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Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada. Trademarks Monarch and 9864 are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Avery Dennison® is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corp. Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division 170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342 Visit www.monarch.com for sales, service, supplies, information, and telephone...
3. Using the data cable supplied, connect the Centronics interface on the printer to the host computer. Sockets for the Centronics cable (A) and power cable (B) on a 9864. 4. Turn on the printer using the power switch (set to position “1”). You see the following sequence of messages: System start...
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Initialisation ONLINE JOBS When the parameter switches directly to offline mode when turned on. CAUTION! - Wait at least 10 seconds between turning the printer off and on, because any modified parameter settings are not saved. QUICK REFERENCE 9864 9864 Printer type V 4.10...
Scrolls up through the menu and selects menu items. Increases values. Prog button Accesses the parameter menu when offline. Returns to previous menu item and/or exits the menu. QUICK REFERENCE 9864 Getting Started Display Prog button Feed button Online button...
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For more detailed descriptions of the button functions, see “Creating a print job” or refer to Info-Printouts and Parameters section on the CD-Rom. Remote operator The printer can be equipped with a remote operator panel. The printer must panel provide the appropriate optional connector. Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for more information.
Loading material CAUTION! Rotating axles! These can pull in and tear off hair, clothing and jewelry. – Do not operate the printer with the cover open! – Keep long hair, loose clothing, jewelry etc. away from the printer! 1. Open the cover.
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12. Pull the drawing module (2) all the way out (Fig. 3). 13. Guide the backing paper under the print module to the rear (Fig. 4). Continued on next page. QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
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(4) (Figs. 3 and 4). 17. Position the block bearing and the pressure roller (5) in the middle of the backing paper. This keeps the backing paper in place around the dispensing edge! 18. Lock the locking lever (Fig. 4). QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
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2. Pull the material through the inlet opening (1) to the material guide printing side up. 3. See “Loading material” to continue. QUICK REFERENCE 9864 Pull the fan-folded material through the inlet opening in the rear side and see “Loading...
The printer must be turned on; otherwise, the printhead presses on the material. 9864 1. Set the printer to offline mode and open the cover. 2. To remove the material, press and hold the opener while pulling the material back towards the roll (Fig.
(7) which removes contamination from the printhead. The material must be loaded as described to clean effectively! 8. The ribbon should be straight and crease- free. Turn the ribbon unwind reel to tighten the ribbon and eliminate slack. QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
Increase the unwind/rewind tension (Turn the red hex nut clockwise). If the ribbon visibly stretches or tears during printing. The ribbon is not loaded correctly. Decrease the unwind/rewind tension (Turn the red hex nut counter-clockwise). QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
SYSTEM PARAMETER > light sens. type [Tab. 1] For more information on setting parameters, see “Operating the parameter menu” in the topic section “Info printouts and parameters.” QUICK REFERENCE 9864 Function Sets the material type (punched or continuous) Sets the material length...
06/08 Rev. AA Creating a print job There are two ways of creating a print job: by using the Microsoft® Windows® printer driver for the 9864, or by creating a text file using Easy Plug print commands. Windows printer 9864 printer drivers are available for different versions of Windows. You can driver print from nearly every Windows application using the printer drivers.
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8 characters, no symbols or spaces). Refer to “Advanced Applications” for information about Ethernet. Before sending a print job from a text program, make sure the correct printer driver is installed. Special label layout programs make this much easier. These programs also require a driver.
Parameters.” Printing the status report To test the printer, print a status report. The width of the status printout can be set to 4 inches (100 mm) or 2 inches (50 mm). This should match the width of the label material used. The length of the printout is 8 inches (200 mm).
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2. Press Cut/Feed to increase or decrease the heat energy of the printhead (in %). The heat energy should be kept as low as possible while retaining an acceptable printing result. A high level of heat energy reduces the life span of the printhead. QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
When an error occurs, read the messages first and refer to the documentation for more information. Call servicing If you need to call Technical Support, have your printer’s model and serial numbers ready. To order spare parts, call Technical Support. Notes on cleaning...
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Also pay attention to the position of the printhead in relation to the edge of the label. The printhead should be flush against the inner black plastic plug. 6. Connect the printhead cable before turning on the printer. QUICK REFERENCE 9864...
Cleaning the print roller Clean the print roller when you see adhesive buildup or dirt on the roller. 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply. 2. Remove the material and ribbon. 3. Dispenser version only: Remove the dispensing edge to access the print roller by removing both holding screws (1).
The printhead should be flush against the inner black plastic plug. 7. Connect the printhead cable before turning on the printer. Cleaning the feed roller Clean the feed roller when you adhesive buildup or dirt on the roller.
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The printhead should be flush against the inner black plastic plug. 6. Connect the printhead cable. 7. Connect the power supply and turn on the printer. Cleaning the dispenser-feed roller Dispensor version only! 1.
06/08 Rev. AA Cleaning the Sensors Cleaning the gap photoelectric switch/sensor 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply. 2. Remove the material and ribbon. 3. Unscrew the two thumb screws on the printhead mounting and rotate the entire printhead mounting upwards.