Avery Dennison Monarch Sierra Sport2 Operator's Handbook Manual
Avery Dennison Monarch Sierra Sport2 Operator's Handbook Manual

Avery Dennison Monarch Sierra Sport2 Operator's Handbook Manual

Paxar printer operater's manual

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Monarch ®
Sierra Sport™ 2
9460™ Printer
TC9460OH Rev. AG 12/07
©2004 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp.
All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Monarch ® Sierra Sport™ 2 9460™ Printer TC9460OH Rev. AG 12/07 ©2004 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Paxar has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Paxar shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 1-1 Audience ... 1-1 Documentation ... 1-1 Printer Utilities ... 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ... 1-2 Powering the Printer ... 1-3 Installing the Battery ... 1-3 Battery and Safety Information ... 1-5 Connecting the Communications Cable ... 1-7 Using the Display and Buttons ...
  • Page 4 ACCESSORIES ... B-1 Single Station Battery Charger ... B-2 Four Station Battery Charger ... B-2 AC Power Adapter ... B-2 Carrying Accessories ... B-2 PRINTER OPTIONS ... C-1 Linerless ... C-1 Bluetooth... C-1...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D The Monarch® Sierra Sport2™ 9460 portable, thermal-direct printer that prints on tags, labels, or receipt paper. Introduction This chapter includes information about ♦ documentation. ♦ printer utilities.
  • Page 6: Printer Utilities

    Look through all of the packaging material for items. Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or return the printer. If any items are missing, contact Paxar at the number listed on the back of this manual for replacement items.
  • Page 7: Installing The Battery

    Note: Make sure the battery is charged before using it. Turn off the printer if you are changing batteries. Open the supply door by pushing down on the release buttons located on both sides of the printer. The supply door should swing open.
  • Page 8 Close the supply door until the release buttons click into place. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the LCD screen comes on (about two seconds). The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then...
  • Page 9: Battery And Safety Information

    Four Station Charger) designed for lithium-ion batteries when charging. The battery might explode if placed ♦ Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer. ♦ The optimal battery storage temperature is 50°F - 73°F (10°C - 23°C).
  • Page 10 20% over the first 300 cycles of use. ♦ The printer uses battery power even when the printer is not printing. Remove the printer's battery and place on a charger when the printer is not in use. ♦ Many factors affect your battery's performance,...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Communications Cable

    Connecting the Communications Cable 9-pin and 25-pin serial communication cables are available. For best results, use only Monarch® cables. See Appendix B, "Accessories" for part number information. Open the hinged cable door by loosening the two screws and lifting up on the door. Do not use sharp objects around the printhead or touch the printhead with your fingers.
  • Page 12 Plug the DB9 connector into the DB9 port. DB9 Port Place the cable in the cable cavity. Close the hinged cable door and tighten the screws. To connect the optional AC power adapter, refer to the 9463 Operating Instructions included with it. 1-8 Getting Started Connector 2.5”...
  • Page 13: Using The Display And Buttons

    On/Off Button Printing The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display appears. The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then you will see:...
  • Page 14 For information on creating packets and downloading print jobs refer to the online version of the Programmer's Manual available on our Web site. The printer prints either a strip of supplies or one at a time (on-demand mode). Remove the printed supplies. 1-10 Getting Started...
  • Page 15: Loading Supplies

    ♦ Whenever you open and close the supply door, press F to calibrate the supply under the printhead. ♦ The printer may be on or off when loading supplies. Loading for Non-Peel Mode Use these instructions to load labels, tags, receipt paper, and linerless labels (supply without a liner).
  • Page 16 Remove the tape from a new roll of supply. Push apart the supply holder tabs to widen the supply holders. Insert a roll of supplies. Note: The supply should unwind as shown, with the loose end of the supply feeding through the exit chute.
  • Page 17: Tearing The Supplies

    Close the supply door until the release buttons click into place. Press F to calibrate the supply under the printhead. If you receive a supply error, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" for more information. Tearing the Supplies Tear the supply from the right or left using the tear edge as a guide.
  • Page 18: Loading For Peel Mode

    You need label supply with a liner to use these instructions. Open the supply door by pushing down on the release buttons located on both sides of the printer. The supply door should swing open. Release Button Remove the tape from a new roll of supply.
  • Page 19 Remove a couple of labels from the liner. Feed the supply under the peel bar. Release Button Note: The peel bar should be open. If not, push up on the release buttons located on both sides of the printer. Exit Chute Peel Bar Loading Supplies 2-5...
  • Page 20 Close the supply door until the release buttons click into place. Note: The peel bar closes when the supply door clicks into place. Lightly tug on the liner to remove the slack. Press F once or twice to advance the labels and to calibrate the supply under the printhead.
  • Page 21: Care & Maintenance

    Both may damage the printhead and require a Cleaning Your printing rate and frequency determines how often you must clean the printer. You may need to clean the printhead and platen roller ♦ after using seven to ten (7-10) rolls of supplies.
  • Page 22 ♦ A Monarch Cleaning Pen (part number 114226). To clean the printhead, platen roller, and supply sensors: Turn off the printer by pressing and holding P until the display is blank. Note: Do not use sharp objects to remove adhesive or label particles from the printhead area.
  • Page 23 Clean the printhead with a clean soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol, a cleaning pen, or a small brush. The printhead is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage the printhead or reduce its life. Ground yourself by touching some metal before cleaning the printhead.
  • Page 24: Clearing Label Jams

    Reload the supply. Close the supply door until the release buttons click into place. 10. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display appears. Clearing Label Jams When you are printing and jam occurs, a supply error message appears.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This chapter lists some of the common printer problems and their possible solutions. If these solutions do not work, call Service. Problem Solution Printer will Make sure the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 26: Common Errors

    System Administrator's Guide for more information. You may need a new sensor. Common Errors The following is a list of common printer errors you may receive. If you receive a message not listed here, see your System Administrator or call the Service at the number listed on the back of this manual.
  • Page 27 Printer sensed a mark in the wrong place. Press A under x to clear the error. Printer sensed a mark that is too long. Press A under x to clear the error. Load supplies. Press A under x to clear the error.
  • Page 28 Printhead Error Pending If you see a System Error Vector ## on the display, call Service for instructions. If you need to return the printer to Paxar, use the original packaging (box and packing material). 4-4 Troubleshooting Description Load supplies (supply length mismatch), because the calibrated supply length differs by plus or minus .25 inches from...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S This appendix includes information about printer specifications and cable pin-outs. Printer Specifications Height: Width: Depth: Weight without Battery or Supplies: Weight with Battery: Shipping Weight (no supplies):...
  • Page 30 Operating Limits (Printer): Storage Limits (Battery): Relative Humidity (Battery): Printing Method: Recommended Duty Cycle: A-2 Specifications 40° to 104°F (5° to 40° C) Storage 40° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) -4° to 95°F (-20° to 35° C) within one year -4°...
  • Page 31: Supply Specifications

    Supply Specifications Supply Types: Supply Widths: Supply Lengths: Max. Print Area: Cable Pin-outs ANSI/EIA-232-D Contact # Circuit Labels (standard or linerless), tags or receipt paper 0.5" (13 mm) minimum 2.0" (51 mm) maximum Tag/Receipt Paper Width - 0.5" (13 mm) to 2.05" (52 mm) 0.375"...
  • Page 32 A-4 Specifications...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    This appendix lists the accessories that work with your printer and briefly describes them. Use these part numbers when ordering an item. Call Paxar at the number listed on the back of this manual to order parts or supplies. Accessory Items...
  • Page 34: Four Station Battery Charger

    The Monarch® 9465™ Four Station Battery Charger is designed for the Monarch® 9460™ portable printer. It can charge the individual batteries or the printer with a battery installed. Full charging of a battery takes between 1.5 hours and 3 hours. For more...
  • Page 35: Printer Options

    ♦ Linerless ♦ Bluetooth® Linerless The printer is configured to use supplies without the backing paper. A linerless platen roller needs to be installed. If it is not installed, refer to the Operating Instructions (TC9460ACPROI) included with the platen roller.
  • Page 36 C-2 Printer Options...

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