL- 210. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Therefore, no assembly procedures are included in this section. Switch off printer and unplug from power outlet before disassembly.
  • Page 24 5) Check whether the paper is loaded properly (not too loose, not too tight). 6) Please do not place anything on the cover of the printer, or slant the printer when you maintenance or the printer prints. 7) During the maintenance, be careful not to drop any part or screw into the printer. 8) Keep the printer parts (screws, etc.) on a safe place.

  • Page 25: Disassembly Procedure

    1.2 Disassembly Procedure This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the printer. Since re-assembling the printer can be done by simply performing the disassembly procedures in reverse order, this chapter does not describe the assembly procedures. If necessary, special notes on re-assembling or adjusting a component are given at the end of each procedure.

  • Page 26: Interface Board(S) Removal

    1.3 Interface Board(s) Removal operation illustration Screw off the locking screws (2-M3*4) removing interface board. 1.4 Thermal Print Head Removal operation illustration Fixing Screw (1) Open top cover, turn up the ribbon frame, and loosen the screw which is for fixing the thermal print head..
  • Page 27 TPH Shaft (2) Remove 3# E-ring and the TPH shaft. 3# E-ring M3*6 Screw Steel Guide Plate TPH Fixing Board (3) Screw off the two screws M3*6, release the buckles with screwdriver Plastic Guide removing plastic guide Plate plate, disconnect thermal print head cables, remove Plastic Hook thermal print head.

  • Page 28: Locking Button Shaft Removal

    1.5 Locking Button Shaft Removal operation illustration 1. Lock 2. spring Remove locking button shaft spring (from the locking shaft), and then remove the lock from the shaft. Finally remove the locking button shaft.

  • Page 29: Upper Housing & Media Holder Removal

    1.6 Upper Housing & Media Holder Removal operation illustration (1) Open the top cover, Rotatable plate tear bar and then open the printer mechanism. Hold the two raising bosses on the rotatable plate and then pull outward, so as to losse the fixing pins, and then finally pull upward to remove the plate.
  • Page 30 operation illustration (2) Screw off the three screws M3*10 on the bottom cover. (3) Turn up media holder, disconnect the cable of control panel, and remove top cover module.

  • Page 31: Printer Mechanism Removal

    1.7 Printer Mechanism Removal operation illustration Disconnect cables between mechanism and main board, remove the mechanism by screwing off the four screws 4- M3*10.

  • Page 32: Platen Assembly Removal

    1.8 Platen Assembly Removal operation illustration Remove the parts according to the numbering in the illustration. 1.Screw M2.6*6 2.Flat washer3 3.Transition Gear61 4. 4# E-ring 5. Gear 47 6. Porous Bearing 7.Finger Strip 8.DM Earth Wire 9. Platen...

  • Page 33: Spring 2 Module Removal

    1.9 Spring 2 Module Removal operation illustration Remove the parts according to the numbering in the illustration. 1.4# E-ring 2.Locking Plate 2 3.Woolen Mat 4.Stretch Bracket 5.Plastic pad 2 6.Spring 2 7.Plastic pad 2 8.4# E-ring 9.Slide Shaft 10.Light- reflecting Slice 11.Transition Gear 61 12.Stretch Spring 1.4# E-ring 2.Spring 1 Assembly 3.Slide Shaft 1 4.Gear 47...
  • Page 34 One-way side with Bearing letters heads outward Woolen Mat Spring Rear Gear Locking Plate Spring1 Moun Plastic pad...

  • Page 35: Printer Mechanism Removal

    1.10 Printer Mechanism Removal operation illustration Remove the three shafts from the central support. Push the shafts with an ejector pin on the side without knurling. 1.11 Locking Shaft Removal operation illustration (1) Remove 5# E-ring off the screw bar (2) Close the media guides with the media guide adjuster...

  • Page 36: Media Sensor Removal

    1.12 Media Sensor Removal operation illustration 1. Lens; 2.black mark sensor; 3.sensor support Remove the parts based on the illustration.

  • Page 37: Dust-Free Sponge Installation

    1.13 dust-free sponge installation operation illustration As illustration shows, the dust-free sponge should be placed next to the feeding platen, but not too close.

  • Page 38: Cutter Disassembly

    1.14 cutter disassembly operation illustration Remove the cutter fixing screw. 1.15 peeler assembly operation illustration peeler...

  • Page 39: Section 4 Exploded Drawing & Parts List

    SECTION 4 EXPLODED DRAWING & PARTS LIST Part One Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List 1.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 41: Complete Assembly Part List

    503.904.0251 Media locating block (L) 503.904.0231 spiral E.60350-000 E# ring 5 503.904.0261 Media locating block (R) 503.904.0241 Media regulating gear 001.904.0150 DL-210 grounding cable 906.904.0140 Cutter converter board 007.904.0010 motor screw PH（SW+PW）M3.0*8 E.00930-080 501.904.0121 Spring 1 501.904.0150 Plastic pad 1 523.904.0020...
  • Page 42 Dascom Number Part Name E.12430-120 screw TP（ST）M3.0*12 502.102.0031 Rubber pad 503.904.0190 Locking plate 2 520.904.0020 Woolen pad 2 503.904.0280 Stretch Bracket E.60330-000 E# ring 3 501.904.0210 Peeler spring 501.904.0130 Spring 2 503.904.0330 Peeler platen set 518.904.0020 Peeler platen E.50120-000 Pad 2 501.904.0180 Light-reflecting slice 906.904.0051...
  • Page 43 Dascom Number Part Name 906.904.0060 Peeler connector 503.904.0130 Ribbon adjustable gear 501.904.0230 Ribbon spindle spring 503.904.0320 Peeler cover 503.904.0142 Ribbon Spindle 501.904.0200 Peeler blade 503.904.0164 Central Frame 508.904.0020 Locating shaft, TPH 503.904.0274 Sensor bracket 503.904.0420 lens 503.904.0092 Plastic guide plate 001.904.0020 Print head cable 902.904.0010...
  • Page 44 Dascom Number Part Name 503.904.0150 Cable cover E.12830-080 screw BHT（PT，N）M3.0*8 508.904.0030 Ladder screw Cross recessed B head triangular E.12830-120 screw. 501.904.0090 Shaft spring (R) 503.904.0083 Ribbon bracket 503.904.0051 Media holder BE.54106-00 Foot pad 508.904.0040 shaft 906.904.0021 Control panel assy.

  • Page 45: Part Two Recommended Spare Parts List

    Part Two Recommended Spare Parts List 2.1 Options Dascom Number Part Name Remark cutter 503.904.0390 Cutter support 503.904.0400 Cutter cover 903.904.0010 Auto cutter 503.904.0410 Feeding plate E.11230-100R screw PHT（PT）M3.0*10 peeler 503.904.0320 Peeler cover 503.904.0330 Peeler platen set 518.904.0020 Peeler platen 501.904.0200 Peeler blade 501.904.0210...
  • Page 46 Dascom Number Part Name Remark Ethernet board 906.904.0110 Ethernet board 501.904.0250 Ethernet plate E.00130-040 screw PH M3.0*4 WiFi board 906.904.0120 WIFI board 503.904.0340 radome 501.904.0220 Wifi plate E.00130-040 screw PH M3.0*4 VII. Bluetooth board 906.904.0130 Bluetooth board 503.904.0340 radome 501.904.0220 Bluetooth plate E.00130-040 screw PH M3.0*4...

  • Page 47: Part 3 Rspl Illustrations

    Part 3 RSPL Illustrations 3.1 RSPL Dascom Internal Option/Spar Part Name(EN) Illustration 21.905. 99520 Power Adapter Spare 904.0010R 21.503.904.0351 99574 Top Cover Assy. Spare 21.503.904.0021 99575 Lower Cover Spare 21.503.904.0071 99576 Media Spindle Spare...
  • Page 48 Dascom Internal Part Option/Spar Illustration Name(EN) Ribbon 99577 21.503.904.0141R Spare Spindle 99578 21.007.904.0010R Motor Assy. Spare 99579 21.518.904.0011R Platen Spare Ribbon 99580 21.501.904.0230R Spindle Spare Spring Thermal Print 99581 421.916.904.0010R Spare Head Assy. Main 99582 21.906.904.0151R Spare Controller...
  • Page 49 Dascom Internal Part Option/Spar Illustration Name(EN) Control Panel 99583 21.906.904.0020R Spare Assy. Media Sensor Spare 99584 21.906.904.0031R Assy. Cover open Spare 99585 21.902.904.0010R sensor assy. Ribbon Spare 99586 21.906.904.0050R Sensor Assy. Black Mark Spare 99587 21.906.904.0070R Sensor Assy. Spare 99588 21.001.904.0020R TPH Cable...
  • Page 50 Dascom Internal Part Option/Spar Illustration Name(EN) 25Pin Serial 99589 21.906.904.0090R Interface option Card Parallel 99590 21.930.904.0010R Interface option Card 99591 21. 903.904.0020R Auto cutter option 99596 21.930.904.0070R Ethernet card option 99597 21.930.904.0080R WiFi card option Bluetooth 99598 21.930.904.0090R option card...

  • Page 51: Section 5 Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Part One Troubleshooting 1.1 Troubleshooting Many errors and problems that occur during printer operation have a simple cause and can be easily solved. So if you have a few problems with your printer, you do not need to phone the manufacturer right away.
  • Page 52 Check the motor Faulty If the circuit is normal, then driver circuit with motor. replace the motor. oscillograph. 1.1.2 Buzzer error Sympto Possible Inspection Recovery Cause Check the buzzer circuit with Buzzer oscillograph or multitester. If Replace damaged. voltage is normal then the buzzer buzzer.
  • Page 53 Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Recovery Poor quality Check paper/ recommended paper/ ribbon. ribbon. same quality paper/ ribbon. setting Check printing Improve the printing incorrect. setting. density. Check the voltage on supply Apply the prescribed Poor print head with voltage. voltage. printing multitester.
  • Page 54 1.1.4 Sensor error Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Recovery Bad connection of Check the sensor Re-connect media sensor cable. cable. sensor cable. Sensor cable Check the sensor Replace the sensor connector Printer cable. cable or connector. indicates damaged. media end, Clean the sensor with even Media sensor is dirty.
  • Page 55 Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Recovery Unsecured Check the sensor connection of the Reconnect the cable cable sensor cable. Mechanical Sensor cable sensor Check the sensor Replace the sensor connector detection is cable cable or connector. damaged. abnormal. Using oscilloscope to The detection circuit Change main...
  • Page 56 1.1.5 power error Phenomen Possible Cause Inspection Recovery AC/DC power Re-connect adapter Check the power adapter. power adapter. unplugged. Faulty in AC/DC Check the power circuit with Replace the power power adapter. multitester. adapter. The power Faulty power Replace the power LED is OFF.
  • Page 57 1.1.7 LED error Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Recovery Unsecured cable Check indicator Re-connect connection. cable. the cables. Replace cable Check indicator cable connector is damaged. cable. connector. Feed Check key or indicator Replace Key or LED indicator is circuit with oscillograph indicators damaged.

  • Page 58: Printer State Description

    1.2 Printer state description  Error State Includes print head overheated or lifted up, out of media, out of ribbon, media jam, etc.  Standby State Includes no error, does not print, does not feed paper, wait for printing  Printing State Printer starts to print once receiving data from the host, and stops printing after finishing.
  • Page 59 1.2.2 Error table Condition Error LED Status LED What to do? Print head over Fast blink Wait to cool off heat Over voltage fast blink Change the power adapter Low voltage fast blink Change the power adapter Print head Close print head mechanism...

  • Page 60: Part Two Electronics

    Part Two Electronics The main board, sensors, keys, and motors are connected by connectors or transmission boards. See the below diagram. 2.1 Block Diagram Print head motor Cutter Control panel Black mark sensor Main controller Media sensor Ribbon sensor Cover open interfaces POWER...

  • Page 61: Socket Position On The Main Board

    2.2 Socket Position on the Main Board...

  • Page 62: Dascom Representatives

    DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY SINGAPORE (ASIA PACIFIC) DASCOM Europe GmbH DASCOM AP Pte Ltd Heuweg 3 21 Bukit Batok Crescent D-89079 Ulm #29-81, WCEGA Tower Deutschland Singapore 658065 Phone: +49 (0) 731 2075 0 Phone: +65 6760 8833 Fax: +49 (0) 731 2075 100 Fax: +65 6760 1066 www.dascom.com www.dascom.com...

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