Tally Dascom 2610 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician. Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen. Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker. Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service. Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié. Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni. Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio. Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian) Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера. Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам. Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora. Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação . Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Önemli Güv enlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güv enlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun. Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiyebir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin. ...
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Tally Dascom 2610 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. “DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Tally Dascom 2610 TABLE OF CONTENTS Printer at a glance ..........................1 Unpacking the printer ........................1 Remove transport locks ......................... 1 Prepare your printer ........................2 Parts description ..........................4 Installation .............................. 5 Placing the printer .......................... 5 Connecting the printer ........................5 2.2.1...
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Tally Dascom 2610 6.1.5 Network Interface Status ....................48 IP Configuration ........................... 49 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration ....................49 6.2.2 Assigning the IP Address ....................49 WebPanel ............................. 51 6.3.1 Introduction ........................51 6.3.2 Web Browser ........................51 6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool .................. 52 6.3.4...
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Tally Dascom 2610 9.3.1 Standard Tractor (Front, Rear and Pull position) – narrow and wide versions ....113 9.3.2 Front Feed / Manual Insertion – Narrow and wide versions ..........114 9.3.3 Paper Weights ........................114 Maintenance ............................. 115 10.1 Cleaning ............................
Tally Dascom 2610 Printer at a glance Unpacking the printer Besides this manual, the package will contain: a power cord, a ribbon cartridge, a tractor, a CD and 6 pieces of U-wire paper support. Remove transport locks...
Tally Dascom 2610 Parts description Control Panel LED: The 2-line LED with 4 keys panel indicates the operating status and allows simple settings of the printer; LCD: A LCD display and two keys indicates the operating status and allows simple settings of the printer.
Tally Dascom 2610 Installation Placing the printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface such that the printer sits firmly and cannot move. Select an environment with sufficient ventilation, easy access to the control panel and paper input areas as well as the printed output.
Tally Dascom 2610 2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the parallel cable between the printer and the computer. Lock the connector with the 2 clips on the printer interface connector;...
Tally Dascom 2610 2.2.4 Serial Interface (RS-232C) as option 2.2.5 Connecting the power Plug in the power cord to the printer power socket as shown in the diagram. Connect the printer to the correct voltage power source. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Tally Dascom 2610 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1) Switch off the power. 2) Unfold the top cover and follow the steps 1.2.3.4 in the below picture. 3) Flip the upper friction assembly...
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Tally Dascom 2610 4) Insert the ribbon cartridge till it is tightly locked in position. 5) Insert the ribbon fabric in between the print head and ribbon mask. 6) Turn the knob on the left hand side several times in order to tighten the fabric, and the fabric will slide downwards into the correct position between printhead and ribbon mask after the moving.
Tally Dascom 2610 Installing the paper The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. The printer is able to print up to 5 copies (original plus 5). To ensure the print quality and protect the print head, set a proper print gap by the gap lever (see 3.1) for the form thickness and do not load folded, damaged,...
Tally Dascom 2610 Paper path introduction 3.2.1 Cut sheet paper handling (front friction only) 1) Place the paper path lever to the cut sheet position. 2) Unlock the front cover with the latch to unfold the cut sheet support. 3) Adjust the gap lever if necessary; see 3.1.
Tally Dascom 2610 3.2.2 Fanfold paper handling 3.2.2.1 Front push tractors for fanfold 1) Close the front cover if previously opened. Switch the paper path lever to one of the desired tractor positions. 2) Move the paper path lever to the desired position.
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Tally Dascom 2610 5) If you do not need to adjust the left margin go to the next step. Open the right and left tractor flaps, insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor, and make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins, close the tractor flap, open the latch lever and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the IIIIXIIII mark on the printer housing, then lock the lever again.
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Tally Dascom 2610 3.2.2.2 Rear tractors for fanfold...
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Tally Dascom 2610 3.2.2.3 Top pull tractors for fanfold For the steps ② and ③, please refer to the...
Tally Dascom 2610 3.2.3 Top-Of-Form adjustment For pull tractor (PullTr), follow the steps below to adjust the first print position: 1) Remove Paper from printer. 2) Power on the printer. 3) Lift the Top Cover so you can see the transparent ribbon guide in front of the print head.
Tally Dascom 2610 Control Panel Operation General functions for the keys are clearly designated on the Panel label. Some other special settings need pressing multiple switches simultaneously or holding some keys when powering on the printer. This Chapter will describe the functions of the keys and display (LEDs or LCD) on the Panel.
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Tally Dascom 2610 ◆ Keys Online 【 】 a) Every press on this switch toggles the status between Online and Offline. When the printer is Online, it receives data from the host; while it is Offline, it stops the printing and signals the host to stop sending data.
Tally Dascom 2610 4.1.2 Online Operations Function Switch Function Description Name Operation Offline {S1} LED light ON: Online; LED light OFF: Offline; Load/Eject {S2} Load: Load the paper from active paper path to first print position. Eject: Either park the fanfold paper or eject cut sheet paper.
Tally Dascom 2610 4.1.3 Offline Operations Function Switch Function Description. Name Operation Online {S1} LED light ON: Online; LED light OFF: Offline. Load/Eject {S2} Load: Load the paper from active paper path to first print position. Eject: Either park the fanfold paper or eject cut sheet paper.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Detailed descriptions of the above functions: ◆ Speed If LQ font is currently set in the configuration, lighting up of the Speed LED forces NLQ font 【 】 printouts; turning off Speed indicates LQ printouts. 【 】...
Tally Dascom 2610 4.1.4 Power-On Operations Function Name Switch Operation Function Description Technical Setup [S1] Start Technical Setup / Advanced Menu (This also includes Self Test Mode). Menu Unlock [S2]+[S3] Override Menu Lock Function if Menu is locked.
Tally Dascom 2610 Operation of the LCD Panel ◆ The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and printed. ◆ In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed.
Tally Dascom 2610 4.2.2 Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer. ■ Online key: Toggle between Online and Offline mode. ■ Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded.
Tally Dascom 2610 4.2.4 Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available: ■ Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can be selected. ■ Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Access may be disabled by menu settings (see note below).
Tally Dascom 2610 Setting parameters for the printer ( Programming via the control panel) Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use: ◆...
Tally Dascom 2610 increment or decrement the TOF value. After adjustment, press Key 1 (Set) to save the change. Set the Tear position in the same way. Move the perforation of the stationery exacly to the Tear Edge. 5.1.2 Select a font Below example demonstrates how to select Roman LQ font type under the Char setting.
Tally Dascom 2610 5.1.3 Settings within Menu Below example demonstrates how to select an Emulation within the Menu. 1) First load fanfold paper to one of the tractor and bring the printer Offline. Pressing 【Load/Eject】and【Speed】keys simultaneously activates the parameters setting operation.
Tally Dascom 2610 Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel This chapter describes the handling of the operator’s panel with optional display. 5.2.1 Enabling access to menu mode The menu can be locked by default to protect it from accidental or unauthorized access.
Tally Dascom 2610 5.2.2 Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout which shows you the printer’s default settings.
Tally Dascom 2610 5.2.3 Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and selection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level.
Tally Dascom 2610 5.2.4 Selecting the LC display language This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example. In this user guide all LC display messages are shown in English language. Your printer offers also the possibility to show the display messages in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish language.
Tally Dascom 2610 Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the example shown here, depending on the printer software. Back→ MENU Menu Print LeftMrg RightMrg Reset Quietm FFmode Font Barcode Barmode Skip Eject Width...
Tally Dascom 2610 Full list parameters setting In order to meet individual requirements of printer functionality, users may modify the printer configuration settings accordingly as follows: start by pressing [Load/Eject] + [Speed] in offline mode. The printer will enter Main Menu settings setup mode. Follow the instructions printed on how to do the required setting changes.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Format 8Bit No 1Stop This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity check for 8Bit No 2Stop received data bytes and the number of 8Bit Even 1Stop stop bits per data byte. 8Bit Odd 1Stop...
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Tally Dascom 2610 ETH-INT IP-Addr Octets 1-4 Input of the IP address of the printer 0 to 255 This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4).
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Tally Dascom 2610 Formlen Lines =6 – 132 Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjustment in Lines Default 6LPI = 66 depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a selected line number Single:3—22 inches...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Width Width=13.6Inch Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the printer operates like Width=8Inch a printer with a width of only 8 inches. Width=13.2Inch Eject Eject=Top This is valid for single sheet mode only. It...
Pagewid & Widthcon. On Off If Widthcon=Off 2600: The movement of carriage goes all the way = 8” 2610: The movement of carriage goes all the way = 13.6” If Widthcon=On 2600/2610: The movement of carriage goes rightmost to Pagewid Position.
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& ejecting paper. Widthcon Off On If Off 2600: the carriage’s position is 4” 2610: the carriage’s position is 5.3” If On 2600/2610:Half of Value defined in Pagewid This function is OFF by default and is valid for all paper ways.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Sound=On Sound When Sound=On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is Sound=Off empty. Pap.back Pap.back=normal Pap.back=normal is the standard for normal paper. Pap.back=dark Pap.back=dark can be set to process paper with a grey back.
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Tally Dascom 2610 a width of 13 mm or more as the right-hand paper edge. If the sensor does not detect any black area, the maximum possible printing width is used as the printable area. SerialN factory set With the SerialN function you have the possibility to change the 12 digit serial number of the printer.
Tally Dascom 2610 Display messages If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display (LED’s display message reference below table 5.6.1). It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Initializing). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message.
Tally Dascom 2610 5.5.2 Messages LCD Panel LCD Messages Meaning The printer cannot eject the paper/advance it to Eject error park position. Internal hardware error, contact your dealer or Hardware Alarm service technician. The print head is too hot. The printer will reduce Head hot its print speed.
Tally Dascom 2610 Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface Summary 6.1.1 Introduction It is assumed you have the following: ◆ A working knowledge of your network system and related utilities. ◆ Access to the supervisor or administrator account as a network administrator.
Tally Dascom 2610 IP Configuration 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration The network interface of the printer requires an IP address. There are several ways to assign an IP address to the printer: ◆ DHCP (A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server assigned IP address.) ◆...
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Tally Dascom 2610 2. Static assignment using the operator panel: ◆ Press < Setup >, then < Menu > ◆ Press < Next > until the I/O selection appears. Select < I/O >. ◆ Press < Next > until the ETH-INT selection appears. Select < ETH-INT >, then< IP Addr >...
Disclaimer: Dascom WebPanel runs in conjunction with third party software, notably web browsers, which are designed to run independently of the Dascom software. Dascom cannot control the third party output or how it behaves from release to release. The above browser...
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool 6.3.3.1 Access to WebPanel Once an IP address has been set up, you can access WebPanel by typing the printer's IP address into your browser address box. The current status of your printer is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. This is refreshed every 20 seconds, whenever you refresh the page or click Printer Status.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.3.2 Access to Config Tool The software interface for is shown as below. Click “Connect” to select the related interface. (After the Configuration Tool is connected, the operation interface is similar to the WebPanel, thus the operation instruction not be started again).
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.5 Printer Configuration Selecting this option allows you to configure specific parameters in the printer. When one of these menu options is selected, a new page will load showing the options which can be viewed or modified.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Example 1 Changing the dropdown menu option. In this example, we are modifying the selected font to a different font. Select “Font”. A new page appears. Select the Font dropdown menu and choose the new font. Select “Send”.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Example 2 Changing an entered value menu option. In this example, we are modifying the selected form length to a different form length. Select “Forms”. A new page appears: Select the Form Length field by highlighting the contents of the box and enter the new form length.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.6 Printer Actions Selecting the Printer Actions link will produce a page with a list of actions that can be performed on the printer.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.7 Load Configuration Loads the settings stored in a menu into the printer as the current settings. When the Load Configuration link is selected, the following page will be displayed: Select a menu and confirm your selection by selecting the Send button.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.8 Save Configuration You can save selected printer settings in up to 5 independent menus. When the Save Configuration link is selected, the following page will be displayed: Select a menu. Select send. 6.3.9 Retrieve Configuration From Printer Selecting this option will save all the printer settings of all menus in a file.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.10 Send Configuration to Printer Selecting this option will upload a Configuration File of another printer (see “Retrieve Configuration From Printer”). The complete configuration of this source printer will be transferred to your printer. To upload the configuration file, first click “Send Configuration To Printer”. The following page...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Use the “Browse” button to find the file to upload. Once the file is selected, click on the “Send” button. It is important to note the warning on this page. There is some delay while the file is transmitted so it is important not to resend or click on the “Send”...
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.11 Report Selecting the report link will open up a separate browser window and a report of the printer settings will appear. This functionality is the same as pressing the “Print” option on the control panel of the printer.
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Tally Dascom 2610 After following the directions on this page, select the “Continue“ link and the following page is displayed: Using the “Browse” button, find the firmware file to download. Once the file is selected, click on the “Send” button. It is important to note the warning on this page. There will be some delay while the file is transmitted so it is important NOT to resend or click on the “Send”...
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Tally Dascom 2610 If the process is successful, the printer will reboot and the following page will be displayed: Since the printer will reboot with successful completion of this action, the user will have to reconnect to the printer through the browser.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.15 TallyCom Status Selecting this link will replace the information in the Printer Status area with networking information on the printer. The Name, Contact and Location information is set up from the General link within the Advanced Configuration page.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.16 Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration page allows the user to set up and modify network connectivity information as well as setting up the password, email notification and logical printers. From this page it is also possible to Logout of TallyCom and restart TallyCom. The...
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.17 General The General page sets up the timers and the labels for name, contact and location of the printer. The Print Server Name is by default and can be changed accordingly. This name used for entering into Name Server (DNS/DHCP).
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.18 TCP/IP The TCP/IP Page allows the user to modify the existing TCP/IP information for the printer. After changing the particular parameters, it is necessary to restart TallyCom from the Advanced Configuration page. If the IP Address is changed and the Send button selected you will disconnect from the current session and will need to reconnect at the new IP Address.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.20 Password The Password page allows the user to set a password which would limit access to certain configuration and action links in WebPanel. The maximum number of characters for the password is 7. The default password is no password at all (“null“). However, “adm” is also acceptable as the default password to be compatible with the external TallyCom Ⅲ...
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.23 Email Notification With the email notification link the user will be able to set up and receive email notices for error and status conditions of the printer. Up to 4 email addresses can be set. The page looks like this: The user must set up the SMTP Mail Server as well as one or more users.
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Tally Dascom 2610 The “Configure” link at the end of each line of notification options allows the user to set up the message information for the email as well as selecting other pertinent information to be added to the email. In addition, the timer can be set which determines when the email notification is sent out.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.24 Logical Printers The logical printers page will add text or commands to the beginning and ending of print jobs. This is done by pre and post strings, defined in each of the logical printers. For entering binary data in these strings, the backslash character is used followed by 2 hexadecimal digits.
Tally Dascom 2610 When selecting one of the logical printers under the Description column, the following page is displayed: In this example if the Enable checkbox is checked, the pre-string of “Beginning to print job” followed by a CR/LF will print at the beginning of every job sent to this LPR Queue. At the end of the print job, the message “End of job”...
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.26 Logout of TallyCom The Logout link disconnects the browser session from the printer. Clicking on the “Home” link reestablishes the connection. 6.3.27 Restart TallyCom Selecting this link will reboot the printer and disconnect the current printer connection. It is used to reset certain TCP/IP variables that were set in the General and TCP/IP pages.
Tally Dascom 2610 6.3.28 Virtual Control Panel The Virtual Control Panel link is in the Printer Status area of the web page. This control panel is a visual representation of the actual control panel on the printer. It allows the user to remotely read and set panel information as if they were standing at the control panel.
Tally Dascom 2610 Control Codes Summary The following table shows sequences marked by a √ if they are available in the various emulations. The MTPL sequences can be used within all emulation modes. The corresponding sequences are marked by a *.
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>(. Character set ISO 8859-9 √ <ESC>(/ Character set ISO 8859-15 √ <ESC>(< Character set Cro ASCII √ <ESC>(c Defining the page format √ <ESC>(v Relative vertical printing position √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ √ √ <ESC>*<4><n1> <n2> Set graphics print to 80 dpi √ √ √ <ESC>*<40><n1> <n2> Set graphics print to 360 dpi √ <ESC>*MI>F Assign character set G2 √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>[?7l Line overrun = Truncating data outside of the printing area √ <ESC>[?<n>~ Change emulation √ √ <ESC>[@<n1> <n2>... Set double height √ √ <ESC>[\<n1> <n2>... Change vertical base units √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>[16m Font 6 Default: Script LQ √ <ESC>[17m Font 7 Default: Prestige LQ √ <ESC>[18m Font 8 Default: OCR-B LQ √ <ESC>[19m Font 9 Default: OCR-A LQ √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>[4m Underline ON √ <ESC>[4 SP L Set vertical spacing to 8 lpi √ <ESC>[4w Set 10 cpi √ <ESC>[4y Selecting NLQ printing quality at 10 cpi √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi √ <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><3> Set graphics print to 240 dpi √ <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><8> Set graphics print to 60 dpi √ <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><9> Set graphics print to 120 dpi √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ <ESC>[<n> v Set vertical tab √ √ <ESC>[\<n1><n2> Perform relative horizontal step √ <ESC>\<n1>;<n2> Transparent mode for the characters following √ <ESC>^ Transparent mode for the character following √...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 √ √ √ √ <ESC><SO> Double-wide printing ON √ √ <ESC><SP><n> Set character spacing √ √ <ESC>t<n> Select character set √ √ √ √ <ESC>T Superscript or subscript OFF √...
Tally Dascom 2610 7.2.1 PJL commands These PJL commands can be used with internal Ethernet interface as well as with external TallyCom III Pocket interface. This functionality may be activated via the parameter Jobcntl in the Advanced Menu. Sequence Brief description "ESC"%-12345X@PJL...
Tally Dascom 2610 7.2.3 List of available MTPL barcodes Type Barcode Type Barcode 2/5 Matrix (default) UPC A (with HRI) 2/5 Industrial UPC A (without HRI) 2/5 Interleaved UPC E (with HRI) Code 11 UPC E (without HRI) BCD Matrix...
Tally Dascom 2610 7.2.5 Royal Mail Customer barcode The Royal Mail Customer barcode is a special Mail type barcode. It is printed in character size. Numeric values from 0 to 9 and alpha- numeric values from A to Z are printable. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex.30) to 9 (hex.
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Tally Dascom 2610 printer has the possibility of scaling standard size characters up to factor 99 by means of control sequences (LCP*). The Header sequence defines the parameters (e.g. height) once. This definition remains until the printer is switched off. The printable LCP* information is transmitted in an LCP “bracket”...
Tally Dascom 2610 7.2.9 List of additional control Codes You can use both the ESC sequences and the control codes Sequences Control codes Function Barcode Off <ESC>[?10~ — <ESC>[?11~ — Barcode On <ESC> PSC 0 <ESC> \ — Unsecured mode <ESC>...
Tally Dascom 2610 Interfaces Specifications Your matrix printer offers connectivity via a parallel interface, USB and Ethernet interface. Serial I/O RS232C interface is an option. This appendix informs you about the parallel Interface, USB, Ethernet interface and optional serial interface RS232C, and describes the communication between your computer and the printer.
Tally Dascom 2610 7.3.1 Parallel I/O IEEE 1284 The bidirectional parallel interface offers the “nibble” mode of IEEE1284 interface. This enables installation in accordance with Windows “Plug & Play”. The standard parallel interface is able to transfer data at a speed of max. 30, 000 bytes per second.
Tally Dascom 2610 7.3.2 Ethernet I/O 10/100 Mulitprotocol The Ethernet interface enables the printer to connect to local area networks. Its attributes are: LAN/Ethernet: RJ45, Ethernet 100BaseTX with 100 Mbps (IEEE802.3u), 10Base-T with 10 Mbps (IEEE802.3) Hardware Speed: 100 Mbps / Full Duplex Connection Cable: RJ45, Cat5e, Cat6, at least S/UTP cable (overall braid or foil screened, twisted pair unscreened acc.
Tally Dascom 2610 Example of a Printer connected to a computer in an Network ◆ The assumed address space corresponds to the TCP/IP address, class C, 192.168.1.xxx. ◆ The subnet mask to be used is 255.255.255.0. ◆ The address of the router, or gateway, is 0.0.0.0, if not available.
Tally Dascom 2610 7.3.4 Optional Serial Interface RS232C Your printer’s serial interface supports the RS232C specification. The signals are received and transmitted by a 9 pin connector. Basically 3 lines are enough for exchanging information between computer and printer (one receive line, one send line, one line for common grounding).
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Tally Dascom 2610 1) The serial cable length must not exceed 15 meters. 2) Make sure the “Interface Setup” selects serial interface and the settings are the same as PC communication port settings. See example below:...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Interface cable (serial interface) The cables used must be shielded. The cable shield must be connected to the connector shield on both ends. PC/AT(9 Pin) Printer(9 Pin) CTS 8 DTR/RDY DSR 6 DTR 4 PC/AT(25 Pin) Printer(9 Pin)...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Protocols ◆ Memory mode XON/XOFF The received characters are stored in a FIFO buffer (first in/first out). The characters are processed in this buffer. The buffer capacity can be adjusted from 0 to 128 Kb. If the buffer is full, the interface signals NOT READY (signal acknowledgement: Level 1, -12 V) and XOFF (hex.
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Tally Dascom 2610 ◆ ENQ/STX protocol In addition to this XON/XOFF message, the possibility exists of requesting a status byte from the printer using the ENQ code (hex. 05, dec. 5). The STX code (hex 02, dec. 2) is used to clear any error messages (parity error, buffer overflow).
Tally Dascom 2610 Options and accessories The following options can be ordered for your printer. Options Tractor Unit 2600 Name Part no. Second Tractor for push and pull position 99992 (rear, top and front installable). Tractor Unit 2610 Name Part no.
Tally Dascom 2610 Consumables Ribbons Name Part no. Ribbon cassette monochrome black for 99061 narrow model Ribbon cassette monochrome black for wide 99071 model Refill Kits Name Part no. Refill Kit monochrome black fabric for narrow 99002 model, on demand...
Tally Dascom 2610 9 General Specifications Printer Specifications Print System Mono-chrome serial impact dot matrix Print Technology Uni-/bi-directional logic seeking for text and graphics Number of pins: 24 pins (2 x 12; staggered) Firing frequency: Normal mode: 2 kHz Print Head Pin diameter: 0.25 mm...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Feeding method: Friction (Single) and Tractor (FF-front / FF-rear / FF-pull) Path selection: By selection lever located at the right device side Paper Handling Paper path: Cut sheets: Front in, front or top out Fanfold paper: Front or rear in, top out For details enter the Paper Specifications –...
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Tally Dascom 2610 Unit type: Autosensing wide range power supply Power cord: Detachable Voltage rating: AC 100 to 240V / 47Hz to 63Hz Nominal power: Power Supply ESD: Comply with IEC801-2; Contact discharge: 4kV Air discharge: Fuse T6.3AH/250V MTTR < 15 minutes...
Tally Dascom 2610 Non-Scalable Fonts, Code Pages and National Character Sets ISO USA ISO UK ISO France ISO Germany ISO Italy ISO Sweden ISO Norway ISO Spain ISO Portugal Epson USA Epson France Epson Germany Epson UK Epson Denmark I...
Tally Dascom 2610 Paper Specifications 9.3.1 Standard Tractor (Front, Rear and Pull position) – narrow and wide versions printable area printable area Usable figures of print area (dimensions in mm (inches)) Narrow model. Wide.model Titel paper width, 76.2 76.2 (3”) (11”)
Tally Dascom 2610 9.3.2 Front Feed / Manual Insertion – Narrow and wide versions Usable figures of print area (dimensions in mm (inches)) Narrow model Wide model Title paper width, (3”) (11”) (3”) (16.5”) printable line length 203.2 345.44 (8”) (13.6”)
Tally Dascom 2610 Maintenance Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Cleaning is recommended approximately every 6 months or 300 hours of operation, whichever is sooner. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary.
Tally Dascom 2610 10.2 Troubleshooting Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some of the common problems you may encounter and how you may solve them. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer or service partner for assistance.
Tally Dascom 2610 10.2.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded or • Make sure that the paper select lever located on the fed. top right of the printer is set correctly. • Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper.
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Tally Dascom 2610 • Make sure that the Online indicator is lit. • If you use the interface cable, make sure it is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. • Make sure paper is loaded. • Run the printer Status Page. If printing executes...
Tally Dascom 2610 FCC STATEMENT Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Hello there, I had problem with printer tally dascom 2610+ It can't print invoice But when we test print it work Please. Help