Monarch 9490 Thermal Printer
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1. 1 2 Loading and Removing the 1 5 Connecting the AC Power 1 6 Connecting the Shoulder 5 1 7 Using the Trigger and LED 1 8 Chapter 2 Loading 2 1 Opening the 2 1 Loading RIBBON eant eo sate DOE RERO E DTE Rex 2 4 Reloading a Ribbon 2 5 Loading Supplies 2 7 Loading for Peel Mode 2 7 Loading for Non Peel Mode 2 11 Chapter BRP RING sodas i act MN 3 1 Establishing 5 3 1 Connecting the Communications Cable 3 1 Removing the Communications Cable 3 2 Communication Values 3 3 Printing in On Demand 3 3 Printing in Continuous 3 4 Interrupting a Print Job 3 4 Chapter 4 Care and 4 1 Clearing Label 4 2 Gl aning REFS E wart Be hae ee eiue Rein 4 3 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 i 9490 Operator s Handbook Cleaning the Battery Contacts 4 4 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting2. To clean the battery contacts 1 Turn the printer off 2 Remove the battery from the printer 4 4 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 3 Rub an eraser back and forth on the battery contacts on the battery as well as inside the battery well Make sure they are clean Battery Contacts E 4 Eraser zi 4 Reload the battery TC94900H Rev C 3 97 4 5 9490 Operator s Handbook 4 6 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The printer uses a combination of LED lights to display a variety of printer states See the Problems and Solutions section for those requiring further actions When an error occurs that you cannot clear print a test label before calling Service or sending the printer in for repair Printing a Test Label Turn the printer off and disconnect the host from the printer before printing a test label While printing the test label the printer sends a character string to the communications port This could cause problems at the host Before you call for service print a test label The label contains information to help Service diagnose mechanical and setup problems To print a test label hold the trigger down and turn the printer on The LED remains off for 1 second turns amber for 2 seconds and then turns off again Release the trigger as soon as the amber LED turns off If the printer is in On demand mode the LED rapidly blinks green Press the trigger
3. 5 1 Printing a Test Label EE 5 1 LED Indicator dine a o are ul d ee 5 2 Problems and Solutions 5 3 Chapter 6 6 1 seu EENDE 6 1 Supply SIZBS sx xg oed DE RT ete RUN EE YE 6 2 Accessories and Options 6 2 Cable Pin Quis cse Ei DER RI LEE ER ER UE 6 3 ii TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 1 Getting Started This printer is a portable online only unit used to print labels The host must download data to the printer before the printer can print When you first receive the printer Charge and load the battery or load the AC power pack See Loading and Removing the Battery or Connecting the AC Power Supply Load supplies See Chapter 2 Loading Supplies Connect the printer to a host to receive print jobs See Chapter 3 Printing Make sure communication values at the printer and the host are the same Ask yor System Administrator or see the MPCL Programmer s Manual for information on setting these values Additional Optional Manuals MPCL Programmer s Manual TCMPCL2PM explains how to design labels create formats and use online commands to control the printer MPCL Optional Fonts Manual TCMPCL20OF explains how to use the optional fonts you can purchase separately TC94900H Rev C 3 97 1 1 9490 Operator s Handbook Audience Th
4. Washer TC94900H Rev 3 97 2 5 9490 Operator s Handbook 4 8 10 2 6 Remove the used ribbon and take up reel and discard Open a package of new ribbon Not wrinkle or crush the ribbon With the ridged end of the take up reel facing down place the ribbon roll on the spool with the foam washer on the half of the cassette with the latches Do not push the ribbon roll down onto the spool yet Feed the ribbon around the guides and place the take up reel onto the shorter spool Twist the ribbon roll back and forth as you firmly push it down until it is seated on the spool Do Not force the ribbon roll down onto the spool you could damage the foam washer Make sure the preprinted side of the ribbon faces out Make sure the latches are still in the unlocked position amp before fitting the two halves of the cassette together If you are using a 2 inch or 3 inch wide ribbon push the core of the ribbon roll to seat the ribbon roll onto the cassette s spool Do not touch the ribbon because it may wrinkle and twist Replace the other half of the cassette The two halves should fit together completely Rotate the latches until they click into the closed position Check to make sure that the ribbon is loaded correctly the ribbon should be wound tightly inside the cassette Turn the gear counterclockwise with your fingers until the black portion of the ribbon is exposed If the ribbon does
5. 4K of EPROM 256K of RAM 256K of ROM Optional additional 256K of RAM TC94900H Rev C 3 97 6 1 9490 Operator s Handbook Supply Sizes The printer lets you print supplies 2 0 B1 mm inches wide and up to 6 0 inches 152 mm long The standard stocked supply lengths include 1 0 inch 25 mm 2 0 inch 51 mm 4 0 inch 102 mm 6 0 inch 152 mm Accessories and Options 44 Cables to various host devices Battery 8 hour Trickle Charger Battery 1 hour Fast Charger 4 Station Gang Charger AC Adapter Shoulder Harness Belt Rain Cover Vehicle Mount and Powered Vehicle Mount Optional Fonts CG Triumvirate and CG Triumvirate Bold Programmer s Kit contains Programmer s Manual sample formats PC cable Communications Manual and terminal instructions for various data collection devices For more information about these products call your Sales Representative TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 6 Specifications Cable Pin Outs The following table describes the cable pin outs for the printer connection The printer uses a male 8 pin mini DIN connector Pin Direction 7 DSR Input 8 DTR or 5V Output TC94900H Rev C 3 97 6 3 9490 Operator s Handbook 6 4 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Glossary Continuous mode download send format host LED print job non peel mode On demand mode peel mode Print mode in which a format and data with a specific quantity are sent t
6. AC Power Supply Before you plug or unplug the power supply turn the printer off Only AC power supplies approved for this printer should be used Using any other AC power supply may damage the printer To load the AC power pack 1 Turn the printer off indicates on and O indicates off 2 Turn the printer so the back of the printer faces you 3 Insert the tabs on the AC power pack into the slots of the battery well in the base of the printer Push down until the latch clicks Finger Depression your thumb while inserting your fingers into the depression To remove the AC power pack press down the latch with ven Lift the power pack out of the well as shown 1 6 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Plug the AC power supply into a grounded electrical outlet of the correct voltage AC Power Pack Connecting the Shoulder Strap To connect the shoulder strap 1 Insert the washer between the strap and printer as shown 2 Insert the screw into the printer as shown and tighten with a screwdriver Repeat on other side of the printer Washer Do Not overtighten TC94900H Rev C 3 97 1 7 9490 Operator s Handbook Using the Trigger and LED The trigger and LED are located on the top of the printer as shown The trigger serves several purposes calibrates the first label or tag after you load supplies into the printer See Chapter 2 Loading Supplie
7. and that a label is not jammed in the label path Make sure supplies are loaded correctly Check for adhesive build up in the feed path and on the peel blade Remove jammed supplies Clean the printer Make sure battery is connected correctly Make sure charger is plugged into a live outlet Make sure power is on Check battery Make sure the power supply is connected to the printer and plugged into a live outlet Check battery Check communication settings Check communications cable Print a test label If you see ADDRESS your printer has an address assigned If you are not using the Mobile Printing Station remove the address See Addressing a Monarch 9490 Printer addendum TCMPCLIDAD for more information or call Technical Support TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 6 Specifications Height Width Depth Weight Storage Limits Operating Limits Thermal Transfer Thermal Direct Optional AC Power Supply Battery Power Battery Chargers Printing Supply Types Memory Specifications 8 7 inches 221 mm 8 1 inches 206 mm 2 8 inches 71 mm 4 Ibs 1 8 kg 15 F to 120 F 9 C to 49 C 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C 40 F to 110 F 4 C to 43 C 110 220 VAC 50 60 Hz 13 2 volt NiCd 8 hour trickle charger Optional 1 hour fast charger Optional 4 station Gang charger Thermal direct Thermal transfer Thermal transfer and thermal direct labels
8. not advance or if it is hard to turn the gear repeat the loading procedure TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies Loading Supplies We recommend synthetic supplies when printing serial or high density bar codes Use only paper labels for peel mode For label sizes see Chapter 6 Specifications You can load supplies with the following widths 2 51mm 3 5 89mm 2 5 64mm 4 102mm 3 76mm You can load supplies two ways Peel mode peels the label from the backing paper while it feeds through the printer This mode requires paper black marked labels Your printer must be set to On demand mode The LED is solid green Non peel mode feeds without peeling labels from the backing paper This method is used primarily for printing label strips Your printer must be set to Continuous mode The LED is solid amber Loading for Peel Mode Peel mode separates labels from the backing paper Use only paper labels for peel mode Also before loading labels make sure the label path is clean Refer to Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance To load your labels 1 Open the printer TC94900H Rev C 3 97 2 7 9490 Operator s Handbook 2 Squeeze the tabs on the supply holders and align the arrows to the width of your supply The supply holders lock at each width Supply Holder 2 8 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 3 Insert the roll of labels between the supply holders a
9. the printer Do Not jerk or pull labels strongly against the printhead This may cause a label jam Interrupting a Print Job You can use the trigger to cancel or pause the current print job To pause the current print job Continuous mode only press the trigger once The current print job stops temporarily To resume printing press the trigger again The LED does not indicate when the printer is paused The LED remains solid amber To cancel the current print job hold down the trigger until printing stops The job is canceled and the data is lost The host must download the job again before you can resume printing GS You cannot cancel a print job when there is an error in the printer until you acknowledge the error by pressing the trigger 3 4 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Do Not use sharp objects to clean the printer This may damage the printer and void your warranty This chapter tells you how to clear label jams clean the printhead peel blade pinch rollers peel bar and platen roller clean the battery contacts TC94900H Rev 3 97 4 1 9490 Operator s Handbook Clearing Label Jams When you are printing and a jam occurs the LED flashes amber and green To clear a label jam 1 Turn the printer off and open the printer 2 Remove the label roll 3 Remove the jammed labels and reload the label roll 4 Close the printer and turn
10. to dispense the test label If the printer is in Continuous mode a test label prints automatically MONARCH MARKING MODEL M9490 15v SOFTWARE V3 0 STOCK CNT 0000053 COM 9600 N 8 1 D ENQ IMD 05 Se HPCL ENQ TRL 5232 TRL Od 0a CONTRAST 000 CODE PAGE 0 AVG PH RS 365 VOLTAGE 13 97 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 5 1 9490 Operator s Handbook The test label displays the following information Model number Model Software version Sof t ware Number of supplies printed Stock CNT Communication settings COM Printhead information AVG RS Test pattern 4 Turn the printer off and then back on to return to normal printing For more information on troubleshooting see your MPCL Programmer s Manual LED Indicator 5 2 This table explains the meanings of various LED states Use the color of the LED and whether it is solid blinking slowly or blinking rapidly to determine the meaning of the indicator LED States Fast Blink Slow Blink second 2 seconds GREEN Ready Label Ready Low Battery On Demand AMBER Ready Packet Syntax Printhead Continuous Error Hot Wait AMBER Hardware Imaging GREEN Error or printer Error failure Your System Administrator can use Status Polling an online diagnostic command to get a more specific description of the printer error See your MPCL II Programmer s Manual for information about Status Polling TC94900H
11. 3 1 9490 Operator s Handbook 2 Insert the connector into the printer port until the connector locks into place You may hear a click as the cable s latch snaps into place 3 Gently pull on the cable holder to make sure it is secure 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the port on your host Removing the Communications Cable Please follow these instructions carefully The cable could be damaged if removed incorrectly To remove the cable from the printer 1 Hold the printer steady with one hand 2 Grasp the cable holder with your other hand and push it in to unlock the cable s latch Release Slide Cable 3 Release the cable holder and grasp the release slide 4 Gently pull the release slide to remove the cable or Do Not yank the cable from the printer 3 2 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 3 Printing Communication Values Printing in In order for your printer to communicate with your host you must make sure the communication values are set to the same values The default values shipped with the printer are Baud 9600 Word Length 8 bit data frame Stop Bits 1 stop bit Parity none Flow Control DTR To change the printer s communications values see your System Administrator or the MPCL Programmer s Manual On Demand Mode In On demand mode the printer prints one label at a time After the first label prints the printer waits for you to remove the label before it pr
12. EEEEBEERUEETEEITEETEEEERA 2 2 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 4 Slide the latches on the back of the printer toward the center Latches 5 Continue to push the printhead assembly toward the rear of the printer until it opens completely Wi o A Printhead Assembly TC94900H Rev C 3 97 2 3 9490 Operator s Handbook 6 To close the printer push the printhead assembly toward the printer close the supply guide and latch the faceplate into place Loading Ribbon Use ribbon when printing on thermal transfer supplies To load the ribbon cassette into the printer 1 Open the printer and remove the ribbon cassette Ribbon Cassette 2 Slide a new ribbon cassette onto the printhead assembly until it slips into place 3 Close the printer 2 4 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies Reloading a Ribbon Cassette To reload your ribbon cassette remove the ribbon cassette from the printer and follow these steps 1 Locate the end of the cassette with the two latches GS Locate the International Symbols for opening and closing ves indicates the cassette is locked closed 2 indicates the cassette is unlocked open 2 Rotate both latches until they snap into the unlocked position Lift off the half of the cassette without the latches and set it aside Ridged End of Ribbon Spool Foam
13. Monarch PAXAR Monarch 9490 Printer Operator s Handbook Each product and program carries a respective written warranty the only warranty on which the customer can rely Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product and the programs and their availability at any time and without notice Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual Monarch shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CANADIAN D O C WARNING This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the C
14. Rev 3 97 Problems and Solutions Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This section helps you correct some problems that may occur If you cannot fix a problem please contact Service Problem Light printing or voids in printing Printer does not start Printer does not print Solution Make sure the supplies are loaded correctly Check the supplies for damage or defects Reload supplies or ribbon if necessary Check the roller for jammed supplies Check the supply type Download the correct supply type command Check the contrast adjustment Download the correct contrast adjustment command Turn the printer off and switch to a fully charged battery Clean the printhead See Care and Maintenance Make sure the power supply is connected and plugged in to the printer Call Service Make sure the power supply is connected to the printer and plugged into a live outlet Make sure the printer is not paused try pressing the trigger to resume printing Check the battery Make sure the correct commands have been downloaded Make sure the supplies are loaded correctly Make sure the communications cable is connected TC94900H Rev C 3 97 5 3 9490 Operator s Handbook Problem Printer does not feed Slow or sluggish feeding Label Jam Battery won t charge No LED Printer does not respond 5 4 Solution Check battery Reload supplies Verify that the ribbon is not out
15. anadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dicte par le minist re des Communications du Canada Trademarks Monarch is a registered trademark of Monarch Marking Systems Inc 9490 is a trademark of Monarch Marking Systems Inc DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacture s Name Monarch Marking Systems Inc Manufacture s Address 170 Monarch Lane at 175 and SR725 Miamisburg Ohio 45342 US A Declares that the product Product Name Portable Thermal Printer Model Number M9490 Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety EN60950 1988 AMI 1991 AM2 1991 EMC CISPR 22 EN 55022 Class B 1985 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A EMI EN 50082 1 Generic Immunity Standard Jan 1992 IEC 801 2 ESD 8KV Contact Air Discharge IEC 801 3 Radiated Electromagnetic 3V m IEC 801 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Ergonomics NA Supplementary Information C205 Miamisburg Ohio March 9 1995 Location Date Signature Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting 1 1 Additional Optional 1 1 Audiente icr e D kp IY E eR Siren Ba ix 1 2 Charging the
16. d press until the supply holders lock into the supply roll The supply roll should unwind as shown Make sure the supplies turn freely in the supply well 2 12 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 4 Feed the supplies through the upper opening in the supply guide Opening 5 Close the printer and turn the printer on 6 Wait until the LED flashes one time about five seconds and then press the trigger The printer advances the supply to the correct position for printing The LED slowly alternates flashing amber and green to indicate the printer is out of supplies When this happens load a new roll of supplies and press the trigger to clear the error TC94900H Rev C 3 97 2 13 9490 Operator s Handbook 2 14 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 3 Printing The host sends online packets containing print jobs to the printer This chapter describes how to communicate with the host and print the jobs the host sends Establishing Communications Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host you must connect the communications cable to the printer and to the host verify that the printer s communication values match the values set at the host Connecting the Communications Cable To connect the communications cable to the printer 1 Grasp the cable holder and align it with the printer port as shown Printer Port Holder TC94900H Rev C 3 97
17. e Operator s Handbook is designed for the person printing and applying labels This chapter tells you how to charge load and remove the battery connect the AC power supply attach the shoulder strap use the printer s trigger and LED Charging the Battery 1 2 The printer is shipped with a 13 2VDC NiCd battery and an 8 hour trickle battery charger The battery can be used and recharged daily for approximately two years When the battery is not in use and not recharging the battery loses 2 3 of its charge per day Environments with extreme heat increase the discharge rate Before operating the printer you must charge the battery and load it into the printer You can use any of these chargers 8 hour trickle charger 1 hour fast charger 4 station charger See Chapter 6 Specifications for information on charger options Before using the charger inspect the cord for bare wires Do Not use a charger with bare wires Only chargers approved for this printer should be used TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 1 Getting Started Charge the battery before using it for the first time before lengthy printing sessions as soon as the LED indicates a low battery condition slow flashing green for a low battery fast alternating green amber flashing for a too low to operate battery or no LED for a dead battery If you continue to print with a low battery your print quality ves may det
18. eriorate When using or storing the charger Do Not wrap the cord around the charger Do Not pull or put unusual stress on the cord T Before loading or removing the battery turn the printer off TC94900H Rev C 3 97 1 3 9490 Operator s Handbook To charge the battery 1 Turn the printer off indicates on and O indicates off 2 The battery can be charged on or off the printer Plug the connector on the charger cord into the socket on the battery as shown 3 Plug the charger into a grounded electrical outlet of the correct voltage Allow the battery to charge for a full 8 hours when using the standard trickle charger GS If you have a problem with short battery life clean the battery ven contacts See Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Battery Charger ee Battery Contacts Connector 1 4 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 1 Getting Started Loading and Removing the Battery To load a battery 1 Turn the printer off indicates on and O indicates off 2 Turn the printer so the back of the printer faces you 3 Insert the tabs on your battery into the slots of the battery well in the base of the printer Push down until the latch clicks Finger Depression GS To remove the battery press down on the latch with your thumb while inserting your fingers into the depression Lift the battery out of the well as shown TC94900H Rev C 3 97 1 5 9490 Operator s Handbook Connecting the
19. ints the next label For On demand printing your labels must be loaded in peel mode On demand mode is the default mode for the printer the LED is solid green If the LED is solid amber the printer is in Continuous mode To switch to On demand mode ask your System Administrator to re configure the printer To print labels on demand Use only paper labels in peel mode 1 Load the labels for peel mode See Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 2 Make sure the host has downloaded a print job See the MPCL II Programmer s Manual for more information After the print job is downloaded the LED rapidly blinks green 1 4 sec to indicate the printer is ready to print 3 Press the trigger to print the label 4 After each label prints remove it TC94900H Rev C 3 97 3 3 9490 Operator s Handbook Printing in Continuous Mode In Continuous mode the printer prints a strip of labels The LED should be solid amber If the LED is solid green the printer is in On demand mode To switch to Continuous mode ask your System Administrator to re configure the printer To print in Continuous Mode 1 Load the labels for non peel mode See Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 2 Make sure the host has downloaded a print job See the MPCL II Programmer s Manual for more information After the print job is downloaded the LED is solid amber to indicate the printer is ready to print and labels will print automatically 3 Remove the strip from
20. it on 5 Wait until the LED flashes one time about five seconds and then press the trigger to resynchronize the supplies 4 2 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Cleaning You may need to clean the printhead platen roller pinch rollers peel bar and peel blade after 8 rolls of supplies daily if your printer is an excessively dirty hot or humid environment when you see voids in the print as shown il 3 5 78901 Voids Correct Print To clean the printhead platen roller pinch rollers peel bar and peel blade Do Not touch the printhead with your hands This may damage the printhead 1 Turn the power off and open the printer 2 Remove the label roll and ribbon cassette when cleaning the printhead TC94900H Rev C 3 97 4 3 9490 Operator s Handbook 3 Moisten a cotton swab with alcohol Rub it back and forth across the printhead platen roller pinch rollers peel bar and peel blade to remove build up Make sure the printhead platen roller pinch rollers peel bar and peel blade are clean ll Mem TIR Sri Printhead M gt Paran LT PEPE REUSE iind P A Roller i E Blade 1 p ELEC ERE Pinch amp Rollers 4 Let the printer dry and reload your supplies Cleaning the Battery Contacts You may need to clean the battery contacts if your battery has a short life
21. nd press until the supply holders lock into the label roll The label roll should unwind as shown Make sure the labels turn freely in the supply well TC94900H Rev C 3 97 2 9 9490 Operator s Handbook 4 Feed the labels over the peel bar and through the lower opening in the supply guide Upper Opening Opening 5 Close the printer and turn the printer on 6 Wait until the LED flashes one time about five seconds and then press the trigger The printer advances the first label to the correct position for printing When you print labels peel automatically through the top opening in the supply guide and the backing paper exits out the bottom opening c The LED slowly alternates flashing amber and green to indicate the printer is out of labels When this happens load a new roll of labels and press the trigger to clear the error 2 10 TC94900H Rev C 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies Loading for Non Peel Mode Non peel mode feeds the supplies through the printer without peeling them from the backing paper GS Before loading supplies make sure the supply path is clean ves To load your supplies 1 Open the printer 2 Squeeze the tabs on the supply holders and align the arrows to the width of your supply The supply holders lock at each width Supply Holder TC94900H Rev C 3 97 2 11 9490 Operator s Handbook 3 Insert the roll of supplies between the supply holders an
22. o the printer to be printed in one continuous strip Transmission of data from the host to your printer Online data packet that contains the specific label design for printing data The format is a template the host may download together with a print job or as a separate packet Any mainframe minicomputer data collect terminal or personal computer Light on the printer used to indicate printer conditions and problems Online data packet that contains the actual data printed on a label or tag The host may download the print job together with the format or as a separate packet The print job is also called a batch Feed mode in which the printer prints and dispenses labels without peeling them from the backing paper Print mode in which the printer prints and dispenses one label at a time Feed mode in which the printer prints and dispenses one peeled label at a time TC94900H Rev C 3 97 online supplies System Administrator trigger Direct communication between a computer and the printer labels used for printing Person responsible for creating and downloading data streams Button used to feed and print labels clear errors and run diagnostics
23. s prints labels See Chapter 3 Printing for more information clears most error conditions See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for more information prints a test label See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for more information pauses or cancels a print job See Chapter 3 Printing for more information The LED light indicates certain printer conditions or problems The LED blinks or displays solid amber green or a combination of these colors For example a solid green or amber LED means the printer is turned on and operational A fast blinking green LED means the printer contains a print job and is ready to print See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for a complete description of LED indications 1 8 TC94900H Rev 3 97 Chapter 2 Loading Supplies The printer can print on labels We recommend you use synthetic supplies to print serial or high density bar codes Opening the Printer Before loading ribbon or supplies you must open the printer 1 Insert your fingers into the depression beneath the faceplate and pull up Lucae qe TC94900H Rev 3 97 2 1 9490 Operator s Handbook 2 Pull the supply guide forward and down as shown 3 Tip the printhead assembly up and over the platen roller as shown Printhead Assembly Platen Roller y LL EHE LH Y Pinch M Rollers R
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