TallyGenicom 6600 Series User manual

Quick Reference Guide
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1. English..........................................3
2. Français......................................45
3. Deutsch.......................................89
4. Italiano......................................133
5. Español.....................................177
6. Pyccкo ......................................219
7. Polski........................................267

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1. English
Getting Started With The TallyGenicom
®
6600
Operation of the TallyGenicom 6600 is similar to previous
generations of TallyGenicom line matrix printers, such as a 6200 or
6300. However, the 6600 does have differences in panel keys,
operation of the keys, and navigation of the 6600 menu system.
To help TallyGenicom customers quickly understand 6600
operation, the keys are explained and an example is provided
comparing operation on the 6600 versus a 6200.
6600 Keys
Keys Online Offline Description
ONLINE X X Toggles the printer between Online and
Offline modes.
LF X X Performs a line feed; advances paper one line
defined by the current LPI setting.
FF X X Performs a form feed; advances paper to top
of form.
CLEAR XIn a fault state, attempts to clear the fault and
if cleared, returns printer back to Offline
mode. When Offline and no fault, this key
enters the Clear Menu - Clears Buffers, Clear
All Configs, Clear Current Config, Clear Reset
TOF XSet the top-of-form on the printer.
VIEW X X With a quick press, performs the view
function. Press and hold down key longer
than one second, performs the eject function,
if Quick Access is enabled.

Getting Started With The TallyGenicom® 6600
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Refer to the TallyGenicom 6600 User’s Manual for more details
about key operation and menu navigation.
CONFIG XAllows fast selection of previously stored
configurations. This key cycles through Load
Config, Factory Config, Load Config 1, Load
Config 2, ..., Load Config 8.
MENU/
ENTER XAllows entry into the configurations menus. While navigating the configuration menus,
this key selects the currently displayed option
value as the active value.
U or V
XMoves up or down between levels in the
configuration menus. When in offline mode,
makes vertical forms adjustment.
U and V
XPress up and down arrow keys together to
unlock or lock the MENU/ENTER key.
Y or Z
XMoves between the options on the current
level of configuration menu.
Keys Online Offline Description

Example
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Example
Change the Form Length (to 51 Lines) -
Compare 6600 Method vs 6200 Method
6600 Menu Steps 6200 Menu Steps
Unlock Panel - Press U (up)
and
V (down) keys (if locked) Unlock Panel - Press Enter and
Menu keys (if locked)
Press Menu/Enter Press Menu - Operator Menu
appears
At Quick Setup, press Z
(right arrow) to Operator
Menu
Press Enter - Font appears
Press V (down arrow) to Font Press U (up arrow) to Forms
Press Z (right arrow) to
Forms Press Enter
Press V (down arrow) to
Length (lines) Length (lines) appears
Press V (down arrow)
(66* appears) Press Enter (66* appears)
Press Y (left arrow) to 51 Press V (down arrow) to 51
Press Menu/Enter Press Enter
Note asterisk at 51 Note asterisk at 51

TallyGenicom 6600 Printer Control Panel
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TallyGenicom 6600 Printer Control Panel
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FF
LF
ONLINE
TOF
VIEW
CONFIG
MENU/ENTER
CLEAR
TOF
VIEW
CONFIG MENU/ENTER ONLINE LF FF CLEAR

Example
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How To Change The LCD Display Language
1. Press ONLINE to place the printer offline.
NOTE: By default, the control panel keys are unlocked.
“OFFLINE” displays on the LCD.
2. Press MENU/ENTER to enter the configuration menus.
3. Press Z until “OPERATOR MENU” displays.
4. Press V until “FONT” displays
5. Press V until “Ser/Par Language” displays.
6. Press Z until “Panel Language” displays.
7. Press V until “English*” displays.
8. Press Y or Z until the desired language displays (English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese).
9. Press MENU/ENTER to select the language. An asterisk (*)
appears after the selected language. Once enabled, the
printer’s LCD will display in the appropriate language.
10. If prompted, press MENU/ENTER to save changes.

Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
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Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
The following sections describe how to install ribbon and load
paper.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge
Figure 1. Preparing to Load the Ribbon Cartridge
1. Make sure the printer cover is open.
2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go.
3. Close the tractor doors.
TOF
TOF
183816a
Blue Tractor
Door (2)
Platen Lever

Loading Ribbon Cartridge
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Figure 2. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
4. Remove the ribbon slack on the ribbon cartridge by turning the
ribbon tension knob clockwise.
CAUTION Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This
could damage the ribbon cartridge.
5. Hold the cartridge at an angle, so that the rear side nearest you
is lower than the side with the ribbon. Find the two tabs on the
outside of the cartridge and place them into the corresponding
slots on the air shroud assembly (see Figure 2).
TOF
TOF
TOF
TOF
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Ribbon
Ribbon
Cartridge
Ribbon Tension
Knob
Air Shroud
Assembly
Tab (2)
Tab Slot (2)

Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
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Figure 3. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place
6. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes
between the hammerbank cover and the ribbon mask
(see Figure 3). You will feel it snap into place.
CAUTION Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over.
7. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise a few times to make
sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path.
TOF
TOF
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TOF
TOF
TOF
TOF
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Ribbon
Cartridge
A
Hammerbank
Cover
Ribbon Mask
Ribbon Cartridge
Ribbon
Ribbon Tension Knob
A

Loading Paper (Standard Configuration)
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Loading Paper (Standard Configuration)
When you start this procedure, verify that the printer cover is open,
the platen lever is raised, and the tractor doors are open.
Figure 4. Aligning the Paper Supply
1. Prepare the paper supply:
Cabinet Model
a. Open the front door of the printer cabinet.
b. Place the paper supply inside the printer, on the floor of the
cabinet.
c. Align the paper supply with the front label on the floor of the
printer.
d. Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box.
e. Feed the paper up through the paper slot.
NOTE: The 6620Q model has a metal paper guide (see Figure 5
on page 12). Load the paper on top of this guide.
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Label
Edge of
Paper
Box

Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
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Figure 5. Feeding the Paper Through the Paper Slot
Pedestal Model
a. Place the paper supply on the floor in front of the printer, or
on the optional paper shelf, if attached.
b. Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box.
NOTE: Be sure the paper feeds between the two wire guides.
2. Hold the paper in place with one hand (to prevent it from
slipping down through the paper slot) while pulling it through
from above with your other hand.
3. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask, which is a
silver metal strip.
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183439 REV B
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Paper
Slot
Cabinet Model Pedestal Model
Paper Slot
Metal Paper Guide
(6620Q)
Wire
Guide (2)

Loading Paper (Standard Configuration)
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Figure 6. Loading Paper onto the Left Tractor Sprockets
4. Load the paper on the left tractor sprockets.
5. Close the tractor door.
TOF
TOF
183441b
Paper
Left Tractor Door
Left Tractor Lock

Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
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CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the
platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of
the “1” mark on the paper scale.
Figure 7. Using the Paper Scale as a Guide
6. If adjustment is necessary:
a. Unlock the left tractor by placing the tractor lock in the
middle position.
b. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number
“1” on the paper scale and lock it. You can also use the
paper scale to count columns.
c. Lock the left tractor.
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Paper
Paper Scale
Tractor
Tractor
Splined Shaft
Tractor Lock

Loading Paper (Standard Configuration)
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Figure 8. Loading the Paper onto the Right Tractor Sprockets
7. Unlock the right tractor.
8. Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets.
9. Close the tractor door.
10. Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel
to the top of the tractors. If the paper is misaligned, reload it
onto the tractor sprockets until its edge is parallel to the splined
shaft.
11. Slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for
various paper widths.
12. Lock the right tractor.
TOF
TOF
TOF
TOF
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Right Tractor Door

Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper
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Figure 9. Set the Platen Lever based on the Paper Thickness
13. Raise the platen lever all the way.
14. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the
paper guide assembly.
15. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds
approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness).
NOTE: The platen stop allows you to set an optimum and
consistent thickness that is not affected when opening and
closing the platen lever.
16. Lower the platen lever until it stops.
183444 REV B
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183446b
Platen Lever
Vertical Position
Knob
Platen Stop
Knob
A
Platen
Stop
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Paper Thickness
Indicator
A

Loading Paper (Standard Configuration)
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17. If necessary, press CLEAR to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault
message from the display.
18. Press the FF key several times to make sure the paper feeds
properly beyond the tractors over the lower paper guide. Feed
sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.
19. Close the printer cover.
20. Close the cabinet door.
21. Press ONLINE to place the printer online and resume printing.
Set The Top-Of-Form
Every time you load paper, you set the top-of-form (TOF) location.
This procedure must be performed the first time paper is introduced
into the printer, and every time new paper is loaded.
1. Press ONLINE to place the printer in offline mode. The LCD will
display “OFFLINE.”
Figure 10. Raising the Platen Lever
2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. This allows you to turn
the vertical position knob freely to align the top-of-form.
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Vertical Position Knob
Platen Lever

Set The Top-Of-Form
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Figure 11. Aligning the First Print Line with the TOF Indicator
3. Locate the TOF indicator. It is a small tab located on both the
right and left tractor doors.
4. Turn the vertical position knob to align the top of the first print
line with the TOF indicator. For best print quality, it is
recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line
or more below the perforation.
TOF
TOF
TOF
TOF
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TOF Indicator
Perforation
Vertical
Position
Knob

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Figure 12. Closing the Platen Lever
5. Lower the platen lever until it stops.
NOTE: For exact positioning, press the VIEW key to move the last
data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in View
mode “Printer in View” displays. Press the Up or Down
Arrow keys to move the paper vertically in small
increments. Pressing the VIEW key a second time moves
the paper back to the adjusted print position. The key
works both online and offline provided that the printer is in
View mode. (This procedure is applicable for both the
cabinet and pedestal models.)
6. Press TOF. The top-of-form position you have set moves down
to the print position.
7. If necessary, press CLEAR to remove any fault messages
(such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the message display.
8. Press ONLINE to place the printer in online mode.
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Platen Lever

Clearing Paper Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams
IMPORTANT Be careful when pulling any paper backwards through the
paper path, especially when using label stock. If you are not
careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the
paper path, where only a service representative can remove
them.
Figure 13. Raising the Platen Lever
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go (see Figure 13).
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Platen Lever
Tractor Door