Summary of Contents for Avery Dennison Monarch Sierra Sport4 9493
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Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Avery Dennison reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Avery Dennison has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Avery Dennison shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Getting Started ............................1-1 Using this Manual..........................1-1 Audience ............................1-1 Printer Utilities ........................... 1-1 Unpacking the Printer ......................... 1-1 About the Printer’s Power ........................1-2 Installing &...
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D The Monarch® Sierra Sport4™ 9493™ printer is a portable thermal direct and thermal transfer printer that prints on tags, labels, or receipt paper. Before using the printer, review the safety information in the Regulatory Compliance document provided with your printer.
A b o u t t h e P r i n t e r ’ s P o w e r There are two ways to power the printer: ♦ Using a battery. See "Installing and Removing the Battery" for more information. ♦...
Battery and Safety Information ♦ You must charge a battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery within three months of receipt. WARNING: Use only the Monarch® 9496™ charger/adapter designed for Lithium-ion batteries when charging. The battery might explode if used with a different charger. Refer to the Operating Instructions provided with the charger/adapter for more information.
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 You can communicate serially (9-pin) or through USB (version 2.0). For best results, use only Monarch®...
L O A D I N G R I B B O N & S U P P L I E S This chapter describes how to load supply for non-peel mode (prints on continuous strip of supply). peel mode (prints and separates the label from the liner).
O p e n i n g & C l o s i n g t h e P r i n t e r Before loading ribbon or supplies, you must open the printer. Close the printer before printing. To open the printer: 1.
L o a d i n g a R i b b o n C a s s e t t e Use a ribbon to print on thermal transfer supplies. Open the printer. See “Opening & Closing the Printer” for more information. Tip the ribbon cassette back, if necessary, and pull it towards you until it slides out of the printer.
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Remove the clear wrap from a new ribbon and tear it at the perforation. Take-up Core Gear New Ribbon Latches Make sure the preprinted side of the ribbon faces out. Slide the ribbon reel onto the long spool with the foam washer and the take-up reel onto the short spool. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide.
Carefully replace the other half of the ribbon cassette so they fit together completely. Do not wrinkle or crush the ribbon! Rotate the latches until they snap into the locked ( ) position. They may have moved during ribbon loading. Turn the gear counterclockwise with your fingers until you see the black part of the ribbon.
Loading for peel mode Peel mode removes the label from the liner as it prints. It is only for labels. This mode allows you to apply the label immediately. When the printer is in on-demand mode, the next label prints automatically when the previous one is removed.
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Note: Make sure the guides are straight after you adjust them. Insert the core between the supply holder tabs to open them to their widest position. Position a stack of fan-fold supplies so they feed easily into the front of the printer. Feed the fan-fold supply into the supply slot under the supply door and between the supply guides on the core so that a few inches extend past the front of the printer.
P r i n t i n g The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer. 1. Turn on the printer. You see Ready Download a format and a batch. For information on creating packets and downloading print jobs, refer to the Packet Reference manual available on our Web site.
C A R E & M A I N T E N A N C E This chapter explains how to ♦ clear label jams. ♦ clean the printhead, platen roller, and supply sensors. Caution: Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead or touch the printhead with your fingers.
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Clean the printhead with a clean soft cloth, a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or a cleaning pen. Printhead Clean the platen roller with a clean soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol or a cleaning pen. Turn the platen roller with your finger to clean the entire surface. Clean the on-demand and black mark sensors with a clean soft cloth, a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or a cleaning pen.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This chapter lists some common problems and their solutions. Problem Solution Printer does not Use a fully charged battery. feed. Close the printer completely. Load the supply and ribbon correctly. Run the printer diagnostic tests.
Error Description Reference point off supply. Invalid Data Portion of field off supply or there may be an invalid character in the packet. Invalid Data The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black marks. Make sure the Check Supply correct supply is loaded. Printer has not sensed a supply mark within the specified number of inches or is Check Supply out of supplies.
S u p p l y S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Supply Types: Thermal direct and thermal transfer labels, tags, fan-fold, or receipt paper. Supply Widths: 2.0" (51 mm) minimum Label with Liner Maximum: 4.65"...
A C C E S S O R I E S Use these part numbers when ordering an item. Call us at the number listed on the back of this manual to order parts or supplies. Part Number Item M09496 Battery Charger/AC Power Adapter 127201 Spare Battery...
P R I N T E R O P T I O N S This appendix lists the options that may be installed in your printer. ♦ Bluetooth® B l u e t o o t h ® Bluetooth wireless technology provides a low power-consuming method to communicate between devices.
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