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®
Monarch
Operator Operator’’ss
9433™
Sierra Sport3™
Handbook Handbook
Printer
TC9433OH Rev. AD 12/07 ©2006 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp.
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. Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Paxar has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Paxar shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual. © 2005 Paxar Americas,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 1-1 Using This Manual ....................................................... 1-1 Audience .................................................................... 1-1 Additional Documentation ............................................. 1-2 Printer Utilities ............................................................ 1-2 Unpacking the Printer................................................... 1-2 A
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ACCESSORIES ................................................................ B-1 Single Station Battery Charger ..................................... B-2 Four Station Battery Charger ........................................ B-2 AC Power Adapter ....................................................... B-2 Carrying Accessories................................................... B-2 PRINTER OPTIONS .......................................................... C-1 Linerless ........................
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GETTING STARTED 1 The Monarch® Sierra Sport3™ 9433™ printer is a portable, thermal-direct printer that prints on tags, labels, or receipt paper. Note: Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions. Check our Web site for the latest documentation and release information. Using This Manual Following is a summary of the contents of this manual. Chapter Contents 1 Getting Started Information you should know before using the printer. How to load and remove
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Additional Documentation A Quick Reference for this printer is available in the box. A Programmer's Manual and System Administrator's Guide are available or Web site (www.paxar.com). Printer Utilities TM The Monarch® MPCL Toolbox utilities are also available on our Web site and are free to download. This group of development utilities helps you configure the printer, customize fonts, and download files. Unpacking the Printer After you unpack the printer, you may have (dependin
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Installing the Battery The printer uses a 7.4V Lithium Ion battery. The battery can be installed with or without supplies loaded. Note: Make sure you charge the battery before using it. 1. Pull the release levers located on both sides of the printer to open the supply door. Release lever Getting Started 1-3
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2. Insert the connector end of the battery into the printer. 3. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 4. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display turns on. The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then you see Ready p 1-4 Operator’s Handbook
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Battery and Safety Information ♦ You must charge a battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery within three months of receipt. Warning: Use only Monarch chargers (Monarch® TM 9462 Single Station Charger or the TM Monarch® 9465 Four Station Charger) designed for Lithium Ion batteries when charging. The battery might explode if placed on a different charger. ♦ Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer. ♦ The optimal
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Note: Do not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery. It may explode. ♦ The battery should be charged immediately for long-term storage, or after the battery has been exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging will prolong battery life and has no negative effects. ♦ Do not let the battery get wet or come into contact with metal objects. ♦ Do not use a battery with a cracked case. ♦ It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20%
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Connecting the Communications Cables 9-pin serial communication cables and USB cables are available. For best results, use only Monarch® cables. See Appendix B, "Accessories" for part number information. Open the hinged cable door by loosening the two Philips screws and lifting up on the door. Screws Getting Started 1-7
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Serial Cable 1. Plug the DB9 connector into the DB9 port. DB9 DB9 Port Connector 2. Place the cable in the cable cavity. Cable in Cable Cavity 3. Close the hinged cable door and tighten the screws. 1-8 Operator’s Handbook
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USB Cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port. USB Port USB Cable Cable in Cable Cavity 2. Lock the cable in place by placing it behind the left screw post and into the cable cavity as shown. 3. Closed the hinged cable door and tighten the screws. Getting Started 1-9
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Using the Display and Buttons P Turns the printer on and off. F Advances the supply or returns the display to the next higher menu. A Three navigation buttons for selecting options on the display. Navigation Buttons Display On/Off Button Feed/Ready Button 1-10 Operator’s Handbook
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Printing The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer. Make sure supplies are loaded. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display turns on. The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then you see Ready p 2. Download a format and a batch. For information on creating packets and downloading print jobs, refer the Programmer's Manual, available on our Web site. The printer prints either a continuous s
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LOADING SUPPLIES 2 This chapter describes how to load supply for ♦ non-peel mode (prints a continuous strip of supply) ♦ peel mode (prints and separates the label from the liner). Loading tips: ♦ Whenever you open and close the supply door, press F to advance the supply. ♦ The printer may be on or off when loading supplies. Loading Supplies 2-1
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Loading for Non-Peel Mode Use these instructions to load labels, tags, and receipt paper to print in a continuous strip. 1. Pull the release levers located on both sides of the printer to open the supply door. Release lever 2. Remove the tape from a new roll of supply. 3. Push apart the supply holder tabs to widen the supply holders. Insert a roll of supplies. 2-2 Operator’s Handbook
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Supply Holder Tabs Note: The supply should unwind from the top with the loose end of the supply feeding through the exit chute. 4. Pull out enough supply to lay across the exit chute and raise the supply door back to the upright position as shown. Exit Chute Loading Supplies 2-3
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5. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 6. Press F to advance the supply. If you receive a supply error, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," for more information. Tear Edge Caution: Do not touch the tear edge. You may cut yourself. Tearing the Supplies Tear the supply from the right or left using the tear edge as a guide. Note: Do not pull straight up on the supply. You may lose registration. 2-4 Operator’s Handbook
