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®
Monarch 9450
®
RASCAL Printer
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1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.)
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Operator’s Handbook
Published by the Technical Communications Department.
Printed in the U.S.A. TC9450OH Rev. DA 8/99 ©1994 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Monarch shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual. WARNING This equipment ha
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Preface This Operator’s Handbook describes how to F charge the battery. F load supplies. F set up communications. F send a print job. F care for and maintain the printer. F solve any problems that may occur. It also contains product specification and accessories information. Audience ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This manual has a dual-purpose audience. It is intended primarily for Operator of the printer. However, the System Administrator who sets up print jobs for the O
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9450 Operator’s Handbook Terms to Know ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The following terms are used in this manual. Communications Settings that define how the printer and Parameters host communicate with each other. The parameters (baud rate, flow control, data bits, and stop bits) must match on both devices. Continuous Mode Default print mode in which the printer feeds one or more supplies without operator intervention. Format The design of a printed label. Host Any mainframe
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Preface Print Job A command or commands sent from the host to the printer that results in one or more labels being printed. Sleep Mode Operation mode in which the printer conserves energy while retaining the print job. Supplies The media (paper or synthetic) the printer prints on. Top-of-form Position where the supply stops before printing the next label. You may adjust the top of the form to compensate for supply variations and the peel mode used. iii
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Removing and Loading the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Loading the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Abou
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9450 Operator’s Handbook Chapter 5. Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Clearing Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Inserting the Supply Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Cleaning the Platen Roller and Peel Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1. Getting Started ® The 9450 RASCAL printer is a portable, thermal-direct printer. This chapter tells you how F to use the buttons on top of the printer. F to charge and use the battery. F sleep mode works. F to attach the belt. 1-1
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9450 Operator’s Handbook Using the Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– On the top of the printer, there are two buttons and an LED indicator, as shown. [Feed] Use to F feed or advance the supply for printing. See Chapter 4, "Printing," for information about the different print modes. F pause the printer during printing. F set the communication parameters in the printer to match your host. See "Setting Communications Parameters" in Chapter 3. F clear most error conditions. F pr
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Chapter 1. Getting Started [On/Off] Use to F turn the printer on and off. F wake the printer from sleep mode. See "About Sleep Mode," later in this chapter. F reset the printer to normal operation mode after printing a test label. See Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," for information. LED Indicator Indicates certain printer conditions or communication problems. The LED indicator can be amber, green, or alternate between these colors. It can also blink or be a solid color. See Chapter 6, "Tro
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9450 Operator’s Handbook If the battery loses power in the middle of a printing session, replace or recharge the battery. The printer remembers the print job. When you use or store your charger, do not: F wrap the cord around the charger. F pull or put unusual stress on the cord. w Before using the charger, inspect the cord for bare wires. Do Not use a charger with bare wires. Only use a charger approved for use with this printer. To charge the battery: 1. Remove the battery, as described
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Chapter 1. Getting Started 4. When charging is complete, unplug the charger from the battery. 5. Load the battery, as discribed in "Loading the Battery." 6. Press [On/Off] to resume printing. For more information, see your Fast Charger Addendum. Removing and Loading the Battery–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– You don’t need to turn off the printer before removing or loading a battery. Removing the Battery The battery side tabs are stiff and require more force to press when new. After you remove
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9450 Operator’s Handbook 2. Squeeze the side tabs on the battery and pull the battery away from the printer. Loading the Battery To load the battery: 1. Insert the bottom tabs on the battery into the slots at the bottom of the battery well. 2. Push the top of the battery onto the prongs until the battery snaps into place. About Sleep Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– When the printer is inactive for a certain period, it goes into sleep mode to conserve battery power. During sle
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Chapter 1. Getting Started Attaching the Belt––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Your printer comes with a belt for portable printing. To attach the belt: 1. Lift one of the clips and slip the belt under it. 2. Release the clip. 3. Repeat these steps for the other clip. n Make sure the belt is completely under the clips. Clips Belt 1-7
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Chapter 2. Loading Supplies The printer accepts labels, tags, and thermal paper. Labels can be indexed or non-indexed. They also can have a core or be coreless. Use synthetic (non-paper) labels to print serial or high-density bar codes. You can load supplies two ways: F Peel mode peels the label from the backing paper while it feeds through the printer. This mode requires indexed labels. The printer must be in On-demand mode. A solid green LED indicator implies On-demand mode. Ask your Sy
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9450 Operator’s Handbook Loading for Peel Mode––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In Peel mode, use die-cut labels only. Use supplies up to a maximum of 2.05 inches. Contact Monarch at the number at the back of this manual if you have special label requirements. n It doesn’t matter if the printer is off or on while you are loading supplies. To load supplies for Peel mode: 1. Remove the supply holder from the supply well as shown. Supply Well Supply Holder Support Frame Tabs Printhead Le
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Chapter 2. Loading Supplies 3. Squeeze the tabs on both sides of the support frame and pull it open. Support Frame Tabs 4. Insert the leading edge of the supply into the supply guide while dropping the supply roll into the supply well. Push the supply against the back of the well. Use your finger to push the supply through the supply chute. Supply Guide Leading Edge of Supply Supply Well 2-3
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9450 Operator’s Handbook 5. Place the supply holder against the supply roll in the supply well. Make sure the supply turns freely in the well. 6. Feed the supply through the printer, as follows. F Push the printhead lever down to close the printhead. If the printer is off, turn the knob clockwise to manually feed the supply through the supply chute. F Push the printhead lever down to close the printhead. If the printer is on, the printer feeds the supply automatically. 7. Feed the supplies b
