Paxar Intelligent Keyboard Monarch 939i, Monarch939i Operating Instructions Manual
Monarch
®
939i™
Intelligent
Keyboard
TC0939iOI Rev. AF 12/07 ©2004 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.
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WARN ING
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 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.
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®
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®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
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 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
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS
Setting Prompts and Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Non-Knife Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
ENTERING BATCH DATA
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES
Accessories & Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Flat Surface Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Wall Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
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
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
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Reset to Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Set the Communications Port Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Set the Minimum Bar Code Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
GETTING STARTED
The Monarch® 939i keyboard allows you to easily configure the
printer and enter batch data. The keyboard works with the
Monarch® 9416®, 9825, 9855 and 9860 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
N
unpacking the keyboard.
N
connecting the cables.
N
power-up modes.
N
using the keyboard.
Overview
1
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. See 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.
With a script, you can
N
Create prompts for the user to enter data manually or using
a scanner. See Appendix C, "Configuring the System," for
more information.
N
Use look-up tables, or files, to store data that will be
printed on labels.
N
Perform additional data tracking, data conversion, and data
manipulation.
Getting Started
1-1
Throughout this manual, you will 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.
Monarch® offers custom script writing. Contact your Monarch
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). Te r m i n a l
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.
Getting Started
1-2
About This Manual
This manual is arranged in several sections:
N
Use Chapters 2 through 4 when your keyboard is operating in
terminal mode.
N
Use Appendix A for keyboard specifications.
N
Use Appendix B for the available character sets.
N
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.paxar.com) for any
updates.
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:
N
A way to enter and exit the script.
N
A way to enter terminal mode (required for 9860 printer).
N
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.
N
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.
Pull the long, coiled cable out from the bottom of the base.
1.
Slide the first loop
2.
in the cable slot as
shown.
Cable
Slot
Getting Started
1-3
Connecting the Cables to a 9416 Printer
When using the keyboard with the Monarch® 9416® printer, the
keyboard receives power from the auxiliary power supply (5V).
Tu r n OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
1.
Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the end of the
2.
adaptor cable.
Optional
Scanner Cable
Keyboard cable
goes here
Printer’s
Adaptor
Cable
Power
Connector
Keyboard’s
Power Supply
Secure the other end of the adaptor cable to the 9-pin port on
3.
Power Supply
the printer. Tighten the screws on the cables.
Connect the power cord to both power supplies.
4.
Connect the power supply (24V) to the printer.
5.
Connect the auxiliary power supply (5V) to the adaptor
6.
cable’s power connector.
Tu r n ON the printer.
7.
Power
Cords
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.
Tu r n OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
1.
Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the adaptor cable.
2.
Plug the 25-pin serial
3.
cable into the back of
the printer.
Tighten the screws on
4.
the cables.
Plug the auxiliary
5.
power supply into the
adaptor cable as
shown.
Auxiliary
Power
Supply
Plug the power supply
6.
into an electrical outlet.
Tu r n ON the printer.
7.
On the back of the
printer, press (I) to turn
on and (O) to turn off
the printer.
Keyboard cable
goes here
Getting Started
1-5
Connecting the Cables to a 9855/9860 Printer
When using the keyboard with a Monarch® 9855 or 9860
printer, the keyboard receives power from the printer.
Tu r n OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.
1.
Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the back of the
2.
printer.
Keyboard
Cable Goes
Here
ON/OFF
Switch
Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the cable to the
3.
printer.
Tu r n ON the printer. On the back of the printer, press (I) to
4.
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.
Tu r n OFF the printer before you connect the scanner’s cable.
1.
Reach into the bottom of the keyboard’s base and locate the
2.
keyboard’s auxiliary serial port, which is on a short, straight
cable as shown.
Slide the cable into the slot on the keyboard’s base.
3.
Cable
Auxiliary
Serial Port
Slot
Keyboard Cable
to Printer
Scanner
Cable
On the scanner, connect the RJ45 male connector end of the
4.
cable into the scanner. You will hear it click into place.
Connect the other end (9-pin male) of the cable to the
5.
keyboard’s auxiliary serial port (9-pin female).
Tighten the screws on the cable to secure the scanner cable
6.
to the auxiliary serial port.
Getting Started
1-7
Tuck the connectors into the keyboard’s base if necessary.
7.
Tu r n ON the printer. Press (I) to turn on and (O) to turn off
8.
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
operate as described in terminal mode.
C
Depending on your script, those buttons may function differently.
E
Escape. Returns the display to the previous menu or
clears an error.
C 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
L R
u
d Moves between fields in Batch Entry.
Cut. Cuts the supply.
Displays menu items and allows you to move the cursor.
N
S
f -
c
a
s
Enter. Selects the displayed menu item.
Shift. Toggles between upper and lower-case. Use with
other keys to display ¢, ", @, :, ;, -, =, +, #, %, (, ), &, *.
Functions keys are reserved for script use. Depending
g
on your script,
may print a set of test labels.
f
Caps Lock. Allows you to type all upper-case
characters (a padlock symbol is displayed in the corner).
Enters an international character for printing when
pressed and held along with a character code. See
Appendix B, "Character Sets" for the character codes.
Space. Inserts a blank space between characters.
Getting Started
1-9
1-10
Getting Started
SETTING BATCH OPTIONS
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.
2
CANCEL
ALL
PRINT
MODE
BATCH
ENTRY
Option Default
Clear Fields No
Number of Parts 1
Print Multiple 1
Quantity 1
Cut Option No
Cut Multiple 1
Cut Last Ticket No
MAIN
REPEAT
BATCH
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
at the Main menu, when you see Batch Options. If
N
you have password protection enabled, you will see
Enter Password:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
2.
Press
three times and then press N.
F
Clear Fields?
Prompt? Yes
Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode
3.
and press either l or r to display your selection. Press
.
N
Clear Fields?
No
Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press
4.
either l or r to display your selection. Press
r
N
.
Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode
5.
and press either l or r to display your selection. Press
.
N
Decide if you want to change the default (1) part printed
6.
across the supply. Press r to change the number of parts
(1-5). Press N.
Setting Batch Options
2-2
Number of parts
Prompt? Yes
Number of parts
[1/5]: +1
Cut Option
Prompt? Yes
Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode
7.
and press either l or r to display your selection. Press
Cut Option
No
Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press
8.
either l or r to display your selection. Press
r
N
.
Cut Multiple
Prompt? Yes
Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode
9.
and press either l or r to display your selection. Press
.
N
N
.
Cut Multiple
1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Decide if you want to change the default (1) tag printed
10.
before cutting. Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press
To cut between batches, make the Cut
Multiple the same as the print quantity.
Cut Last Ticket?
Prompt? Yes
Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode
11.
and press either l or r to display your selection. Press
.
N
Cut Last Ticket?
No
r
N
.
Setting Batch Options
2-3
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