Avery ALX 924 Operating Manual
09/06 Rev. 3.06-01 OPERATING MANUAL
ALX92x
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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ALX92x
Device description
Operating Parts
Material unwinder
Control panel
LCD display; 4 operating keys;
on / off button; displays the device operating status; for defining
settings in the parameter menu
Pre-drilled holes for
assembling the
applicator
Assembly of the pivot
unit for the applicators
LTSI, LTP or LTPV
Unwinds the label
material
Guiding rod
Prevents rolls from
slipping off the material unwinder and the
backing paper rewinder
2
Printhead
Front hood
Open up to insert
ribbon
[1] Exterior of the ALX92x.
Material dancer arm
Compensates abrupt
movements of the
label web
Backing paper rewinder
Rewinds the remaining
backing paper
Backing paper dancer arm
Compensates abrupt movements of the backing paper
web
Window
For checking the ribbon supply
without opening the front cover
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ALX92x
Insert diagram
Shows the path of the
labelling material and rib-
bon
Ribbon unwinding man-
drel
Holds the new ribbon roll
Ribbon rewinding man-
drel
Holds the ribbon core
onto which used ribbon is
wound
Adjustment knob for
printhead pressure
For adjusting the print-
head pressure to suit the
material strength / width
3
Adjustment wheel for la-
bel sensor
Turning the wheel moves
the label sensor at right an-
gles across the material path
Material guide
Guides the material path
from both sides; the material
end sensor is located on the
inner side
[2] ALX92x operating parts
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ALX92x
Connections
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.
F
G
H
4
A
B
C
D
E
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
[3] Connections at the ALX92x (RH).
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ALX92x
A Optional: Mini-DIN connector
To connect an external operation panel
B Optional: Applicator Interface (AI)
For controlling nearly arbitrary applicator types
C Connection Rotary Encoder
y For automatic speed adaption
y Is not yet supported
D Power switch
Turns the device on/off. An additional switch is located on the control panel
E Power supply
Connection to the power supply using the power cable provided
F Ethernet interface
To connect to an „Ethernet 10/100 Base T“ network
G Status-LED/Ethernet
5
H RS232 interface
For serial transfer of print data
I Centronics interface
For parallel transfer of print data (cable is inclusive)
J 2x USB interface type B (device)
To connect devices (e.g. keyboard, scanner)
K USB interface type A (host)
For transfer of print data
L Card slot
For CompactFlash cards; used for storing fonts, logos, graphics, etc.
M Optional: Cable duct for OD control
To connect a photoelectric barrier, which checks the outer diameter of the label material roll
N Card slot
y For SD/MMC cards
y Is not yet supported
O Signal interface USI
y 4 inputs / 8 outputs
y optional with 5V or 24V signal voltage
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ALX92x
Warning notices
!
WARNING
Keep hands clear
of rollers.
A534
6
[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).
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