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Mobile Printing Station
Assembly and Setup
Instructions
TC9476OI Rev. AA 4/99
©1995 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Monarch 9476 Mobile Printing Station Assembly and Setup Instructions TC9476OI Rev. AA 4/99 ©1995 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada. 9476 and 9490 are trademarks and Monarch is a registered trademark of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. Monarch Marking Systems P.O. Box 608...
  • Page 3 Preface The Monarch allows you to mobilize and use up to four Monarch printers. The 12-volt battery stored in the Station powers the printers. A portable data collection device or portable PC sends the data to the printers through a single, shared communication cable.

  • Page 4: Other Documentation

    Other Documentation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To send data to the printers and print labels or tags, see the following additional manuals: create online packets to send data to the printer define an online address for a printer select a printer on the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Install the Battery Charger ....1-18 Attach the Printer Brackets ....1-22...
  • Page 6 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ......4-1 Solving Problems ....... . 4-1 Changing Fuses .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Assembling The Station

    Chapter 1. This chapter describes how to assemble the Station and install the battery, battery charger, printers, and optional items. Parts List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make sure you received the listed quantity of the following parts. Check all internal cartons and packaging for these parts.
  • Page 8 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Package #2: (2) 8-32 nuts/ lockwashers (black) (2) 8-32 x 1/2" slotted screws (black) (1) cord bracket Package #3 (2) 8" wheels Battery and Charger Packaging: (4) retainer rods (2-8) supply holder brackets with magnets (1) power cord (packaged in charger carton) Package #1...

  • Page 9: Tools You Need

    Station. Make sure the printer power packs attached to the top of the Station are not crushed during the next three steps.
  • Page 10 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 3. On a firm surface, using a piece of cardboard for a pad, stand the axle on one end. Hammer an end cap onto the axle. The end cap should lock firmly. 4. Slide the following parts, in this order, onto the axle: one wheel, one washer, and two axle mounts.
  • Page 11 5. At the rear of the Station (end closest to the side where the cabinet door opens), push the two axle mounts firmly into the sockets of the rear legs. (Figure 2.) Hold onto the uncapped end of the axle so the axle assembly stays together.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Adjusting The Station's Height

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Step 2: Adjusting the Station’s Height-------------------------------------------------- 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolts (black) (4) 1/4"-20 wing nuts (black) (1) plastic cable-tube clamp (may already be attached to the cable tube) 2.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Attaching The Cabinet Handle And Cord Bracket

    Do Not set the top shelf to the highest adjustment. 5. Attach the plastic cable-tube clamp around the bottom of the cable tube as shown (if it is not already attached). Squeeze the finger grips to lock the clamp around the cable tube.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Attaching Optional Items

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2. Open the Station’s cabinet. Press the chrome handle insert into the cabinet door and fasten it with two 5/8" phillips screws. (Figure 4.) 3. Position the cord bracket over the mounting holes on the lower shelf ’s edge shown.

  • Page 15: Attach The Push Handle

    Attach the Push Handle 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: (1) push handle (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex bolts (4) 1/4"-20 nuts (4) 1/4"-20 washers 2. Attach the push handle to the front or rear of the Station using four 3/4"...

  • Page 16: Attach The Drop Shelf

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Attach the Drop Shelf 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: (1) support brace (1) metal rod (1) drop shelf (2) end caps (2) 1/4"-20 x 1/2" phillips screws (2) plastic washers 2. Attach the support brace to the Station’s corner supports on either the front or the rear of the Station using two 1/2"...
  • Page 17 3. Slide the metal rod into the hole in the Station’s corner support and through the support brace until the rod exits through the hole in the other corner support. You may have to reach under the support brace to guide the rod into the opposite hole.
  • Page 18 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 9. Slide the metal rod through the slot in the side of the drop shelf and into the hole in the Station’s corner support. Push the rod until it exits through the hole in the other corner support.

  • Page 19: Attach The Data Entry Terminal Cradle

    Attach the Data Entry Terminal Cradle The data entry terminal cradle is shipped fully assembled. To attach it, place it as shown on any of the Station’s shelves. The magnets on the cradle anchor it to the Station. (Figure 9.) Magnet Chapter 1.

  • Page 20: Step 5: Installing The Battery And Charger

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Step 5: Installing the Battery and Charger ------------------------------------------ Follow the steps below to install the battery and battery charger. Install the Battery Only qualified service personnel may install or replace the battery. 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: (1) 12-volt battery (2) metal retainer rods (2) 1/4"-20 wing nuts...
  • Page 21 2. Find the two holes in the floor toward the back of the cabinet. Insert a retainer rod’s short end (end without the threads) into one of the two holes as shown. Tilt the long end of the retainer rod up until it slides down through the hole.
  • Page 22 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 3. Place the battery on the cabinet floor. Remove the cardboard packaging. Use a 15mm bolt, washer, lockwasher, and M5 nut to attach the white battery wire to the positive (+) battery post. (Figure 11.) Green Ground Wire...
  • Page 23 7. Place the rubber bracket across the top of the battery. Use 1/4"-20 wing nuts, washers, and lockwashers to attach the retainer rods to the rubber bracket. Tighten both wing nuts equally to secure the battery. (Figure 12.) Rubber Bracket Retainer Ground Wire...

  • Page 24: Install The Battery Charger

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Install the Battery Charger 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: (1) battery charger (2) metal retainer rods (1) rubber bracket (2) 1/4"-20 wing nuts (2) 1/4"-20 washers (2) 1/4"-20 lockwashers (1) power cord (packaged with the battery charger) (1) power cord (heavy-duty) 1-18...
  • Page 25 2. Find the two holes in the floor toward the front of the cabinet. Insert a retainer rod’s short end (end without the threads) into one of the two holes as shown. Tilt the long end of the retainer rod up until it slides down through the hole.
  • Page 26 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 3. Insert the power cord (packaged with the battery charger) into the power socket on the back of the charger. (Figure 14.) Battery Cable Power Cord 4. Insert the battery cable into the battery socket on the back of the charger.
  • Page 27 7. Position the charger between the retainer rods so the back of the charger rests against the metal L-bracket. The status lights on the front of the charger should face out. (Figure 15.) 8. Place the rubber bracket across the top of the charger. Use 1/4"-20 wing nuts, washers, and lockwashers to attach the retainer rods to the rubber bracket as shown.

  • Page 28: Step 6: Installing The Printers

    Step 6: Installing the Printers ---------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the steps below to attach the printer brackets and printers to the Station. Attach the Printer Brackets 1. Remove the following items from their packaging:...

  • Page 29: Attach The Printers

    2. Position the printer bracket on the top shelf of the Station, facing one of the Station’s fan-fold slots as shown. Align the holes in the printer bracket with the holes in the shelf and fasten with 8mm screws and M4 nuts. (Figure 16.) All printer brackets must face the same direction.
  • Page 30 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 1. Insert two M3.5 washers and two 10mm shoulder screws into the sides of the printer as shown and tighten with a screwdriver. (Figure 17.) 2. The power packs for the printers are attached to the Station’s top shelf.
  • Page 31 3. Slide the printer into the printer bracket so the printer faces the fan-fold slot in the Station’s top shelf. The printer’s shoulder screws slide into the vertical slots in the printer brackets. Make sure the back of the printer rests against the upturned metal ledge on the printer bracket.
  • Page 32 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 4. The communication cables for the printers are located inside the Station’s cable tube. Insert the communication cable into the printer port as shown. (Figure 20.) 1-26 Printer Port Cable Figure 20...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Loading Supplies

    The Station can accommodate a maximum of two fan-fold printers if the fan-fold supply stack is longer than six inches. Before loading supplies, you must open the printer: 1. Insert your fingers into the depression beneath the faceplate and pull up. (Figure 21.)
  • Page 34 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2. Pull the supply guide forward and down as shown. (Figure 22.) 3. Tip the printhead assembly up and over the platen roller as shown. (Figure 23.) Figure 22 Figure 23 Supply Guide Printhead Assembly Platen Roller Pinch...

  • Page 35: Loading Fan-Fold Supplies

    4. Slide the latches on the back of the printer toward the center. (Figure 24.) 5. Continue to push the printhead assembly toward the rear of the printer until it opens completely. Latches Loading Fan-Fold Supplies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To load fan-fold supplies into your printer, follow the steps below.
  • Page 36 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2. Center a strip of supply over the supply deflector. The supply deflector’s rubber O-rings must be positioned inside the edges of the supply. (Figure 25.) If you do not need to adjust the position of the O-rings, skip to step 6. 3.
  • Page 37 Station’s fan-fold slots. The supply’s liner side should face up, so the arrow next to the black mark points toward the printer. Place the magnetic supply brackets at the opposite corners of the stack as shown.
  • Page 38 Make sure the arrow printed on the back of the supply points toward the printer. Center the supply in the printer by lining up the black mark within the centering notch. (Figure 27.) 10.
  • Page 39 11. Continue feeding the supply strip through the fan-fold slot until the strip exits through the back of the printer, under the supply deflector. The supply strip should feed around the supply deflector and over the top of the printer as shown.
  • Page 40 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 12. Feed the supply strip through the upper opening in the supply guide. (Figure 29.) 13. To close the printer, push the top assembly toward the printer, close the supply guide, and latch the faceplate into place.

  • Page 41: Loading Roll Supplies In Fan-Fold Printers

    Loading Roll Supplies in Fan-Fold Printers ------------------------------------------ To load roll supplies into your fan-fold printer, follow the steps below. 1. Open the printer. 2. Lift one end of the supply deflector to remove it from the supply well. You may have to gently spread the supply holders apart to release the supply deflector.
  • Page 42 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 3. Squeeze the tabs and adjust both supply holders to the width of your supply. (Figure 31.) Supply Holder Make sure the arrow at the end of the each supply holder points to the correct width. The supply holders lock at each width setting.
  • Page 43 4. Insert the roll of supplies between the supply holders inside the printer and press until the supply roll snaps into place. The supply roll should unwind as shown. (Figure 32.) Make sure the supplies turn freely in the supply well.
  • Page 44 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 5. For non-peel mode printing, feed the supply strip through the upper opening in the supply guide. (Figure 33.) 2-12 Supply Guide Figure 33 Upper Opening...
  • Page 45 (Figure 34.) When you print, labels peel automatically through the top opening in the label guide and the backing paper exits out the bottom opening. 7. To close the printer, push the top assembly toward the printer, close the label guide, and latch the faceplate into place.

  • Page 46: Loading Ribbon

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Loading Ribbon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Use ribbon when printing on thermal transfer supplies. To load the ribbon cassette into the printer: 1. Open the printer and remove the ribbon cassette. (Figure 35.) Ribbon Cassette 2. Slide a new ribbon cassette onto the printhead assembly until it slips into place.

  • Page 47: Reloading A Ribbon Cassette

    Reloading a Ribbon Cassette ------------------------------------------------------------------ To reload your ribbon cassette, remove the ribbon cassette from the printer and follow these steps: 1. Locate the end of the cassette with the two latches. Locate the International Symbols for opening and closing.
  • Page 48 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 4. Remove the used ribbon and take-up reel and discard. Open a package of new ribbon. Do Not wrinkle or crush the ribbon. 5. With the ridged end of the take-up reel facing down, place the ribbon roll on the spool with the foam washer (on the half of the cassette with the latches).

  • Page 49: Printing

    Printing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To print supplies from the printers on the Station, follow the steps below. See Addressing a Monarch 9490 Printer for instructions on setting up your data collection application to send commands to specific printers on the Station. 1. Connect your data collection unit to the Station’s communication cable.
  • Page 50 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 3. Turn each printer on and press each printer’s trigger to calibrate the supply. You are now ready to collect data and print. To conserve the battery, make sure the Station’s power switch is turned off when not in use.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3. Charging The Battery

    Charge the Station’s battery: before using the Station for the first time (charge it for 6 hours) when a printer’s LED indicates a "low battery" condition (see "Battery Life" for indications of low battery conditions) when the Station is not in use.

  • Page 52: Important Charging Information

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Important Charging Information ---------------------------------------------------------- DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRICAL AND FIRE HAZARD. CERTAIN ACTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, SHOCK, OR BURNS. Do Not disassemble the battery charger; take it to an authorized repair center for repair or service. Do Not operate the Station while the battery charger is charging.

  • Page 53: Battery Life

    Station is not in use, the battery life is maximized for the application. The charger will not overcharge the battery. The printer indicates the battery condition with the LED as follows: slowly flashing green: low battery (battery is down to 11.5V).
  • Page 54 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    The printer’s battery voltage selection is incorrect. When connected to the Station, the printer must be set to 12 volts. Print a test label. The printer voltage is indicated after the printer’s model number. Make sure the Model: line says M9490:12v.

  • Page 56: Changing Fuses

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Changing Fuses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are two fuses for the Station: one connected to the battery (battery fuse), and one connected to the external power socket (AC fuse). The power switch on the front of the Station must be off while changing fuses.
  • Page 57 2. Open the Station’s cabinet. Press and turn the fuse cover as shown until it pops out. (Figure 41.) Fuse Cover 3. Pull the fuse out of the cover. (Figure 41.) 4. Insert a 15 A, 32V, slow blow fuse (size 3AG) into the fuse cover until the fuse is fully seated.

  • Page 58: Changing The Ac Fuse

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Changing the AC Fuse 1. Turn the Station’s power supply off and unplug the power cord. (Figure 43.) Power Switch 2. Unplug the other end of the power cord from the Station. 3. Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry open the fuse cover (located under the power socket on the front of the Station).
  • Page 59 4. Slide the fuse holder out and remove the fuse. (Figure 44.) 5. Insert a 250VAC, 6.3-amp, slow blow fuse into the fuse holder until the fuse snaps into place. (Figure 44.) 6. Push the fuse holder until it snaps back into place. (Figure 44.) 7.
  • Page 60 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Specifications

    Chapter 5. This chapter describes the Station’s physical characteristics. See your 9490 Operator’s Handbook for printer specifications. Utility Cart ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Height Width Length Capacity Weight Operating Limits If you are using thermal transfer printers (printers with ribbons), the maximum operating temperature is 95 F (35 C).

  • Page 62: Charger

    9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions Cycle Use: 100% depth of discharge 50% depth of discharge 30% depth of discharge Cycle Life is approximate and many factors effect an individual battery’s performance. Charger ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Input Output approx. 250 cycles approx. 550 cycles approx.
  • Page 64 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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