Avery Dennison ALX 92x User manual

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Device description, Operation
Device description ......................................... 2
Operating Parts ......................................... 2
Connections .............................................. 4
Warning notices ........................................ 6
Control panel (display) .............................. 7
Operating modes ....................................... 8
Basic operating procedures ........................ 10
Connecting the device ............................. 10
Setting the interface ................................ 11
Offline operation ...................................... 12
Online operation ......................................13
Creating a print job ..................................13
Transferring a print job .............................14
Applying CompactFlash cards .................15
Setting the realtime clock .........................16
Outputting the realtime clock value using
Easy Plug .................................................16
The first device test .....................................17
Settings for the material type ...................17
Printing the status report ..........................17

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Device description
Operating Parts
[1] Exterior of the ALX92x.
Front hood
Open up to insert
ribbon
Control panel
LCD display; 4 operating keys;
on / off button; displays the de-
viceoperatingstatus;fordefining
settings in the parameter menu
Material unwinder
Unwinds the label
material
Guiding rod
Prevents rolls from
slipping off the mate-
rial unwinder and the
backing paper rewin-
der
Material dancer arm
Compensatesabrupt
movements of the
label web
Backing paper rewinder
Rewinds the remaining
backing paper
Backing paper dancer arm
Compensates abrupt move-
ments of the backing paper
web
Window
Forcheckingthe ribbonsupply
without opening the front cover
Printhead
Pre-drilled holes for
assembling the
applicator
Assembly of the pivot
unit for the applicators
LTSI, LTP or LTPV

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[2] ALX92x operating parts
Insert diagram
Shows the path of the
labelling material and rib-
bon
Adjustment knob for
printhead pressure
For adjusting the print-
head pressure to suit the
material strength / width
Ribbon rewinding man-
drel
Holds the ribbon core
onto which used ribbon is
wound
Ribbon unwindingman-
drel
Holds the new ribbon roll
Adjustment wheel for la-
bel sensor
Turning the wheel moves
the label sensor at right an-
glesacrossthematerialpath
Material guide
Guides the material path
frombothsides;thematerial
endsensoris locatedonthe
inner side

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Connections
[3] Connections at the ALX92x (RH).
CAUTION! - Additional devices of inadequate quality can damage the
device!
«Connect the device only to devices that fulfil SELV (safety extra-low
voltage) circuit requirements acc. to EN60950!
«Only connect OEM devices.
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AOptional: Mini-DIN connector
To connect an external operation panel
BOptional: Applicator Interface (AI)
For controlling nearly arbitrary applicator types
CConnection Rotary Encoder
yFor automatic speed adaption
yIs not yet supported
DPower switch
Turns the device on/off. An additional switch is located on the control panel
EPower supply
Connection to the power supply using the power cable provided
FEthernet interface
To connect to an „Ethernet 10/100 Base T“ network
GStatus-LED/Ethernet
HRS232 interface
For serial transfer of print data
ICentronics interface
For parallel transfer of print data (cable is inclusive)
J2x USB interface type B (device)
To connect devices (e.g. keyboard, scanner)
KUSB interface type A (host)
For transfer of print data
LCard slot
For CompactFlash cards; used for storing fonts, logos, graphics, etc.
MOptional: Cable duct for OD control
To connect a photoelectric barrier, which checks the outer diameter of the la-
bel material roll
NCard slot
yFor SD/MMC cards
yIs not yet supported
OSignal interface USI
y4 inputs / 8 outputs
yoptional with 5V or 24V signal voltage

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Warning notices
[4] Warning notice on the ALX92x
The label depicted at [4] warns against the danger of being caught in the
moving parts of the device.
¯Warning labels must be replaced if they are lost or become illegible (part
nr. A5346).
WARNING
!
Keep hands clear
of rollers.
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Control panel (display)
[5] ALX92x control panel.
Power indicator Lights up green, when the device is switched on.
Error indicator Lights up red, when the device is in message mode.
Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions
(modes) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the lan-
guage you want to use for the display. Backlighting ensures good legibility.
Button functions The buttons offer a multitude of operating functions. A logical menu structure
is used for operation. The meaning of each button varies according to the op-
erating mode and the menu item. Additionally, special functions have been
programmed for certain button combinations.
Depending on the modes and menu levels, the following functions apply for
each button:
Online button •For switching between online and offline mode.
•For confirming entries, menu items and messages.
•For selecting print jobs and for entering values in standalone mode.
Apply button •Triggers the application process. Requirements:
– Applicator fitted and activated
– Device offline.
•Also for accessing deeper levels within the menu structure and selecting
menu items.
•For decrementing values.
Feed button •For feeding in material when the device is offline.
•For starting the printing process once the feed has been stopped (in online
mode).
•Also for accessing deeper levels within the menu structure and selecting
menu items.
•Increments values.
Prog button •For accessing the parameter menu when offline.
Display
Power indicator Error indicator
On-off switch
Prog button
Feed button
Online button
Apply button

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•For stepping back through the parameter menu and/or exiting it.
PFor more detailed descriptions of the button functions, please see
–Offline operation auf Seite 12 and
Online operation auf Seite 13
– in “Info-Printouts and Parameters”.
Operating modes
Offline mode Settings can be made when thedevice is offline. The offline mode is normally
activewhenthedeviceisswitchedon. Printjobsarereceivedvia the selected
interface but not processed.
To configure the device so that it goes directly into online mode when
switched on, set the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Turn-on mode to “Online”.
Online mode In online mode, print jobs are received and processed immediately. Possible
messages:
¯To stop printing, press the online button.
Message mode The device uses status reports to signal an error or a particular operating sta-
tus. This message mode indicates that the device is waiting to quit or for fault
clearance. When quitting, the device switches from message mode to offline
mode (depending on the error and the progress of the last active process).
The status message 5001 (shown above) occurs when for example the de-
vice is set for punched label material, but continuous form material without
punches has been inserted. In this case, the device will continue to feed the
material for a few seconds before it generates an error message.
Status Reports: see topic section „Status Reports“.
OFFLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.
ONLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.
ONLINE 0. JOBS The current data transfer to the device is shown on
thedisplay.Thisisindicatedby the dotonthebottom
right next to the number of loaded jobs.
ONLINE 13 JOBS
Remainder: 25 During printing, the display also shows the number
of print jobs read (13) and the remaining number of
labels (25) to be printed in the current job.
ONLINE 13 JOBS
Remainder: endless If a print job recognises an endless number of labels
to be printed, then the remaining number for this job
is also shown as endless.
Status 5001
No gap found Messages are made up of the status number and a brief descriptive text.

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Standalone mode In standalone mode, print jobs are not transferred but saved on a plugin card.
They are started directly from the devices control panel or via a connected
keyboard.
Standalone mode: see topic section „Advanced Applications“.

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Basic operating procedures
Connecting the device
1. Ensure that the power switch is set to “0” (off).
2. Connect the device to the power supply using the cable [6B] provided.
3. Using the data cable supplied, connect the Centronics interface [6A] on the
device to the host computer.
[6] Sockets for the Centronics cable (A) and power cable (B) on the ALX92x.
4. Turn on the device using the power switch (set to position “1”).
5. Hold the on / off switch in the control panel depressed for approx.2 seconds.
The following sequence of messages is displayed:
WARNING!
The device operates using mains voltage! Touching electrically live parts
may expose you to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns.
«Make sure that the device is switched off before connecting the power
cable.
«Only operate the device using the system voltage indicated on the
nameplate.
«Only connect the device to a grounded power socket fitted to authorised
standards.
«The power cable should be run to the device so that
– nobody will trip on it, and that
– the power plug can easily be pulled out if necessary.
«The power cable should not be more than 3 meters long.
System start... The boot loader is starting.
System start...
Start user prog Valid firmware recognised, program is starting.
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