Avery 9840 User Manual

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LINERLESS ADDENDUM

Use this addendum with the linerless option for the Monarch 9840 printer.

This printer can also print on linered supplies, so a peel edge is included in the printer's box.

Linerless Considerations

Note the following when using linerless supplies:

♦ Only thermal direct perforated black mark supplies may be used. You

cannot use a ribbon or tag supply.

♦ Linerless supplies must be printed using the narrow setting. See

“Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs.”

♦ A print speed of 4.0 inches per second is recommended for optimal print

quality. Your System Administrator can send the Print Control Packet or use the Printer Configuration software (available from our Web site at http://www.monarch.com/service/service_upgrades.htm) to change the print speed.

♦ You may need to increase the print contrast. See “Adjusting the Print

Contrast.” Your System Administrator can send the Print Control Packet or use the Printer Configuration software (available from our Web site at http://www.monarch.com/service/service_upgrades.htm) to change the print contrast.

If printing linered labels, set the contrast to 0.

♦ When switching between linerless and die cut (linered) supplies (or from

die cut to linerless supplies), you should use the CLEAN-STRIP (part number 120350) to remove built-up adhesive on the printhead.

♦ Printing serial bar codes is not recommended. ♦ Using supply backfeed is not recommended, because of the 0.50 inch

non-print zone on the leading edge (beginning) of all labels.

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Lower DIP Switches

♦ If the printer will be unused for extended periods of time, we recommend

leaving the printhead unlatched.

Printing Linerless Labels

To print linerless labels, set the DIP switches on the back of the printer as shown:

Lower DIP Switches

Switch

Description 5 6 7 8

Black Mark Supply OFF ON

Thermal Direct ON

On-Demand Mode ON

You must use thermal direct and black mark supplies for linerless applications. The linerless printer must use on-demand mode.

For maximum platen roller life, use only wide or only narrow supplies. Switching between wide and narrow supplies may lead to uneven platen roller wear and possibly reduce the platen roller life. Narrow supplies are two inches wide or less. Wide supplies are greater than two inches.

To prevent jams, do not leave the printhead closed (in the

locked position) longer than 30 minutes without printing.

Open (unlock) the printhead before a break period, at the

end of each shift, and at the end of each day.

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Loading Linerless Supplies

Follow the supply loading procedures in your Operator’s Handbook. You may notice a different texture on the platen roller, supply guides, and supply sensor. Linerless supplies do not stick to these textured surfaces. Your linerless machine includes a shelf already installed. You can remove the shelf and add the peel edge if you are not using linerless supplies.

To add the peel edge or shelf:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Open the cover.

3. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.

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4. Lift the printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly

Exit cover tabs

Spring latch

Shelf

locks into place.

5. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover.

6. Pull back slightly on the spring latch with your thumb or fingernail and lift

the shelf out.

CAUTION

Be careful when inserting or removing the shelf. The

shelf has sharp points.

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7. If inserting the peel bar:

Shelf inserted correctly.

Side slot

Peel bar

Platen roller

Shelf

Platen roller

Spring latch

Insert the left edge of the peel bar into the side slot at an angle. Then, slide the peel bar to the right and press down until you hear it click into place. The peel bar must be lined up with the platen roller.

8. If inserting the shelf:

Insert the left edge of the shelf into the side slot at an angle. Slide the shelf to the right, aligning it with the spring latch, and press down until you hear it click into place. The shelf must be lined up with the platen roller.

The shelf must be parallel to the platen roller, not at an angle. See the following diagrams.

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Shelf not inserted correctly.

Platen roller

Shelf

CAUTION

Make sure the shelf is not misaligned with the platen

roller, or damage to the platen roller could occur.

9. Close the exit cover.

10. Load supplies. Refer to your Operator’s Handbook.

11. Close the printhead assembly and the cover.

12. Make sure the printer’s DIP switches are set correctly. See “Printing

Linerless Labels.”

13. Turn on the printer.

14. Verify the alignment of the platen roller with the peel bar or shelf. Press

FEED to position the supply under the printhead.

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Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs

Knobs are up for linerless supplies.

To change the supply setting, you need to adjust the wide/narrow knobs. You must adjust both knobs to the same position.

For linerless supplies, turn the wide/narrow knobs counterclockwise with a screwdriver until the knobs pop up as shown.

For wide (greater than two inches) linered supplies, push down and turn the wide/narrow knobs clockwise with a screwdriver.

Adjusting the Print Contrast

You may need to adjust the print contrast for optimal print quality.

To adjust the print contrast:

Using a thin screwdriver, turn the contrast knob slightly clockwise for darker print; turn slightly counterclockwise for lighter print.

We recommend you check the bar code print quality with a bar code verifier.

If printing linered labels, set the contrast to 0.

Your System Administrator can change the print contrast by using the Printer Configuration software available from our Web site. Print contrast can also be changed by sending the print control packet with your format. Refer to the online version of the Packet Reference Manual available from our Web site at http://www.monarch.com/products/products_documentation.htm.

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Supported Supply Sizes

Linerless supplies are available in the following sizes:

For Supply Width greater than or equal to…

1.5 inches 1.5 inches to 16 inches

2.0 inches 1.5 inches to 16 inches

3.0 inches 2.0 inches to 16 inches

4.0 inches 2.5 inches to 16 inches

A 0.50 inch non-print zone exists on the leading edge

(beginning) of all labels.

Use Supply Length