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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ...........................................................................................................1-1
The Monarch® 9906 printer prints text, graphics, and bar codes on thermal transfer
(ribbon) and thermal direct labels or tags. The printer prints labels continuously (in one
strip) or on-demand (one label at a time).
You can print on inside edge aperture, die cut, black mark, or continuous (non-indexed)
supplies. Continuous supply must be used in continuous mode. See "Supply Type
Chapter 4 for more information about the supply types.
This chapter includes information about:
connecting the power cord.
connecting the communication cable.
using the printer's control panel.
Several chapters of this manual have one or more charts showing the printer's menu
structure. For example:
Main Menu
Cancel
All
Supply Contrast Defaults
Online
Batch
Entry
Repeat
Batch
Port
Settings
Format
Options Setup Scripts
Flash
Memory
RT
Clock Interpreter
Diagnostics
" in
1
The solid black box shows where you are; the bordered box and path show how you got
there.
The printer is packaged with a power cord and a ribbon take-up core (may already be on
take-up reel). Keep the box and packaging material in case the printer ever needs repair.
Getting Started 1-1
Audience
The Operator's Handbook is for the person who prints and applies labels.
Using this Manual
Manual content summary:
Chapter Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Loading Supplies Describes how to load a roll of supply, fan-fold supply, and tag supply.
3 Loading Ribbon Describes how to load a roll of ribbon.
Setting Supply
4
Options
Setting
5
Communication
Values
6 Setting Defaults
7 Using Scripts
8 Printing Explains how to print labels and use the Pause menu.
9 Care & Maintenance
Diagnostics &
10
Troubleshooting
A Specifications Contains printer and supply specifications.
Accessories &
B
Options
Contains information about connecting the power cable and using the
control panel.
Using the Supply menu to set the various supply options (supply,
ribbon, feed mode, etc.).
Using the Port Settings menu to set the serial and parallel
communication values (baud rate, parity, etc.).
Using the Defaults menu to set the monetary sign, number of decimal
places, prompt set, etc.
Using the Scripts menu to load a script, enable a script, delete a script,
etc.
Describes how to clear a label jam, clean the printer, and replace the
printhead.
Describes how to print a test label and lists common problems and
their solutions.
Contains printer accessories and optional equipment.
Ordering Programmer's Manuals
The 9906 Packet Reference Manual can be downloaded from our Web site. It describes
how to create format and batch packets for printing labels, how to configure the printer
online, how to diagnose printer error messages, and how to perform other advanced
techniques.
About Monarch® MPCL™ Toolbox Utilities
The Monarch® MPCL™ Toolbox utilities are 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. Monarch MPCL Toolbox utilities are not label production
software. Call Customer Service for information about label production software.
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Connecting the Power Cable
The power supply automatically switches between 115V or 230V. Operator settings are
not required.
1. Plug the power cable into the connection located at the back of the printer. Plug the
other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet.
Note:Only use a certified power cable with proper voltage for the country of
installation.
2. Turn on the printer. Press ( I ) to turn on and ( O ) to turn off the printer.
Establishing Communications
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:
connect the communication cable to the printer (make sure printer is turned off) and to
the host.
set the communication values on the
printer to match those at the host (only
required if you are using the serial port).
your System Administrator which method
Ask
to use for communication with the host:
Se
rial Communication 9 to 9-pin cable
(Part #126716)
Serial Port
Host USB
Type A Port
Optional
arallel Port/
P
Ethernet Card
Host USB, Device USB
Pa
rallel Communication (optional)
hernet (optional)
Et
Device USB
Type B Port
Power Cable
Connection
Connecting the Communication Cable
Connect the communication cable into the appropriate port. Secure the cable with the
connecting screws (serial) or spring clips (parallel).
If you are communicating with the host through the serial port, make sure the printer's
communication values match those at the host. The printer’s default values are 9600
Baud, 8 bit data frame, 1 stop bit, no parity, and DTR flow control.
Getting Started 1-3
Using the Control Panel
The control panel consists of a four-line LCD display and five buttons. The top three
buttons are function buttons. The function of each button varies depending on the task.
Each button’s function is shown on the display above the button. The two bottom buttons
are navigation buttons. Use these buttons to scroll through menus.
The LCD display:
indicates power when text or other information is shown.
(low battery, faults, errors) using a red background.
shows menu prompts, printer settings,
function button assignments, values, etc.
For more information see Chapter 10,
"Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
."
Function
Buttons
Navigation
Buttons
Power Save Mode
When the printer is idle for longer than 55 minutes, it goes into power save mode, turning
off the display’s back light and all motors. The printer wakes from power save mode
when it receives a format or any button is pressed (printer performs the button’s action).
Selecting a Function
The Main Menu has several functions (operating modes). These functions are shown in
the chart below.
Main Menu
Cancel
All
Supply Contrast Defaults
Online
Batch
Entry
Repeat
Batch
Port
Settings
Format
Options Setup Scripts
Flash
Memory
RT
Clock Interpreter
Diagnostics
To display menu options, press or .
Press SELECT when you see the menu option you need.
The Main Menu controls the printer's setup and operation. Through the Setup Menu, you
can select a sub-menu for the supply, contrast, default, port settings, flash memory, or
real-time (RT) clock. Each of the sub-menus has several options, such as ribbon, speed,
monetary symbols, and baud rate.
Exiting a Function
There are two ways to exit an option. Pressing BACK once exits to the previous menu
and saves any changes. Pressing CANCEL exits to the previous menu; however, changes
are not saved.
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LOADING SUPPLIES
This chapter describes how to load:
a roll of supply
fan-fold supply
a roll of tag supply.
There are two types of supplies:
Thermal Directspecially treated thermal supplies that do not use a ribbon for
printing
Thermal Transferstandard supplies that require a ribbon for printing
If you are using thermal direct supplies, do not load a ribbon.
If you switch from black mark to die cut supplies, make sure the printer's supply type is
set correctly. See "Supply Type
Administrator can also send the supply setup packet to change the supply type. Refer to
the optional 9906 Packet Reference Manual for more information about sending the
supply setup packet.
" in Chapter 4 for more information. Your System
2
Loading Supplies 2-1
Loading Labels or Tags
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
Lift the printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly locks into place.
3.
Note: User “touch parts” are yellow.
Printhead Tab
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4. Place rolled supply on the supply holder, located against the inside of the printer.
Rolled label supply unrolls from the top or the bottom; rolled tag supply unrolls from
the bottom only (tag rolls are wound face in).
Note: Do not pick the printer up by the supply holder.
Supply Holder Guide
Supply
Holder
ce a fan-fold supply stack behind the printer, label side facing up. Lay the label
Pla
strip over the supply holder.
Adjust the supply holder guide so that it barely touches the supply, making sure the
5.
supply moves freely.
Loading Supplies 2-3
6. Push down on the supply lever to unlock the supply guides.
7. Lay the label strip across the supply guide so that a few inches extend past the front of the printer. Tuck the supply under the nibs and supply sensor. Do not feed supply
between the supply roller and deflector.
Nibs
Supply Guide
Supply Lever
Supply
Sensor
Adjust the supply guide so it barely touches the supply. Push up on the supply lever
8.
to lock the supply guide into place.
9. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while pushing the printhead release.
Printhead
Release
Printhead
Assembly
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10. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well until you hear it click into
place.
. Close the printer’s cover.
11
12. Press FEED to position the supply under the printhead.
You may need to adjust the printhead pressure dials depending on the width of
your supply. See "Adjusting the Printhead Pressure Dials”
for more information.
Note:If the printer will be unused for extended periods of time, we recommend leaving
the printhead unlatched.
Loading Supplies 2-5
Loading Labels for Optional Peel Mode
Peel mode is optional and must be purchased separately. In peel mode, the printer
separates the liner from the label. The next label is not printed until the completed one is
removed from the printer. Make sure the printer is configured for on-demand mode and
the correct supply type.
The minimum feed length is 1.5 inches for peel mode. We recommend using 0.5-inch gap
supplies in peel mode when backfeed is disabled. Hold the leading edge of peeled labels
when printing on stock longer than six inches. You must use non-perforated supplies for
peel mode.
Follow the steps for loading supplies from the previous section, close the printhead, and
follow these steps.
1. Remove the labels from the first 10 inches of the liner.
2. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover on the front of the printer.
Exit Cover
Feed the liner over the peel roller, along the chute, and out through the lower opening
3.
in the exit cover.
Peel Bar
Platen Roller
Lower Opening
Peel Roller
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4. Close the exit cover.
Saw-Toothed
Tear Edge
Liner
5.
Close the printer’s cover.
6. Press FEED to position the supply under the printhead.
Note: When removing the liner, pull up across the saw-toothed tear edge.
Loading Supplies 2-7
Using Optional Internal Liner Take-Up
Internal liner take-up must be used with peel mode. This feature collects the liner on a
take-up reel located inside the printer’s cover. See “Setting the Feed Mode” for
instructions to set the printer for Internal Liner Take-Up.
Follow the steps for loading supplies for peel mode and then follow these steps.
1. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover on the front of the printer.
2. Remove the labels from the first 18 inches of the liner.
3. Position the liner take-up reel so the open notch is facing up.
4. Position the liner take-up core so the open slot is facing up. Line up the slot in the core
with the notch in the reel. Slide the empty liner take-up core on the liner take-up reel.
Open Notch
Open Slot
5.Feed the liner over the peel bar, under the peel roller, under the liner take-up core
and around in a counter-clockwise direction.
6.Place the end of the liner in the take-up core’s opening.
Note: Fold the edge of the liner to easily insert it in the core’s open slot.
Supply
Liner Take-up Core
Liner
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Liner Take-up Reel
Liner
7.Hold the liner in place while turning the take-up reel in a counter-clockwise direction
to remove slack in the supply liner.
8. Close the printhead assembly until you hear it click in to place.
9. Close the printer’s cover.
10. Close the exit cover.
11. Press FEED to position the supply under the printhead.
Removing a Full Liner Take-Up Roll
Remove the liner take-up when the printer alerts you to a full roll. The liner take-up reel
holds half of a roll of supply. See “Common Errors
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead assembly by turning the retaining latch.
3. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover on the front of the printer.
4. Use scissors to cut the liner in front of the take-up reel.
” in Chapter 10 for more information.
Cut Liner Here
Gently pull the full liner take-up core off the reel.
5.
Note: Place your fingers between the take-up core and printer wall. Gently push the
core off the reel. This eases removal and minimizes the liner telescoping from the
reel.
6. Remove the liner from the take-up core.
7. Reload supply and continue printing.
Loading Supplies 2-9
Using the Optional Tear Bar
The tear bar is optional and must be purchased separately. It can only be used with peel
mode.
Slide the supply between the tear bar and peel bar. It may be easier if you cut or fold
one corner of the supply first.
Tear Bar
Peel Bar
Notes:
The tear bar can only be used when supply is loaded for peel mode. Do not tear both
label and liner at the same time.
Tear labels against the tear bar.
Tags can not be used with the tear bar.
For ease of tearing, use 3-inch long by 1-inch wide supplies that are less than 5 mils thick.
Tear Edge
Liner
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Adjusting the Printhead Pressure Dials
The default setting is least pressure, which provides optimal printing in most cases. If
you see smudging, ribbon wrinkling, or poor print quality, you may need to adjust the
printhead pressure dials.
T
he two dials are located on
either edge of the printhead
assembly (inside and
outside). The dials may be
set to different positions;
however, the inside dial
should be equal to or more
pressure than the outside
dial. Use a coin or flathead
screwdriver to adjust the
dials.
Each dial has four settings:
Least pressure
Inside Printhead
Pressure Dial
Outside Printhead
Pressure Dial
Light pressure
Medium pressure
Most pressure
Least
Pressure
Most Pressure
Use the following guidelines to adjust printhead pressure.
Supply/Ribbon Dial Settings
Increase
Wide supply (> 2 inches)
Narrow supply (≤ 2 inches)
TUFF-MARK® wide (> 2 inches) Increase both dials to the most pressure setting.
TUFF-MARK® narrow
(≤ 2 inches)
necessary.
Increase
necessary. If uneven printing occurs you may need to increase
the outside dial.
Increase the inside dial to most pressure and the outside dial to
light pressure.
both dials one step, check print quality, repeat if
inside dial one step, check print quality, repeat if
Print a test label to check the printhead pressure; make adjustments as necessary.
Loading Supplies 2-11
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LOADING RIBBON
This chapter describes how to load a ribbon roll.
There are different ribbon requirements for the two types of supplies:
Thermal Direct does not use a ribbon for printing
Supplies
Thermal Transfer requires a ribbon for printing
Supplies
If you are using thermal direct supplies, do not load a ribbon.
Note: User “touch parts” are yellow.
3
Loading Ribbon 3-1
Loading Ribbon
Make sure the printer is configured to use a ribbon.
To load ribbon:
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
3. Lift the printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly locks into place.
4. Push the deflector tab down.
Take-u
p
Reel
Printhead
Assembly
Deflector
Tab
Retaining Latch
Slide an empty ribbon core on the take-up reel as far as it will go.
5.
6. Remove the new ribbon from the package. Do not wrinkle or crush the ribbon.
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7. Position the ribbon so that it unwinds in a clockwise direction. Slide the ribbon onto
the back reel as far as it will go. Carefully unwind a few inches of ribbon from the
bottom of the roll.
Take-u
Reel
8.
Carefully feed the ribbon under both ribbon rollers and printhead.
p
Back Reel
9. Align the ribbon and make sure it is straight and centered throughout the path.
Printhead
Release
Ribbon
Ribbon
Roller
Roller
Printhead
Assembly
Printhead
Assembly
10
. Tape the ribbon to the take-up core. Do not tape the ribbon to the take-up reel.
11. Rotate the take-up core until the leader is past the printhead.
12. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the take-up reel clockwise.
13. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while pushing the printhead release.
14. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well until you hear it click into
place.
15. Close the printer’s cover.
Loading Ribbon 3-3
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SETTING SUPPLY OPTIONS
4
This chapter explains how to select the supply type, ribbon, speed, feed mode,
backfeed, print position, supply position, margin position, cut position, dispense position,
backfeed distance, separators, skip index mode, rotate image, and print contrast.
Main Menu
Cancel
All
Supply
Supply
Type
Online
Co
ntrast Defaults
Ribbon Speed Feed
Batch
Entry
Repeat
Batch
Port
Settings
Mode
Format
Options Setup Scripts
Flash
Memory
Backfeed Positioning Separators Skip Index R otate
RT
Clock Interpreter
Diagnostics
Image
Your System Administrator may limit access to this menu to prevent changes. You are
prompted to enter a password if password protection is turned on. To continue, ask your
System Administrator for the password.
PASSWORD
*********
ENTER BACK
e supply options are listed in the table below.
Th
Option Choices Default
Supply Type Aperture/Die Cut/Black Mark/Continuous Die Cut
To exit an option without changing the setting, press CANCEL.
Setting Supply Options 4-1
Setting the Supply Type
You can print on inside edge aperture, black mark, die cut, or continuous supplies. You
have to tell the printer which supplies you are using. To access this setting, from the
Main Menu, select Setup, Supply, then follow these steps.
1. Press or until you see Supply Type.
SUPPLY
Supply Type→
Die Cut
CHANGE BACK
2.
Press CHANGE to highlight the supply type options. The current setting is shown.
3. Press or to scroll through the supply type options.
SUPPLY
Supply Type
← Die Cut →
SET CANCEL
When you see the supply type you need, press SET to save the change. Press
4.
CANCEL to leave the supply type unchanged.
5. Press BACK until you return to the Home/Online screen.
SUPPLY
Supply Type→
Die Cut
CHANGE BACK
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