AMT Datasouth Printer CodeWriter 5106 Users Manual

							CodeWriter 5106Technical Reference
PART NO. 108741 Rev. A 
						

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LABELS, TAGS AND RIBBONS
Only previously authorized label and ribbon material may be used in this printer.  Due to
variations in label and ribbon quality, use of unauthorized material may void the
warranty.  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
samples to the manufacturer for authorization. 
						

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							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.
The following abbreviations are used throughout this
documentation:
·mm = millimeter·cm = centimeter
·um = micrometer·KB = kilobyte
·MB = megabyte·ns = nanoseconds
·A = ampere·MHz = megahertz
·mV = millivolt·Vac = voltage alternating
current
·Vdc = voltage direct current·h/s screw = hexagon socket
screw 
						

							Table of Contents
1.0GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................1
1.1Features............................................................................................................................................................1
1.25106 Overall Dimensions.............................................................................................................................2
1.3Ribbon Specifications...................................................................................................................................2
2.0INITIAL SETUP.................................................................................................................................................3
2.1Assembly and Setup Procedure...................................................................................................................3
2.2Selection of Media Output Mode................................................................................................................3
2.3Parameter Setting Mode................................................................................................................................4
2.4Parameter Tree Version 1.90........................................................................................................................5
3.0LOADING INK RIBBON AND LABEL ROLL..........................................................................................6
4.0ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................................................8
4.1Thermal Head Replacement.........................................................................................................................8
4.2Changing the Direction of the Take-up Roller..........................................................................................9
4.3Thermal Head Positioning..........................................................................................................................10
5.0MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE THERMAL HEAD..........................................................11
6.0RIBBON.............................................................................................................................................................17
6.1Ribbon Adjustment......................................................................................................................................17
6.2Running Condition.......................................................................................................................................19
7.0SENSORS..........................................................................................................................................................21
8.0SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................................................22
9.0ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY..........................................................................................................................24
10.0EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS.......................................................................25
11.0VOLTAGE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT...............................................................................................26
12.0MAIN PCB BOARD........................................................................................................................................27
13.0TAKE-UP MOTOR CONNECTORS...........................................................................................................28
Table of Figures
Figure 1. Overall Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2. Ribbon Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2
Figure 3: Loading Ribbon and Label Roll...................................................................................................................6
Figure 4. Thermal Head Replacement..........................................................................................................................8
Figure 5. Thermal Head Block.....................................................................................................................................10
Figure 6. Mechanical Adjustment...............................................................................................................................11
Figure 7. Hinge of Thermal Head Lever....................................................................................................................12
Figure 8. Thermal Head Alignment............................................................................................................................13
Figure 9. Thermal Head Positioning...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 10. Head Positioning.........................................................................................................................................15
Figure 11. Incline Checking of the Thermal Head...................................................................................................16
Figure 12. Ribbon Running Condition.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 13. Wrinkle On Ribbon....................................................................................................................................19
Figure 14. Ribbon Application Adjustment..............................................................................................................20
Figure 15. Location of Sensors and Switch...............................................................................................................21 
						

							1 1.0GENERAL 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.
1.1Features
·Both On-line/Off-line operation modes available
·Thermal direct and thermal transfer printing systems are adopted.
·Extremely high dot density – 203 dots/inch or 8 dots/mm.
·High speed printing – 6.00 inches/sec or 150 mm/sec.
·Most industry standard symbologies supported.
·Built-in internal and external rewind mechanism.
·Wide print width – 5.04 inches or 128 mm 
						

							2 1.25106 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
Figure 1. Overall Dimensions
1.3Ribbon 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 2. Ribbon Dimensions