AMT Datasouth Printer CodeWriter 5106 Users Manual

3 2.0INITIAL SETUP
2.1Assembly 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.
2.2Selection of Media Output Mode
Output Mode under printer parameters provides the selection.  Refer to the next section
when choosing parameter settings.
Output Mode
Non-spooled
Spooled
Presentation
Optional CutterFunction
The label is issued with the liner.
(The printer does...

4 2.3Parameter 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.
[MODE/MENU]
§ Enters parameter setting mode.
§ Returns to the branch menu from data setting mode.
§ Returns to “Off-line” mode after selection of the...

5 2.4Parameter Tree Version 1.90 

6 3.0LOADING 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. Push thermal head lever back to release thermal head block.
3. Place in ribbon roll on the ribbon supply shaft and the take-up core to the ribbon
rewind axis.  If the core does not fit properly, adjust the slant of the Spring EC as...

7 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.
·If inside winding label roll is used:
Place the roll so that it rotates clockwise when pulling the leading edge of liner.
7.    Pull the leading edge of the liner under the white shaft, paper guide and thermal head
       block.
8. Set the...

8 4.0ADJUSTMENTS
4.1Thermal 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.
1. Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from
the platen roller.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the two hexagon bolts on the thermal head block
until the thermal head can be removed.
3. Disconnect cable, then pull out...

9 7. 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.
8. Clean the elements of the thermal head by using a soft cloth with isopropyl
alcohol.  Test print a label.  If the printing result is uneven or contrast is
unacceptable, check the original fixing position of the thermal head at first and
adjust the thermal head position as necessary.
4.2Changing the...

10 4.3Thermal 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.
Figure 5. Thermal Head Block 

11 5.0MECHANICAL 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.
1. 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.
2. Loosen phillips screw(s) slightly to allow movement which holds the adjustable
part.
3. Use the slotted screwdriver as a...

12 If after the above adjustments have been made, you find yourself continuing to
experience problems, try the following:
1. Push back the thermal head lever in order to release the thermal head block from
the platen roller.
2. Loose the two phillips screws which fix Bracket EA, which supports the thermal
head, to Bracket AA.
3. Set Bracket EA to the front edge of Bracket AA.  Tighten the two phillips screws
temporarily.  Pull up the thermal head lever.
4. Check for a .787” distance from the upper...