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Service manual
Thermal Transfer Printer
Desco II type
79.56.025 • November 2000
Carl Valentin GmbH • Neckarstraße 78-80 & 94 • 78056 VS-Schwenningen
[email protected] • http://www.valentin-carl.de
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Electronics ..........................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Wiring diagrams ...........................................................................................................................1
1.1.1. Wiring diagram power unit ................................................................................................1
1.1.2. Wiring diagram CPU .........................................................................................................2
1.2. Component parts of CPU (Revision 0) .........................................................................................3
1.3. Component parts of CPU (Revision A) ........................................................................................4
1.3.1. Bridge plan ........................................................................................................................5
1.4. Component parts of power supply ...............................................................................................6
1.5. Connector assignment rear panel ................................................................................................7
1.6. Changing of fuses ........................................................................................................................8
1.6.1. Primary fuse ......................................................................................................................8
1.6.2. Secondary fuse .................................................................................................................8
1.7. Check-points ................................................................................................................................9
1.7.1. Voltage supply power board .............................................................................................9
1.7.2. Voltage supply CPU ..........................................................................................................9
1.7.3. Photocells........................................................................................................................10
1.7.4. Clock signals ...................................................................................................................13
1.7.5. Motor signals ...................................................................................................................13
1.8. Service monitor ..........................................................................................................................14
1.8.1. Valuation of label parameters .........................................................................................14
1.8.2. Error message: label error ..............................................................................................15
1.8.3. Error elimination ..............................................................................................................16
1.8.4. Monitor ............................................................................................................................16
2. Options ..............................................................................................................................................17
2.1. External inputs / outputs.............................................................................................................17
2.1.1. Component parts external I/O's ......................................................................................17
2.1.2. Installation external I/O's.................................................................................................18
2.1.3. PIN assignment of DSUB connections ...........................................................................19
2.1.4. Check-points ...................................................................................................................20
2.2. PC-Card......................................................................................................................................21
2.2.1. Component parts PC-Card..............................................................................................21
2.2.2. Installation PC-Card ........................................................................................................22
2.3. RS 485........................................................................................................................................23
2.3.1. Component parts RS 485................................................................................................23
2.3.2. Installation RS 485 ..........................................................................................................23
2.4. Extension of RAM.......................................................................................................................24
2.5. Date/Time ...................................................................................................................................25
2.6. Extension of RISC ......................................................................................................................26
2.6.1. Component parts RISC ...................................................................................................26
2.6.2. Installation RISC .............................................................................................................27
2.6.3. Moveable cutter / exchange of cutting ledge ..................................................................28
2.6.4. To adjust cutter ...............................................................................................................30
2.6.5. To adjust cutter ledge......................................................................................................31
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3. Mechanics .........................................................................................................................................33
3.1. Exchange of printhead ...............................................................................................................33
3.2. Adjustment of printhead .............................................................................................................34
3.2.1. Parallelity.........................................................................................................................34
3.2.2. Pressure ..........................................................................................................................35
3.3. Cleaning of printhead and pressure roll .....................................................................................36
3.4. Exchange of ribbon unwinding roll .............................................................................................37
3.5. Exchange of pressure roll...........................................................................................................38
3.6. Exchange of synchroflex drive ...................................................................................................40
3.7. Exchange upper ribbon tension roll............................................................................................42
3.8. Exchange of O-belt.....................................................................................................................44
3.9. Exchange of cogged belt............................................................................................................46
3.9.1. Standard..........................................................................................................................46
3.9.2. Version: rewinding roll inverse ........................................................................................50
3.9.3. Thermal version ..............................................................................................................53
3.10. To oil and lubricate ...................................................................................................................54
4. Possible sources of error ................................................................................................................55
4.1. Display........................................................................................................................................55
4.2. Table of errors ............................................................................................................................56
II
photocell cutter
+
cutter motor
VMe
ON/OFFM
VCC
Input/Messer
VD
GND
Stocko6
ST 1
ST 4
Stocko2
1
12V/24V
GND
TCR
SP
RF
sensor
sensor
sensor
label
VCC/TCR
Input/TCR
PULL/TCR
GND
label
+
ST 9
Stocko4
ST 8
Stocko4
1
-
sensor
ST 3
ST 6
Molex 4
ST 11
JST 8
ST 2
Stocko8
power unit + CPU
N
P
rt
M1
EI96/35,7
T1
filter
NF1
power line filter block art. no. 71.55.010
Attention : safety part
E00
14V~
transformer
transformer art. no. 22.04.002
24V/18V
supply
printhead
89.901.301
Crouzet
step motor
14V~
27V~
27V~
GND
GND
GND
GND
VDK
VDK
VDK
VDK
rt/ws
gn/ws
gn
art. no. 70.55.015
art. no. 70.55.010
AMP 2x17
ST 7
GND
Stocko4
7,6 dot printers
8 and 12 dot printers
fan
ST 5
1
power unit
Stocko2
ST 10
Stocko4
DL
label
VCC/DL
INPUT/DL
label
VCC/SP
Input/SP
PULL/SP
GND
1
VCC/RF
Input/RF
PULL/RF
GND
1
ext.
1
1
1
1
1
1
Winder
320V
RV1
3,15A/T
230V~
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1. Electronics
1.1. Wiring diagrams
1.1.1. Wiring diagram power unit
AT-keyboard
foil keyboard
LCD-Display
24x2
power unit & CPU
CSDISPL/
GND
D1
D0
D3
D2
D5
D4
D7
D6
RC5
RC6
GND
VCC
option plate
RS485
ST14
1
2
3
4
5
5pol. pin
ST14
1
2
3
4
5
5pol. pin
ST6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
AMP20x2
ST4
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
AMP5x2
printhead control
Kyocera 128 12 dot
ST12
AMP10x2
ST3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10pol. pin
ST15
1
2
3
4
5
5pol. pin
ST15
1
2
3
4
5
5pol. pin
option plate dispensing I/O
Art.-Nr.:70.21.005/6
CPU
art. no. 70.20.007B
ST13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10pol. pin
ST5
AMP17x2
ST9
1
2
3
4
STOCKO4
ST7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10pin plug board
AMP7x2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
ST10
DUT3
GND
VCC
VCC
ADW0
ADW1
ADW2
INP0
INP1
INP2
OUT2
OUT4
INP3
OUT0
OUT1
MOTO0
MOTO1
MOTO2
MOTO3
MOTO4
MOTO5
MOTO6
MOTO7
SRESET/
SUPPLY
12V
INP4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
GND
GND
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
VCC
GND
A1
ST1
AMP25x2
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
12V
GND
VCC
MA23
IORDY
MA22
DEX/
MA21
IOWR/
MA20
IORQ/
MA19
WRH/
MA18
WRL17
MA17
RD/
MA16
MD15
MA15
MD14
MA14
MD13
MA13
MD12
MA12
MD11
MA11
MD10
MA10
MD9
MA9
MD8
MA8
MD7
MA7
MD6
MA6
MD5
MA5
MD4
MA4
MD3
MA3
MD2
MA2
MD1
MA1
MD0
MA0
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
connector strip MC-Card 25x2pol.
AMP25x2
GND
DTRO
TXDO
RXDO
GND
CERR
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
GND
CD0
CD1
CD2
CD3
CD4
CD5
CD6
CD7
ACK/
BUSY
CPE
VCC
9
8
7
6
D-SUB
9pin socket
5
4
3
2
1
RS232
(RS485)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Centronics 36pol.
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1.1.2. Wiring diagram CPU
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1.2. Component parts of CPU
(Revision 0)
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1.3. Component parts of CPU
(Revision A)
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1.3.1. Bridge plan
Printhead
Version
Article
No.
Machine
Jumper position
JP15
Specials
KCE-53 (12 Dot)
KCE-107 (12 Dot)
KCE-128 (12 Dot)
KCE-150 (12 Dot)
V5a
82.20.035
V55
a
Optimized timing but
lower pressure
KHT-106 (7,6 Dot)
V3C
82.55.006
V55
a
Printhead tension 18V
Adapte cable
KM2004 A3 (8 Dot)
(flat w/o lug)
KM2004 B3 (8 Dot)
(flat with lug)
V3B
82.55.005
V55
b
Adapter cable
Option
Jumper
JP11
b
a
a
a
Jumper
JP14
a
b
a
a
Jumper
JP15
s. o.
s. o.
s. o.
s. o.
Jumper
JP16
-
Default
Hotstart
RISC
Initialisation CPU via
Eprom
5
Jumper JP17
(only 70.20.052 and 70.20.053
b
b
b
a
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1.4. Component parts of power supply
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1.5. Connector assignment rear panel
1 = Centronics interface
2 = Memory-Card slot A and B (Option)
3 = serial interface RS 232
4 = socket for PC keyboard
5 = external input
6 = external output
7 = fan
8 = power supply with ON/OFF switch
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1.6. Changing of fuses
1.6.1. Primary fuse
The primary fuse is in the power line filter block and
accessible from outside
After plugging out the cover can be opened.
There behind you will find the fuse-switch, which has to be
pulled out to change the fuse.
1.6.2. Secondary fuse
Attention:
The machine should only be opened by competent staff.
Plug out before removing the cover!
After removing the cover the CPU plate is visible. Underneath you will find the power supply board
with 2 secondary fuses. After removing the cover it will be accessible.
F1: fine-wire fuse T 2,5 A
F2: fine-wire fuse T 10,0 A
fuse for 5 V and 12 V supply
fuse for motor voltage (33 V) and burning voltage (24 V) and cutter res.
rewinding unit
CPU connection
motor
fan
burning voltage
transformer
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1.7. Check-points
1.7.1. Voltage supply power board
check-point
description
value
ST3
ST3
ST3
ST11
U10
ST3
PIN 3, 4
PIN 26
PIN 3
PIN 1-3
PIN 3
PIN 33, 34
VCC
12V
24V
VDK
VIN
GND
5V
12V
24V
24V
~ 33V
0V
ST3
PIN 25
SUPPLY 1
~ 19V
1.7.2. Voltage supply CPU
check-point
description
value
ST5
ST5
ST5
ST5
GND
VCC
12V
SUPPLY
0V
5V
12V
~ 19V
PIN 2, 33, 34
PIN 3, 4
PIN 26
PIN 25
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1.7.3. Photocells
Label photocell transmission
ST7:
ST7:
ST7:
PIN 4
PIN 3
PIN 1
VIN
INPUT
GND
~1,2V
see below
0V
Depending on the transparency of the label res. backing paper the voltage at the input of the
AD converter is changing.
Sketch 1 shows a typical voltage wave form at "INPUT", measurable at ST5 PIN 5 (CPU).
In case the adjusted value of the sending current of the photocell is insufficient, e.g. when using
extremely thick or thin backing paper, it can be adjusted by changing P1 (power unit plate).
Rotation to the right
adjustment for thick backing paper
Rotation to the left
adjustment for thin backing paper
The "INPUT" level can be displayed in menu item "Service functions" (label parameter) under
"LS: x,x".
measurement of photocell
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Label photocell reflexion
ST8:
ST8:
ST8:
ST8:
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
PIN 4
VCC
INPUT
PULL-UP
GND
5V
see sketch
~ 2V
0V
The voltage wave form at "INPUT" is similar to the one described under A and is measurable at ST5
PIN 6 on the CPU.
It has to be considered that the marking for the reflexion photocell must be in a distance of 32,5 mm to
the interior rim, so that the photocell recognizes the marking.
The "INPUT" level can be displayed in menu item "Service functions" (label parameter) under
LS: x,x. The marking should have a size of at least 7 mm x 3 mm or bigger.
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Dispensing photocell
ST9:
ST9:
ST9:
ST9:
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
PIN 4
VCC
INPUT
PULL-UP
GND
5V
see sketch
~ 1,2V
0V
The typical voltage wave form at "INPUT" (measurable at ST5 PIN 9) is shown in sketch 3.
As standard a level of 2,5 V is adjusted. If a label is under the dispensing photocell, the level
at"INPUT" must be higher than 2,5 V. If the label is removed, the voltage must lower under 2,5 V.
In some cases it is necessary to change the level of the dispensing photocell. This can be done in
menu item "Printer initialisation - LS switching level".
The "INPUT" level can be displayed in the menu item "Service functions" (label parameter)
under CP: x, x.
Ribbon check
ST10:
ST10:
ST10:
ST10:
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
PIN 4
VCC
IN
PULL-UP
GND
5V
High res. Low
~ 1,2V
0V
The photocell "Ribbon check" checks whether the ribbon is moving. By that alterate high and low
signals are measurable at "IN", which should have a ratio as much as possible of 1:1.
The "IN" level can be displayed in menu item "Service functions" (label parameter) under RCR and is
measurable at ST5 PIN 8 on the CPU.
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1.7.4. Clock signals
check-point
description
value
U1
PIN 11
PIN 12
CLK
CLK
25 res. 32 MHz
U30
PIN 15
PIN 16
RESET
RESET
0V
~ 5V
U1
PIN 24
NMI
0V
CPU
CPU
1.7.5. Motor signals
Motor for paper feed
check-point (CPU)
check-point
(power supply)
description
ST5
ST3
HC1
PIN16
PIN16
value
motor on
motor off
5V
t
from printing speed 130 mm/sec. on,
otherwise HC1 signal remains on zero
PIN17
PIN17
CLK1
5V
t
The frequency changes according to printing speed.
PIN18
PIN18
DIR1
5V
t
defines direction of step motor
PIN19
PIN19
ENABLE1
5V
t
release of step motor control
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1.8. Service monitor
1.8.1. Valuation of label parameters
In function menu "Service functions" you will find the service monitor, by which the photocells can be
checked res. adjusted.
When measuring the labels the values will be displayed in the first line, thereby the following
measured voltages are shown:
A:
B:
C:
absolute minimum (measured on backing-paper)
smallest maximum (measured on label)
upper/lower switching level
The sketch illustrates the voltage wave form of the label photocell while measuring the label.
The difference between "A" and "B" should be at least 1,5 V.
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1.8.2. Error message: label error
Possible reasons of the error message "Label error" are the following:

Too thick res. opaque backing paper
In this case the value of A will be too high. This means that the printer cannot distinguish between
label and backing paper.

Very thin label material
In this case the value of B is too low, so that the printer cannot distinguish between backing paper
and label.

Pre-printed label with strong differences in contrast
Pre-printed labels are a particular problem. Here the fluctuations of voltage on the label while
measuring are very high. In this case the value of B will be very small. In case the difference
between B and A is too small, the printer is not able to measure the label.
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1.8.3. Error elimination
In case the photocell had already been adjusted so that the difference between A and B has received
the highest possible value (as described in chapter "1.7.3. Photocells") the "sensitivity of the label
photocell" can be adjusted.
1.8.4. Monitor
After activating the key again in menu "Parameter of label photocell" the photocell monitor will be
activated.
On the display of the printer the following appears:
The digit represents the measured voltage in volts.
The monitor serves to check the label photocell to its function. As well it is possible to move the label
manually under the photocell to get an idea of the voltage wave form and to be able to judge whether
the label can be measured.
The difference of backing paper and label should be higher than 1,5 V.
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2. Options
2.1. External inputs / outputs
2.1.1. Component parts external I/O's
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2.1.2. Installation external I/O's

Connect circuit board with components to the CPU.

Mount the connecting cable at the rear panel and connect it to the circuit board
(position of connectors on rear panel, see chapter "1.5. Connector assignment rear panel").
A = dispense inputs
B = dispense outputs
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2.1.3. PIN assignment of DSUB connections
a) Inputs (9-pin DSUB plug)
Pin
1
6
7
2
8
9
4
3
+
+
+
+
-
description of signal
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
b) Outputs (9-pin DSUB receptacle)
Pin
9
5
8
7
6
2
4
3
+
+
+
+
-
internal
description of signal
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT 3
OUTPUT 4
external plug DSUB
+ Pin
optical coupler
The in- and outputs are galvanic separated and have to be fed by external power supplies.
In function menu "Service functions" the in-/outputs can be checked.
IN-12345678 OUT-12345678
------------------------In case an input is activated this will be shown in the display. If an output is to be activated this can be
done by pressing the key of the desired output (e.g. activation of output 3, press key 3).
The output is deactivated by pressing the key again.
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2.1.4. Check-points
check-point
description
value
4 x IN (1 - 4)
ext. input impulse
U6
PIN2
INPUT 1
PIN4
INPUT 2
PIN6
INPUT 3
PIN8
INPUT 4
4 x OUT (1 - 4)
U3
PIN2
OUTPUT 1
PIN3
OUTPUT 2
PIN6
OUTPUT 3
PIN7
OUTPUT 4
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2.2. PC-Card
2.2.1. Component parts PC-Card
k
D3
D2
k
D4
D1
k
k
C6
+
ST3
Q4
R24
R25
Q6
Q2
C2
ST5
Q1
C18
+
R13
C4
Q3
R7
C10
Q5
PNW1
C1
C9
U9
U8
C18
U6
U7
U5
U10
C15
C13
JP6
JP7
R26
R27
+
C17
C3
RNW2
RNW4
RNW3
ST8
RNW1
+ C5
U4
Q7
C14
PNW2
C11
C12
C8
C7
U1
U2
U3
ST4
ST2
ST1
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2.2.2. Installation PC-Card

Switch off the printer.

Open cut-out of rear panel for PC-Card board.

Install PC-Card board (see sketch) and insert connecting cable.
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2.3. RS 485
2.3.1. Component parts RS 485
2.3.2. Installation RS 485

Connect circuit board with components on CPU (see sketch above).

Screw connecting cable to rear panel (position of RS 232) and connect it to circuit board
(position of connecting plug on rear panel see chapter "1.5. Connector assignment rear panel").
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2.4. Extension of RAM
Installation:

Switch off the printer.

Insert SIMM modules into socket.
The modules always have to be installed in pairs, either in the two inner or the two outer plugging
positions.
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2.5. Date/Time
solder in battery
CPU vario
Installation:

Switch off printer and remove CPU.

When soldering in battery B1 pay attention to direction of polarization!

Insert RTC 72421A in socket (note the marking PIN1!).

Reinstall CPU and set the time in menu item "Date/Time"
(see operating manual).
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2.6. Extension of RISC
2.6.1. Component parts RISC
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2.6.2. Installation RISC

Switch off the printer.

Remove components U15 and U13.

The font Eprom U31 may as well be removed as the RISC processor disposes of an own font
Eprom.

Loosen mounting screws at the board and screw in spacers.

Put RISC board into socket ST8 and fix it with mounting screws.

Switch on the printer.
Besides the printer type the display additionally shows the identification '++' for the RISC
processor.
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2.6.3. Moveable cutter / exchange of cutting ledge
Note: The points marked are to be oiled 3 times a year !
I
J
L
A
B
K
D
E
C
motor
H
G
A
F
molykote oil
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Attention:
Danger of injury while working at the cutter!

Switch off machine, plug out!

Open right cover.

Remove 4 screws (A) and take off front plate above (C).

Remove nut (B) and take off holding shaft.

Fix spring (D) at magnetic adjusting screw (E).

Take off locking washer of the inner side of bearing lever of cutter (F).

Pull bearing shaft (G) outwards.

At the same time take off the complete moveable cutter (F + H) to the front.
Attention: Do not loose 2 spacer rings on the bearing shaft!

Remove two screws (I).

Take off cutting ledge (J).
Attention:


Pay attention to position of slide bearing (K) with integrated intermediate (L), in case
they will loosen.
On the right side of the cutting ledge the intermediate loosens too.
Pay attention to position.
Installation:

Install (sharpened) cutter in opposite order.

Adjust cutter according to chapter "2.6.4. To adjust cutter".
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2.6.4. To adjust cutter
A
D
C
motor
B

Switch off machine, plug out!

Open right cover.

Loosen 2 screws (A) about 1 rotation.

Insert screwdriver (B) according to sketch. (control: While pressing down the screwdriver the
moveable cutter (C) has to move upwards.)

Press down screwdriver, so the left upper edge of the moveable cutter (C) stands about 0,5 mm
above the lower edge of the cutting ledge (D).

Move the cutting ledge (D) towards the moveable cutter (C) and fix both screws (A) again.

Insert a piece of paper or label and check with the screwdriver, if the cutter cuts correctly. If not,
repeat the steps.
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2.6.5. To adjust cutter ledge
Caution:
Danger of injury while working at the cutter!

Switch off printer, plug out!

Remove small front panel (A) after removing the 2 screws (B).

Take off the 2 countersunk screws at the front panel (C) and remove it.

Loosen counternut (D).

Insert a piece of paper or labels between lower plate (E) and fixed cutter ledge (F), then manually
push the movable cutter ledge (D) upwards and control the cutting.
Attention:
The cutter has to start cutting approx. 5 mm from the left edge of the fixed cutter ledge.
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

The cutter cuts further on the right side:
Tilt the movable cutter ledge (G) to the front (Caution: danger of injury!) and turn adjusting screw
(H) in clockwise direction until the nominal position is reached. Push back the cutter ledge.
The movable cutter ledge (G) strikes the fixed cutter ledge (F):
Tilt the movable cutter ledge (G) to the front (Caution: danger of injury!) and turn adjusting
screw (H) against clockwise direction until the nominal position is reached. Push back the cutter
ledge.

Tighten counternut (D).

Reinstall front panel (C) and small front panel (A).

Turn on printer and test cutter function.
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3. Mechanics
3.1. Exchange of printhead
Attention:
For exchange of printhead the ESD regulations have to be observed!
Before working at the printhead you have to accomplish safety control against
electrostatic charge!

Switch off machine, plug out!

Lift printhead bracket with printhead by turning knurled knob (A) clockwise.

Pull off printhead plug (B1, B2) including cables.

Considering machines with dispenser: screw off dispenser photocell.

Unscrew screws (C1, C2) about 3 rotations by a ring spanner, thereby pay attention to the position
of printhead for the purpose of reinstallation.

Press latch lever (D) backwards and draw off printhead (E) to the front.
Installation:

Install the new printhead with placed screws (C) in opposite order.
Attention:



Do not touch the contacts of the printhead!
While installing pay attention, that thermistor cable lies in the cut-out provided for.
Pay attention to the correct fit of the printhead (guiding).
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3.2. Adjustment of printhead
C1
D1
E
C2
D2
grey
black
B1
A1
B2
A2
3.2.1. Parallelity

Loosen screws (A1, A2) about 1/2 rotations with ring spanner.

Adjust parallelity by screws (B1, B2).

Depending on the print quality adjust more, until the print quality is correct.

Tighten screws (A1, A2) again.
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3.2.2. Pressure
Avoid increase of printhead pressure as much as possible, because a pressure too high damages the
printhead and decreases its life time.
Print quality too faint (even when using highest contrast):
Release lever (E) or after loosening counter nuts (C1, C2) increase the pressure with adjusting nuts
(D1, D2).
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3.3. Cleaning of printhead and pressure roll
Principally it is advisable and necessary to clean the printhead in regular intervals depending on the
printer's operating hours and its environment (e.g. dust etc.).
With a test print it can be easily found out whether the printhead is soiled or defective.
a) printhead is o.k.
b) printhead is defective/soiled
While cleaning the print head, the printer
has to be switched off !
1
3
2
4

Turn up printhead bracket by the rotary button (4) as if loading labels.

Press lever (1) to the back.

The printhead (2) automatically turns up. If this does not happen please turn up the printhead
carefully.

Clean the lower surface of the printhead only with spirit or dry cleaning solvent. As expedient a
close-woven cotton cloth is recommended. In case this procedure is not sufficient the printhead
can be cleaned with a special cleaning foil (to be obtained from us).

After cleaning clap the printhead down until lever (1) snaps again.
Attention:
Scratching, strong rubbing of using of hard subjects for cleaning is absolutely to be
avoided, as the printhead is very sensitive.
Cleaning of pressure roll:
In certain intervals the pressure roll has to be cleaned with spirit (dust, soil etc.).
Increase pressure:
In case of insufficient quality of print, pull up lever (3) (e.g. when using carton, thick label material or
very small fonts).
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3.4. Exchange of ribbon unwinding roll
D
C
B
A

Switch off machine, plug out!

Take off locking washer (A).

Turn roll (B) clockwise and pull it outwards the pillar (D) at the same time.
Attention: Danger of injury at thin spring steel plate.

In case spring (C) remains in unwinding roll, pull it outside with rotary motion at the same time.
Installation:

Lubricate pillar (D) and push spring approximately to the middle of the pillar (if possible a new one)

Lubricate spring from outside.

Turn the ribbon unwinding roll by clockwise rotations onto the spring.
After approx. 10 rotations press the roll far inside and fix locking washer.
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3.5. Exchange of pressure roll
G5
G4
I1
H3
E
CPU board
H4
Z
motor
H2
I2
L
F
J1
H1
K
J2
C4
C3
B
G3
transformer
cover of
power unit
M
D3
D4
G2
G1
C1
power unit plate
C2
D1
A1
D2
A2
View Z:
N
O
P
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In connection with the exchange of the pressure roll, the complete printer mechanics should be oiled
and lubricated (see chapter "3.10. To oil and lubricate"), as the lubrication points are free accessible
after the following instructing steps.

Switch off machine, plug out!

After removing screws (A1, A2), take off left cover.

After removing 4 screws (B), only one is displayed, take off cover of power unit.

Pull off all cable plug connectors from power unit plate.
Attention: Pay attention to the position of the plugs for the purpose of reinstallation!

After removing nuts (C1 - C4), take off power unit plate.

Loosen screws (D1 - D4) and take off transformer.

Pull off cable plug connectors JP9 / JP10 / JP12 / JP14 / (JP11) from CPU board.
(Specifications see circuit board and cable)
Attention: In spite of specification pay attention to the position of the plugs for the purpose of
reinstallation!

Pull off cogged belt (E) from return pulley (F) and remove it from rewinder (M).

After removing the hexagonal head screw take off return pulley (F). Therefore hold return pulley at
the opposite side and take it off, too.

After removing nuts and screws (G1 - G5) take off the complete print mechanics to the right hand
side.
Attention:
While screwing off the nuts and screws pay attention to the print mechanics, so it
will not fall down.

After removing screws (H1 - H4) take off the motor. Thereby remove short cogged belt (L).
Attention: While taking off the motor, the two Delrin belt drives (I1, I2) will be loosened.

Loosen locking screws (J1, J2) and take out pair of belt drives (K) with spacer piece and ball
bearing.

Take off locking washer (N) and ball bearing (O) on the other side of the shaft. Then take out
downwards pressure roll (P) of the print mechanics.

As much as possible clean the ball bearing in dry cleaning solvent and then lubricate new!

Oil and lubricate the complete print mechanics according to chapter "3.10. To oil and lubricate".

If necessary the upper ribbon tension roll can be exchanged at the same time (see chapter "3.4.
Exchange of ribbon unwinding roll").
Installation:

Installation of the new roll and reinstallation of all components in opposite order.

Regard that locking screw (J1) meets milled surface of the roll.
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3.6. Exchange of synchroflex drive
F
B
D
E
CPU-board
direction
motor
C
180° rotated
cover of power unit
A1
A2

Switch off machine, plug out!

Take off left cover upwards after removing both screws (A1, A2).

Remove screw (B), thereby hold bed bolt (C) with a slotted screwdriver on the opposite side.

Remove screw (D) together with bracket (E).

Take out synchroflex drive (F), whereby at the same time you have to take off the O-belt from the
driving gear on the inner side of the print mechanics.
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Installation:

Installation of the new drive and reinstallation of all components in opposite order.

While installing pay attention to the correct fit of the belts.

Insert the synchroflex drive centric into the boring provided for, otherwise it will grind.
Attention:
The integrated grooved ball bearing has to catch the cogged belt drive clockwise
(according to the sketch).
Otherwise, place cogged belt drive with the bearing the other way around.
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3.7. Exchange upper ribbon tension roll
F
E1
Z
E2
C
CPU-board
motor
D
B
transformer
cover of
power unit
power unit plate
A1
A2
View Z:
H
G
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
Switch off machine, plug out!

After removing screws (A1, A2), take off left cover.

After removing 4 screws (B), only one is displayed, take off cover of power unit.

Pull off cogged belt (C) from return pulley (D).

Loosen locking screws (E1, E2) and pull off belt drive (F) with belt, spacing washer and ball
bearing from the shaft.

Take off locking washer (G) on the other side of the shaft.

Take out tension roll (H) of the print mechanics.

As much as possible clean ball bearing in dry cleaning solvent and then lubricate new.
Installation:
Installation of the new roll and reinstallation of all components in opposite order.
Attention: Pay attention to the correct fit of the cogged belt (C)!
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3.8. Exchange of O-belt
B
D
E
C
G
F
A
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
Switch off machine, plug out!

Open right cover.

By turning the knurled knob (A) counter clockwise, press down the printhead.

Take off locking washer (B).

Pull off O-belt (C) from ribbon unwinding roll (D) and take it out.

Carefully lever the printhead bracket (F), according to the sketch with screwdriver (E) (e.g. size 6)
to the front.

At the same time pull off manually or with second screwdriver O-belt from synchroflex drive (G).
Installation:

Installation of the O-belt in opposite order.
Attention:



Lever away printhead bracket (F) just as much as necessary, so nothing gets
bent.
Pay attention to the correct running of the O-belt (see sketch).
No lubricant onot O-belt (if necessary clean it).
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3.9. Exchange of cogged belt
The printer desco II had been delivered in several versions. The difference is the running of the belt.
Following the different versions are shown in picture. The steps to exchange a belt are as much the
same, so they will only be described detailed for the standard version.
3.9.1. Standard
7,6 dot printer (long belt)
45.15.030
59.02.216
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
50.01.046(2x)
72.15.011
50.01.049
59.03.030
MOTOR
59.03.150
10.15.005
59.02.214
10.40.032
72.15.006
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
72.15.001
71.15.036
10.40.023
72.15.016
50.01.012
50.01.061
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12.10.016
48.01.003
50.01.012
50.01.094
59.02.211
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7,6 dot printer (short belt)
12.15.010
59.02.215
59.03.050
10.10.006
50.01.074
16.15.011
12.10.016
16.15.080
72.15.013
72.15.012
12.15.042
41.01.002
48.01.004
50.15.010
10.40.032
72.15.005
50.01.049
50.15.010
71.15.036
59.03.030
72.15.001

Switch off machine, plug out!

Take off the left cover.

Take off cover of power unit.

Pull off all cable plug connectors from the power unit plate.
Attention: Pay attention to the position of the plugs for the purpose of reinstallation!

Take off power unit plate.

Remove defect cogged belt.

Take off motor.

Take off short cogged belt.

In case of need, pull off belt drive from shaft after screwing off the two locking screws.

Take off cogged belt.
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8 dot printer (long belt)
45.15.030
59.02.216
72.15.011
50.01.049
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
50.01.046(2x)
59.03.036
72.15.001
10.15.005
59.02.214
59.03.150
50.01.035
10.40.032
72.15.003
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
71.15.136
59.02.214
12.10.016
50.01.005
10.10.006
12.10.016
47.05.001
48.01.003
50.01.012
50.01.065
50.01.094
59.02.211
10.40.023
72.15.016
50.01.012
50.01.061
8 dot printer (short belt)
12.15.010
59.02.215
59.03.050
72.15.013
10.10.006
50.01.074
16.15.011
12.10.016
16.15.080
72.15.012
12.15.042
41.01.002
48.01.004
50.15.010
10.40.032
72.15.002
50.01.049
50.15.010
71.15.136
59.03.036
72.15.001
59.02.214
12.10.016
50.01.005
10.10.006
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12 dot printer (long belt)
45.15.030
69.10.001
59.02.216
48.02.004
48.01.004(4x)
50.01.065(5x)
72.15.011
50.01.049
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
50.01.046(2x)
59.04.071
MOTOR
59.03.150
10.15.005
48.15.435
10.15.305
59.02.214
50.01.065(3x)
48.01.430
10.40.032
72.15.302
71.15.136
12.10.016
16.15.013
48.01.003
72.15.301
10.15.005
48.01.430
12.10.016
48.01.003
50.01.012
50.01.094
59.02.211
10.40.023
72.15.016
50.01.012
50.01.061
12 dot printer (short belt)
45.15.030
69.10.001
48.01.004(4x)
50.01.065(5x)
59.02.215
48.02.004
72.15.013
72.15.012
12.15.042
41.01.002
48.01.004
50.15.010
10.40.032
59.03.050
MOTOR
10.10.006
50.01.074
16.15.011
12.10.016
16.15.080
48.15.435
10.15.305
50.01.065
48.01.430
72.15.303
10.40.032
71.15.136
72.15.301
59.04.071
10.15.005
48.01.430
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3.9.2. Version: rewinding roll inverse
running of belt 7,6 dot printer:
59.02.215
72.15.013
50.01.035
48.01.420
16.15.010
12.10.016
MOTOR
12.15.042
72.15.012
50.15.010
10.40.032
41.01.002
48.01.004
48.04.015
16.30.002
10.15.006
48.01.435
59.03.115
71.15.036
72.15.005
50.15.010
50.01.049
72.15.001
59.03.030
16.15.010
12.10.016
10.10.006
48.01.435
72.15.009
10.15.035
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running of belt 8 dot printer:
59.02.215
72.15.013
50.01.035
48.01.420
16.15.010
12.10.016
MOTOR
48.04.015
10.15.005
12.15.042
72.15.012
50.15.010
10.40.032
41.01.002
48.01.004
16.30.002
10.15.006
48.01.435
59.03.115
71.15.136
72.15.002
50.15.010
50.01.049
72.15.001
59.03.036
10.15.005
59.02.214
16.30.020
48.01.435
72.15.009
10.15.035
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running of belt 12 dot printer:
59.02.215
59.04.071
72.15.013
48.01.420
16.15.010
12.10.016
MOTOR
72.15.012
12.15.042
41.01.002
48.01.004
50.15.010
10.40.032
16.30.020(0.5mm abdrehen)
10.15.305
48.01.430
59.03.115
72.15.301
72.15.303
50.01.049
50.15.010
16.15.010
12.10.016
10.10.006
48.01.430
72.15.009
10.15.035
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3.9.3. Thermal version
only 8 dot printer
running of belt:
59.03.036
16.15.011
MOTOR
10.15.005(3x)
59.02.214
59.03.124
50.01.074
71.15.136
72.15.003
72.15.001
59.02.211
50.01.005
59.02.214
12.10.016
10.01.006
48.01.435
50.01.094
12.10.016(2x)
50.01.012
10.40.023
50.01.012
50.01.061
72.15.016
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3.10. To oil and lubricate
In the following all oil and lubricate points of the printer are shown.
Note:
It is advisable to oil and to lubricate the printer completely twice a year!
Molykoteoel
Molykoteoil
Fett
lubricant
Molykoteoel
Molykoteoil
Molykoteoel
Molykoteoil
Molykoteoel
Molykoteoil
Molykotefett
Molykotelubricant
duennes Oel
thin oil
Fett
lubricant
Molykoteoel
Molykoteoil
Fett
lubricant
Molykotefett
Molykotelubricant
Walzen mit Spiritus reinigen
clean rolls with spirits
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4. Possible sources of error
4.1. Display
In case of error the following display will appear:
Example:
1
Error categories





2
unknown error
label error
system error
data error
ribbon error





error interface
error field data
error memory
error parameter
error print parameter
Number of error
The number of error is indicated, see table of errors chapter
"4.2. Table of errors".
3
Text
Specification of the error occured.
4
Line number, MC-Slot
Indication where res. in which line the error occured.
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4.2. Table of errors
number
possible causes
of error

1

2

3

4

5

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

how to solve the problem
line completely/partly projects the upper
label rim
line completely/partly projects the lower
label rim
line completely/partly projects the left
label rim
line completely/partly projects the right
label rim
one/more characters of the text is/are
not included in the selected font
one/more characters of the text is/are
not included in the selected font
impossible to match the text into the
selected field

place the line in a lower position (Y)

check rotation, font

place the line in a higher position (Y)

check rotation, font

move the line to the right (X)

check rotation, font

move the line to the left (X)

check rotation, font

change text

change font

change text

change font

check field size

internal error

Please contact your distributor.

the selected type of text is not available

check type of text

the selected code is not available

check type of code

the selected position is not available

check position

the selected font is not available

check font

check language

13
the font EPROM does not support the
selected language

Please contact your distributor.
14
15
16
17
18

error in font EPROM

Please contact your distributor.

error in font EPROM

Please contact your distributor.

error in font EPROM

Please contact your distributor.

error in font EPROM

Please contact your distributor.
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number
possible causes
of error

19

20
21
22
how to solve the problem
when measuring label the difference
between label and backing paper is too
small
when measuring no label found
adjust label photocell (distributor)

change sensitivity

remeasure

the selected label length is too high

check label length

while printing no marking/gap found

check label

while printing ribbon is empty

change ribbon



defective ribbon photocell
loss of data at serial interface (RS 232)

check ribbon sensitivity

check Baudrate

parity error

24



stopbit error

25


26

27

received line number invalid with
RS 232 / Centronics
invalid length of received mask
statement
check ribbon photocell in menu service


23
check cables
(on printer and PC)
check parity
check Baudrate
check cables
(on printer and PC)
check stopbits
check Baudrate
check cables
(on printer and PC)
check data sent

connection PC - printer

check data sent

connection PC – printer

check data sent

connection PC – printer

invalid mask statement

missing ETB

check data sent

invalid length of received code statement 
check data sent

connection PC – printer

check data sent
28

29
30

31

invalid length of received command
statement

57
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connection PC – printer
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number
possible causes
of error

how to solve the problem
illegal statement
32

33
34
35



36
37
38
39
40
41
42
entered number of characters invalid
with EAN/UPC Code < 12; > 13
type of check digit not available with
selected code

connection PC – printer

recalculate check digit

check code data

check SC code

check number of characters

check digit control

check type of code
not readable printer parameter

check serial EEPROM (service)

printer parameter cannot be stored

check serial EEPROM (service)

selected zooming factor invalid

check zooming factor

entered sign of offset invalid

check offset value

entered offset value invalid

check offset value

printhead temperature too high

contrast 



44


46
47
selected SC code invalid with EAN/UPC
check data sent

43
45
entered/received check digit is faulty in
check digit control


defective temperature sensor of
printhead

error cutter,
paper jam

entered characters are not conform to

the characters allowed by the application
identifiers
application identifier not available with
EAN 128
continuous mode selected, printer
received a command statement via
interface, where number of lines < 2.
Label length is missing.


change printhead (service)
check label guiding
check cutter
check code data
check code data
do not select continuous mode or
transmit dummy line with Y-coordinates
= label length
(see interface manual)

connection CPU – Memory-Card
interface has been interrupted

check connection CPU – Memory-Card
interface

Memory-Card interface defective

check Memory-Card interface
58
Service manual
number
possible causes
of error
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
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



how to solve the problem
Memory-Card not or not correctly
entered
wrong type of Memory-Card entered
(8/16 Bit)
charge of battery / accumulators can
cause loss of data on the Memory-Card
battery / accumulators empty
"Write-Protect"-switch on Memory-Card
is on position "ON"

Memory-Card not formatted

no files on Memory-Card

file does not exist on Memory-Card

enter Memory-Card

check card type (has to be 16 Bit)

change battery (attention, loss of data!)

change battery (attention, loss of data!)

deactive write protection

formate Memory-Card

55
56


57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65

invalid characters in the file name
max. storage space of Memory-Card is
reached
max. number of main directory entries is
reached
search through the contents of the
Memory-Card and select the desired file
name

check directory and device

check characters

use a new Memory-Card


delete files on Memory-Card that are no
longer needed
at least one main directory entry has to
be deleted, then create subdirectories

selected file includes no graphic dates

check file name

selected file includes no label dates

check file name

invalid directory name

check directory name

selected directory already exists

check directory name

you tried to delete the actual directory

change directory

directory to be deleted is not empty

first delete all files in the directory

selected subdirectory does not exist

check directory name
59
Service manual
number
possible causes
of error

66
67
68
69
70
71
RTC function has been selected, though
no RTC is installed in the printer

RTC defective

no print memory found

how to solve the problem
max. storage space of Memory-Card is
reached

check selected function, add RTC ram

exchange RTC ram

check memory standard on CPU board

delete files that are no longer needed

internal error

Please contact your distributor.

wrong format entered for variable line

check format string

wrong format entered for date/time

check format string

Please contact your distributor.

Please contact your distributor.

check connection scanner / printer
72*
73*
74*
75*
76
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
77

78

79



80

81
different software standard of graphics
processor / main processor
different software standard of graphics
processor / main processor or hardware
error
connected barcode scanner signals
device error
bad print quality
printhead completely soiled or defective
printing speed too high
scanned character sequence is not
identical with character sequence to be
printed, due to possibly missing dots a
false barcode was printed
definition of counter variables invalid,
entry of inadmissible characters as
counter
* IDS error
60

check scanner, possibly defective

increase contrast

clean printhead or exchange if
necessary

decrease printing speed

exchange printhead


check characters of counter in text
statement
check counting mode