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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...
Audience ... 1-1 Additional Documentation ... 1-2 Printer Utilities ... 1-2 Unpacking the Printer ... 1-2 About the Printer’s Power ... 1-3 Installing the Battery ... 1-3 Battery and Safety Information ... 1-5 Connecting the Communications Cables ... 1-7 USB Cable ... 1-9 Using the Display and Buttons ...
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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...
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D The Monarch® Sierra Sport3™ 9433™ printer is a portable, thermal-direct printer that prints on tags, labels, or receipt paper. Note: Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions. Check our Web site for the latest documentation and release information.
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.
I n s t a l l i n g t h e B a t t e r y The printer uses a 7.4V Lithium Ion battery. The battery can be installed with or without supplies loaded. Note: Make sure you charge the battery before using it.
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2. Insert the connector end of the battery into the printer. 3. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 4. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display turns on. The display flashes printer version information, battery charging status, and then you see 1-4 Operator’s Handbook...
Lithium Ion batteries when charging. The battery might explode if placed on a different charger. ♦ 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).
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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 it on a charger when the printer is not in use. ♦ Many factors affect the battery's performance,...
C o n n e c t i n g t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n s C a b l e s 9-pin serial communication cables and USB cables are available.
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Serial Cable 1. Plug the DB9 connector into the DB9 port. DB9 Port 2. Place the cable in the cable cavity. 3. Close the hinged cable door and tighten the screws. 1-8 Operator’s Handbook Connector Cable in Cable Cavity...
USB Cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port. 2. Lock the cable in place by placing it behind the left screw post and into the cable cavity as shown. 3. Closed the hinged cable door and tighten the screws.
P r i n t i n g The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer. Make sure supplies are loaded. 1. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display turns on. The display flashes printer version...
(prints and separates the label from the liner). Loading tips: ♦ Whenever you open and close the supply door, press F to advance the supply. ♦ The printer may be on or off when loading supplies. Loading Supplies 2-1...
1. Pull the release levers located on both sides of the printer to open the supply door. 2. Remove the tape from a new roll of supply. 3. Push apart the supply holder tabs to widen the supply holders.
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Note: The supply should unwind from the top with the loose end of the supply feeding through the exit chute. 4. Pull out enough supply to lay across the exit chute and raise the supply door back to the upright position as shown.
5. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 6. Press F to advance the supply. If you receive a supply error, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," for more information. Caution: Do not touch the tear edge. You may cut yourself.
(on-demand). 1. Pull the release levers located on both sides of the printer to open the supply door. 2. Remove the tape from a new roll of supply. 3. Push apart the supply holder tabs to widen the supply holders.
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Raise the peel tabs on both sides of the printer. Remove a couple of labels from the liner. Feed the liner over the platen roller, over the peel bar, and under the peel roller.
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6. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 7. Lightly tug on the liner to remove the slack. 8. Press F to advance the supply. If you receive a supply error, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," for more information.
3. Place a stack of fan-fold supplies behind the printer, printing side up. 4. Slide the supply guides, located inside the printer on each side of the external supply slot, out to their widest position.
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8. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 9. Press F to advance the supply. If you receive a supply error, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” for more information. Loading Supplies 2-9...
Caution: Do not touch the tear edge. You may cut yourself. Tearing the Supplies Tear the supply from the right or left using the tear edge as a guide. Note: Do not pull straight up on the supply. You may lose registration. 2-10 Operator’s Handbook Tear Edge...
C l e a n i n g 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 ♦...
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A Monarch Cleaning Pen (part number 114226). To clean the printhead, platen roller, and supply sensors: 1. 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.
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4. Clean the printhead with a clean soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol, a cleaning pen, or a small brush. Note: The printhead is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage the printhead or reduce its life. Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before cleaning the printhead.
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8. Reload the supply. 9. Close the supply door until the release levers click into place. 10. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding P until the display turns on. 3-4 Operator’s Handbook Platen Roller...
When you are printing and a jam occurs, a supply error message appears. To clear the jam: 1. Turn off the printer by pressing and holding P until the display is blank. 2. Pull the release levers located on both sides of the printer to open the supply door.
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 at the number listed on the back of this manual.
C o m m o n E r r o r s 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 Service at the number listed on the back of this manual.
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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.
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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. 4-4 Operator’s Handbook Description Either the supply is not seen or the on- demand sensor is broken.
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. P r i n t e r S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...
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Operating Limits (Printer): Relative Humidity (Battery and Printer): 5% to 90% Printing Method: Recommended Duty Cycle: A-2 Operator’s Handbook 32° to 109° F (0° to 43° C) Storage 14° to 122° F (-10° to 50° C) non-condensing Thermal Direct 33% Duty Cycle (5 minutes out of 15 minutes time intervals).
S u p p l y S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Supply Types: Supply Widths: Supply Lengths: Max. Print Area: C a b l e P i n - o u t s ANSI/EIA-232-D Contact # Description...
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...
F o u r S t a t i o n B a t t e r y C h a r g e r The Monarch® 9465™ Four Station Battery Charger charges the individual batteries or the printer with a battery installed. Full charging of a battery takes between 1.5 hours and 3 hours.
♦ Bluetooth® L i n e r l e s s The printer is configured to use supplies without the backing paper. This option is available at the time of order. B l u e t o o t h ®...