Monarch 9406 User Manual
Monarch ® 9406™
Thermal Printer
Operator’s Handbook
TC9406OH Rev. B 8/94 ©1994 Monarch Marking Syste m s, Inc. All r ights res erved.
Each product and program carries a respective written
warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely.
Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product
and the programs and their availability at any time and without
notice. Although Monarch has made every effort to provide
complete and accurate information in this manual, Monarch
shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any
update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.
WARNING
This equipment can interfere with radio communication if not installed
and used in accordance with the instr uction manual. It has been tested
and found to com pl y with the limits fo r a C l ass A computing device
pursuant to FCC Rules, Part 15, Subpart B, which provide reasona bl e
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment . Operation in a residential area is li kel y t o cause
interference which the user m ust correct at their own expense.
CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits fo r radio
noise emissi ons from digital apparatus set out in the R adi o I nterference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appa reil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioé lectriques
dépassant les limites applicab le s aux appareils numéri ques de la
classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicte par le m i ni stère des Communications du Canada.
Trademarks
Monarch is a registered trademark and 9406 is a trademark of Monarch Marking
Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................1-1
About This Manual.......................................................1-1
Menu Charts....................................................1-1
Other Documentation ..................................................1-2
Menu Structure............................................................1-2
New 9406 Features.....................................................1-4
Terms Y ou Should Know .............................................1-5
2. Getting Started .................................................................2-1
Turning the Printer On.................................................2-2
Using the Keypad........................................................2-2
Control Keys....................................................2-2
Start Up........................................................................2-3
Selecting a Function....................................................2-3
Exiting an Option.........................................................2-4
Table of Cont ents
3. Setting Supply Options ...................................................3 -1
Finding the Supply Options.........................................3-1
Ribbon .........................................................................3-2
Supply T y pe.................................................................3-3
Dispense Mode............................................................3-4
Continuous Mode Features............................. 3-5
Print Position ...............................................................3-6
Supply Position............................................................3-8
Margin Position............................................................3-9
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4. Setting Communication V al ues......................................4-1
Finding Communication Value Options.......................4-1
Baud Rate ...................................................................4-2
Word Length................................................................4-3
Stop Bits......................................................................4-4
Parity........................................................................... 4- 5
Flow Control................................................................4-6
Reset to Default Values...............................................4-7
5. Setting the Contrast.........................................................5-1
6. Setting Defaults................................................................6-1
Finding Default Options...............................................6-1
Monetary Sign.............................................................6- 2
Secondary Sign...........................................................6-3
Decimal Places...........................................................6-5
7. Printing Online .................................................................7-1
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1. Introduction
The 9406™ printer lets you print letters, numbers , bar codes,
and graphic s on labels. You can create and download formats
from a host.
About This Manual
This manual explains how to begin using the printer and print a
batch. You can print online, sending data to the printer from a
host.
Menu Charts
Each section of the manual has one or more charts showing
the printer’s menu structure. The example below is the chart
from "Setting the Contrast."
MAIN MENU
Introduction
PRINT
MODE
SUPPLY CONTRAST DEFAUL T S
SETUP DIAG.
PORT
SETTINGS
There are two styles of boxes with borders in the charts:
• Boxes with heavy borders (SETUP in the sample)
show the selections you make to get to the function
discussed in the section.
• Boxes with reverse highlighting (CONTRAST in the
sample) show the functions discussed in the section.
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Other Documentation
Followi ng are other manuals you might need:
Equipme nt M anual
System Administrator’s
Guide
Messages Manual
Graphics M anual
Contains general set-up and
maintenance procedures.
Explains communications and
message structures for sending
format and batch data streams
online.
Lists offline and online messages
and what action you should take (if
any).
Tells how to create and print
graphics on your 9406 printer.
Menu Structure
The diagram on the next page shows the structure of the 9406
menu system.
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1. Introduction
Introduction
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New 9406 Features
With the latest release of the softwar e , the 9406 printer:
• bases the dispense mechanism on the supply type and
dispense mode (instead of only dispense mode). For
example, an indexed supply in on-demand mode
moves the label over the peel bar. A non-indexed
supply in on-demand mode delivers the label under the
tear bar. The printer memorizes the last dispens e
distance so that it can find the top of form position if you
change the dispense mode between labels.
• handles non-indexed supplies the same way as
indexed supplies. For example, you do not need to
treat no-print zones and label lengths as variables.
They are fixed, no matter what supply you use.
• displays erro r me ss ages for five seconds. This change
does not affect hard-coded messages or messages that
require operator response.
• allows you to suspend a batch. After suspending it, you
can cancel it or alter the printer setup and resume
printing.
• creates Swedish characters that appear on the same
base line as English characters (instead of below the
base line).
• offers a new dot shifting algorithm, which shifts the bar
code three dots on the left side and three dots on the
right side of the bad dot element. After six shifts, if the
dark modules of the barcode are not completely out of
the bad dot elements, the printer:
1. Prints a label replacing the bar code with a solid line
.156 inches tal l .
2. Canc el s t he batch.
3. Beeps and displays "Bad Dot On Bars."
4. Waits for the operator to acknowledge the error by
pressing the E key.
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Terms You Should Know
batch A group of labels that contain the
same data.
batch separ ator An extra label between batches that
shows where one batch ends and
the next one begins.
character A letter, number, or symbol.
continuous Dispense mode in which the printer
prints all the labels in a batch without
stopping.
cursor The underline symbol that shows
where you are on the screen.
digits Numbers only.
fiel d An area on the supply where data
prints.
Introduction
format The arrangement of fields printed on
the supply.
enter Type data from the keypad.
indexed supply Supplies with an aperture or black
mark.
non-indexed supply Supplies without marks indicating
the specific length of the label.
on-demand Dispense mode in which the printer
stops after each label to allow the
operator to remove it.
online Entering data and printing batches
by sending data from a host.
queue Batches waiting to print (also
includes the batch that is printing).
supplies Labels used for printing.
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2. Getting Started
Before you use the 9406 printer:
• Install the printer (refer to your
• Load supplies (refer to your
Equipment Manual
Equipment Manual
).
).
• Set the supply options (see Chapter 3, "Setting Supply
Options").
• Set the communication values (see Chapter 4, "Setting
Communication Values").
• Set the printer options (Monetary Sign, Secondary Sign,
Ribbon, and Dispense Mode).
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Turning the Printer On
Refer to your
the printer and loa ding supplies.
The power swit ch is on the back of the printer (see the figure
below). To turn the printer on, press the top of the power
switch.
Equipme nt M anual
Back of 9406 Printer
for information about installing
Using the Keypad
The printer keypad consis ts of four control keys for the printer
functions.
Control Keys
Q
R
L
E
Selects the displayed menu item.
Returns the display to the next
higher menu (when you press Q
once).
Displays the next menu item.
Displays the previous menu item.
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2. Getting Started
Start Up
When you turn the printer on, the printer displays copyright and
format loading messages. Then you will see
Calibrating...
as the printer checks the supply. If the supply type is set to
Indexe d and indexed supplies are installed, the printer
calibrates to determine the length of each label so the printed
image is positioned correctly. If the supply type is set to
Non-Indexed and non-indexed supplies are installed, the
printer feeds out three inches of supply .
You will see another message as the printer loads formats.
When the pri n ter has completed the start up process, you will
see
PRINT MODE
Ready
NOTE: If you are using the printer for the first time, press Q
to display the Mai n Menu.
Selecting a Function
MAIN MENU
PRINT
MODE
The Main Menu has several functions (operating modes). The
Main Menu functions are shown in the chart below. Each
operating mode has several other functions.
SETUP DIAG.
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To display the menu options, press the arrow keys, as follows:
• When the screen displays a right arrow,
MAIN MENU
Print Mode >
press R to display more options.
• When the screen displays a left arrow,
MAIN MENU
< Diagnostics
press L to display more options.
• When the screen displays a left arrow and a right arrow
MAIN MENU
<Setup>
press either R or L to display more options.
When you see the menu option you want, press E to select it.
Use the arrow keys to display the operating mode options the
same way you use them for the Main Menu.
Exiting an Option
To exit an option, pres s Q once. Yo u will exit to the next
higher menu.
NOTE: When you press Q , you lose any entries you have
made since the last time you pressed E .
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3. Setting Supply Options
MAIN MENU
RIBBON
PRINT
MODE
SUPPLY CONTRAST DEFAULTS
SUPPLY
TYPE
DISPENSE
MODE
SETUP DIAG.
PRINT
POS
PORT
SETTINGS
SUPPLY
POS
MARGIN
POS
You may need to set supply options often to adjust for different
supplies. The options are shown below with the default settings
in bold.
1. Ribbon Settings No Yes
2. Supply Type Non-indexed Indexed
3. Dispense Mode Continuous On-demand
4. Adjust Print Position -999 to +999 dots +0
5. Adjust Supply Position -99 to +99 dots +0
6. Adjust Margin Position -99 to +99 dots +0
Finding the Supply Options
Setting Supply Options
Follow thes e steps to position yoursel f in the menu system to
be able to set s uppl y options.
1. From the Main Menu, press R or L until you see
MAIN MENU
< Setup >
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