Page 2 - CAUTION
Each product and program carries a respective writtenwarranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely.Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the productand the programs and their availability at any time and withoutnotice. Although Monarch has made every effort to providecomplete an...
Page 3 - Preface; Equipment Manual
Preface This manual contains the information an operator need toenter data and print a batch of supplies. Other manuals youmight need are: Equipment Manual Contains general set-up andmaintenance procedures. User’s Manual Tells about creating and enteringformats. It also includes specialconfiguration...
Page 4 - Terms to Know; Tells you to key in data on the screen; ii
Terms to Know batch A group of tags or labels that containthe same data. batch separator An extra tag at the end of a batch toseparate the current batch from thenext batch. character A letter, number or special symbol. cursor The underline on the screen,positioned where you are to enter aresponse or...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; iii
Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ...............................................................1-1 Daily Startup ...............................................................1-1Exiting an Operating Mode.........................................1-4Using the Keyboard................................
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4. Printing Online ...............................................................4-1 Auto-online Mode .......................................................4-1Transmission Errors ...................................................4-2 5. Setting Printer Options.........................................
Page 7 - Daily Startup; Turn the power switch on. If the printer was last turned off
1. Getting Started This section gives you general information about using theprinter. To enter data, refer to "Using Data Entry Mode." Daily Startup Your printer can be set to start offline (batches entered from the printer keyboard) or online (batches downloaded from a host computer). Depen...
Page 10 - Exiting an Operating Mode
Use the U or D cursor movement keys to display each operating mode. When the screen shows the mode you wantto use, press E . You’ll then see the first screen for that mode. Refer to Section 2, "Using Data Entry Mode" for entering dataand printing. To modify printing of batches, refer to Sect...
Page 11 - Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard The keyboard contains 26 alphabetic keys, a calculator-likekeypad and a few special function keys. U D Use U or D to scroll through the Select Operation Mode menu, or a list of options,such as formats in Data Entry mode. L R Use to move the cursor left or right tocorrect the data....
Page 12 - Entering Special Symbols; Press
Entering Special Symbols The symbols below are available for Standard (Std), Reduced(R), and OCR fonts. To enter a special symbol, press H (Shift), then press the required key. When you press the shift key, the keyboardlocks in shift mode. Press the shift key again when you’refinished, to restore th...
Page 13 - Entering and Changing Data
Entering and Changing Data The keyboard gives you the ability to enter numeric, alpha, oralphanumeric data. To send data to the printer, enter thedesired data and press E . The screen always shows a prompt with underscores to showthe maximum length for the data. Format: SAMPLEEnter Batch Name:______...
Page 14 - Correcting a Data Entry Error; Problem; The field is a verify field.
Correcting a Data Entry Error When you enter data incorrectly, the printer beeps and maydisplay a message. Below is a list of conditions that causeerror tones and the ways to correct them. Sometimes aproblem with data entry may be a combination of theseconditions. Problem Correction You entered alph...
Page 15 - Types of Data Entry; Entering General Data; NOTE: The Printer Option Use Cent Sign must be set to; for all international pricing except the British Pound.
Types of Data Entry The following are samples of the different types of dataprompts you’ll see in Data Entry. Entering General Data When you see a prompt similar to the one below, you canenter a character for each blank. DEPT?____ General data fields can have numeric, alpha, or alphanumericdata. Ent...
Page 16 - Entering a Check Digit; In the prompts below, the; Entering Cost Code Data
With either prompt, you can enter and print: cent amounts,dollar and cent amounts, and unit prices. For example: 3 ,$.59, 2/59¢ , 3/$1.00, or $15.98. To enter a unit price, type the units, press / (slash), then typethe price as shown below. PRICE? 2/$1.00 Entering a Check Digit In the prompts below,...
Page 17 - When a field is to be verified, you enter data and press
The code that prints depends on the translation table. See"Defining a Cost Code" in section 5. Prompts Containing Fixed Characters When a field has fixed characters, those characters appearwith the data entry prompt each time you use that format. Thefixed data stays the same, and is printed ...
Page 19 - Using Data Entry
2. Using Data Entry Before you enter data for printing, you’ll need to know: • The name of the format (print design) to use for printing. • The size of the supply needed for the format you’ll beusing. • The batch name to assign to the data. For some batches, you might also need to enter: • The numbe...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Supply Sensor; Load the correct supply size.
Adjusting the Supply Sensor Each format design calls for a specific supply size. If you loadsupplies that are a different length than the format calls for,you’ll see an error message when you try to print a batch. Tocorrect the problem, • Load the correct supply size. • Press E to clear the error me...
Page 21 - To align the supply sensor with a feed aperture:; Pull the black indicator below the sensor adjustment knob
To align the supply sensor with a feed aperture: 1. Pull the black indicator below the sensor adjustment knob (see the figure below) toward you until it stops. 2. Hold a sample of the supply loaded in the printer against the platen cover as shown in the figure. The pointer onthe indicator shows wher...
Page 22 - Entering a Batch; NOTE: Formats that were created online display an ID
Entering a Batch Before you enter batch data, you must assign a name to thebatch. You can enter a unique name for each batch, or use theAUTO feature. The AUTO feature lets you enter multiple batches withoutnaming each batch. For more information, see "AutomaticBatch Naming." 1. From the main...
Page 24 - one; Enter Y or N and press; N keeps the
Number of parts [1-5]:_ Enter a number from 1-5for the part number ofparts for the supply andpress E . The number you typeindicates the number oftimes you want the dataprinted across the tagwidth. The supply may beperforated or notperforated. For example,if you want the data toprint only once across...
Page 25 - Type Y or N and press
Cut Multiple [1-9999]:____ Enter a number from1-9999 and press E . Type the number of tags orlabels you want printedbetween cuts as a set.For example, if you wanttwo copies of each tag,choose a cut multiple of 2.If you specify no cutting,then you must specify aprint multiple. If you type N when you ...
Page 27 - Prioritizing a Batch; NOTE: You cannot prioritize batches if the automatic batch; Separating Multiple Batches; not contain a stripe.
Prioritizing a Batch You can enter a batch to print immediately after the onecurrently printing. A prioritized batch name must begin with adecimal. Format: TEST Enter Batch Name: .NO8______ For example we have seven batches printing. On the screenabove, we entered batch .NO8 to print immediately. NO...
Page 28 - Programmer’s; Batch Separators
For online printing, you must use special commands to turnthe batch separators on or off. Refer to the Programmer’s Manual for these commands. The next page shows anexample of a regular tag, a 920 batch separator, and a 924batch separator. Batch Separators 9400 Series Operator’s Handbook 2-10
Page 29 - Batch Naming; Selecting Batch Naming
Batch Naming As you printed batches of tags, you must name each batch.You can: • Name each batch manually. • Use AUTO batch naming (the printer names thebatches for you). You don’t see a prompt for batchname during data entry. You select manual batch naming or automatic batch naming in Printer Optio...
Page 30 - Using Batch Naming
Using Batch Naming If you select Y at the Use Batch Names prompt (in PrinterOptions), the printer operates as follows at data entry. To name a batch manually: 1. From the main menu, select Data Entry. You’ll see Data Entry Mode ↓ Select Format: NAME __ 2. Press D until you see the format you want an...
Page 32 - Copying a Batch; Enter the data for your first batch as usual (you can name
You can use the AUTO feature for multiple formats duringprinting. However, the numbering for AUTO does not start at 1for each format. It continues sequentially, regardless of theformat. For example, suppose you need to print four batches: twousing Format 1, and two using Format 2. First, select Form...
Page 33 - Changing Formats and Supplies; to align the supply.; From the main menu select Printer Options and press; Select Printer Option:
Changing Formats and Supplies While in Data Entry mode, you may use several differentformats to enter batch data. These formats may require adifferent supply size. See your management for a list of theformats and the required supply sizes. The supply size loaded in the printer and the supply sizereq...
Page 34 - Adjusting the Print Contrast; or; to display Data; Data Entry Mode; Type the 1-8 character password and press
2. Press D until you see Define Supply Type, then press E . You’ll see Select Supply Type: B A)lign, B)lack Mark or D)ie Cut 3. Type A and press E . Adjusting the Print Contrast You can adjust the print contrast to darken or lighten printing.You can also print a test tag to check the adjustments you...
Page 37 - Monitoring Batch Printing; Control and press
3. Monitoring Batch Printing You can use the Batch Control mode to check or change thestatus of batches in the print queue. You can: • Cancel the current batch (the batch that is printing).See "Canceling a Batch." • Delete a batch from the queue. See "Deleting a Batch." • Reprint the...
Page 38 - Canceling a Batch
I = Image; second in the print queue for printing. Q = Held in the print queue for printing. To see which batches are in the print queue, press U or D . Each time you press these keys, the screen shows a batchname and its printing status. To exit Batch Control, press ! . The screen displays the main...
Page 39 - Deleting a Batch
If you want to re-enter a canceled batch in the queue, press D . When you see the batch you canceled (which shows a status of C), press E . You’ll see Reprint [Y/N]: NBatch: NAME To re-enter the batch into the print queue, type Y and press E . You’ll see the Batch Control menu. If there are other ba...
Page 40 - Reprinting a Batch
Press U or D to display the batch name you want to delete and press E . You’ll see Delete from Queue [Y/N]: NBatch: NAME Type Y and press E . The screen returns to the first batch name in the print queue. If you want to delete another batch,press U or D to display the remaining batches with Q status...
Page 43 - press; Batches begin to print as soon as they are sent from the; copyright message, you’ll see
4. Printing Online In Online mode, formats and batch data are received onlinefrom your host computer. The printer must be in Online modeto receive this data. When transmission is successful, thebatches automatically begin to print. 1. Make sure your host computer is ready to send the data. 2. From t...
Page 44 - Transmission Errors
3. Batches begin to print as soon as they are sent from the host computer. When all batches have finished printing, you can • turn the printer off • exit Auto-online mode To exit Auto-online: 1. With the display showing Online Mode Ready, press # . You’ll see Enter password:__________ 2. Type the 1-...
Page 45 - Setting Printer Options; Printer Option; Using Batch Separators
5. Setting Printer Options The printer has certain options that are set at the factory. Youcan change the settings to fit the way you use your printermost often. The options and their factory settings are shownbelow. Printer Option Default 1. Use Batch Separators No 2. Adjust Cut Position Increase a...
Page 47 - Adjusting the Cut Position; This feature adjusts where the tag is cut. For example:; to display Adjust Cut Position, then press
Adjusting the Cut Position This feature adjusts where the tag is cut. For example: • You may need to adjust the cut up or down for aperturesupplies. • If the cut is occurring in the preprint of the supply, movethe cut up. The default is increase (1) from step zero (0). The steps are in1/192 inches (...
Page 48 - Select another print option, or press; Adjusting the Print Position
4. Now you can either: Type I and press E to move the cut up. You’ll see Amount of Cut increase [0-144]: 0___(Dots) Enter a number form 0-144 for the amount of space tomove the cut and press E . For example, 10 moves the cut .052 inches (there are .0052" per dot). The screenthen shows the Print ...
Page 49 - From the main menu select Printer Options, press
The default is increase (I) from step zero (0). The steps are in1/192 inches (one dot). A dot is the smallest area on which theprinter can print. Increase moves the cut up; decrease movesthe cut down. 1. From the main menu select Printer Options, press E . 2. When you see Select Printer Option: ↓ Us...
Page 50 - Defining a Cost Code
Enter a number from 0-144 for the amount of space tomove the data and press E . The screen then shows the Print Option menu. 5. Select another print option, or press ! to exit to the main menu. Defining a Cost Code This function lets you define a code to translate data enteredby the operator. Your c...
Page 52 - Defining the Supply Type
Defining the Supply Type The printer contains a sensor to detect the supply. You musttell the printer the type of supply you’re using; die cut or blackmark/aperture. This screen also allows you to recalibrate theprinter if the format should become misaligned as you areprinting batches. 1. From the m...
Page 53 - Select another print option, or press; Defining the Monetary Symbol
• Press E for black-mark or aperture supplies. • Type D and press E for die-cut supplies. • Type A and press E if the printing is not aligned properly on the supply. You’ll see: Recalibrating, please wait. 3. Select another print option, or press ! to exit to the main menu. Defining the Monetary Sym...
Page 54 - Select another print option, or press; Using the Cent Sign
Press D to see the list of available symbols. $ United States dollar £ British pound v Yen F French franc Kr Swedish krona DM German mark Italian lira MK Finnish markka Austrian schilling Rs Indian Rupee When you see the symbol you want, press E . The screen shows the Print Option menu. 4. Select an...
Page 55 - Defining the Numbering System
3. You’ll see Use Cent Sign in Price Fields where applicable [Y/N]: N Enter Y or N and press E . The screen shows the Print Option menu. 4. Select another print option, or press ! to exit to the main menu. Defining the Numbering System You can select from three units of measurement to entersupply an...
Page 56 - Defining the Print Mode
press D until you see Define Numbering System, then press E . 3. You’ll see Select Number System:English ___ Use U or D to display the unit of measurement you want, then press E . You’ll see the Print Options menu. 4. Select another print option, or press ! to exit to the main menu. Defining the Pri...
Page 57 - Using Batch Names
Using Batch Names You can choose to name batches manually (Use BatchNames). Or, you can let the printer name the batches for you(AUTO batch naming). The default is No (Auto batch naming). If you select Y (Use Batch Names), you can use either manualbatch naming or AUTO batch naming at data entry. If ...
