G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
The Monarch 9416 XL® Thermal Transfer printer is a desktop thermal
transfer and thermal direct printer. It can print labels, tags or receipts (with or without
bar codes) in peel mode (one label at a time) or non-peel mode (labels in strips).
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This chapter includes information about
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unpacking the printer
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connecting the power supply
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connecting the communication cable
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reading the indicator light.
U s i n g T h i s M a n u a l
Following is a summary of the contents of this manual:
Chapter
1
Getting Started
2
Loading a Ribbon
3
Loading Supplies &
Printing
4
Care & Maintenance
5
Troubleshooting
A
Specifications &
Accessories
A u d i e n c e
This Equipment Manual is for the person who prints and applies labels.
Information in this document supersedes information in previous versions. Check our
Web site for the latest documentation and release information.
A d d i t i o n a l D o c u m e n t a t i o n
The printer uses Monarch Printer Control Language II (MPCL II) to create labels for
printing. The Packet Reference Manual, available on our Web site, describes how to
create format and batch packets for printing labels, how to configure the printer, and
perform other advanced techniques.
Contents
Unpacking the printer, connecting the cables, and reading the
indicator light.
Loading a ribbon.
Loading labels, tags, and receipt paper and printing.
Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer.
Common problems and their solutions.
Printer and supply specifications and accessory part numbers.
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Getting Started 1-1