Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................... 1 2. Installing the Printer ........................................................ 3 3. Using the Keys ................................................................. 5 On the Keypad ..........
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Page 7 - Installing the Printer; CAUTION
2. Installing the Printer 1. Place the printer on a level surface. CAUTION The power switch must be Off while you connect anycables to the printer. 2. If you are going to use the printer on-line, connect the RS-232 (on-line) cable as shown. 3. If you are going to use the optional Monarch computer ke...
Page 8 - help you connect it to the printer.; Connect the power cord to the socket as shown. Plug the; other end of the cord into a; grounded 110VAC electrical
NOTE: The keyboard cable is marked with the word "TOP" to help you connect it to the printer. 4. Connect the power cord to the socket as shown. Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded 110VAC electrical outlet. 9401/9402 Equipment Manual 4
Page 9 - On the Keypad; Displays the next menu item.
3. Using the Keys Both printers have a display (with two 16-character lines) andfive function keys. The 9402 printer has 16 additional keys toallow off-line data entry. For information on printing dataoff-line, refer to the 9401/9402 Operator’s Handbook. On the Keypad Interrupts printing. Returns th...
Page 10 - On the Computer Keyboard; Function
On the Computer Keyboard You can attach an optional computer keyboard to the 9401 or9402 printers. The computer keyboard looks something likethis: Some of the function keys on a computer keyboardcorrespond to the function keys on the printer keypad. Function Printer Keypad Key Equivalent F1 1 F2 2 F...
Page 11 - Labels, which can be fed out the exit chute:
4. Loading Supplies The 9401/9402 printers print on • Tags, which can be fed out the exit chute in one strip(see "Continuous Printing"). • Labels, which can be fed out the exit chute: − in one strip (see "Continuous Printing"). − one at a time while the backing paper rewinds insideth...
Page 12 - Supply Loading Diagram; NOTE: Guide the ribbon around the ribbon guide rollers; Ribbon
Supply Loading Diagram The illustration below shows the correct routing for supplies,ribbon, and backing paper. NOTE: Guide the ribbon around the ribbon guide rollers when loading. PrintedSupply BackingPaper RibbonGuideRollers Ribbon Supply GuideRoller SupplyGuide SupplyPlatter Fr on t of P ri n te ...
Page 13 - Continuous Printing; Open the printer cover by lifting the handle and pulling it; completely around the top of the printer.; Move the printhead lever as shown to open the printhead.; Handle
Continuous Printing 1. Open the printer cover by lifting the handle and pulling it completely around the top of the printer. 2. Move the printhead lever as shown to open the printhead. NOTE: If you are loading supplies for the first time, skip steps 3 - 7. If you are replacing supplies, followall th...
Page 15 - Wire Clip
5. Pull the wire clip off the backing paper take-up reel as shown. 6. Slide the backing paper off the wire clip. 7. Replace the wire clip on the backing paper take-up reel. Wire Clip 4. Loading Supplies 11
Page 16 - just touches the edge of the supply strip.
8. Slide the supply guide to the top of the supply guide roller. 9. Remove the seal from the new roll of supplies. 10. Remove the first label from the backing paper. 11. Place the roll of supplies on the supply platter. 12. Feed the supply through the supply sensor, past the printhead, and up to the...
Page 19 - printhead, and out the front of the printer.; Printhead
8. Slide the supply guide to the top of the supply guide roller. 9. Remove the seal from the new supply roll. 10. Remove the first label from the backing paper. 11. Place the supply roll on the supply platter. 12. Feed the supply through the supply sensor, past the printhead, and out the front of th...
Page 21 - Slide the supply guide down the supply guide roller until it; just touches the edge of the supply.; Close the printhead by turning the printhead lever as
18. Slide the supply guide down the supply guide roller until it just touches the edge of the supply. 19. Close the printhead by turning the printhead lever as shown. 20. Close the printer cover. PrintheadLever SupplyGuide 4. Loading Supplies 17
Page 23 - Loading the Ribbon; Open the cover by lifting the handle and pulling it
5. Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the cover by lifting the handle and pulling it completely around the top of the printer. 2. Move the printhead lever as shown to open the printhead. 3. Rewind the supplies back onto the roll. If backing paper is rewound on the take-up reel, tear it as described in"L...
Page 25 - Guide the ribbon down between the printhead and the; front of the printer and around the rollers as shown.; Gently slide the ribbon cores onto the reels while guiding; the ribbon around the printhead.; Press down firmly on the cores to ensure they are seated; on the ribbon reel bases.
9. Guide the ribbon down between the printhead and the front of the printer and around the rollers as shown. 10. Place the take-up core (empty core) on the ribbon take-up reel. 11. Gently slide the ribbon cores onto the reels while guiding the ribbon around the printhead. 12. Press down firmly on th...
Page 27 - WARNING
6. Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller WARNING Turn the power Off and unplug the cord before cleaning. 1. Open the cover by lifting the handle and pulling it completely around the top of the printer. 2. Move the printhead lever as shown to open the printhead. 3. Wind the supplies back onto the ...
Page 28 - Clean the platen roller the same way.; If printing is not improved, call Service toll free at the; number on the back cover of this manual.
5. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol. 6. Rub the swab up and down the printhead as shown. Clean the platen roller the same way. 7. Re-load the supply roll and ribbon, if necessary. 8. Close the printhead. 9. Close the printer cover. 10. Turn the power On. 11. If printing is not impr...
Page 29 - Replacing the Fuse
7. Replacing the Fuse CAUTION As a safety measure, be sure to turn the printer Off andunplug the power cord. 1. Turn the printer Off and unplug the power cord. Facing the back of the printer, press and turn the fusecover as shown until it pops out. 3. Pull the fuse out of the cover. 4. Insert a 1.5 ...
Page 30 - Line up the notches in the fuse cover with the slots in the; receptacle and insert the fuse.; Push the fuse cover and turn as shown until it locks in
5. Line up the notches in the fuse cover with the slots in the receptacle and insert the fuse. 6. Push the fuse cover and turn as shown until it locks in place. 7. Plug in the power cord. 9401/9402 Equipment Manual 26
Page 31 - Problem
8. Troubleshooting If you have a problem that isn’t listed, see the 9401 Messages Manual or call Monarch Service. Problem Corrective Action The display is blank afteryou turn On the printer. Turn the printer Off and make surethe power cord is properly pluggedinto the printer and a grounded 110VAC re...
Page 35 - Printer; per 7 days
9. Specifications Printer Length: 16.5 inches (419 mm) Width: 10.5 inches (267 mm) Height: 9 inches (229 mm) Weight: 15.5 lbs. (7.05 kg) Shipping Weight: 22 lbs. (10 kg) Power: Domestic: 115 VAC, 80W, .7A, 60 Hz.International: 220 VAC, 80W, .35A, 50 Hz. Fuse: 1.5 amp, 250V slow blow Normal operation...
Page 36 - Supplies
Relative humidity: Operating 10% to 80% (no condensation) Storage 5% to 90% Ribbon widths: 1.26 inches (32.0 mm)1.57 inches (39.88 mm)2.10 inches (53.34 mm) Ribbon length: 308.4 feet (94 meters) Ribbon storage: 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C). DO NOT leaveribbons in direct sunlight, high temperatures,or ...
