Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Copyright © 1997-2008 by Avery Dennison. All rights reserved. Monarch®, 9844, and 9854 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Avery Dennison® is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corp. Reprinting and reproduction of these documents, including extracts, is only allowed with the express permission of the manufacturer. More detailed information is available from your supplier. Copyright The documentation is subject to copyright. The copyright claims include all forms and types of material a
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Safety Safety Information General notes on safety are found in this section. Special safety notes and warnings about possibly dangerous operations are listed at the top in the user manual. Warning notes and warning symbols are also attached directly to the printer and components. Pay attention to these safety notes as well. Warnings in the text Important information that must be followed is marked as follows: WARNING! Indicates risks that could result in deat
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Safety General safety notes CAUTION! - The printer operates safely when you observe all necessary information. Proper operation of the product requires the user to read and follow these operating instructions. The warranty does not cover service required as a result of operator error and/or failure to read and follow the documentation. WARNING! - Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by us could void the user's authority to operate the equipme
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Safety Equipment safety Thermotransfer label printers are designed for printing label material, using the thermal direct or thermal transfer printing process. It is possible to use a wide range of label materials and thermal transfer ribbons. See “Specifications” for more information. Avery Dennison assumes no liability for damage due to improper use of the printer and/or material. Protect against injuries that can result from electrical current WARNING! Th
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Safety Disposal Procedures Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for European Union (EU) customers Avery Dennison is fully committed to achieving the EU mandated WEEE directives. WEEE Symbol This product, its components, and accessories must be sent to a designated collection facility for proper disassembly and disposal in accordance with the WEEE directives. Any product or accessory marked with the WEEE symbol must be returned to a designated
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Safety FCC Regulations - Class B WARNING 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Table of Contents Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................1-1 Installing the Printer............................................................................................................1-2 Unpacking the printer .........................................................................................................1-2 Carrying the Printer.......................
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK 1-1 9844/9854 Getting Started Installing the Printer About the Printer Using the Printer
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-2 9844/9854 Installing the Printer Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions. Check our Web site (www.monarch.com) for the latest documentation and release information. Unpacking the printer Keep the box and packaging materials in case the printer ever needs repair. 1. Remove all loose objects from the packaging. 2. Carefully lift the printer and packaging out of the box. CAUTION! - Do not lift the printer by
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-3 9844/9854 Printer Contents After you unpack your printer, make sure you have all the necessary components and that the printer was not damaged during shipping. • Printer • Power supply cable The plug for the power supply is different depending on the country of delivery. • Data cable Centronics IEEE 1284 CA Cable 2 m. • Core adapters There are two core adapters each for the material rolls with a internal core diameter of 3 inches (76mm) an
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-4 9844/9854 Terms to Know Review these terms before you continue. Dispenser Peel mode. The printer separates the backing paper from the label as it prints. The printer stops after each label to allow you to remove it. Material Supply (labels, tags, etc.) Self-adhesive material Labels Light barrier Material (supply) sensor Transmission sensor Die cut sensor Reflex sensor Black mark/aperture sensor Punched material Die cut supply. Reflex mark
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-5 9844/9854 About the Printer Cover Open to insert material and foil (ribbon). Control panel LCD graphics display, 4 buttons; displays printer operating status, enables parameter menu settings. Window Allows material/foil check without opening the Connection for additional cover. devices Connection for optional cutter. Fig. 4: Exterior view of the printer. Material rewinder Foil unwinding reel Labelling material roller inserted Holds the ne
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-6 9844/9854 9854 with Dispensing edge Dispenser Removes the labels from the backing (Peel) and Liner paper. Takeup Connector Connection of the dispensing edge sensor. Dispensing roller Holds the material tight over the dispensing edge. Dispensing roller release button Press the button to release the Takeup Reel Deflector dispensing roller. Wraps up the Deflects the backing paper. backing paper. Fig. 6: Additional operating parts of the pri
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-7 9844/9854 About the 9854 Dispenser (Peel) and Internal Liner Takeup The 9854 printer has an internal liner takeup reel, which allows labels to be dispensed (using the dispensing edge) or rewound inside the printer (using the deflector) after printing. After the printer is turned on, the takeup reel is initialized and the label material is stretched. If an error occurs, the takeup reel turns off automatically. When the maximum diameter of
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-8 9844/9854 Identifying Printer Connections CAUTION! - Only use approved add-on devices or damage to the printer may occur. Only connect devices that fulfill SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) circuit requirements to EN 60950. Connect only original accessories. Refer to the “Advanced Applications” section on your CD-ROM for more information about the 9854 network connection. Start/stop signal input Serial Interface Connection for a foot swi
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-9 9844/9854 Safety Information ! WARNING Keep hands clear of rollers. A5346 Fig. 9: Warning signs of the printer. The warning sign shown in Fig. 9 explains the risk of getting hands, fingers, loose clothing, jewelry, etc. caught between rotating parts of the printer. The warning sign shown in Fig. 9 warns of the risk of getting hands or fingers burned at hot surfaces close to the printhead. Plug the power supply into a grounded electrical out
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-10 9844/9854 Using the Control Panel (Display) Display Cut button Online button Feed button Prog button Fig. 10: Control panel Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions (modes) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the display language. Backlighting ensures good legibility. Button The buttons offer a multitude of operating functions. A logical menu structure Functions is used for ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-11 9844/9854 Operating Modes Offline Mode Display Meaning OFFLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed. Tab. 1:Display in offline mode. Settings can be made when the printer is offline. The offline mode is normally active when the printer is turned on. Print jobs are received with the selected interface, but not processed. To configure the printer so it goes online when turned on, set the following parameter to Online: SYSTEM PA
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1-12 9844/9854 Standalone In standalone mode, the print jobs are not transferred with a data cable, but Mode are stored on a Compact Flash card. They are selected from the printer’s (9854 only) display or a keyboard connected to the printer. Refer to the “Advanced Applications” section on your CD-ROM for more information on using standalone mode for the 9854 printer.
