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T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement
Supplement to the T6215 Maintenance Manual
1149-084775

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  • Page 1 T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Supplement to the T6215 Maintenance Manual 1149-084775...

  • Page 2: Proprietary Notice

    TALLY. Recipient also agrees not to reproduce or copy this document either whole or in part without the prior express written permission of TALLY upon receipt of a request therefore. Tally Printer Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction _________________________________________________________________ 5 Supplement to Chapter 1: Technical Overview______________________________________ 7 New Features ______________________________________________________________ 7 On-the-Fly Coil Temperature Measurement for the T6218 _________________________ 7 Automatic Paper Motion Fault Retry __________________________________________ 7 Performance_______________________________________________________________ 8 Print Speeds______________________________________________________________ 8 Plot Speeds ______________________________________________________________ 8...
  • Page 4 T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Table of Figures Figure 1. T6218 Cable Assembly Diagram_________________________________________ 20 Figure 2. Hex KEPS Nuts Locations______________________________________________ 21 Figure 3. Wedge Location______________________________________________________ 22 Figure 4. Adjusting Wedge Pressure______________________________________________ 22 Figure 5. Hammer Bank Cable Clamp Locations____________________________________ 24 Figure 6.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual is a supplement to the T6215 Maintenance Manual, Tally part number 083644. The purpose of this manual is to support the T6218 model, a new entry in the T6215 family of printers. Any differences between the T6215 and the T6218 are documented herein.
  • Page 6 T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Tally Printer Corp. P/N 1149-084775...

  • Page 7: Supplement To Chapter 1: Technical Overview

    Thus, a precise thermal profile can be continuously maintained in real-time while printing. This allows the T6218 hammers to be safely operated at maximum rate right to their maximum safe operating limit. Thus, the T6218 printer will safely maintain optimum printing speed without risk of damage.

  • Page 8: Performance

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Performance Print Speeds The table below lists maximum attainable print speeds in LPM (lines per minute) for selected CPI’s at 6 LPI. All number pairs indicate uppercase / lowercase. Draft Draft Courier / OCR-A OCR-B Enhanced...

  • Page 9: Paper Advance

    Top of Form will be retained within .002" over 1000 printed pages, as long as the printer is not powered-off while printing. Top of form will be maintained if power is turned off while not printing. Paper motion at power-up is less than .010". P/N 1149-084775 Tally Printer Corp.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Specifications The printers are available in a Floor standing cabinet configuration with an optional Quick Forms Access cover assembly. Weight Unit Weight (lbs) Shipping Weight (lbs) Dimensions Height 40 in. Width 28.2 in. Depth 28.3 in.

  • Page 11: Acoustics

    Service Life The T6218 printer has an indefinite service life when the printer is installed, operated and maintained in accord with the printer specifications and procedures. Useful service life is defined...

  • Page 12: Heat Load Contribution

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Heat Load Contribution The T6218 printer generates more or less heat depending upon its print load, as described below. For site planning, a conservative average, based on 40% DP character coverage, is 1200 BTU/Hr. (350W). Printing Conditions (110V/60Hz)

  • Page 13: Maintainability

    MTTR Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) is predicted to be less than 30 minutes when repaired by a properly trained technician utilizing replacement assemblies as recommended by Tally. Preventive Maintenance The printers have been designed to eliminate the requirement of scheduled maintenance such as alignment adjustments and lubrication.
  • Page 14 T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Tally Printer Corp. P/N 1149-084775...

  • Page 15: Supplement To Chapter 2: Menu Operations

    9. Press the up or down arrow keys repeatedly until the new desired cal value appears. 10. Press the Enter key to apply the new shuttle stroke calibration value. 11. The display will briefly show the message “End Stroke Cal” and then return to the Calibrations menu display. P/N 1149-084775 Tally Printer Corp.

  • Page 16: Enhanced Print Quality Control Panel Option

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Enhanced Print Quality Control Panel Option The Quality panel menu setup option only applies to heavy forms printing on the T6218 printer model. It can be accessed as follows: OPERATOR Forms Quality Standard / Enhanced Standard – Heavy forms printing is optimized for throughput.

  • Page 17: Twinax Graphics Avm Control Panel Option

    When the line number is greater than the number of lines in the page (form length) an invalid range parameter errors occurs. Tally provides two responses to the AVM command.

  • Page 18: Legacy Overprint Control Panel Options

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Legacy Overprint Control Panel Options The Print on CR control panel option is intended for use by customers whose applications embolden characters by using a CR-only method to selectively reprint all or parts of a line. This option was present in the previous firmware release, but only with the options of Off (same as below), and On (equivalent to the new Double Strike setting).

  • Page 19: Supplement To Chapter 3: Faults And Troubleshooting

    Hammer Voltage has been replaced, in the T6218, with: Hammer Voltage 1 There is a new fault message for the T6218. It is: Hammer Voltage 2 Explanation: A high resistance coil fault has likely occurred in one or more of the hammer coils.

  • Page 20: Figure 1. T6218 Cable Assembly Diagram

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement The T6218 Cable Assembly Diagram, below, is useful for troubleshooting. Figure 1. T6218 Cable Assembly Diagram Tally Printer Corp. P/N 1149-084775...

  • Page 21: Supplement To Chapter 4: Removing And Replacing Components

    Assembly. Note: Steps 1 through 6 are the same as in the T6215 Manual. Subsequent steps are modified due to the addition of a fourth linear bearing for the T6218 Hammer Bank. Step 7: Remove four KEPS nuts underneath the Hammer Bank – one set of two from the left side and the other from the right.

  • Page 22: Figure 3. Wedge Location

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Wedge Figure 3. Wedge Location Note: When reinstalling the Hammer Bank, install and tighten the retainer clips removed in Step 4 before installing and tightening the RIGHT KEPS nuts. Leave the lower left KEPS nuts off temporarily.

  • Page 23: Removing And Replacing Components

    “wedge” under the bearing. As soon as the linear bearing no longer moves easily, STOP. Install the hex KEPS nuts and tighten them while holding the lower left linear bearing in place. P/N 1149-084775 Tally Printer Corp.

  • Page 24: Procedure 13: Distribution Pca Removal

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Procedure 13: Distribution PCA Removal Step 1: Remove the Ribbon Platform (Procedure 1) Step 2: Unplug all the connectors on the Distribution PCA. Step 3: Remove the two cable clamps and unplug the hammer bank cables at the hammer bank.

  • Page 25: Procedure 13A: Surge Capacitor Replacement

    Figure 7. Surge Capacitor and Screw Location Procedure 20: Power Supply Removal Note: The procedures in the T6215 are applicable in the T6218. However, notice there are two individual power supply assemblies inside the power supply cover. The power supply assembly is replaced as a complete assembly only (cover and both supplies) due to voltage variation specifications.

  • Page 26: Procedure 21: Platen Sensor Pca Removal

    T6218 Maintenance Manual Supplement Procedure 21: Platen Sensor PCA Removal The following instructions are valid for the T6215 and T6218. The Platen Sensor PCA is located under the left side of the printer mechanism, just above the Power Supply. To remove the...
  • Page 27 TALLY; and, to promptly return 1/14/00 REVISED PER DCR #28990 this document to TALLY upon the receipt of a request therefor. 3/10/00 REVISED PER DCR'S C, D & E #29090 5/31/00 REVISED PER DCR'S F, G &...
  • Page 28 REVISIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR REVISIONS 083935, 083937 084370 & 084372 ONLY 92 4X T6215 ONLY T6218 ONLY SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES 083931, 083932, 083935, .250 MAILING: P.O. BOX 97018 ±.005 083936, 083937, 084369, KENT, WA 98064-9718 USA SHIPPING: 8301 So 180TH ST., KENT, WA 98032 USA 084370, 084371 &...
  • Page 29 REVISIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR REVISIONS 26 A/R END OF SQUARE SHAFT VIEW B END OF SUPPORT SHAFT VIEW B END OF SQUARE SHAFT 26 A/R .375 VIEW A END OF SUPPORT SHAFT 083931, 083932, 083935, 083936, 083937, 084369, 084370, 084371 & 084372 ASSY SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES MAILING: P.O.
  • Page 30 REVISIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR REVISIONS 083935, 083937, 084370 & 084372 ASSY (HORIZONTAL VERNIER) SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES MAILING: P.O. BOX 97018 KENT, WA 98064-9718 USA SHIPPING: 8301 So 180TH ST., KENT, WA 98032 USA SIZE CODE IDENT DWG NO. 613333 12344 SCALE: NONE...
  • Page 31 PAPER SENSOR PAPER BLOWER SHUTTLE RIBBON SENSOR TOP VIEW OF CBA- POWER DISTRIBUTION (T6218) 083931, 083932, 083935, 083936, 083937, 084369, 084370, 084371 & 084372 ASSY SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES MAILING: P.O. BOX 97018 KENT, WA 98064-9718 USA SHIPPING: 8301 So 180TH ST.,...
  • Page 32 REVISIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR REVISIONS 083936, 083937, 084371 & 084372 ASSY SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES (QUICK ACCESS) MAILING: P.O. BOX 97018 KENT, WA 98064-9718 USA SHIPPING: 8301 So 180TH ST., KENT, WA 98032 USA SIZE CODE IDENT DWG NO. 613333 12344 SCALE: NONE...
  • Page 33 LEVER- PLATEN SPRING 613136-082592 613275-082966 PLATEN STOP & PAWL ASSY 404023-732624 SPRING- PLATEN ADJUST 613180-082647 CBA- PLATEN/PAPER SENSOR 613276-084367 FRAME & END PLATE ASSY- T6218 404321-732852 MOUNT- VIBRATION DAMPING 613296-083007 SLIDE- BEARING, UPPER SLIDE- BEARING, LOWER 613296-083008 400995-732616 WASHER- CURVED SPRING...
  • Page 34 QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION SCREW- #6-32 X 0.500 SEMS 402524-23 SCREW- #10-32 X 0.25 82° FLAT HEAD 400693-51 400658-730213 ADHESIVE- LOCTITE 242 CABLE TIE- BLIND HOLE 404314-732824 CABLE ASSY- PLATEN SENSOR 611214-083481 612416-083145 FAN ASSY 612297-083659 FOAM- ACOUSTIC 613120-083660 PAPER GUIDE ASSY- UPPER...
  • Page 35 QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 612423-084490 CABLE ASSY- EXTENSION 613096-082537 PAPER GUIDE ASSY- LOWER 611307-080538 TIMING BELT (202T) 613408-083568 PULLEY ASSY- PAPER MOTOR DRIVE (45T) 612635-080635 PULLEY- PAPER DRIVE, SHORT 612635-080647 PULLEY- PAPER DRIVE, LONG IDLER ASSY- SUPPORT 613318-083087 LEVER ASSY- PHASING 613253-082859...
  • Page 36 QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION 400726-06 NUT- #5/16-18 PLAIN HEX 400627-221 SCREW- #8-32 X 1.125, PAN HEAD WASHER- FLAT, #8 400216-10 WASHER- CURVED SPRING 400995-06 400641-18 RING- RETAINING WASHER- CURVED SPRING 400995-730186 STABILIZER BLOCK ASSY 613636-084399 613391-083477 PAPER GUIDE- UPPER 613392-083478 PAPER GUIDE- INNER...
  • Page 37 613453-083710 PAPER GUIDE- QUICK ACCESS, REAR 613453-083709 PAPER GUIDE- QUICK ACCESS, FRONT PRINT MECHANISM ASSY- T6218, 084369 STANDARD PRINT MECHANISM ASSY- T6218 WITH 084370 HORIZONTAL VERNIER ASSY PRINT MECHANISM ASSY- T6218 WITH 084371 QUICK ACCESS ASSY PRINT MECHANISM ASSY- T6218 WITH 084372 HORIZONTAL VERNIER &...
  • Page 38 TALLY; and, to promptly return REVISED PER DCR'S B & C #29409 6/23/00 this document to TALLY upon the receipt of a request therefor. 3/26/01 REVISED PER DCR #29903 NOTES: (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) 1.
  • Page 45 REVISED PER DCR #30147 to any other person in whole or in part without the prior express written permission of TALLY; and, to promptly return this document to TALLY upon the receipt of a request therefor. NOTES: (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) 1.
  • Page 46 REVISIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR REVISIONS BLACK GRN/YL BLUE BLACK BLACK PART OF ITEM 9 BLUE BLUE BLUE GRN/YL PART OF BLUE ITEM 10 GRN/YL CABLE LOCATIONS SEE SHEET 1 FOR NOTES MAILING: P.O. BOX 97018 KENT, WA 98064-9718 USA SHIPPING: 8301 So 180TH ST., KENT, WA 98032 USA SIZE...
  • Page 47 QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM 084435 POWER SUPPLY ASSY- T6218 SWITCHING REGULATED POWER SUPPLY- 404124-733563 500W SWITCHING REGULATED POWER SUPPLY- 404011-731095 250W 613654-084698 BRACKET- POWER SUPPLY MOUNT COVER- POWER SUPPLY, BOX 613655-084700 COVER- POWER SUPPLY, LID 613655-084437...
  • Page 48 QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM SCREW- M3 X 6 mm SEMS 404130-732244 SUPPORT- CABLE, NYLON, TWIST LOCK 403637-730755 CABLE ASSY (BLACK) 613662-084624 CABLE ASSY (RED) 613662-084625 404404-733564 SCREW- M3 X 8mm, FLAT HEAD, PHILLIPS SCREW- #6-32 X 1/4" SEMS 402524-21 613689-084676 ASSEMBLY- VARISTOR/GDT...

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