Page 2 - WARNING
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; printer. Some of the features in this
Preface This manual contains information about the general setup andmaintenance of the 9445 printer. Some of the features in this manual may not be available on your printer. Other 9445 manuals include: Operator’sHandbook Explains how to enter data and printlabels. User’s Manual Explains how to cr...
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Page 5 - Table of Contents; iii
Table of Contents 1. Installing the Printer ....................................................... 1-1 2. Loading Supply ............................................................... 2-1 Non-Peel Mode ......................................................... 2-1 Peel Mode ...........................
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Appendix C. Specifications ............................................... C-1 Printer ....................................................................... C-1 Supplies .................................................................... C-2 9445 Equipment Manual iv
Page 7 - Installing the Printer; Place the printer on a level surface.; a. Remove the cord from the base of the keyboard.
1. Installing the Printer 1. Place the printer on a level surface. 2. To install the keyboard on top of the printer: a. Remove the cord from the base of the keyboard. b. Plug the cord from the keyboard into the socket. c. Inser t all of the cord except a few coils back into the base. Secure the cord...
Page 8 - NOTE: If you are going to use the printer online, also; CAUTION
3. Turn the power switch off and inser t the power cord intothe socket. Plug the other end of the cord into agrounded 115 VAC electrical outlet. NOTE: If you are going to use the printer online, also connect the RS-232 cable. 4. On the initial startup, leave the printer on for 24 hours tocharge the ...
Page 9 - This chapter explains how to load supply for; NOTE: If your printer has a knife, follow the instructions under; Open the front panel.
2. Loading Supply The printer prints both tags and labels. The supply may bewound with the printable side on either the inside or theoutside. This chapter explains how to load supply for • Non-Peel Mode Printing (labels are printed in one strip.This can be used with Continuous Printing.) • Peel Mode...
Page 12 - Place the new supply roll on the supply shaft as shown.; a. Remove the hub from the inner supply holder.
6. Place the new supply roll on the supply shaft as shown. NOTE: If your supply has a 3-inch (76.2 mm) core: a. Remove the hub from the inner supply holder. b. Reverse the outer supply holder (so the smooth side faces the supply). 7. Fit the supply core onto the inner supply holder and hold itin pla...
Page 14 - Pull enough supply from the roll to reach the printhead.; upper and lower supply guides, and up past the printhead.; Align the supply with the top edge of the upper guide and
11. Pull enough supply from the roll to reach the printhead. 12. Hold down the lower supply guide. 13. Feed the supply past the out-of-stock switch, between the upper and lower supply guides, and up past the printhead. 14. Align the supply with the top edge of the upper guide and slide it against th...
Page 15 - place after you turn it.; Turn the printhead lever to the right to lock the printhead.
15. To adjust for wide or narrow supply, turn the supply width adjustment knob to: • NARROW for supply two inches in width or smaller. • WIDE for supply greater than two inches in width. NOTE: Be sure the adjustment knob snaps back into place after you turn it. 16. Turn the printhead lever to the ri...
Page 16 - to align the printer.; NOTE: Before you print, be sure the menu supply type; Peel Mode
17. Turn the printer on. If you are: • replacing the supply with a new roll of the same size,press f to align the printer. • changing supply size, adjust the supply sensor. See"Adjusting the Supply Sensor" later in this chapter. NOTE: Before you print, be sure the menu supply type setting ma...
Page 17 - If you are reloading supply:; a. Cut the backing paper in front of the paper take-up; spool, and then manually rewind the supply roll.; b. While holding the backing paper with one hand, turn
3. If you are reloading supply: a. Cut the backing paper in front of the paper take-up spool, and then manually rewind the supply roll. b. While holding the backing paper with one hand, turn the take-up spool knob counterclockwise about 1/4 turnwith the other hand. c. Slide the backing paper off the...
Page 21 - Turn the supply roll counterclockwise to remove any
14. Turn the supply roll counterclockwise to remove any slack in the backing paper. Your supply and backing papershould be fed as shown. Labels Backing Paper L o ading Su pplies 2. Loading Supply 2-13
Page 24 - Loading Fan-Fold Supply
Loading Fan-Fold Supply The 9445 has the ability to print fan-fold supply with theoptional fan-fold printer cover. If your printer does not have afan-fold slot, contact Monarch Service to order a fan-foldprinter cover. To load fan-fold supply: 1. Open the front panel. 2. Open the printhead by turnin...
Page 25 - NOTE: Check the stack of printed labels a few times during
6. With one hand, hold down the lower supply guide. Withthe other hand, feed the backing paper between the upperand lower guides, past the printhead, and then out throughthe exit chute. 7. Close the printhead by turning the printhead lever to theright. 8. Place an empty box below the printer’s exit ...
Page 26 - Adjusting the Supply Sensor; When moving the sensor, turn the sensor adjustment knob:
Adjusting the Supply Sensor The supply sensor controls how much supply feeds betweentags or labels. The sensor reads black marks or feed aper tures. To read black marks or aper tures, the sensor must be alignedwith the black mark or aperture on the tag. Otherwise, you’llsee an error message when you...
Page 28 - Adjusting the On Demand Sensor; NOTE: The On Demand sensor must be positioned over a
Adjusting the On Demand Sensor The On Demand sensor stops the printer between tags orlabels when you print in the On Demand mode. The sensordetects the presence of supply in the exit chute of the printer.When you remove the tag or label, another tag or label prints. NOTE: The On Demand sensor must b...
Page 29 - There are two types of supplies:; Thermal Direct; When installing a ribbon, remember
3. Loading a Ribbon There are two types of supplies: Thermal Direct specially treated thermal supplies thatdon’t use a ribbon for printing. Thermal Transfer standard supplies that require a ribbonfor printing. NOTE: DO NOT load a ribbon when printing on thermal direct supplies. When installing a rib...
Page 30 - Loading a Ribbon Roll; To load a ribbon roll:; NOTE: If the printer has supplies loaded for continuous
Loading a Ribbon Roll To load a ribbon roll: 1. Open the front panel. 2. Turn the printhead lever to the left to release the printhead.(Also see the supply loading figure inside the front panel.) NOTE: If the printer has supplies loaded for continuous printing, pull the leading edge back to the uppe...
Page 31 - Be sure the thermal supply indicator is pointing upward.; NOTE: Turn the thermal supply indicator to the right only
4. Pull the ribbon spool holders off. Remove the old ribbon (ifthere is one). 5. Be sure the thermal supply indicator is pointing upward. NOTE: Turn the thermal supply indicator to the right only if you are going to use thermal direct supplies (noribbon). 6. Load a new ribbon onto the lower spool sh...
Page 32 - Slide the ribbon spool holders against the spools.; Slide the ribbon roll adapter in against the back wall of the; printer; NOTE: To help slide the ribbon roll adapter in or out, it
7. Guide the new ribbon around the rollers on the ribbon rolladapter. Slide the upper spool onto the upper spool shaft. 8. Slide the ribbon spool holders against the spools. 9. Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise to add slighttension to the ribbon. Make sure the ribbon is tight butnot wrinkled or ...
Page 33 - Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise until the black part; of the ribbon is past the feed mark.; If the printer has supplies loaded for continuous printing,; against the ribbon and the supply.
11. Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise until the black part of the ribbon is past the feed mark. 12. If the printer has supplies loaded for continuous printing, slide the supply up to the feed mark. Make sure theribbon is correctly positioned. 13. Turn the printhead lever to the right to move the...
Page 34 - Loading a Ribbon Cassette; To load a ribbon cassette:; Remove the old ribbon cassette if necessary.
Loading a Ribbon Cassette To load a ribbon cassette: 1. Open the front panel. 2. Turn the printhead lever to the left to open the printhead.(Also see the supply loading figure inside the front panel.) NOTE: If the printer has supplies loaded for continuous printing, pull the leading edge back to the...
Page 36 - Guide the edge of the ribbon around the ribbon guide post.
5. Guide the edge of the ribbon around the ribbon guide post. 6. Place the cassette on the ribbon spools and push itagainst the back wall. The spool lock will drop out. 7. Turn the upper ribbon spool clockwise until the ribbon istight. Make sure the ribbon is not wrinkled or bunched. 8. Slide the su...
Page 37 - Adjusting the Display; NOTE: See you Operator’s Handbook for a description of the
4. Adjusting the Display The intensity adjustment wheel is on the right side of thekeyboard. Rotate the wheel to lighten or darken the display. NOTE: See you Operator’s Handbook for a description of the keyboard keys. Intensity Adjustment Wheel Loa d in g th e Rib b o n Casset te 4-1
Page 43 - Appendix B. Troubleshooting; If you cannot fix a problem, call Monarch service.
Appendix B. Troubleshooting If you cannot fix a problem, call Monarch service. "Head Test Failure" Message The 9445 performs a printhead test when you turn on theprinter. If the printhead test fails for any reason (badconnection, bad dot), the printer displays "Head test failure." If...
Page 44 - Start-Up and Printing; Problem
Start-Up and Printing Problem Action Error message appearsduring start-up. Turn power off, then on and try again.If an error message appears again,call Monarch Service. "Check ribbon" messageappears. Load a new ribbon roll or cassette. Reload ribbon cassette. Heavy printing. Adjust print con...
Page 46 - Cutting
Cutting Problem Explanation Cut length is more than0.03 inches from taglength. Call Monarch Service. "Knife jam" messageappears. Paper is jammed in knife. Clear paperand clean away any gum residue. Knife out of position. Press S , then press c twice to adjust the knife. Then press e twice to...
Page 47 - Appendix C. Specifications; Printer
Appendix C. Specifications Printer Height: 14.5 inches (368.30 mm) withoutkeyboard; 17.7 inches (449.58 mm) withkeyboard. Weight: 35 lbs. (15.88 kg) packaged. Power: 115 volts, 60 Hz. (standard) 220 volts,50-60 Hz. (optional). Fuse: 3 amps. Operating andStorage limits: 40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C). R...
Page 48 - Supplies; Length
Print SpeedWith ribbon: • Bar code toward top/bottom of tag3.6 IPS • Bar code toward left/right side of tag2.5 IPS Print SpeedWithout ribbon: • Bar code toward top/bottom of tag3.6 IPS • Bar code toward left/right side of tag2.5 IPS *IPS = Inches per second Supplies Supply Types: Thermal transfer st...
