Avery 9840 User Manual

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.

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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