Monarch 939i Operating Instructions Manual

Monarch

939i

Intelligent

Keyboard

™

Operating Instructions

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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®, 9825®, 9855®, and 9860 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. 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

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SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES ...................................... A-1

Accessories & Options ...........................................A-1

Flat Surface Mount.......................................A-2

Wall Mount ............................................. A-3

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

unpacking the keyboard.

connecting the cables.

power-up modes.

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.

Withascript,youcan

Create prompts for the user to enter data manually or using a scanner. See Appendix C, “Configuring the System,” for more information.

Use look-up tables, or files, to store data that will be printed on labels.

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:

Use Chapters 2 through 4 when your keyboard is operating in terminal mode.

Use Appendix A for keyboard specifications.

Use Appendix B for the available character sets.

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 (www.monarch.com)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:

A way to enter and exit the script.

A way to enter terminal mode (required for 9860 printer).

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.

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

inthecableslotas shown.

Cable Slot

Getting Started 1-3

Connecting the Cables to a 9416 XL Printer

When using the keyboard with the Monarch® 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.

Optional ScannerCable

Keyboardcable goeshere

Printer’sPower

Adaptor Cable

Power Connector

Keyboard’s PowerSupply

Secure the other end of the adaptor cable to the 9-pin port on

Supply

Power Cords

the printer. Tighten the screws on the cables.

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 Cables to a 9825 Printer

When using the keyboard with a Monarch® 9825® 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.

Auxiliary Power Supply

7. Turn ON the printer. On the back of the printer, press (I) to turn on and (O) to turn off the printer.

Keyboardcable goeshere

Getting Started 1-5

Connecting the Cables to a 9855/9860 Printer

When using the keyboard with a Monarch® 9855® or 9860ä 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.

Keyboard CableGoes Here

ON/OFF Switch

Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the cable to the

printer.

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

See your System Administrator for information about your job.

1-6 Getting Started

PRINT MODE

Ready

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.

Cable

Auxiliary SerialPort

Slot

KeyboardCable to Printer

Scanner Cable

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).

6. Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the scanner cable to the auxiliary serial port.

Getting Started 1-7

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.

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full alphabetic keys with 10 numeric keys, 5 function keys, 4 arrow keys, and several special keys.

1-8 Getting Started

Control Keys

P, F, and C operate as described in terminal mode. Depending on your script, those buttons may function differently.

E Escape. Returns the display to the previous menu or

clears an error.

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.

ud 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.

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.

2-2 Setting Batch Options

Cut Option Prompt? Yes

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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