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CodeWriter 5106

Technical Reference

PART NO. 108741 Rev. A

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  • Page 1: Technical Reference

    CodeWriter 5106 Technical Reference PART NO. 108741 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Corporate Headquarters 4765 Calle Quetzal Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 388-5799 PH (805) 484-5282 FX AMT Datasouth Corp. Charlotte Operation 4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 523-8500 PH (704) 525 6104 FX www.amtdatasouth.com AMT Datasouth International Unit B, Pinnacle 15...
  • Page 3 Check with your AMT Datasouth Dealer for a list of authorized suppliers. In the event you require a special material for your labels, tags or ribbons you may send...

  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    This guide is copyrighted. All rights reserved. This guide may not, in whole or part, be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any forms or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of AMT Datasouth Corp.
  • Page 5 The following expressions are used to explain keyboard operations: Depress [SHIFT] means: depress the [SHIFT] key. Depress [1] [4] [1] or [1, 4, 1] means: depress the [1], [4], then the [1] keys. Depress [SHIFT] + [1, 4, 1] or [R + 1, 4, 1] means: while depressing the [SHIFT] key, depress the [1], [4], then the [1] keys.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION... 1 Features... 1 5106 Overall Dimensions... 2 Ribbon Specifications ... 2 INITIAL SETUP... 3 Assembly and Setup Procedure ... 3 Selection of Media Output Mode... 3 Parameter Setting Mode... 4 Parameter Tree Version 1.90... 5 LOADING INK RIBBON AND LABEL ROLL...

  • Page 9: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The 5106 is a general thermal printer which offers universal printing, including various types of barcodes. High speed and high dot density print is available which allows you to create any label format desired through computer software generated code.

  • Page 10: 5106 Overall Dimensions

    5106 Overall Dimensions Length: 17.3 inches/440 millimeters Extended Rewind: (On center from front) 4.2 inches/107 millimeters Height: 12.6 inches/320 millimeters Width: 10.7 inches/273 millimeters Ribbon Specifications Length: 984 feet/300 meters Ribbon Leader (Clear): 12 inches/300 millimeters Ribbon Trailer (Mirror coating): 6 inches/150 millimeters Ink Side: Outside Figure 1.

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    2.0 INITIAL SETUP Assembly and Setup Procedure The 5106 printer provides various output modes which will correspond to the various customer requirements. Assemble and setup the printer according to the customer application. Selection of Media Output Mode Output Mode under printer parameters provides the selection. Refer to the next section when choosing parameter settings.

  • Page 12: Parameter Setting Mode

    Parameter Setting Mode To enter the parameter setting mode, perform the following operations. Refer to the parameter tree, page 8 for 1.90 settings. Press [ON LINE] to toggle to “Off-line” mode if the printer is On-line. Press [MODE/MENU] to enter the parameter setting mode. The following keys are provided for the parameter setting operations.

  • Page 13: Parameter Tree Version 1.90

    Parameter Tree Version 1.90...

  • Page 14: Loading Ink Ribbon And Label Roll

    3.0 LOADING INK RIBBON AND LABEL ROLL Note: Incorrect loading of ink ribbon or label roll may result in wrinkling of ribbon, feeding fault of labels or printing fault. Figure 3: Loading Ribbon and Label Roll 1. Open right side cover to access label roll compartment. 2.
  • Page 15 6. Place the label roll on the label roll support and push it into the label roll compartment until the roll touches the frame. If outside winding label roll is used: Place the roll so that it rotates counterclockwise when pulling the leading edge of the liner.

  • Page 16: Adjustments

    4.0 ADJUSTMENTS Thermal Head Replacement Note: Make sure to power off the printer prior to the replacement of the thermal head. There is no need to disassemble the thermal head block or to loosen the four h/s screws when replacing the thermal head. Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from the platen roller.

  • Page 17: Changing The Direction Of The Take-Up Roller

    Confirm the original position of the thermal head again. Then tighten two hexagon bolts to fix thermal head to bracket EA. Note: Over-tightening hexagon bolt may cause the screw thread to break. Clean the elements of the thermal head by using a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 18: Thermal Head Positioning

    Thermal Head Positioning If you have replaced the thermal head, positioning should be checked. Verify the ribbon running condition as well. Note: Make sure of the following prior to the adjustment: Power off the printer Use full width media (labels) 5.2 in./132 mm) when checking. Rotate the head pressure screw clockwise completely.

  • Page 19: Mechanical Adjustments To The Thermal Head

    5.0 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE THERMAL HEAD If you have encountered print quality problems on the left or right side of your labels, the following adjustments may help. Have both a phillips and a slotted screwdriver available. The phillips screwdriver is used for loosening and tightening screws while the slotted screwdriver is used to adjust the position of moveable parts.

  • Page 20: Figure 7. Hinge Of Thermal Head Lever

    If after the above adjustments have been made, you find yourself continuing to experience problems, try the following: Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from the platen roller. Loose the two phillips screws which fix Bracket EA, which supports the thermal head, to Bracket AA.

  • Page 21: Figure 8. Thermal Head Alignment

    Check to see if the bottom edge of the ribbon applicator aligns to the bottom edge of the thermal head. (See Figure 8) If not, adjust the alignment following Steps 5 through 7. The right h/s screw is used for adjustments. Figure 8.

  • Page 22: Figure 9. Thermal Head Positioning

    NOTE: Too much lifting up of the thermal head will result in too light (weak) of a contrast in printing. Adjusting the head pressure thumb screw will have a direct effect on the contrast, ribbon feeding, and form feeding. If the right part of the contrast of Result 3 is better than others, move Bracket EA to the rear slightly by loosening the one phillips screw.

  • Page 23: Figure 10. Head Positioning

    14. Repeat Steps 10 through 13 as required until the right part of the contrast of Result 1 is better than Result 2 or 3. 15. Perform test printing as detailed in Step 12 for the left part contrast. If needed, use a small slotted screwdriver rod to push down or lift up the left hand side of the thermal head block to achieve the desired results.

  • Page 24: Figure 11. Incline Checking Of The Thermal Head

    Figure 11. Incline Checking of the Thermal Head Set all parameters to factory default values. Then perform the test printing again. The printing result should be excellent.

  • Page 25: Ribbon

    6.0 RIBBON When thermal transfer is selected as print media type, the following adjustment should be made in accordance with ribbon running condition. If you have repositioned the thermal head, it is highly recommended to adjust the ribbon. Ribbon Adjustment To understand ribbon adjustment better, refer to the following explanation.

  • Page 26: Figure 12. Ribbon Running Condition

    Figure 12. Ribbon Running Condition Wrinkles in the ribbon are caused by uneven tension of the ribbon within Part B. Possible caused of uneven tension are: The edge of the ribbon applicator does not align properly to the leading shaft. See thermal head positioning, Step 8.

  • Page 27: Running Condition

    Ribbon running condition within Part C does not normally cause problems. However, ribbon running condition within Part C can help find the solution. Examining the ribbon running condition at the bottom edge of the ribbon applicator can indicate adjustments that may need to be performed. Running Condition Make sure of the following prior to the adjustment: Use full width media (5.2 in./132 mm) when checking.

  • Page 28: Figure 14. Ribbon Application Adjustment

    3. Slightly loosen the right hex head screw which fixes the ribbon applicator to the front side. Then fix the applicator again. This gives the right side of the ribbon more tension by changing position of the ribbon applicator. Figure 14. Ribbon Application Adjustment 4.

  • Page 29: Sensors

    7.0 SENSORS There are four sensors and a switch that detect media (labels), ribbon and thermal head position. Figure 15. Location of Sensors and Switch Sensor Type and Functions: NOTE: The Media Gap Sensor works with the Black Line Sensor, so both sensors must be positioned in line.

  • Page 30: Sensitivity Adjustment

    8.0 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Make sure of the following conditions prior to the adjustment: Use full width media (5.2 in./132 mm) when checking. Rotate the head pressure screw clockwise fully. Both Media Gap and Black Line Sensors locate have to be set in line. If not, it can result in media slippage or incorrect printing problems.
  • Page 31 NAME Media Gap (Label Gap) By volume B in media compartment. Sensitivity range (1 With Gap, 70% or more. With media (label), 35% or less Black Line SEE ABOVE NOTE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENT By volume B in the media compartment. Sensitivity range (2 When black paper or color except black, 70% or more When black line, 35% or less...

  • Page 32: Electrical Circuitry

    9.0 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY...

  • Page 33: External Connector And Pin Assignments

    10.0 EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS Pin Assignments of RS232 Interface : Pin No. Signal Pin Assignments of Centronics Parallel Interface: Pin No. Signal STROBE DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 Pin No. Pin No. Signal Pin No. DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7...

  • Page 34: Voltage Check And Adjustment

    11.0 VOLTAGE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Check Terminal NOTES: W switch for Take-Up Motor has to be set to ‘H’ side whenever Presentation Mode is selected. In other modes, W switch should be set to ‘L’ side. R switch for Ribbon Motor is set to ‘L’ as usual. Switch Setting and Typ.

  • Page 35: Main Pcb Board

    12.0 MAIN PCB BOARD Typ. Check Terminal Voltage + 5.0 - 12.0 + 12.5 + 24.0 + 36.0 NOTE: Check the voltage of V and V both voltages simultaneously. Usage and Adjusted By For logic circuit No adjustment volume For RS-232 interface No adjustment volume For RS-232 interface No adjustment volume...

  • Page 36: Take-Up Motor Connectors

    13.0 TAKE-UP MOTOR CONNECTORS Connector Motor Side White White Result Main Board Blue Clockwide Counter Clockwide...

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