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Monarch Paxar 9450 RASCAL Operator's Handbook Manual

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Operator's Handbook
TC9450OH Rev. DA 8/99
©1994 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 ® Monarch 9450 ® RASCAL Printer Operator’s Handbook TC9450OH Rev. DA 8/99 ©1994 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 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, 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.
  • Page 3 Audience ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This manual has a dual-purpose audience. It is intended primarily for Operator of the printer. However, the System Administrator who sets up print jobs for the Operator should be familiar with the following topics: "About Sleep Mode" (Chapter 1) "Loading Supplies"...
  • Page 4 One type of indexed supplies have black marks on the back to accomplish this task. Supplies that do not enable the printer to sense where a label begins or ends. Feed mode in which the printer does not peel labels from the backing paper while printing.
  • Page 5 Print Job A command or commands sent from the host to the printer that results in one or more labels being printed. Sleep Mode Operation mode in which the printer conserves energy while retaining the print job. Supplies The media (paper or synthetic) the printer prints on.
  • Page 6 9450 Operator’s Handbook...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Printing in Continuous Mode......4-2 Pausing the Printer ....... 4-2 Clearing a Print Job .
  • Page 8 Chapter 7. Specifications ......7-1 Printer Specifications ......7-1 Supply Sizes .

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. The 9450 printer. This chapter tells you how to use the buttons on top of the printer. to charge and use the battery. sleep mode works. to attach the belt. Getting Started RASCAL ® printer is a portable, thermal-direct...

  • Page 10: Using The Buttons

    9450 Operator’s Handbook Using the Buttons –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– On the top of the printer, there are two buttons and an LED indicator, as shown. [Feed] Use to feed or advance the supply for printing. See Chapter 4, "Printing," for information about the different print modes.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    [On/Off] LED Indicator Charging the Battery –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A 6-volt NiCd battery powers the printer. Charge the battery when you receive the printer. when the LED indicator shows a battery condition (slow blinking green or blank). In general, NiCd batteries require 5-8 charge/deplete cycles to reach full charge.
  • Page 12 9450 Operator’s Handbook If the battery loses power in the middle of a printing session, replace or recharge the battery. The printer remembers the print job. When you use or store your charger, do not: wrap the cord around the charger.

  • Page 13: Removing And Loading The Battery

    6. Press [On/Off] to resume printing. For more information, see your Fast Charger Addendum. Removing and Loading the Battery–––––––––––––––––––––––––––– You don’t need to turn off the printer before removing or loading a battery. Removing the Battery The battery side tabs are stiff and require more force to press when new.

  • Page 14: Loading The Battery

    2. Push the top of the battery onto the prongs until the battery snaps into place. About Sleep Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– When the printer is inactive for a certain period, it goes into sleep mode to conserve battery power. During sleep mode, the printer retains all print jobs, but isn’t operational.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Belt

    Attaching the Belt ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Your printer comes with a belt for portable printing. To attach the belt: 1. Lift one of the clips and slip the belt under it. 2. Release the clip. 3. Repeat these steps for the other clip.
  • Page 16 9450 Operator’s Handbook...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Loading Supplies

    Non-peel mode feeds without peeling labels from the backing paper. Use this mode for printing label strips or printing on tags or thermal paper. The printer must be in Continuous mode. A solid amber LED indicator implies Continuous mode. Ask your System Administrator to set the mode, if necessary.

  • Page 18: Loading For Peel Mode

    Loading for Peel Mode––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In Peel mode, use die-cut labels only. Use supplies up to a maximum of 2.05 inches. Contact Monarch at the number at the back of this manual if you have special label requirements. It doesn’t matter if the printer is off or on while you are loading supplies.
  • Page 19 3. Squeeze the tabs on both sides of the support frame and pull it open. 4. Insert the leading edge of the supply into the supply guide while dropping the supply roll into the supply well. Push the supply against the back of the well. Use your finger to push the supply through the supply chute.
  • Page 20 6. Feed the supply through the printer, as follows. Push the printhead lever down to close the printhead. If the printer is off, turn the knob clockwise to manually feed the supply through the supply chute. Push the printhead lever down to close the printhead.
  • Page 21 9. Snap the support frame back into place. Gently pull on the backing paper to make sure it is tight. Label Chapter 2. Loading Supplies Supply Chute Support Frame Backing Paper...

  • Page 22: Loading For Non-Peel Mode

    In non-peel mode, supplies can be either die-cut or butt cut with a maximum size of 2.2 inches. If you have special label requirements, contact Monarch at the number listed in the back of the handbook. To load supplies for non-peel mode: 1.
  • Page 23 5. With thumb and forefinger, insert the leading edge of the supply into the supply guide until the printer begins to feed the supply. Make sure the supply roll is flush against the back wall when you begin to insert the leading edge.

  • Page 24: Removing Supplies

    9450 Operator’s Handbook Removing Supplies ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To remove supplies: 1. Remove the supply holder as shown. Supply Holder 2. Cut or tear the supplies as close to the supply guide as possible, and remove the supply roll. 3. Push the printhead lever up to open the printhead. Do Not back the labels through the printhead or a supply jam may occur.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Printer Communications

    Before sending a print job from the host, set the communications parameters (flow control, baud rate, data bits, and stop bits) in the printer to match the parameters set at the host. You can set the printer’s communications parameters manually or by using online commands.
  • Page 26 Twice Three times Four times Five times Six times The printer verifies your selection by flashing the LED indicator once for each time you pressed [Feed]. 4. Press [Feed] twice. The LED indicator blinks twice. Press [Feed] ... Once Twice The printer verifies your selection by flashing the LED indicator once for each time you pressed [Feed].

  • Page 27: Connecting The Communications Cable

    3. Pull the cable holder gently to make sure it is secure. 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the host. Do Not carry or drag the printer by the cable. Also, remove the cable when not using the printer.

  • Page 28: Removing The Communications Cable

    9450 Operator’s Handbook Removing the Communications Cable ––––––––––––––––––––––––– To remove the cable: 1. Hold the printer steady with one hand. Cable Holder 2. Grasp the cable holder with your other hand and push it in to unlock the latch. 3. Release the cable holder and grasp the release slide.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Printing

    In On-demand mode, the printer prints one label at a time (when a label is ready to dispense, the LED indicator blinks). After the printer dispenses the first label, it waits for you to press [Feed] to print each successive label. You must load your labels in Peel mode.

  • Page 30: Removing Backing Paper

    1. Tear the backing paper a few inches away from the support frame. Do Not tear it against the support frame. 2. Gently pull the backing paper in the printer to make sure it is tight. Printing in Continuous Mode ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5. Care And Maintenance

    To clear a jam: 1. Turn the printer off, and remove the supplies. See "Removing Supplies" in Chapter 2 for more information. Do Not back labels through the printhead or a jam may occur.
  • Page 32 9450 Operator’s Handbook 2. If your printer has a removable supply guide, grab the printer firmly with one hand. With the other hand, slide out the supply guide as shown. Do Not pull the supply guide completely out of the printer.

  • Page 33: Inserting The Supply Guide

    Inserting the Supply Guide If the supply guide does come out of the printer: 1. Tilt the supply guide in a downward slant, and insert the catch into the top of the track. 2. Tilt the supply guide so it lines up with the track, and then gently slide it along the track, and into the printer.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Printhead

    9450 Operator’s Handbook Cleaning the Printhead –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Clean the printhead daily when using the printer in excessively dirty, hot, or humid environments. Also clean it after every five rolls of supplies, or when you see voids in the print as shown.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Platen Roller And Peel Blade

    Cleaning the Platen Roller and Peel Blade –––––––––––––––––––––– To clean the platen roller and peel blade: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the supplies, if you haven’t already. See "Removing Supplies" in Chapter 2 for more information. Do Not back labels through the printhead or jamming may occur.
  • Page 36 9450 Operator’s Handbook 5. Rub the cotton swab back and forth across the platen roller and peel blade to remove any buildup. Platen Roller 6. Let the printer dry briefly. Then, reload your supplies. Peel Blade...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

    To print a test label, press [Feed] while you connect the battery. Continue to press [Feed] until the LED indicator turns amber. The LED indicator goes out. A test label prints automatically and the printer goes into sleep mode. Software Version...

  • Page 38: Led Indicator

    For resident Font IDs, the first number is the Font ID number, and the second is the Monarch internal font number used for internal use only. For example, 1:1000 indicates Font ID 1, and Monarch internal font 1000. Font 16 is for Monarch internal use only.

  • Page 39: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Some common printer problems and their solutions are listed below. Problem Battery won’t charge. Label is jammed. Labels do not peel. LED indicator is off. Printer doesn’t respond to host. Printer locks up with a solid green LED indicator and will not respond to key presses.
  • Page 40 Check the supply type (i.e., indexed or non-indexed). Have the System Administrator set the supply type. Turn the printer off and switch to a fully charged battery. Clean the printhead. Turn the printer off and switch to a charged battery.
  • Page 41 If you continue to have problems: Remove the battery, wait a few seconds and re-connect it while pressing [On/Off]. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Call Monarch at the number at the back of this manual. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Solution Charge the battery.
  • Page 42 9450 Operator’s Handbook...

  • Page 43: Chapter 7. Specifications

    Chapter 7. This chapter includes information about: printer specifications supply sizes accessories cable pin definitions. Printer Specifications–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Height: Width: Depth: Weight: (without supplies) Storage Limits: Operating Limits: Battery Power: Printing: Supply Types: Memory: Specifications 4.3 inches (108 mm) 3.3 inches (84 mm) 5.4 inches (137 mm)

  • Page 44: Supply Sizes

    9459 Communication cables for several data collection terminals. MONARCH® PLATFORM use in a Windows® environment. MONARCH PLATFORM Font Utility Call your sales representative for details. Programmer’s Kit, which includes: 9450 Label Design Software 9450 Label Design Software Manual 9450 Programmer’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Communications Cable Pin Definitions

    Communications Cable Pin Definitions –––––––––––––––––––––––– The printer has an 8 pin mini-DIN RS-232C locking connector with the following pin definitions. Signal Direction from host from printer from printer from host from printer from host +5 Volts from printer Chapter 7. Specifications...
  • Page 46 9450 Operator’s Handbook...
  • Page 47 Communications parameters setting 3-1 values 3-2 Communications, establishing 3-1 Connecting the communications cable Continuous mode, printing in 4-2 D –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Depth of printer 7-1 E ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Establishing communications 3-1 F ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Feeding, slow or sluggish 6-5 Flow control 3-2 H ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
  • Page 48 R––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Removing backing paper 4-2 Removing supplies 2-8 Removing the battery 1-5 Removing the communications cable Responses to host, from printer 6-3 S ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Setting communication parameters 3-1 Sizes, of supplies 7-2 Sleep mode 1-6 Solutions to common problems 6-3...
  • Page 49 U ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Using the buttons 1-2 W––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Weight of printer 7-1 Width of printer 7-1...
  • Page 51 For supplies, service, or assistance call: TOLL FREE: 1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.) 1-800-263-4650 (In Canada) www.monarch.com Published by the Technical Communications Department. Printed in the U.S.A.

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