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Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E
This Quick Reference contains supply loading and general
care and maintenance procedures for the Monarch 9855
printer. For more detailed information, refer to the
Operator's Handbook available on our Web site
(www.monarch.com). For information about creating
formats, configuring the printer, or programming the
printer, refer to the Packet Reference Manual available on
our Web site.
Note:
Information in this document supercedes
information in previous versions. Check our Web
site for the latest documentation and release
information.
C o n n e c t i n g t h e C a b l e s
The power supply automatically switches between 115V or
230V. There are no operator settings required.
1.
Review the safety information in the Regulatory
Compliance document included with your printer.
Plug the power cable into the socket. Plug the other
2.
end of the cable into a grounded
electrical outlet.
3.
Connect the communication cable into the
appropriate port. Secure the cable with
the connecting screws (serial) or
spring clips (parallel).
If you are communicating with the
host through the serial port, make
sure the printer's communication
values match those at the host.
Monarch and 9855 are registered trademarks of Avery
Dennison Retail Information Services LLC. Avery
Dennison is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corp.
TC9855QR Rev. AG 8/09
Parallel Port
USB Port
Serial Port
Pow er Cable Goes Here
2007 Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Serial Port Pow er Cable Goes Here Monarch and 9855 are registered trademarks of Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC. Avery Dennison is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corp. 2007 Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved. TC9855QR Rev. AG 8/09...
  • Page 2 The factory default values are 9600 Baud, no parity, 8 bit data frame, 1 stop bit, and DTR flow control (9600, N, 8, 1, DTR). Set the communication values on the printer to match those at the host. The printer also has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) version 2.0 communications port, which is compatible with version 1.1.
  • Page 3 Displays the previous menu item. Displays the next menu item. Prints a test label when you press the buttons at the same time. Hold for one second and release. L o a d i n g L a b e l s o r T a g s Open the cover.
  • Page 4 Place the roll of supply on the supply holder. For labels, the supply unrolls from the top or the bottom. For tags, make sure the supply unrolls from the bottom, because tag rolls are wound face in. Do not pick up the printer by the supply holder. Adjust the supply holder guides so the sides barely touch the roll.
  • Page 5 For tag supplies using the optional knife, feed the supply through the knife. Make sure at least 0.5 inches of supply is past the knife. Adjust the supply guides so they touch the supply. Push up on the supply lever to lock the supply guides into place.
  • Page 6: Loading Labels For The Optional Peel Mode

    10. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thu well until you hear it click into place. 11. Close the cover. Press Feed/Cut several times to feed at least three labels/tags to properly position the supply and the ribbon. Loading Labels for the Optional Peel Mode Peel mode must be purchased separately.
  • Page 7 Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover on the front of the printer. Feed the backing paper over the peel bar. Peel Low er Opening Feed the backing paper through the lower opening of the exit cover. Close the exit cover. Pull down on the backing paper to remove any slack.
  • Page 8 When removing the backing paper, pull up across the saw-toothed tear edge. Make sure the backing paper tears at the edge. Close the printer's cover. Press Feed/Cut several times to feed at least three labels/tags to properly position the supply and the ribbon.
  • Page 9 L o a d i n g R i b b o n Open the cover. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch. Lift printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly locks into place. Push the deflector tab down. Deflector Slide the extra ribbon core on the take-up reel as far as it will go with the "This End Out"...
  • Page 10 Note: Make sure the “Monarch This End Out” writing is facing out. The ribbon roll only fits on the reel one way. Carefully feed the ribbon under both ribbon rollers and printhead. Align the ribbon and make sure it is straight and centered throughout the path.
  • Page 11 C l e a n i n g You must clean the printhead as described below to maintain printhead life. Caution: Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead or touch the printhead. This may damage the printhead and require a service charge.
  • Page 12 4. Clean the platen roller when you see significant adhesive build-up or a label is wrapped around the platen roller. Use a dry, soft-bristle brush, such as a toothbrush, to clean either the standard (black) or linerless (red/orange textured) platen roller. If the brush does not remove all the adhesive ♦...
  • Page 13 7. Rub the cotton swab across the supply sensor and die cut sensor and remove any build-up. Supply Sensor Peel 8. Clean the build-up in the supply path. 8. Let the printer dry before you reload supplies. 9. Close the exit cover by pushing firmly on it. Both latches will click into place.
  • Page 14 Problem Action Light Printing. Clean the printhead, change -or- supply, adjust the print contrast, Heavy Printing. check wide/narrow knobs, check ribbon. Voids in printing. Clean the printhead, change supply type, check ribbon. Serial bar codes do Leave printhead unlatched when not scan.
  • Page 15 Font, bar code, or density in the batch does not fit the format. The data in this line of the batch is either missing or does not match the format. Reference point off supply. Portion of field off supply or there may be an invalid character in the packet.