Avery 939I User Manual
Operating Instructions
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Monarch
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939i
9416 XL 9825 9855 9860
®
Intelligent Keyboard
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TC0939IOI Rev. AJ 1/10
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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A 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 manual, may cause harmful
interference to local radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A
prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Trademarks
Monarchâ, 938, 939, 939i, 9416®, 9416® XL®, 9800®, 9825®, 9855®, and 9860
are trademarks of Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC.
Avery Dennisonâ is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation.
UFST, Monotype, the Monotype logo, and CG Triumvirate are trademarks of
Monotype Imaging, Inc.
Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division
170 Monarch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ...................................................1-1
Overview......................................................1-1
Power-Up Modes ...............................................1-2
About This Manual ..............................................1-2
About Scripts ..................................................1-3
Unpacking the Keyboard..........................................1-3
Connecting the Cables to a 9416 XL Printer ...........................1-4
Connecting the Cables to a 9825 Printer .............................1-5
Connecting the Cables to a 9855/9860 Printer .........................1-6
Connecting the Scanner’s Cables...................................1-7
Using the Keyboard .............................................1-8
Control Keys ............................................1-9
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS .............................................2-1
Setting Prompts and Defaults ......................................2-2
Non-Knife Setup .........................................2-5
ENTERING BATCH DATA ...............................................3-1
Entering a Batch ................................................3-2
Printing Tags Without Cutting ...............................3-7
Using Print Multiple with Inc/Dec Fields .......................3-8
Examples ..............................................3-8
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................4-1
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES ......................................A-1
Accessories & Options ...........................................A-1
Flat Surface Mount.......................................A-2
Wall Mount .............................................A-3
Table of Contents i
CHARACTER SETS....................................................B-1
Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages ............................B-1
Internal (Standard and Reduced Font) ........................B-2
Bold ..................................................B-3
ANSI..................................................B-4
Code Page 437 .........................................B-5
Code Page 850 .........................................B-6
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM ...........................................C-1
Accessing the Keyboard’s Main Menu ..............................C-1
Operating in Script Mode .........................................C-1
About the Scanner ..............................................C-2
Operating the Scanner ....................................C-2
Troubleshooting the Scanner ...............................C-3
Cleaning...............................................C-3
Configuring the Scanner..........................................C-4
Reset to Default Values ...................................C-4
Set the Communications Port Defaults .......................C-5
Set the Minimum Bar Code Width ...........................C-7
ii Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED 1
The Monarch® 939iä keyboard allows you to easily configure the
printer and enter batch data. The keyboard works with the
Monarch® 9416®, 9416® XL®, 9825®, 9855® and 9860ä printers.
This keyboard also works with non-Monarch printers. However, an
auxiliary power supply is required for the keyboard. See Appendix
A, “Specifications and Accessories” for the part number.
This chapter includes information about
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unpacking the keyboard.
¨
connecting the cables.
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power-up modes.
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using the keyboard.
Overview
The 939i keyboard is an “intelligent” keyboard that can be
programmed to show user prompts and collect data. Using the
Application Development Kit II (ADK2), an application, or script,
can be written to program the keyboard. Refer to the ADK manual
for more information. Think of the intelligent keyboard like your
PC, where you can enter data using your PC’s keyboard or
connect an optional scanner to scan data.
With a script, you can
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Create prompts for the user to enter data manually or using
a scanner. See Appendix C, “Configuring the System,” for
more information.
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Use look-up tables, or files, to store data that will be
printed on labels.
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Perform additional data tracking, data conversion, and data
manipulation.
Getting Started 1-1
Throughout this manual, you see references to the term “script.” The script
is the program that runs on the keyboard to perform a specific task, such as
scanning or collecting data. We offer custom script writing. Contact your
Sales Representative for information and pricing on custom scripts.
Power-Up Modes
Your 939i keyboard has the ability to operate in “terminal” mode or in
“intelligent” mode (using a custom ADK2 script). Terminal mode is only
available with the 9855 and 9860 printers.
If there is no ADK2 script loaded in the keyboard, the keyboard operates in
terminal mode. You can enter data and configure the printer. In terminal
mode, the keyboard does not access the intelligent functionality provided by
a script.
If an ADK2 script is loaded in the keyboard, the script automatically runs
when the keyboard and printer are turned on. The prompts you see and
what you do are controlled by the script.
About This Manual
This manual is arranged in several sections:
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Use Chapters 2 through 4 when your keyboard is operating in terminal
mode.
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Use Appendix A for keyboard specifications.
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Use Appendix B for the available character sets.
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Use Appendix C, with information for your System Administrator on
intelligent (script) mode and configuring the scanner.
The information in this document supersedes information in previous
versions. Check our Web site for any updates.
1-2 Getting Started
About Scripts
This manual does not cover any specific information about what may be in
your script, because each script is different. Your script is written based on
jobs you need to perform. A script should contain several basics features:
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A way to enter and exit the script.
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A way to enter terminal mode (required for 9860 printer).
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The prompts for entering the date and time each time you turn on the
printer if required by your script. The date and time are not saved when
the printer/keyboard are turned off.
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The scanner’s configuration and setup (if you are using a scanner).
Contact your System Administrator for more information about these items.
Unpacking the Keyboard
After unpacking the keyboard, look through all packaging material for parts.
Keep the box and packaging material in case the keyboard ever needs
repair.
1. Pull the long, coiled cable out from the bottom of the base.
2. Slide the first loop in the cable slot as shown.
Cable
Slot
Getting Started 1-3
Connecting the Cables to a 9416 XL Printer
When using the keyboard with the 9416 or 9416 XL printer, the keyboard
receives power from the auxiliary power supply (5V).
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the end of the adaptor cable.
3. Secure the other end of the adaptor cable to the 9-pin port on the
printer. Tighten the screws on the cables.
Optional
Scanner Cable
Keyboard cable
goes here
Printer’s Power
Adaptor
Cable
Power
Keyboard’s
Power Supply
Supply
Power
Cords
4. Connect the power cord to both power supplies.
5. Connect the power supply (24V) to the printer.
6. Connect the auxiliary power supply (5V) to the adaptor cable’s power
connector.
7. Turn ON the printer.
1-4 Getting Started
Connecting the 939I with a Script to a 9800â Printer
When using the keyboard with a script and a 9825, 9855, or 9860 printer,
the keyboard receives power from the auxiliary power supply.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the adaptor cable.
3. Plug the 25-pin serial cable into the back of the printer.
4. Tighten the screws on the
cables.
5. Plug the auxiliary power
supply into the adaptor
cable as shown.
6. Plug the power supply into
an electrical outlet.
7. Turn ON the printer. On
the back of the printer,
press (I) to turn on and (O)
to turn off the printer.
Auxiliary
Power
Supply
Keyboard cable
goes here
Getting Started 1-5
Connecting the 939I in Terminal Mode to a
9855/9860 Printer
When using the keyboard in terminal mode (no script) with a 9855 or 9860
printer, the keyboard receives power from the printer.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the back of the printer.
3. Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the cable to the printer.
Keyboard
Cable Goes
Here
ON/OFF
Switch
4. Turn ON the printer. On the back of the printer, press (I) to turn on and
(O) to turn off the printer. You will see the prompts for your job. If a
script is not written for your job, the keyboard displays
PRINT MODE
Ready
See your System Administrator for information about your job.
1-6 Getting Started
Connecting the Scanner’s Cables
A scanner is optional for the keyboard. You need to connect the cable to
the scanner and keyboard before you can use it. The scanner receives
power through the keyboard. For more information about the scanner or
other peripheral devices, refer to their User Manuals.
1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the scanner’s cable.
2. Reach into the bottom of the keyboard’s base and locate the keyboard’s
auxiliary serial port, which is on a short, straight cable as shown.
3. Slide the cable into the slot on the keyboard’s base.
4. On the scanner, connect the RJ45 male connector end of the cable into
the scanner. You hear it click into place.
5. Connect the other end (9-pin male) of the cable to the keyboard’s
auxiliary serial port (9-pin female).
Cable
Auxiliary
Serial Port
Slot
Keyboard Cable
to Printer
Scanner
Cable
6. Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the scanner cable to the
auxiliary serial port.
7. Tuck the connectors into the keyboard’s base if necessary.
8. Turn ON the printer. Press (I) to turn on and (O) to turn off the printer.
Getting Started 1-7
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full alphabetic keys with 10 numeric keys, 5 function
keys, 4 arrow keys, and several special keys.
Control Keys
P, F, and C operate as described in terminal mode. Depending on
your script, those buttons may function differently.
1-8 Getting Started
E Escape. Returns the display to the previous menu or clears an
error.
C Clear. Clears the entire field.
P Pause. Interrupts printing. Press Pause again to resume
printing.
F Feed. Feeds a blank label if there is no print job.
Prints a label in on-demand mode.
C Cut. Cuts the supply.
L R Displays menu items and allows you to move the cursor.
u d Moves between fields in Batch Entry.
N Enter. Selects the displayed menu item.
S Shift. Toggles between upper and lower-case. Use with other
keys to display ¢, “, @, :, ;, -, =, +, #, %, (, ), &, *.
f - g Functions keys are reserved for script use. Depending on your
script, f may print a set of test labels or exit the application.
c Caps Lock. Allows you to type all upper-case characters (a
padlock symbol is displayed in the corner).
a Enters an international character for printing when pressed and
held along with a character code. See Appendix B, “Character
Sets” for the character codes.
s Space. Inserts a blank space between characters.
Getting Started 1-9
1-10 Getting Started
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS 2
This chapter only applies when using the keyboard in terminal
mode. When using the keyboard in intelligent mode, your script
controls the prompts you see and each script is different.
You can select Batch Options to change which prompts appear
during Batch Entry mode and set default values for those prompts.
Customizing which prompts appear during batch entry can reduce
the time it takes to enter data for a format.
If a knife is not installed on the printer, you can prevent those
prompts from appearing during batch entry mode. If you set a new
default value for an option, that value is used even if the prompt is
not displayed. If you do not change a default value for an option,
the system default is used if the prompt is not displayed.
MAIN
CANCEL
ALL
PRINT
MODE
BATCH
ENTRY
REPEAT
BATCH
Option Default
Clear Fields No
Number of Parts 1
Print Multiple 1
Quantity 1
Cut Option No
Cut Multiple 1
Cut Last Ticket No
BATCH
OPTIONS
SETUP DIAG.
SCRIPTS
Setting Batch Options 2-1
Setting Prompts and Defaults
Use the following steps to customize which prompts appear during batch
entry and to specify defaults for these prompts.
1. Press N at the Main menu, when you see Batch Options. If you have
password protection enabled, you see
Enter Password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. Press F three times and then press N.
Clear Fields?
Prompt? Yes
3. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either l or r to display your selection. Press N.
Clear Fields?
No r
4. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either l or r
to display your selection. Press N.
Number of parts
Prompt? Yes
5. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either l or r to display your selection. Press N.
Number of parts
[1/5]: +1
6. Decide if you want to change the default (1) part printed across the
supply. Press r to change the number of parts (1-5). Press N.
Cut Option
Prompt? Yes
2-2 Setting Batch Options
7. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either l or r to display your selection. Press N.
Cut Option
No r
8. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either l or r
to display your selection. Press N.
Cut Multiple
Prompt? Yes
9. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either l or r to display your selection. Press N.
Cut Multiple
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
10. Decide if you want to change the default (1) tag printed before cutting.
Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press N.
Note: To cut between batches, make the Cut Multiple the same as the
print quantity.
Cut Last Ticket?
Prompt? Yes
11. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press
either l or r to display your selection. Press N.
Cut Last Ticket?
No r
Setting Batch Options 2-3
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