Paxar 9401, 9402 User Manual

Monarch Marking Systems

Monarch 9401®/9402

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Memory Card

Operator’s Handbook

®

TC9401MC Rev. A 9/94 ©1990-1994 Monarch Marking S ystems, Inc. All ri ghts reserved.

Each product and program carries a respective w r i tten
warranty, the only warranty on which the c ustomer 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 omi ssions or inaccuracies. Any
update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for
a Class A di gi tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R ul es. These
limits are des ig ned t o provide reasonabl e pr otection against harmful
interfere nce w hen the equipment is op er ated in a commercial
environment . This equi pm ent generates, use s, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not instal l ed and used in accordan ce with the
instructi on m anual, may cause harm ful interference to r adi o
communicat i ons. O peration of this equipm ent in a residential ar ea i s
likely to cause harmf ul interfe ren c e in whic h case the user will be
required to cor rect the interfe re nce at his own expense.

CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for r adio
noise emissi ons f rom digital apparat us set out in the Radio Int erference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appa reil numérique n’ém et pas de bruits radioéle ct riques
dépassant les lim i tes applicables aux appareils numérique s de l a
classe A prescrites da ns le Réglement sur l e brouillage radi oél ectrique
édicte par le mi nistère des Communi cations du Canada.

WARNING

The power cord is intended to serve as the disconnect devi ce. The
socket-outl et shall be near the equipment and shall be easi l y accessible

WARNUG

Der Stromver sorgungskabel dient al s abschaltvorrichtung. Die
Steckdose soll i n der Nahe der Einheit und liecht zunganglich lieg en.

Trademarks

Monarch, 9401, and 9402 are registered trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems,
Inc.

Table of Contents

Using the Memory Card..........................................................1

Write-protect Swit ch......................................................1

Inserting a Memory Card................................................3

Copying a Memory Card...............................................4

Deleting from a Memory Card.......................................6

Deleting All the Formats on a Memory Card..... 6

Deleting One Format at a T ime.........................7

Battery...........................................................................9

Removing the Insulatin g Tab.............................9

Changing the Battery.......................................11

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Using the Memory Card

A memory card is a device used to store formats, check digit
algorithms, and MPCL packets. Y ou can copy information
from a computer to a memory card. For information about

• check digit algorithms

• MPCL packets

• copying a format from a computer to a memory card

refer to your System Administrator’s Guide.
To use a format from a memory card, inse rt th e card in the

printer. Y ou can insert the card before you turn on the printer,
or when you want to use a format. You’ll see a message as
the printer loads the formats stored on the card.

Write-protect Switch

The write-protect switch prevents the printer from

• copy i n g i n f o r m ation fro m t h e m e m or y card

• writing information to the memory card

• deleting information from the memory card.

The printer can still read information from a memory card
when the write-protect switch is on.

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The switch is located on the edge of the card next to the
battery cove r.

• The write-protect switch should be On for storing the

memory card or printing with it.

• The write-protect switch must be Off to copy or delete

information on the me m ory card.

Figure 1

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Using the Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

1. Be sure the write-protect switch is in the correct position.

2. Position the card with the Monarch® logo facing up, and

the arrows pointing away from you.

Figure 2

3. Insert the card i nto the memory card slot in the front of the

printer , below the key pad.

4. Push the card forward until it won’t go any farther.

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Copying a Memory Card

You can copy formats from one memory card to another.
To copy a memory card, you need

• the source card (the memory card with the formats you

want to copy), and

• the target card (a memory card you want to copy the

formats to).

CAUTION

The Card Copy function erases any formats on the target
card.

To copy a memory card, perform the following procedure:

1. Turn the write-protect switch Off on both cards.

2. Select Memory Card from the Main menu. You’ll see

Enter password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type the password and press

6

(refer to your System

Administrator’s Guide for information about passwords).

You’ll see

MEMORY CARD

< Card Delete

4. Press 1 until you see

MEMORY CARD

Card Copy >

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5. Press

6

. You’ll see

Load Source Card
Press ENTER._

6. If you have not already done so, insert the source card in
the printer.

7. Press

6

. You’ll see

Reading Card
Please Wait ..._

When the printer finishes reading formats, it displays

Load Target Card
Press ENTER._

8. Remove the so urce card from the printer.

9. Insert the target card.

10. Press

6

. You’ll see

Writing Card
Please Wait ..._

A memory card can hold more data than the printer can
process at one tim e. If the memory card you are copying
holds a large volume of data, the printer prompts you to
repeat steps 6-10 again. When the Card Copy function is
complete, you’ll see

Copy Complete
Press ENTER._

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11. Remove the target card and press

MEMORY CARD

Card Copy >

6

. You’ll see

12. Turn the write-prot ect switch on both cards On to protect
the formats.

13. Press

8

to exit to the Main menu.

Deleting from a Memory Card

You can delete forma ts from a m emory card one at a time or
all at once.

NOTE: Be sure you are using the correct memory card

before deleting any formats.

Deleting All th e Format s on a Memor y Ca rd

1. Turn the write-protect switch Off and insert the memory

card in the printer.

2. Select Memory Card from the Main menu. You’ll see

Enter password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Type the password and press

6

(refer to your System

Administrator’s Guide for information about passwords).

You’ll see

MEMORY CARD

< Card Delete

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Using the Memory Card

4. Press

5. Press

6

. You’ll see

6

. You’ll see

CARD DELETE

All >

Are you sure?

< Yes

Do one of the following:

• To exit without deleting any formats, press

6

.

• To delete all the formats on the ca rd, press

1

6

and

6. When the printer finishes deleting formats, it displays

MEMORY CARD

< Card Delete

NOTE: If the printer does not display this messa ge, the

formats were not deleted. Be sure the
write-protect switch is Off.

.

7. Remove the memory card.

8. To exit to the Main menu, pr ess

8

.

Deleting One Format at a Time

1. Turn the write-protect switch Off and insert the memory

card in the printer.

2. Select Memory Card from the Main menu. You’ll see

Enter password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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3. Type the password and press

6

(refer to your System

Administrator’s Guide for information about passwords).

You’ll see

MEMORY CARD

< Card Delete

4. Press

6

. You’ll see

CARD DELETE

All >

5. Press 2 until you see the name of the format you want to
delete. Then press

< Yes

6

. Y ou ’ll see

Are you sure?

You can

• press

1

and

6

to exit without deleting any formats

• press

6

to delete th e form a t.

6. When the printer finishes deleting the format, it displays

MEMORY CARD

< Card Delete

NOTE: If the printer does not display this messa ge, the

format was not deleted. Be sure the write-protec t
switch is Off.

7. Remove the memory card.

8. Push the write-protect switch to On to protect any formats

still on the card.

9. Press

8

to exit to the Main menu.

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Using the Memory Card

Battery

The memory card uses a 3-volt lithium battery, type BR2325.
Battery shelf life is approximately five years, with an active life
of six months. The battery cover is located on the edge of the
card.

CAUTION

If you remove the battery cover from a memory card the
formats will be erased.

NOTE: To avoid losing form ats, it is a good idea to keep

copies of your memory cards. Refer to "Copying
a Memory Card."

Removing the Insulatin g Tab

New memory cards have an insulating tab to prevent drain on
the battery before you use the card. You must remove this tab
before using the card.

Tab

Figure 3

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To rem ove the insulating tab from the batt ery, perform the
following procedure:

1. Hold the memory card with the Monarch logo facing up
and the arrows pointing away from you.

2. Push the battery lock to the left (opposite the direction of
the arrow on the batter y cover) to unlock it.

3. Slide the batt ery and cover out of the memory card.

4. Remove the insulating tab from the battery cover.

Unlocked

Battery

Figure 4

Battery
Cover

5. Replace the battery in the cover with the battery brand

name facing up and sli de the battery and cover into the
memory card as shown.

NOTE: You cannot insert the battery cover in the memory

card unless it is in the correct position.

6. Push the batte ry lock to the right (the direction the arrow i s
pointing) to lock it.

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Changing the Battery

CAUTION

If any of the following conditions occur, the battery may
explode:

• a 3-volt lithium battery, type BR2325 i s not used

• the battery is incorrectly replaced

1. Hold the memory card with the Monarch logo facing up
and the arrows pointing away from you.

2. Push the battery lock to the left (opposite the direction of
the arrow on the batter y cover) to unlock it.

3. Slide the batt ery and cover out of the memory card.

4. Place a new battery in the cover with the battery brand

name facing up and sli de the battery and cover into the
memory card.

5. Push the batte ry lock to the right (the direction the arrow i s
pointing) to lock it.

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For supplies, service, or assistance call:

TOLL FREE:
1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.)
1-800-263-4650 (In Canada)

Published by the Technical Communications Department.

Printed in U.S.A.

Monarch Marking Systems

A Pitn ey Bow es Company

Monarch 9401™/9402™

Using a Scanner with

9401/9402 Printers

Options

TC9401SC 6/90 ©1990 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Each product and program carries a respective w r i tten
warranty, the only warranty on which the c ustomer 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 omi ssions or inaccuracies. Any
update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.

CAUTION

This equipment can interfere with radio communication. The
equipment com pl ies with limits f or a C l ass A computing device
pursuant to F CC Rule s, Subpart J, Part 15, which pr ovide reasonable
protection against such interf er ence when operated in a com m er ci al
environment . Operation in a reside ntial area can cause int erference
which the user mu st cor rect at their own expense.

Trademarks

HP Smartwand i s a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Compa ny.
Nippondenso is a trademark of Nippondenso Co. LTD.
Photographic S ciences is a trad em ark of Photographic Sciences Corporation.
M5763, M 5764, M6097, M6098, M9401, and M9402 are trademarks of Monarc h
Marking Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Using a Scanner........................................................................1

Connecting the Scanne r................................................1

Selecting the Scanner...................................................2

Selecting Auto Enter......................................................4

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Overview

Y ou can attach a scanner to a 9401 or 9402 printer. Using the
scanner, you can automatically enter bar code information in
your formats.

Here is the list of sc anners you can attach to the 9401/9402.

• Monarch M6098

• Monarch M5763

• Monarch M5764

• Nippondenso Scanner

For information about using the scanner, refer to the
instructi ons th a t cam e wit h it.

Connecting the Scanner

Connect the scanner cable to the connector on the back of the
printer as shown.

Figure 1

Connect Scanner
Cable Here

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Setting the Printer

1. From the Main Menu, press 1 or 2 until you see

MAIN MENU

< Setup >

2. Press

6

. You’ll see

3. Press 2 until you see

< Port Settings >

4. Press

6

. You’ll see

PORT SETTINGS

User Comm >

5. Press 2 until you see

PORT SETTINGS

< Scanner

6. Press

6

. You’ll see the last selection, for example

SETUP

Supply >

SETUP

SCANNER

< Auto Enter

2

7. Press 1 until you see

< Scanner Type

Setting Up the Scanner

SCANNER

8. Press

6

. You’ll see the last selection, for example

SCANNER TYPE

< HP Smartwand >

The options for Scanner Type are listed below.

If you have this type Select this scanner model
No Scanner None

M6098 HP Smartwand
Nippondenso Nippondenso
M5763 Photo Scienc es
M5764 Photo Scienc es

9. Press 1 or 2 to display the correct scanner type,
then press

6

. Y ou ’ll see

SCANNER

< Scanner Type

10. Press

8

twice if you want to return to the Setup menu.

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Selecting the Data Entry Mode

There are two ways to enter data on the 9401/9402 with a
scanner.

• In Auto Enter mode, the printer reads a successful scan,

then immediately goes to the next prompt.

• When not in Auto Enter mode, the operator must press

6

to proceed to the next prompt after sca nni ng.

1. From the Main Menu, press 1 or 2 until you see

MAIN MENU

< Setup >

2. Press

6

. You’ll see

3. Press 2 until you see

< Port Settings >

4. Press

6

. You’ll see

PORT SETTINGS

User Comm >

5. Press 2 until you see

PORT SETTINGS

< Scanner

SETUP

Supply >

SETUP

4

Setting Up the Scanner

6. Press

6

. You’ll see the last selection, for example

SCANNER

Scanner Type >

7. Press 2 until you see

SCANNER

Auto Enter >

8. Press

6

. You’ll see the last selection, for example

AUTO ENTER

< Yes

The options for Auto Enter are
Yes At data entry, the printer displays the prompt fo r the

next field immediately after a successful scan.

No At data entry , the operator must press

6

scanning the data. Then the printer displays a
prompt for the next field.

after

9. Press 1 or 2 to display the option you want, then
press

10. Press

6

. You’ll see

SCANNER

< Auto Enter

8

twice if you want to return to the Setup menu.

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Setting the M5763/M5764 Scanner

The M5763 and M5764 scanners require specific settings to
work with the 9401/9402 printer.

Before you begin us i ng this scanner, scan the three bar codes
below in the order shown.

1. This bar code resets the scanner to
defau lt settings (ZA).

2. This bar code set s inv erse polarity on
the scanner (CD).

3. This bar code enables full continuou s
power on the scanner (@A).

Refer to your scanner manual for details on these and other
settings and tests.

Models 5763/5764: TC5763OI

TC5764AD

Model 6098: TC6098AD

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For supplies, service, or assistance call:

TOLL FREE:
1-800-231-7700 (Service)
1-800-543-6650 (Retail Sales)
1-800-243-4015 (Industrial Sales)

Printed in U.S.A.

Monarch Marking Systems

A Pitn ey Bow es Company

Monarch 921™

Supply Dereeler

Operating Instructions

TC0921OI 6/91 ©1991 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Overview

The 921 Supply Dereeler holds large diameter supply rolls for
9401/9402 printers. You can use up to 9.5" diameter rolls with

4.0" diameter cores.
Installing the Dereeler is simple:

• position it beh ind the printer

• install a new print er back cover

• place the supply roll on the supply reel

• feed the supply through the back cover and into the

printhead.

Complete installation and operating i nstructions are given on
the followi ng pages.

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Installation

1. Turn off the printer power switch and unplug the power

cord.

2. Open the printer top cover.

3. Remove the standard supply roll.

4. Unsnap the back cover from the printer housing as shown.

Back
Cover

5. Snap the new back cover (with feed slot) it into place on

the printer.

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6. Position the Dereeler in back of the printer. Lift up the
back of the printer and place the printer rear feet in the
Dereeler mounting holes as shown.

Feed Slot

Supply
Guide

Mounting
Holes

Supply

7. Route any cables on the back of the printer to the right or

left below the Dereeler base.

4

Loading Supplies

1. Place the s uppl y roll on the supply reel.
NOTE: Maxim um supply width is 2.5 inches.

2. Feed the supply around the outside of the Dereeler supply

guide and into the feed slot of the printer back cover as
shown.

Feed Slot

3. Continue feeding the supply throug h the printhead and out

the exit chute (Refer to your Equipment Manual if
necessary).

4. Close the pri nter cover.

5. Plug in the power cord.

6. Turn on the power switch.

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Operation

When using large diameter supply rolls, operate the printer as
you normally would with the following exceptions:

1. For ribbon operation, it may be necessary to replace the
ribbon before the supply runs out.

2. For backing paper take-up operation, it may be necessary
to shut off the printer and remove the accumulated backing
paper.

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Each product and program carries a respective w r i tten
warranty, the only warranty on which the c ustomer 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 omi ssions or inaccuracies. Any
update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.

For supplies, service, or assistance call:

TOLL FREE:
1-800-231-7700 (Service)
1-800-543-6650 (Retail Sales)
1-800-243-4015 (Industrial Sales)

Printed in U.S.A.