Paxar 938 User Manual

Monarch®

938™ Verifier

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Trademarks Monarch®, 938, 9855®, and 9860 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Paxar® is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. Avery Dennison® is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Excerpts reprinted from the SV Series Operator’s Guide with permission from RJS.

Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division 170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342

FCC Notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.

• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Statement of FCC Compliance: Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numénque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le maténel brouilleur du Canada.

CE:

The unit will contain NRTL and/or CE quality assurance labels. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the problem at his own expense.

Use with NRTL-Listed Equipment

The verifier should be used only with printers that are NRTL listed. The verifier is intended to be supplied by a NRTL Listed power supply (QQGQ) or (EPBU) or receives power from the host unit (NRTL Listed Printer), output rated 5Vdc, minimum 300mA maximum 1A.

Laser Scanner Safety

IEC Class3; CDRH Class III. Cautions:

♦ Never stare directly into the laser

beam.

♦ Never stare directly at a reflected

image of the laser beam.

♦ Avoid exposure to the laser beam.

♦ Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

♦ Use the verifier only with NRTL

listed bar code printers.

♦ These laser light caution labels must be affixed to your verifier: If they are

not, contact Paxar immediately.]

♦ Laser light - Do not stare into the beam.

Paxar shall not be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages, costs, expenses, lost profits, or lost savings resulting from the use, operation, or malfunction of the verifier.

Cleaning the Verifier Window

Clean the verifier window whenever the window appears to be dirty or smeared.

Caution: Do not use solvents (e.g., alcohol or acetone) or abrasive

cleaners to clean the verifier window. This will damage the window.

1. Moisten a soft cloth with water or a screen cleaner.

2. Wipe the window until it is completely clean.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED......................................................................................1-1

Using this Manual....................................................................................1-1

Unpacking the Verifier..............................................................................1-2

Before Installing the Verifier.....................................................................1-2

Overview ................................................................................................1-3

INSTALLATION & SETUP..............................................................................2-1

Installing the Verifier ...............................................................................2-1

Connecting the Cables..........................................................................2-6

Connecting the Cables..........................................................................2-7

Installing the Printer .............................................................................2-8

Setup ................................................................................................... 2-12

Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations....................................................2-13

Parallel Bar Code Direction .................................................................2-13

Parallel Bar Code Positioning Specifications .........................................2-14

No-Scan Zone....................................................................................2-14

CALIBRATING THE VERIFIER.......................................................................3-1

Calibrating the Verifier.............................................................................3-1

Setting Up the Verifier with ScanVision......................................................3-2

USING THE VCT .......................................................................................... 4-1

System Requirements.............................................................................. 4-2

Using the Wizard .................................................................................... 4-2

Using Mode 2 or Mode 19 ........................................................................ 4-3

Changing Additional Parameters............................................................... 4-4

Saving and Sending Files ........................................................................ 4-4

Save or Save As.................................................................................. 4-5

Save as MPCL..................................................................................... 4-5

Store Configuration in Printer................................................................ 4-6

Send Configuration to Verifier (via Printer)............................................. 4-7

Send Configuration to Verifier (via Direct Connection)............................. 4-7

Cable Summary ...................................................................................... 4-7

Sample Verifier Configuration Packet........................................................ 4-8

Defining the Verifier Configuration Packet ................................................. 4-8

Defining the Verifier Field ........................................................................ 4-9

Additional Examples........................................................................... 4-10

Defining Option 62............................................................................. 4-11

Verifier Information............................................................................ 4-12

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER....................................................................... 5-1

Setting the State..................................................................................... 5-2

Setting the Scan Beam ............................................................................ 5-3

Setting the Mode..................................................................................... 5-4

Clearing Data ......................................................................................... 5-5

Printing a Summary Label........................................................................ 5-6

Detecting the Cable................................................................................. 5-7

Setting the Error Action ........................................................................... 5-8

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1

Verifier Errors......................................................................................... 6-2

Verifier LED Indicators ............................................................................ 6-3

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................A-1

Laser Scanner ........................................................................................ A-2

GETTING STARTED

Use these Operating Instructions to set up, use, and configure the Monarch 938 verifier. The verifier works with the Monarch 9855 printer and 9860 printer with knife. The verifier can scan a wide variety of one-dimensional parallel bar codes. However, it cannot scan MSI bar codes or two-dimensional bar codes.

Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions. Check our Web site (www.paxar.com) for the latest documentation and release information.

The verifier saves data from each bar code it scans. You can use immediate commands to upload scan grade data and bar code data from the verifier. Refer to the Programmer’s Addendum available on our Web site for more information.

Using this Manual

Following is a summary of the contents of this manual:

Chapter Contents

1 Getting Started

Installation &

Setup

Calibrating the

Verifier

4 Using the VCT

Configuring the

Printer

6 Troubleshooting Common problems and their solutions.

A Specifications Verifier and laser scanner specifications.

Information you should know before using the verifier.

Installing and positioning the verifier.

Setting up the verifier with ScanVision software.

Changing parameters, sending files, and sample configuration packets.

Setting the printer to work with your verifier.

Getting Started 1-1

Unpacking the Verifier

After you unpack the verifier, you should have the following:

♦ 938 verifier

♦ I/O cable

♦ 9-pin communications cable

♦ base plate (with two shafts, stand, mounting block, L-bracket, and

attaching parts)

♦ calibration label

♦ SV Series Operator’s Guide (You will need to refer to this manual).

Note: Do not lose the calibration label! You need it to configure the

verifier.

Keep the box and packaging material in case the verifier ever needs repair.

Before Installing the Verifier

♦ You need a 3/32 Hex key (wrench) to install and tighten the verifier’s

stand.

♦ Install the ScanVision software. The ScanVision software is found on

the Tabletops Documentation CD-ROM. Run the file, setup.exe and follow the prompts as necessary.

♦ Install the Monarch Paxar Verifier Configuration Tool. This tool

can be downloaded from our Web site. To install, run the .exe file and follow the prompts as necessary.

1-2 Operating Instructions

Overview

Have your System Administrator follow these steps before you use the verifier:

1. Install and set up the verifier. See Chapter 2, “Installation & Setup,”

for more information.

2. Configure the verifier using ScanVision. See Chapter 3, “Configuring

the Verifier,” for more information.

3. If necessary, create a verifier configuration file. See Chapter 4,

“Using the VCT,” for more information. A verifier configuration file allows you to set the verifier to check only the parameters you select. You should understand your application and which parameters you want the verifier to check.

4. Configure the printer to enable the verifier. See Chapter 5,

“Configuring the Printer,” for more information.

Getting Started 1-3

1-4 Operating Instructions

INSTALLATION & SETUP

This chapter explains how to install the verifier and connect all the cables. You need a Phillips screwdriver and a 3/32 Hex key (wrench).

Throughout this chapter, the reference to “knife setup” is for the 9860 printer; the reference to “non-knife setup” is for the 9855 printer. The verifier does not work with a 9855 printer using the Monarch 926 knife.

Installing the Verifier

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Place the printer on a firm work surface.

3. Remove the following items from their packaging:

(1) base plate (2) shafts (1) stand (1) mounting block (4) feet (1) L-bracket (1) ¼” plain cork washer (1) ¼”-20x1¼” screw (5) M4x12 screws with attached lock washers (6) #10-32x1/4” set screws

4. Turn the base plate upside down and attach the adhesive feet in each

corner. Make sure the base plate looks like the one pictured before you attach the feet. Pay attention to the pattern of the mounting

holes.

Installation & Setup 2-1

5. Turn the base plate right side up.

6. Using three screws with attached lock washers, attach the stand to

the base plate: For knife printers, use the three holes that are on the left side of the base plate. For non-knife printers, use the three holes in the center of the base plate.

Knife Setup

Note: Do not fully tighten these screws.

It is easier to attach the shafts, bracket, and verifier before attaching the printer to the base plate.

2-2 Operating Instructions

Non-Knife Setup

7. Attach the L-bracket to the base plate with two screws:

For knife printers, attach the L-bracket to the left side of the base plate. For non-knife printers, attach the L-bracket to the center of the base plate.

Knife Setup

Non-Knife Setup

Note: Do not fully tighten these screws.

8. Insert the vertical shaft into the stand until it stops. (The vertical

shaft has one diameter; the horizontal shaft has two different diameters.) Insert the set screws into the stand. Align the flat on the shaft with the set screws in the stand.

Knife Setup

Non-Knife Setup

Note: Securely tighten the set screws with a 3/32 Hex key.

Installation & Setup 2-3

9. Slide the mounting block onto the shaft as far as it will go. Insert the set screws into the mounting block. Align the flat on the shaft with the set screws in the mounting block.

Tighten these set screws

Knife Setup

Non-Knife Setup

Note: Securely tighten the set screws with a 3/32 Hex key.

2-4 Operating Instructions

10. Insert the horizontal shaft (with two different diameters) into the mounting block as shown. Insert the set screws into the top of the mounting block. Align the flat on the shaft with the set screws in the mounting block. For knife printers, the shaft should be flush with the left edge of the mounting block. For non-knife printers, insert the shaft so the step in the shaft is flush with the right edge of the mounting block.

Knife Setup Non-Knife Setup

Note: Securely tighten ALL the set screws in the shaft and

mounting block with a 3/32 Hex key.

11. Look at the stand from above. Adjust the stand so the horizontal shaft is parallel (aligned) with the front edge of the base plate. Securely tighten the three screws attaching the stand to the base plate.

Installation & Setup 2-5

12. Slide the verifier onto the shaft until it stops.

Knife Setup

13. Tighten the knob.

Non-Knife Setup

2-6 Operating Instructions

Connecting the Cables

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Connect the I/O cable to the verifier.

3. Connect the communication cable from the verifier to the printer

primarily to update the verifier for each bar code on the label.

See “Cable Summary” in Chapter 4 for more information about cable setup.

Communication Cable

I/O Cable

Knife Setup

Non-Knife Setup

4. Lay the cables on top of the base plate (the printer sits on top of them).

Installation & Setup 2-7

Installing the Printer

1. For knife printers, remove the bottom screw from the right-hand corner of the printer’s cover. Keep the screw, because you need to re-use it. For non-knife printers, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the base cover. Keep the screw, because you need to re-use it. However, you can throw away the base cover.

Remove this screw

Knife Setup

2-8 Operating Instructions

Base cover

Non-Knife Setup

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