Avery 9820 User Manual

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OPERATOR'S ADDENDUM

This addendum describes the software changes available in release 6.5 (or greater) of the Monarch release 5.4 (or greater) of the Monarch printers. This addendum contains information about

♦ using the new supply/feed length and the new supply width. ♦ using extended backfeed on printers with a knife.

♦ defining a new cut mode in the batch control field. ♦ defining a Data Matrix bar code.

♦ samples for MaxiCode Modes 0, 1, 2, and 3. ♦ printing TrueType Fonts. ♦ Using International characters sets/code pages.

For more information about using configuration packets,

bar code or text fields, refer to the optional Packet

Reference Manual available from our Web site or in a

printed version by ordering part number TC9800PM.

 9840 printer and  9820, 9830, and 9835

Using the New Supply/Feed Length and Supply Width

For the 9820, 9830, and 9835 printers, the minimum supply length is 0.5 inches (12.7 mm), instead of 0.75 inches (19 mm). For the 9840 printer, the minimum supply length is 0.32 inches (8 mm) and the minimum supply width is 0.75 inches (19 mm) instead of 1.2 inches (30.5 mm).

When printing labels shorter than 0.75 inches on the 9840 printer, we recommend using a maximum print

speed of 4.0 inches per second (ips).

Make sure the values in the format header match the length and width of your supply. Measure supply from left to right and top to bottom or from the top of one black mark to the top of the next black mark.

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Using Extended Backfeed

To use extended backfeed, you can use the optional keypad or your System Administrator can define the Backfeed Control Packet. Use extended backfeed on 9835 or 9840 printers with a knife installed. Extended backfeed feeds a tag far enough out to be cut and backfeeds the next tag to the printhead line. Extended backfeed works with the selected cut modes. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how to define the Backfeed Control Packet.

Extended backfeed eliminates printed tags being left

between the printhead and knife.

Extended backfeed does not work with non-indexed

(continuous) supply/mode.

Do not use backfeed (normal or extended) with supplies

less than 0.75 inches.

Using Extended Backfeed with the Optional Keypad

If you have purchased the optional keypad, you can use it to enable extended backfeed. From the Main Menu, select Setup, then Supply. Then, follow these steps:

Press L or R until you see

SUPPLY Backfeed

2. Press E to set the backfeed option. You will see the current setting, for example:

BACKFEED

l On r

3. Press L or R to see the other options (Off or Extended). After you display the option you want, press E. Press e twice to exit to the Main Menu. You can only enable or disable backfeed/extended backfeed using the optional keypad. You cannot set the backfeed or dispense position.

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Changing the Cut Mode

This is only valid on 9835 or 9840 printers with the knife option. A new cut mode has been added not to cut before the first tag, but cut between each tag and after the last tag. The cut options are set through the optional keypad or through the Batch Control Field. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how to define the Batch Control Field.

Setting the Cut Options From the Optional Keypad

The optional keypad must be purchased separately.

The 9835 or 9840 printer can be set to cut after the last tag in a batch. After you enter data for all the fields in your offline format, you will see

Number of parts [1/5]: 1

♦ Type the number of times the data prints across the tag width and press

E, or accept the default value of 1 by pressing E. If your printer has a knife, you will see

Cut option

l No r

If you want to cut tags, press R to display “Yes” and press E. See “Cutting Tags” for more information.

♦ Type the number of times the data prints across the tag width and press

E, or accept the default value of 1 by pressing E. If your printer does not have a knife, you will see

Print Multiple [1/32000]: 1

Follow the rest of the prompts to print all the tags in one strip. You do not see any cut prompts.

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Cutting Tags

and feeds one or two tags past the printhead when it cuts the

If you answer “Yes” to the cut option prompt, but do not specify a cut mode (cut last ticket, cut after batch, or no cut before), the knife cuts after each tag. This is the same as cut mode 1.

The knife uses the last selected cut mode. For example, if you select "Cut Last Ticket" and then select "Yes" to "Cut After Batch," the knife only cuts after each batch instead of after the last tag in the batch.

If you answered “Yes” to the cut option prompt, you need to select a cut mode. There are several cut mode options:

Cut after tag (Cut Mode 1)

Cut after batch

(Cut Mode 2)

Cut last ticket

(Cut Mode 3)

No cut before

(Cut Mode 4)

You will see

Cuts before first tag, cuts each tag, and cuts after last tag.

Cuts before first tag, cuts after batch. Cuts in strips, not each tag.

Cuts before first tag, cuts each tag, cuts after the last tag

last tag in the last batch. Does not cut before the first tag in a batch, but cuts between

each tag and after the last tag in the batch.

Cut multiple [1/32000]: 1

♦ Type the number of tags to print before cutting and press E, or accept

the default value of 1 by pressing E. A cut multiple of one cuts after each tag. This is the same as cut mode 1.

You will see

Cut Last Ticket: No r

♦ If you want to cut the last tag in the batch, press R to display “Yes” and

press E. The printer feeds one or two tags past the printhead when it cuts the last tag in the last batch. Depending on the length of your supply, you may lose up to two tags after the last batch. This is the same as cut mode 3.

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You will see

Cut After Batch: No r

♦ If you want to cut after every batch, press R to display "Yes" and press

E. The knife cuts before the first tag and cuts after batch, so the tags

are cuts in strips. This is the same as cut mode 2.

You will see

No cut before? No r

♦ If you do not want to cut before the first tag in a batch, press R to

display "Yes" and press E. The knife does not cut before the first tag in a batch, but does cut between each tag and after the last tag in a batch. This is the same as cut mode 4.

You will see

Quantity [1/32000]: 1

Type the number of tags or sets of tags you want to print in this batch and press E, or accept the default value of 1 by pressing E. A cut multiple of two with a batch quantity of 30 prints 30 tags (15 sets of two tags). You will see

MAIN MENU

l Print Mode r

Press E. The batch begins to print. The display counts the tags as they print and how many tags are in the batch.

Setting Format Options with the Optional Keypad

The optional keypad must be purchased separately. You can select Format Options to change which prompts appear during Batch Entry mode and set default values for those prompts. You can also set a default value for the prompts, "Cut After Batch" and "No Cut Before." Refer to your keypad's Operating Instructions for more information about selecting which prompts appear and default values for those prompts.

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About the Data Matrix Bar Code

Data Matrix (ECC-200) is a two-dimensional bar code which is made up of square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern. There are 24 square symbol sizes available ranging from 10 rows by 10 columns to 144 rows by 144 columns. There are six rectangular symbol sizes available ranging from 8 rows by 8 columns to 16 rows by 48 columns. The symbol size is data dependent. Data Matrix automatically pads data.

The Data Matrix bar code is only available on the 9840

printer.

Make sure you do not overlay other fields when designing your Data Matrix symbol. You should also allow a 3 or 4 dot "quiet zone" (blank space around the bar code's perimeter) for scanning. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how to define a Bar Code Field.

Data Matrix Square Example

{F,36,A,R,E,400,400,"DTMTRX1"¦ B,1,50,V,50,100,35,0,100,8,L,0¦}

{B,36,N,1¦ 1,"1234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST"¦}

This example prints a one-inch wide by one-inch tall (100) square Data Matrix symbol using the default density (0) without any field rotation (0).

Data Matrix Rectangular Example

{F,36,A,R,E,400,400,"DTMTRX2"¦ B,1,400,V,100,200,35,29,50,8,L,1¦}

{B,36,N,1¦ 1,"1234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST"¦}

This example prints a one-inch by a half-inch tall (50) rectangular 16 rows by 36 columns (density 29) Data Matrix symbol rotated 90

° (1).

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About MaxiCode

MaxiCode is a two-dimensional bar code developed by UPS (United Parcel Service, Inc.). Data must be defined in a specific way for UPS. Refer to the Guide to Bar Coding with UPS or the AIM MaxiCode Specification for more details about data requirements.

The printers support Modes 0, 1, 2, and 3. Contact Monarch for information about additional MaxiCode modes.

Mode Description

0 Obsolete, use mode 2 or 3 1 Obsolete, use mode 4 2 Structured Message, Numeric Postal Code (U. S. destinations) 3

You can select which mode to use in the bar code field or allow the printer to auto-select the mode (0, 2, or 3) based on your data. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how the printer can auto-select the MaxiCode mode. MaxiCode automatically pads data with the "!" character.

Modes 2 and 3 are defined by the way the postal code, class of service, and country code fields are arranged. (The postal code, class of service, and country code are required fields.) Begin with the message header, then the primary data (15 characters), followed by the secondary message (up to 78 characters). Or, begin with the primary data, then the message header, followed by the secondary data. If the postal code data characters are all numeric then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 2. If the characters are alphanumeric, or only contain ASCII characters 65 to 90, then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 3.

If you receive an error 612, check your MaxiCode data. You may have not correctly structured or left out one of the three required fields (postal code, class of service, and country code) or the “~029” character.

Structured Message, Alphanumeric Postal Code (International destinations)

MaxiCode does not support the NULL character.

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Mode 0 (Obsolete) Example

{F,1,A,R,E,0600,0400,"MAXICODE"¦ B,1,99,V,050,150,33,7,0,8,L,0¦} MaxiCode bar code (33) {B,1,N,1¦ Batch header

1,"450660000"¦ Postal code (zip code)

This field determines Mode C,"001"¦ Country code C,"840"¦ Class of service C,"[)~030"¦ Message header C,"01~02996"¦ Transportation header C,"1Z12345678~029"¦ Tracking number C,"UPSN~029"¦ Origin carrier SCAC C,"12345A~029"¦ UPS shipper number C,"070~029"¦ Julian day of pickup C,"~029"¦ Shipment ID (empty) C,"1/1~029"¦ Package count C,"15~029"¦ Weight (lb.) C,"Y~029"¦ Address validation C,"60 SADDLEBROOK CT.~029"¦ Street address (empty) C,"DAYTON~029"¦ City (empty) C,"OH~030"¦ State C,"~004"¦} EOT

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Mode 2 Example

{F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M2"¦ B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0¦} MaxiCode bar-code (33) {B,1,N,1¦ 1,"[)>~030"¦ Message header C,"01~02996"¦ Transportation header

C,"068100000~029"¦ Postal Code

This field determines Mode C,"840~029"¦ Country code C,"001~029"¦ Class of service C,"1Z12345675~029"¦ Tracking number C,"UPSN~029"¦ Origin carrier SCAC C,"12345E~029"¦ UPS shipper number C,"089~029"¦ Julian day of pickup C,"~029"¦ Shipment ID (empty) C,"1/1~029"¦ Package count C,"10~029"¦ Weight (lb.) C,"Y~029"¦ Address validation C,"~029"¦ Street address (empty) C,"~029"¦ City (empty) C,"CT~030"¦ State C,"~004"¦} EOT

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Mode 3 Example

{F,1,A,R,E,400,400,"MAXI_M3"¦ B,1,99,V,040,140,33,7,0,8,L,0¦} MaxiCode bar-code (33) {B,1,N,1¦ 1,"[)>~030"¦ Message header C,"01~02996"¦ Transportation header

C,"M5E1G45~029"¦ Postal Code

This field determines Mode

C,"124~029"¦ Country code C,"066~029"¦ Class of service C,"1Z12345679~029"¦ Tracking number C,"UPSN~029"¦ Origin carrier SCAC C,"12345E~029"¦ UPS shipper number C,"089~029"¦ Julian day of pickup C,"~029"¦ Shipment ID (empty) C,"1/1~029"¦ Package count C,"10~029"¦ Weight (lb.) C,"Y~029"¦ Address validation C,"~029"¦ Street address (empty) C,"TORONTO~029"¦ City (empty) C,"ON~030"¦ State C,"~004"¦} EOT

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About Fonts

Monarch printers support two types of fonts:

♦ Bitmapped (traditional printer fonts such as Standard and Reduced) ♦ Scalable (Font 50)

Now, TrueType fonts are available only on the 9840 printer. TrueType fonts are scalable and the characters print smoothly, without the jagged edges you see on bitmap fonts. When downloading a TrueType font, you download the entire font. You cannot specify a subset (particular characters or point size) of the font.

These font files may be very large and image slower than

bitmap fonts. The size of the font file, in bytes, is the

minimum amount of memory you must have available for

fonts in the printer's memory.

Your System Administrator may need to reconfigure the printer's memory to use downloaded TrueType fonts. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how to reconfigure the printer's memory. After reconfiguring memory, resend the font, format, and batch packets.

Previously, the printers could accept a TrueType bitmap font that was converted to a bitmapped file using the Monarch However, you were limited to a particular character set and specific point size.

 quick-set Font Utility.

About Font 50

Only with version 6.5, font 50 has been replaced with EFF Swiss Bold, a TrueType font. You can still use 50 as the designator for this font and old formats using font 50 still print. However, there may be a slight difference in the way the new font 50 looks. Font 50 now supports bold and italic printing.

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Using TrueType Fonts

Only the 9840 printer can accept a TrueType font file that has been converted to Hex or Run-Length encoding using the new version (2.0) of Font Utility. Font Utility is available on our Web site.

With the new version of Font Utility, you can select a TrueType font (such as Arial), convert the font, download it to the printer, and print any character in any point size you want. You can also use a wide variety of Code Pages with International (Turkish, Latin, Spanish, etc.) characters.

Using Font Utility to Convert TrueType Fonts

Download the latest version of Font Utility from our Web site at http://www.monarch.com/service/service_upgrades.htm. Copy the .exe file to your hard drive and double click the file to unzip it.

To install Font Utility:

Start Windows.

From the Program Manager File menu, choose Run.

3. Go to the directory where you unzipped the Font Utility files and type

C:\FONTUTIL\SETUP.EXE and click f. If the file is located in another drive, change the command line accordingly.

Respond to additional prompts as necessary. When Setup is complete, a

box displays Setup Succeeded! Click f.

To download a TrueType font: There is no need to convert a TrueType font before downloading it to the

9840 printer.

Double-click the Font Utility icon from the MONARCH quick-set program

group.

Make sure the printer is connected and ready to receive

data.

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2. Specify your printer by selecting Printer Type... from the Options menu. You will see

Highlight the printer you want and click f. 300 dpi is an option for

the 9840 printer.

From the File menu, select Download TTF File.... You will see the

Download TTF File box.

You can change the Font Number by entering a different number.

Otherwise, this number increments each time you download a font.

Make a note of the Font Number to reference the font in

your format.

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6. Click Select TTF File. You will see

Select the .TTF file you want to download from the appropriate directory.

Click f when you are finished.

The font file is sent to the printer. A message appears after the

download is completed. Click f. If you experience problems downloading or printing the font file, you

may need to reconfigure the printer's memory. These fonts are stored in either volatile or non-volatile RAM. If the fonts are stored in volatile RAM, they are lost when you turn off the printer. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to learn how to reconfigure the printer's memory or use the Font Utility's online help.

Font Error Messages

You may see the following printer errors when downloading TrueType font files:

621 An error occurred opening the TrueType font file. Select a different

font to download. If the error message persists, call Technical Support.

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622 Not enough memory to create the downloaded TrueType characters in

the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. Reconfigure the printer's memory and increase the scalable (vector) fonts buffer. Resend the font, format, and batch packet after reconfiguring the memory. If the error message persists, call Technical Support

Licensing Your Fonts

Monarch provides Font Utility to help you create and download international code pages/characters. However, it is your responsibility to license the fonts you purchase and download to your Monarch supplier for licensing information.

 printer. Contact your font

Additional fonts that are compatible with the 9840 printer can be purchased from:

The Electronic Font Foundry 11 Silwood Road Ascot SL5 OPY England (0)1344 875 201

Korean, Chinese, and Japanese fonts can be purchased from:

Dynalab Inc. 2055 Gateway Place Suite 400 San Jose, CA 95110 408-490-4224 www.dynalab.com

www.eff.co.uk

Special Memory Considerations For Downloaded TrueType Fonts

♦ The size of the TrueType font file, in bytes, is the minimum amount of

memory you must have available in the downloadable fonts buffer.

♦ The scalable (vector) fonts buffer is used to image the downloaded fonts

(TrueType or bitmapped). If you are using several downloaded TrueType fonts, you may need 100K or more in this buffer. The printer does not print the fonts if there is not enough memory in this buffer to image them.

♦ You can store downloaded TrueType or bitmapped fonts in volatile RAM;

however, they will be lost when you turn off the printer.

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Selecting a Different Character Set

Your System Administrator can specify a different code page in the System Setup Packet (A) or in parameter T15 when you define a text field. Refer to the optional Packet Reference Manual to define the System Setup Packet or a text field.

International Code Pages/Symbol Sets

The following code pages/symbol sets are supported on the 9840 printer using downloaded TrueType fonts or the resident TrueType font, Font 50 (EFF Swiss Bold).

♦ Wingding Characters ♦ Macintosh Characters ♦ Code Page 1250 (Latin 2) ♦ Code Page 1251 (Cyrillic) ♦ Code Page 1252 (Latin 1) ♦ Code Page 1253 (Greek) ♦ Code Page 1254 (Turkish) ♦ Code Page 1255 (Hebrew) ♦ Code Page 1256 (Arabic) ♦ Code Page 1257 (Baltic) ♦ Code Page 1258 (Vietnamese) ♦ DOS Code Page 852 (Latin 2) ♦ DOS Code Page 855 (Russian) ♦ DOS Code Page 857 (IBM Turkish) ♦ DOS Code Page 860 (MS-DOS Portuguese)

TrueType fonts are designed to be regionally specific;

therefore, all code pages may not be supported in a given

font. For example, you may need to find a TrueType font

that supports Turkish characters before you could use

Code page 1254 to print Turkish characters.

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