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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.
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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.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Paper Path Introduction............... 1 1.1 Paper Path Introduction..................1 Chapter 2 Sensors and Head Gap Adjustment..........6 2.1 Sensor Adjustment....................6 2.1.1 Horizontal Position Sensor....................7 2.1.2 Head Gap Sensor........................7 2.1.3 Paper End & TOF Sensor....................8 2.1.4 Paper Width Sensor......................
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4.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List......48 4.1.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram............... 48 4.1.2 Complete Assembly Part List for 2610................49 4.1.3 Complete Assembly Part List for 2600................51 4.2 Mechanism Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List......53 4.2.1 Mechanism Assembly Exploded Diagram..............53 4.2.2 Mechanism Assembly Part List for 2610..............
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6.1.1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer................71 6.1.2 Cleaning the Paper Rollers....................71 6.2 Lubrication......................72 6.3 Troubleshooting....................73 6.3.1 Power On Operation......................73 6.3.2 Firmware Update......................... 75 6.3.3 Error Indications on LEDs....................76 6.3.4 Error Indications on LCD....................77 6.3.5 Show Function........................78 6.3.6 Print Quality Problems and Solutions................
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Chapter 1 Paper Path Introduction 1.1 Paper Path Introduction Paper Path Description Single (Friction mode for cut sheet paper) FF-front (Tractor mode for continuous paper) FF: Form Feed FF-rear (Tractor mode for continuous paper) FF: Form Feed...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Chapter 2 Sensors and Head Gap Adjustment This chapter describes the locations and operation principles of five sensors: Horizontal Position, Paper End & TOF (Top of Form), Paper Width, Head Gap and Paper Path Select. Proper adjustments ensure the printer meets the specified operation standards.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 2.1.1 Horizontal Position Sensor LOWER MAIN FRICTION SHAFT ASSY LOWER SLAVE FRICTION SHAFT ASSY CODE STRIPE 1/180" CARRIAGE/HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSOR ASSY Functional Description: Working with the code stripe, the sensor determines the current position and the home position of the carriage.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 2.1.3 Paper End & TOF Sensor Single FF-front FF-rear FF-pull Paper End & TOF Sensor Forward movement of the paper in all 4 paths follows the direction of the blue arrow. As the form advances in the forward...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 2.1.4 Paper Width Sensor Paper Functional Description: It is a reflective opto-coupler mounted on the left side of the carriage. The dark background on the mechanism and white paper creates a reflective gradient on the sensor.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 2.2 Head Gap Adjustment Proper head gap adjustment ensures the print quality meets the specified standards. This chapter describes how to do the adjustment, which is referential for maintenance and parts replacement. The ‘head gap’ is the distance from the tip of the needles to the Print Bar.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 2.2.2 Head Gap Adjustment Some parts are required temporary removal to get a bare head gap measurement with feeler gauges: Remove:Unload the Print Head Assembly. Extract the Paper Width Sensor Assembly. Then remove the Paper Guide Carriage.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Chapter 3 Part Replacements This chapter provides the necessary information about disassembly and assembly of the printer components and parts. Disconnect the power cord before taking the printer apart. Unless specifically specified, reverse the disassembling procedures to assemble the parts.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.1 Complete Assembly Parts 3.1.1 Disassemble the Upper Housing 1) Eject the paper. Switch off the power. 2) Disconnect the power cord and all interface cables. 3) Pull out the platen knob. →① 4) Disassemble the Upper Housing parts.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.1.2 Remove the Rear Cover 1) Remove the Rear Cover Turn and lift up the Rear Cover→①,② The Rear Cover can only be lifted up or installed when it is turned to about 45° angle.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.1.3 Remove the Front Cover 1) Open the Front Cover 2) Remove the Front Cover Partially open the Front Cover so that you can hold the right edge of it with 4 fingers. Use your thumb to press against the top edge of the Upper Housing and pull the Front Cover out of the hinge on the Upper Housing.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.1.4 Disassemble the Upper Housing 1) Secure the Front Cover Flip the Front Cover to an up right position and make it securely engaged with the hinge. 2)Disassemble the Upper Housing There are 2 arch shape holes on the 2 inner sides near the front of the Upper Housing.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.1.5 Unload the Mechanism 1) Unload the Mechanism The mechanism sits on the 4 rubber Suspensions on the 4 corners. Use a long J-hook to pull out each suspension. →① Vertically lift up the whole mechanism by both hands and place it on a stable surface.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2 Main Mechanism 3.2.1 Disassemble the Controller and the Power Supply Unit 1) Unload the Power Supply Unit Unfasten the screw ① on the Shield Cover. Remove the Shield Cover ②. Unfasten the 2 screws ③ on the PSU.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.2 Remove the Ribbon Cartridge and the Upper Friction 1) Remove the Ribbon Cartridge Flip the Upper Friction up.→① Pull out the Ribbon Cartridge by 2 hands.→② 2) Remove the Upper Friction Lift either end of the Upper Friction to vertically pull it out.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.3 Remove the Print Head 1) Remove the Print Head Unfasten the 2 fixing screws. →① Carefully pull out the Print Head.→② Be sure not to damage the ribbon mask while removing or mounting the Print Head.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.4 Disassemble the Carriage Motor and the Paper Feed Motor 1) Disassemble the CR Motor Press the CR Motor Clamp to the right.→① Pry out 1 of the hook on the CR Motor Clamp.→② Remove the CR Motor Clamp.→③,④...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.5 Disassemble the Paper Feed Gear Chain 1) Disassemble the Paper Feed Gear Chain Unfasten the 4 fixing screws→① ESD Sheet Metal→② Gear m0.6xt60/m0.75xt16→③ Gear m1xt36→④ Gear m0.75/0.75 t24/16, Qty: 2 →⑤ Gear m1xt13→⑥ Gear m0.75xt24→⑦...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.6 Disassemble the Head Gap Lever 1) Disassemble the Head Gap Lever Slightly unlock the latch at A. Pull out the Head Gap Lever→① Pry out the E-ring→② Remove Code Wheel of Paper Path Select→③ Unfasten the fixing screw→④...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.7 Disassemble the Paper Path Select Lever 1) Disassemble the Paper Path Select Lever Position the Lever such that A and B are aligned. Pull the Lever to the right.→① Pry out the E-ring.→② Remove Gear m1xt50.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.8 Assemble the Paper Path Select Code Wheel Rotate Gear M0.6/0.75 T60/16 to align in markings with Gear M1.0 T36. →① Rotate Toothed Segment m1xt30 till the marking is vertical. →② Install the Code Wheel to left end of the Shaft Square. While the square shaft is set at this position, the installed Code Wheel should be blocking the upper part of the Paper Path Select Sensor.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.9 Assemble the Paper Path Selection Lever Align the Lever to the latch on the Side Plate Right. During the installation, rotate the Cam Wheel to match the triangular markings. →①...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.10 Disassemble the Gear Carrier Assy 1) Disassemble the Gear Carrier Assy Refer to the illustration. Press the latch on the Side Plate inward to disengage the Carrier from the latch on the Side Plate. →A Rotate the Cam Wheel Assembly upward to disengage it from latch slot on the Right Side Plate.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.11 Disassemble the Gear Carrier 1) Disassemble the Gear Carrier Gear m0.75xt48→① Gear m0.75xt30/t45, Qty: 2→② Compression Spring D0.8, Qty: 2→③ Gear m0.75xt40→④...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.12 Disassemble the Print Module 1) Disassemble the Print Module Unfasten the 2 screws fixing the Print Module on the left. →① Unfasten the 3 screws fixing the Print Module on the right. →② Pull out the Cable Cover Holder from the right. →③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.13 Disassemble the Print Bar Assy 1) Disassemble the Print Bar Assy On the right side, pry the Clamp Print Bar off with a flat-bladed screwdriver.→① Remove the Clamp from the top.→②,③ Lightly lift up the Print Bar Assembly.→④...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.14 Disassemble the Lower Friction Shaft Assy 1) Disassemble the Lower Friction Shaft Assy Remove the two Lower Slave Friction Guides on both sides.→①,② Slide the Shaft out of one of the Chassis Side Plates. Pull out the Assembly.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.15 Disassemble the Switch Paper Guide Assy 1) Disassemble the Switch Paper Guide Assy Use a pair of tweezers to lift the springs out of the two ends. →① Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to disengage the latches, holding the Assembly on both Chassis Side Plates.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.16 Disassemble the Paper Guide 1) Disassemble the Paper Guide Slide the Guide to the right out of the latch. →① Lift the Guide up.→② Please take care of the Paper End Sensor.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.17 Disassemble the Shaft Square Paper Path 1) Disassemble the Cover Transverse Pry the Cover off from the latch →A Remove the Cover →B 2) Disassemble the Shaft Square Paper Path Remove two E-rings→① Slide the Square Shaft out→②...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.18 Assemble the Shaft Square and Toothed Segment 1) Assemble The gears of the Toothed Segments on both ends are facing outward. The gears of the Toothed Segments on both ends are facing the same direction.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.19 Disassemble the Lower Main Friction Shaft Assy 1) Disassemble the Lower Main Friction Shaft Assy Lift the Assembly out of the latch→① Slide the Assembly to the right, out of the Left Chassis Side Plate→②...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.20 Disassemble the Chassis Side Plate Left/Right 1) Disassemble the Chassis Side Plate Left/Right Pry the latches off from the Chassis Side Plates with a pair of tweezers.→①,② Press the Spring Latches at two ends (A,B) on the Transverse.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.21 Disassemble the Horizontal Position Sensor Assy 1) Disassemble the Horizontal Position Sensor Assy Lift the Code Stripe upwards and towards the right.→①,② Disengage the Clamp Code Stripe (A) and pull out the Clamp with the Code Stripe towards the left.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.22 Disassemble the Paper Width Sensor 1) Disassembling the Paper Width Sensor Disengage the Sensor Holder from the Carriage with a paper clip or a sharp tool. →A Take out the Paper Width Sensor Assembly. →B Precaution on assembling and disassembling the Paper Width Sensor: Slide the Assembly into the slot on the Carriage and lock it in position with latches.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.23 Disassemble the Paper Guide Carriage 1) Disassemble the Paper Guide Carriage Unlock, with light force, the Paper Guide latches by pushing them outwards. →① Take out the Paper Guide Carriage.→② Lightly dismount the Ribbon Mask.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.24 Disassemble the Timing Belt and Gear Assy 1) Disassemble Mating Gear Assy Unfasten the Phillips screw. →① Unfasten the Phillips screw. →② Unload the spring. →③ Take out the Mating Gear.→④ Take out the Belt Tensioner Slider. →⑤...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.25 Disassemble the Carriage 1) Disassemble the Carriage Guide Shaft D14.0 Pull out the Head Gap Sleeve. →① Take out the E-ring. →② Pull out the Head Gap Sleeve.→③ Pull out the Carriage Guide Shaft D14.0.→④...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.26 Disassemble the Ribbon Gear Assy 1) Disassemble the Ribbon Gear Assy Unfasten the 3 fixing screws.→① Dismount the Ribbon Gear Assy. →② 2) Disassemble the Side Plate Left/Right Unfasten the 3 fixing screws on the Side Plate Right.→③...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.27 Disassemble the Base Plate 1) Disassemble the Base Plate Unlock the Holder Flex Cable from the Base Plate. →① Take out the two Flex Cables. →② Take out the three Leaf Spring Lower Friction. →③,④,⑤...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.28 Assemble the Ribbon Drive Vertically press the Shaft D4.0 L27 into the Ribbon Drive Cover till the tip of the Shaft levels with the Cover surface. Put proper amount of grease on the Shafts of the Seesaw Bottom.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.29 Identify the components for Paper Guide Identify the various components when assembling. A= Switch Paper Guide 2, Part No.: 503.809.0230 B= Switch Paper Guide 4, Part No.: 503.809.0250 TD-2610 C= Switch Paper Guide 3, Part No.: 503.809.0240...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 3.2.30 Identify the Square Shafts Identify the parts when assembling. Part Number Part Name TD-2600 TD-2610 Shaft Switch 508.810.0030 508.809.0030 Paper Guide Shaft Square 508.810.0060 508.809.0140 Paper Path Select Shaft Square 508.810.0010 508.809.0011 Tractor...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Chapter 4 Exploded Diagram and Part List 4.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List 4.1.1 Complete Assembly Exploded Diagram...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.1.2 Complete Assembly Part List for 2610 Part Item Description Qty Remark Number 532091 COVER TOP 2 WIDE 532090 LATCH COVER TOP 1 532089 COVER TOP 1 WIDE 532127 NOISE ABSORBER WIDE 532094 LCD PANEL ASSY WIDE...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Part Item Description Qty Remark Number 532649 COVER TOP 1 WIDE (OPTIONAL) 532076 RIBBON CARTRIDGE WIDE...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.1.3 Complete Assembly Part List for 2600 Part Item Description Qty Remark Number 532228 COVER TOP 2 NARROW 532090 LATCH COVER TOP 1 532227 COVER TOP 1 NARROW 532231 NOISE ABSORBER NARROW 532651 LCD PANEL ASSY NARROW...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Part Item Description Qty Remark Number 532615 COVER TOP 1 NARROW (OPTIONAL) 532079 RIBBON CARTRIDGE NARROW...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.2 Mechanism Assembly Exploded Diagram and Part List 4.2.1 Mechanism Assembly Exploded Diagram...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.2.2 Mechanism Assembly Part List for 2610 Part Item Description Remark Number 532023 UPPER FRICTION ASSY WIDE 532166 CLAMP PRINT BAR 532581 PRINT BAR ASSY 535000 PAPER END / TOF SENSOR ASSY 532169 PAPER GUIDE WIDE 532115 GEAR M0.75 T48...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Part Item Description Remark Number 532082 DISTANCE HOLDER 532196 CARRIAGE MOTOR ASSY 532001 TRACTOR ASSY WIDE 532204 COVER FLEX CABLE 532200 STEPPER MOTOR PAPER FEED 532203 GUIDE RING 532112 GEAR M0.75 T24 532111 GEAR M0.75/0.75 T24/16 532118 GEAR M0.6/0.75 T60/16...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.2.3 Mechanism Assembly Part List for 2600 Part Item Description Remark Number 532654 UPPER FRICTION ASSY NARROW 532166 CLAMP PRINT BAR 532581 PRINT BAR ASSY 535000 PAPER END / TOF SENSOR ASSY 532560 PAPER GUIDE NARROW 532115 GEAR M0.75 T48...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Part Remar Item Description Number 532082 DISTANCE HOLDER 532196 CARRIAGE MOTOR ASSY 532041 TRACTOR ASSY NARROW 532204 COVER FLEX CABLE 532200 STEPPER MOTOR PAPER FEED 532203 GUIDE RING 532112 GEAR M0.75 T24 532111 GEAR M0.75/0.75 T24/16 532118 GEAR M0.6/0.75 T60/16...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.2.5 Print Module Part List for 2610 Part Item Description Remark Number 532582 PRINT HEAD CABLE ASSY WIDE 532140 PRINT HEAD ASSY 532249 RIBBON MASK 532144 PAPER GUIDE CARRIAGE 532584 PAPER WIDTH SENSOR ASSY 535023 HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSOR ASSY...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 4.2.6 Print Module Part List for 2600 Part Item Description Qty Remark Number 532655 PRINT HEAD CABLE ASSY NARROW 532140 PRINT HEAD ASSY 532249 RIBBON MASK 532144 PAPER GUIDE CARRIAGE 532584 PAPER WIDTH SENSOR ASSY 535023 HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSOR ASSY...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Recommended Spare Parts List 2610 Version 2.01 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark Main Controller 4.1.1 532586 535008 Controller Assy 540020 M3x6 Screw Power Supply 4.1.1 532603 Cable Power Supply 535012 Controller 535006 Power Supply 120/240V...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark Lower Housing 4.1.1 mounted 532604 complete 532183 Suspensions 532050 Housing Lower Part 540022 M4 Hexagon Nut 535033 Harness Power Switch Assy 535013 Harness Power Plug Assy 532124 Shielding Cover PSU...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark & Print Head 4.2.4 Content 532596 of Pos 14 532583 Print Head Assy 532249 Ribbon Mask 532144 Paper Guide Carriage Ribbon Mask 4.2.4 532597 532249 Ribbon Mask 532144 Paper Guide Carriage Head Cable 4.2.4...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Recommended Spare Parts List 2600 Version 2.01 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark Main Controller 4.1.1 532586 535008 Controller Assy 540020 M3x6 Screw Power Supply 4.1.1 532603 Cable Power Supply 535012 Controller 535006 Power Supply 120/240V...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark Lower Housing mounte 4.1.1 532662 complete 532183 Suspensions 532216 Housing Lower Part 540022 M4 Hexagon Nut 535035 Harness Power Switch Assy 535034 Harness Power Plug Assy 532124 Shielding Cover PSU...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Consists Description Sub Part Position Remark & Content Print Head 4.2.4 532596 532583 Print Head Assy 532249 Ribbon Mask 532144 Paper Guide Carriage Ribbon Mask 4.2.4 532597 532249 Ribbon Mask 532144 Paper Guide Carriage Head Cable 4.2.4...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning 6.1.1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth or paper particles have accumulated in the printer, clean the printer. To clean and vacuum the printer: 1) Remove any paper from the printer.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.2 Lubrication Lubrication is used to protect the printers, for optimum performance and to prevent failures. In addition, the type of lubricant used affects the performance and life of the printer, especially at low temperatures. We recommend the use of lubricants and greases as shown in the table below.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3 Troubleshooting 6.3.1 Power On Operation Please refer to Chapter 4 of the user guide for more information. LED Panel...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 LCD Panel If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until the printer has completed initialization, the corresponding function is activated: ◆ If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer’s advanced menu mode.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.2 Firmware Update To load new firmware, proceed as following: 1. For LED panel, in DOS operation system via parallel interface: 1) Connect the printer to PC with parallel cable. 2) Hold 【Online】+【Tear】 while powering on the printer to enter Firmware Update mode, until LED”Online”...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.3 Error Indications on LEDs LED Messages Paper Online Tractor Speed Power/Err Error/Power ON Hardware Alarm blink blink blink blink blink Switch Paper lever (interim. beep) normal normal blink blink Paper Width Error blink blink blink...
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.4 Error Indications on LCD Meaning Messages Eject error The printer cannot eject the paper/advance it to park position. Internal hardware error, contact your dealer or service technician. Hardware alarm Head hot The print head is too hot. The printer will reduce its print speed.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.5 Show Function For LCD version, hold key1 + key2 while powering on the printer to enter show function. Line1: A1~A3:”Sin” / ”Mul” Sin – The head gap lever is on single paper position. Mul – The head gap lever is on multi ply position.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.6 Print Quality Problems and Solutions Problem Solution • Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Printing is too light or too dark. • Replace the ribbon if necessary.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.7 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Solution • Make sure that the paper select lever located on the top right Paper cannot be loaded or fed. of the printer is set correctly. • Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper. Remove any obstructions from the paper path.
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Tally Dascom 2600 2610 6.3.8 Operating Problems and Solutions Problem Solution • Check whether the mains voltage is correct. • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the mains power outlet. The power does not turn on.
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