Paxar 9854 Printer User Manual
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1. Manual Calibrate After pressing the two buttons the printer feeds the label material until two punches have passed the label sensor The measured label length is displayed and saved into parameter PRINT PARAMETERS gt Material length Next the parameter PRINT PARAMETERS gt Material type is set to punched OFFLINE x JOBS Displays the measured label length 198 5 mm m The label length measured by this function is from label end to label end If material with very large punches is used this measurement does not work properly In this case measure and setthe label length manually label length punch length Online Operation Press the buttons indicated in black to perform the listed functions Switching to offline mode ONLINE x JOBS alike OFFLINE x JOBS Setting the print contrast Press Feed to increase and Cut to decrease the print contrast ONLINE x JOBS Prog Print contrast Q xx nterrupting the print job The printer finishes printing the current label ONLINE X JOBS Prog ONLINE X JOBS Restcount XXX gt Stopped xe a The message Stopped xxx alternates with Press Feed Switching to offline mode while the print job is stopped ONLINE X JOBS Online OFFLINE x JOBS Stopped XXX O 05 08 Rev AB Windows Printer Driver File with Print Commands Data Cable OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Continuing the print job2. Signal interface 4 inputs 3 outputs belongs to the optional I O board Keyboard connection In offline mode the keyboard can be used for data input and print job selection Centronics connection For parallel data transfer a I gt USB connection For USB data transfer Card insert 9854 only For Compact Flash cards which can be used to save fonts logos or graphics RS232 interface For serial data transfer Status LED Ethernet 9854 only Network connection 9854 only Connection for an Ethernet 10 100 BaseT network a Power supply Power switch Connection to the power supply Turns printer on off using the supply cable provided Fig 8 Back view of the 9854 printer 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Safety Information Pinch point Keep hands clear of rollers Fig 9 Warning signs of the printer The warning sign shown in Fig 9 explains the risk of getting hands fingers loose clothing jewelry etc caught between rotating parts of the printer The warning sign shown in Fig 9 warns of the risk of getting hands or fingers burned at hot surfaces close to the printhead Plug the power supply into a grounded electrical outlet 05 08 Rev AB Display Button Functions Online Button Cut Button Feed Button Prog Button OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Using the Control Panel Display Dis
3. Printers Operators RER ES ey so eS EE ASTEON EE E Ge Tol SNS E ES RON IN SANG SSS PRAT NERO CEN VISAS NI Za a lb c V Ite ee Y NCA Jay D RETA AR tribe tar oar ed CS re ee NI SMS N EN PROWESS NN SR IES M Ne E VN NN Y w WRN We ECAR GENEE N 9844 9854 No ed A AVERY ay DENNISON TC9854OH Rev AB 4 08 2007 by Avery Dennison Corp All rights reserved Copyright Copyright Copy Protected rights Alterations Guarantee 1997 2008 by Avery Dennison All rights reserved Monarch 9844 and 9854 are trademarks of Paxar Americas Inc Avery Dennison is a trademark of Avery Dennison Corp Reprinting and reproduction of these documents including extracts is only allowed with the express permission of the manufacturer More detailed information is available from your supplier The documentation is subject to copyright The copyright claims include all forms and types of material and information which may be protected by current copyright laws No part of the documentation may be copied reproduced in any other manner processed or translated into another language irrespective of the manner and fashion or with which means this takes place Electronically stored device information CD ROM Internet supplied by the manufacturer may be printed out by the user provided that the print medium serves the use or servicing of the described product Names are general
4. set to 8 0 mm if the material is very adhesive gt Set DISPENSER PARA gt Start Source to Foot switch m f using very short labels lt 40 mm set PRINT PARAMETERS gt Material length lt 40 mm 1 6 inches The printer automatically initializes the material which improves the impression accuracy of the printout O Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM for more information on parameter DISPENSER PARA gt Calibration mode Offline Operation Press the buttons indicated in black to perform the listed functions Switching from offline mode to online mode OFFLINE x JOBS Online ONLINE x JOBS c Switch to online mode when the print job is stopped OFFLINE x JOBS Online ONLINE x JOBS Stopped EM Stopped XX Slow material and ribbon feed OFFLINE X JOBS Online Feed OFFLINE X JOBS PO tr feeding Material travels backwards under the printhead OFFLINE x JOBS Cut Online OFFLINE x JOBS feeding Reset OFFLINE x JOBS Cut Online Feed OFFLINE x JOBS rr Oe gt 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Access the parameter menu OFFLINE x JOBS Prog PRINT INFO Q Feed material until the next punch die cut is reached or when the button is held down OFFLINE x JOBS Feed OFFLINE x JOBS Q tr feeding Setting the label length automatically OFFLINE x JOBS Feed Prog OFFLINE x JOBS
5. Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for European Union EU customers Avery Dennison is fully committed to achieving the EU mandated WEEE directives This product its components and accessories must be sent to a designated collection facility for proper disassembly and disposal in accordance with the WEEE directives Any product or accessory marked with the WEEE symbol must be returned to a designated collection facility For proper disposal of the printer outside the U S send the printer and its accessories to Paxar EMEA 4 Awberry Court Croxley Business Park Hatters Lane Watford WD18 8PD U S Battery Disposal Information Do not throw in trash Dispose to your local regulations Batteries can also be returned postage paid to ERC 200 Monarch Lane Door 39 Miamisburg OH 45342 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Safety FCC Regulations Class B WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 local radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inte
6. Fig 1 St e ipe N Open the pressure lever The printhead is released from the fastener and remains on the print roller Fig 2 6 Remove both printhead cables from the printhead Fig 3 Connecting the printhead Note the resistance of the new printhead listed on the printhead s label 1 Connect the printhead cable 2 Press the printhead against the fastener from below and tighten the thumb screws 3 Navigate to the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETERS gt Head resistance and enter the printhead resistance from the printhead s label 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Care amp Maintenance 9844 9854 Cleaning the Print Roller Clean the print roller when you see adhesive buildup or dirt on the roller 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply 2 Remove the material and ribbon m YOu can easily access the print roller if you remove the tear off edge 1 first 3 Remove the tear off edge and unfasten the screw 2 in the middle of the tear off edge with a size 10 Torx screwdriver Fig 2 4 Moisten a lint free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the print roller Fig 3 clean Turn the roller with your finger to clean all the way around 5 Replace the tear off edge 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Care amp Maintenance 9844 9854 Cleaning the Punch Die Cut Sensor During printing the punch sensor can become contaminated with lint and unable to sense
7. ONLINE X JOBS Feed ONLINE X JOBS Stopped XXX e Restcount XXX Standalone operation 9854 only Selecting a print job stored on a Compact Flash card for example Testdat FOR ONLINE x JOBS Online piod Choose a file Testdat FOR Creating a Print job There are two ways to create a print job Use the Microsoft Windows printer driver or create a text file using print commands Printer drivers are available for different versions of Windows You can print from nearly every Windows application using the printer drivers However functionality is strongly dependent on the choice of software We recommend label layout programs Printer drivers for different versions of Windows are available on our Web site http www machines averydennison com printersystems gb nsf wview L4L3 0penDocument Select the drivers for models AP4 4 9844 and AP5 4 9854 O See the printer driver s help function for more information Refer to your Windows operating system help to install a driver Youcan write a sequence of commands in a text file and send itto the printer To do this you can use any text editor and the MS DOS copy command Easy Plug provides a special command language to program print jobs However writing a print job in text file format requires some programming knowledge You cannot preview the resulting printout on the screen Print a test print to see a copy of the finished result O Refer to the Easy Pl
8. lever Thermotransfer printing See Loading Ribbon to continue 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Loading the 9854 with the Internal Liner Takeup Reel 1 Follow the steps for loading material from the previous section Then follow these steps 2 Thread the end of the material to the internal liner takeup reel 1 as shown and secure it with the clip 2 Fig 1 3 Choose the rotation direction of the takeup reel face inside or outside Select parameter REWINDER PARA Rewind direction After turning on the printer the takeup reel rotates slowly until the material is pulled tight You may see Status 5004 Rewinder mat tear before the material is pulled tight If this happens press Online to clear the message You may have to press it several times 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Dispensing Peel 9854 only 1 Follow the steps for loading material from the previous section Then follow these steps 2 Remove the labels from the first 10 inches 25 mm of backing paper Fig 1 3 Press the red button 1 at the dispensing edge to release the peel roller Fig 1 4 Remove the peel roller feed the label web through as illustrated Fig 1 and press the roller back between its bearings 5 Thread the backing paper backwards to the takeup reel 2 as shown fig 2 6 Wrap the end of the backing paper clockwise around the takeup reel 2 and se
9. loading material see Loading Material Set SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Periph Device to Intern Rewinder When enabled the rotational direction of the takeup is set Rewinder direct Facing outside is the default setting Facing outside 2 Press Cut Feed to change the rotation direction 3 Press Enter to confirm your setting The printer restarts The main menu now contains the additional menu REWINDER PARA which holds the parameter Rewind direction This can be used to change the rotational direction During initialization the printer attempts to stretch the label material Shortly after enabling the internal liner takeup you may see Status 5004 Rewinder mat tear 05 08 Rev AB Disable Enable O OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Possible causes Material is not loaded or the materials end was not fixed to the takeup reel Attach the end to the takeup reel and press Online The material is not stretched tightly Press Online The printer is now ready for the next print job You may need to adjust the basic initialization settings because of Very small labels Very rough backing paper Backing paper much heavier than label Labels stuck to backing paper Backing paper perforated along label contour Using the 9854 Printer with Dispenser Set SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Periph Device to None Set SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Periph Device to Dispenser The printer restarts The main men
10. material 1 Remove the cover 1 gently and swivel downwards Fig 1 2 Remove the sensor arm 2 Fig 2 3 Clean the opening 3 with compressed air m The transmission sensor is located in the upper and the lower part of the sensor arm on a level with the indicator 4 You can find the reflex sensor about 5mm further below CAUTION The sensor surface is very sensitive to scratches Do not use sharp objects or solvents when cleaning the sensors 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Specifications Printers Supplies Material Ribbon Foil 05 08 Rev AB Specifications Printers Height Width Depth Weight Operating Limits Storage Humidity Printhead Printing Method Print Width Print Speed OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Specifications A2 10 7 inches 272 mm 10 3 inches 260 mm 18 2 inches 462 mm 31 Ib 14 kg 35 Ib 16 kg with dispenser peel 40 to 100 F 4 to 38 C 24 to 140 F 4 to 60 C 30 to 85 non condensing 203 dpi 8 dots per mm or 300 dpi 12 dots per mm Thermotransfer ribbon or Thermodirect 4 2 inches 105 mm maximum 2 to 8 ips 50 to 200 mms 2 to 6 ips 50 to 150 mms with 300 dpi 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Specifications 9844 9854 Abrasive Material Printhead temperature Supplies Material Width 0 6 to 4 8 inches 15 to 120 mm 1 2 to 4 3 inches 30 to 110
11. takeup 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 9854 Printer with Dispenser Peel Bild 3 Z0194 cdr 10 9 8 7 6 Fig 3 Material and ribbon path through printer with dispenser peel No Description 1 Ribbon rewinding reel 3 Material tension roller 5 Material roll 7 Internal liner takeup reel 9 Material guide 11 Deflection plate 13 Adjusting wheel for printhead support 15 Ribbon deflection roller Tab 3 Operating parts of the printer with dispenser peel 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Selecting Ribbon Material About Material Use Monarch approved material See Specifications for more information About Ribbons Use Monarch approved ribbon See Specifications for more information 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Loading Material WARNING Rotating axles Keep long hair loose clothing jewelry etc away from the printer Do not operate the printer with the cover open gt Be careful when touching the printhead It may be hot The printer can use both roll and fan fold material Follow these steps to load material O See Specifications for more information about the media 1 Open the cover 2 Release the printhead pressure lever 1 3 Remove the external guide plate 2 from the material roller 4 Push the material roll onto the correctly size
12. to the Easy Plug manual for more information 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Setup Loading Diagrams Printer with Dispenser Peel Selecting Ribbon Material Loading Material Loading a Ribbon Material Ribbon End Setting Printhead Support 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Loading Diagrams The loading diagrams show the material and ribbon path through the printer Material is wound with the labels facing outwards Ribbon is wound with the colored side facing inwards ae M Bild_3 Z0194 cdr Fig 1 Material and ribbon path in printer No Description 1 Ribbon rewinding reel 3 Material tension roller 5 Material roll 7 Light barrier fitting 9 Adjusting wheel for printhead support 11 Ribbon deflection roller Tab 1 Operating parts of the printer 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 9854 Printer with Internal Liner Takeup Reel Rewinder 1 2 7 Y Vi 11 10 9 8 7 6 Fig 2 Material and ribbon path through printer with internal liner takeup No Description 1 Ribbon rewinding reel 3 Material tension roller 5 Material roll 7 Internal liner takeup reel 9 Material guide 11 Deflection plate 13 Adjusting wheel for printhead support 15 Ribbon deflection roller Tab 2 Operating parts of the printer with internal liner
13. B of card storage capacity COMPACT FLASH Slim guide notch Wide guide notch 8 Fig 11 Example of a 32MB Compact Flash card Turn off the printer Wait five seconds Insert the Compact Flash card completely into the card slot The wide guide notch should face upwards see Fig 12 m Push the Compact Flash card into the slot until the release button 1 comes out The card sits flush with the back wall Fig 12 Inserting a Compact Flash card into a 9854 printer If the Compact Flash card is inserted correctly it sits flush with the printer s back wall right 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Setting the Realtime Clock 9854 only The 9854 printer s realtime clock can be used to calculate and print the expiration date of perishable goods To set the realtime clock Navigate to the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETERS gt Realtime clock Realtime clock dd day mm month yyyy year hh hour dd mm yyyy hh mm mm minute To enter the date and time press Cut to shift the cursor Feed to change the setting and Online to save it Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM for more information on setting parameters Outputting the realtime clock value using Easy Plug Use the following Easy Plug commands to output the current realtime clock value YC realtime as text YS realtime as bar code VDD defining date and time variables O Refer
14. DBOOK Care amp Maintenance 9844 9854 Cleaning the Printhead CAUTION The printhead is N sensitive to static electricity which can damage the printhead or reduce its life Ground yourself by touching a metal surface such as the printer s metal base before cleaning the printhead Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead You may need to clean the printhead when you see voids or streaks in the printing or notice uneven printing 1 Turn off the printer 2 Open the printhead pressure lever The printhead lifts upwards 3 Remove the material and ribbon Cleaning with the cleaning pen order part number 114226 4 Applying light pressure go over the printhead 1 a few times with the cleaning pen Fig 1 Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol m Use isopropyl alcohol if you do not have a cleaning pen Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the printhead clean 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Care amp Maintenance 9844 9854 Replacing the Printhead 2 Yo Fig 1 Printhead 1 with bracket 2 CAUTION Printhead 1 and N bracket 2 were adjusted exactly using special tools Do not loosen the screws 3 attaching the printhead to the bracket Removing the printhead 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply Remove the material and ribbon Close the pressure lever 1 Remove the two thumb screws
15. cessary components and that the printer was not damaged during shipping Printer Power supply cable The plug for the power supply is different depending on the country of delivery Data cable Centronics IEEE 1284 CA Cable 2 m Core adapters There are two core adapters each for the material rolls with a internal core diameter of 3 inches 76mm and 4 inches 101 mm The core adapters are placed on the printer material dispenser Empty foil core For rewinding the ribbon foil The backing paper is placed on foil rewind reel Operator s Handbook Size 10 Torx screwdriver Used to replace the print roller and add a dispensing peel edge 9854 printer with installed deflector Housing front part bottom side with screw Fig 3 right side m Use the housing parts if the printer does not have the internal liner takeup reel rewinder Fig 3 These housing parts are shipped loose with the printer with internal liner takeup Removing the Transportation Lock Open the cover Remove the two foam pads holding the printhead in place 9854 with Remove the connector from its transport position at the printer bottom and Dispenser connect it to the front of the printer 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Terms to Know Getting Started 1 4 Review these terms before you continue Dispenser Material Self adhesive material Light barrier Transmission sensor Reflex sensor Punched materia
16. cure it with the clip 3 7 Turn the takeup reel counter clockwise until the backing paper is pulled tight After turning on the printer the reel rotates slowly until the material web is pulled tight Fig 3 You may see Status 5004 Rewinder mat tear before the material is pulled tight If this happens press Online to clear the message You may need to press it several times 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Loading a Ribbon WARNING Rotating axles Keep long hair loose clothing jewelry etc away from the printer gt Do not operate the printer with the cover open Be careful when touching the printhead It may be hot Im Ribbon is only needed for the thermotransfer printing 1 Open the cover 2 Release the printhead pressure lever 1 3 Push the ribbon roll onto the ribbon unwind 1 reel 2 as far as it will go Push an empty ribbon sleeve onto the rewind reel 3 m The ribbon turns counter clockwise when unwinding 4 Load the ribbon as shown into the printer Figs 1 and 2 Secure the ribbon end to the empty ribbon sleeve 5 Turn the rewind reel counter clockwise a few times until the ribbon is crease free Replacing a used ribbon 1 Open the printhead pressure lever 2 2 Remove the used ribbon roll from the rewind reel 3 Remove the empty ribbon core from the unwind reel and place it on the rewind reel 4 Load a new ribbon rol
17. d adapter disc 3 on the unwinder Push the guide plate back on imb The material roll turns counter clockwise when unwinding Ir a 5 Insert the material as shown Fig 2 mg Be sure to thread the material around the material tension roller 4 as well 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 6 Push the material guide 5 up to the edge of the material without pinching the material Fig 3 7 Slide the light barrier fitting using the grip 6 until the pointer 7 is located above the material perforations Fig 4 mg The optional reflex sensor is located 5mm to the right of the pointer below the material 8 Thermodirect printing Close the pressure lever Thermotransfer printing See Loading Ribbon to continue 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Loading Fan fold Material Follow these steps to load fan fold material 1 Open the cover 2 Release the printhead pressure lever 1 3 Position the fan folded material behind the printer Fig 1 4 Guide the material over the material unwinder Push the material guide up to the edge of the material without pinching the material 5 Slide the light barrier fitting using the grip 6 until the pointer 7 is located above the material perforations Fig 2 mg The optional reflex sensor is located 5mm to the right of the pointer below the material 6 Thermodirect printing Close the pressure
18. e OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Operating Modes Display Meaning OFFLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed Tab 1 Display in offline mode Settings can be made when the printer is offline The offline mode is normally active when the printer is turned on Print jobs are received with the selected interface but not processed m TO configure the printer so it goes online when turned on set the following parameter to Online SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Turn on mode In online mode print jobs are received and processed immediately Display Meaning ONLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed ONLINE 0 JOBS Current data transfer to the printer is shown on the display by the dot on the bottom right next to the number of loaded jobs ONLINE 13 JOBS During printing the display also shows the Restcount 25 number of print jobs read 13 and the remaining number of labels 25 to be printed in the current job ONLINE 13 JOBS Ifa print job recognizes an endless continuous Restcount endless number of labels to be printed then the remaining number for this job is also shown as endless Tab 2 Possible messages in online mode im To stop printing press Online The printer uses the message mode to signal an error or a particular operating status Message mode indicates that the printer is waiting to quit or for a fault to be corrected When exiting the printer switch
19. edges of the label m When using narrow labels enable the printhead support Small material width printhead width Change the printhead support by using the adjusting wheel 1 Position O is recommended for wide labels Fig 1 The adjusting wheel for the printhead support 1 For narrow labels turn the adjusting wheel clockwise until the pointer indicates 1 on the dial This causes the printhead to be raised at the outside 2 Print a test print and check for even print quality If the print quality is still uneven turn the adjusting wheel a little further 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until the print quality is the same across the entire width of the label 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Setting the Material Parameters Use the following three parameters to set the material properties Parameter Function PRINT PARAMETERS Sets the material type perforated or Material type endless PRINT PARAMETERS Sets the material width Material width Tab 1 Important parameters for setting the material properties O Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM for more information on setting parameters 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Care amp Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Print Roller Cleaning the Punch Die Cut Sensor 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Care a
20. es from message mode to offline mode depending on the error and the progress of the previous process Display Meaning Status 5001 Messages are made up of the status number and No punch detected a brief descriptive text Tab 3 Example of a message The messages shown in Table 3 occur when the printer is set for using labelling material with perforation but continuous form material without perforation is loaded The printer continues to feed the material for a few seconds before it generates an error message O Refer to the Error Messages section on your CD ROM for more information on message reports and a detailed list of all messages 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 1 12 9844 9854 Standalone In standalone mode the print jobs are not transferred with a data cable but Mode are stored on a Compact Flash card They are selected from the printer s 9854 only display or a keyboard connected to the printer O Refer to the Advanced Applications section on your CD ROM for more information on using standalone mode for the 9854 printer 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Using the Printer Connecting the Printer AN 1 Turn off the printer On the back of the printer press O to turn off the printer 2 Connect the printer to the power supply using the cable provided 3 Using the data cable supplied connect the Centronics interface on t
21. he printer to the host computer 4 Turn on the printer On the back of the printer press I to turn on the printer Display Description System start The boot loader has started Avery AP5 4 Printer type for example AP 5 4 9854 V 1 02 Version number of the printer firmware OFFLINE 0 JOBS Offline mode Tab 4 Messages on the display when the printer is turned on 5 Press Online to switch to the online mode imb When the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Turn on mode is set to Online the printer switches to online mode when turned on 05 08 Rev AB Disable Enable Possible Errors OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Setting the Interface By factory default the printer is set for data transfer using the Centronics interface Print data can be transferred using the RS232 USB or Ethernet interface 9854 only gt Select the interface with the following parameter O O Set INTERF PARAM gt EASYPLUGINTERPR to Interface Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM for more information about setting parameters Refer to the Advanced Applications section of your CD ROM for more information about using 9854 Ethernet Using the 9854 Printer with Internal Liner Takeup Set SYSTEM PARAMETER gt Periph Device to None m If you do not insert printing material before enabling the liner takeup an error message appears For more information on
22. jury 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Safety General safety notes CAUTION The printer operates safely when you observe all necessary information Proper operation of the product requires the user to read and follow these operating instructions The warranty does not cover service required as a result of operator error and or failure to read and follow the documentation gt Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make sure they are read The printer must be operated adjusted and serviced by instructed and authorized personnel Carefully follow all procedures listed in this manual Service Special servicing error searching and error correction are to be performed by authorized personnel 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Safety Equipment safety Thermotransfer label printers are designed for printing label material using the thermal direct or thermal transfer printing process It is possible to use a wide range of label materials and thermal transfer ribbons See Specifications for more information Avery Dennison assumes no liability for damage due to improper use of the printer and or material Protect against injuries that can result from electrical current Protect against injuries that can result from mechanical actions AN 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Safety Disposal Procedures A WEEE Symbol Waste
23. l Reflex mark material Rewinder External rewinder Endless print quantity Foil Peel mode The printer separates the backing paper from the label as it prints The printer stops after each label to allow you to remove it Supply labels tags etc Labels Material supply sensor Die cut sensor Black mark aperture sensor Die cut supply Black mark or aperture supply Internal liner takeup reel Winds the backing paper up as it is separated from the labels in dispense peel mode Optional device that rewinds printed labels or backing paper after they exit the printer Continuous mode The printer prints labels without stopping Ribbon 9844 9854 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started ul About the Printer Cover Wf Open to insert material and foil ribbon Control panel LCD graphics display 4 buttons displays printer operating status enables parameter menu settings Window Allows material foil check without opening the Connection for additional cover devices Connection for optional cutter Fig 4 Exterior view of the printer Material rewinder Labelling material roller inserted here Foil unwinding reel Holds the new foil roll Foil takeup roll reel Holds the used foil A Material tension roller 3 Ensures even feed of the Flange mount for additional B d labelling material devices 2 LN N T Optional cutter ma
24. l following the steps above 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Quick ribbon exchange 1 Open the pressure lever Fig 1 2 Remove both ribbon rolls from the ribbon reels Remove the ribbon from underneath the printhead Fig 2 Load the new ribbon as follows 1 Push the ribbon which is between the rolls under the printhead Fig 2 2 Push both ribbon rolls onto the ribbon reels as shown Fig 1 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Material Ribbon End Material Stock End If the material end has passed the material sensor you see Status 5002 Material end Release the pressure lever and pull the end of the remaining material from the front side of the printer Ribbon End If the ribbon roll is emptied the ribbon unwind reel is not turning you see Status 5008 Ribbon end gt See Loading a Ribbon to continue m Ribbon end detection can be turned off for theromodirect printing To do so set the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETERS gt Ribbon autoecon to Thermal printing O Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM for more information 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Setup 9844 9854 Setting Printhead Support When printing narrow labels the printhead may come into contact with the print roller where there is no material This can lead to premature wear of the printhead and to different print intensity between the two
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26. ly given without any mention of existing patents registered designs or trademarks The absence of a corresponding remark does not give any implication that the name can be used at will All trademarks are recognised No liability is assumed for the accuracy of the contents of this documentation The manufacturer reserves the right to alter technical or other specifications with no prior notice Deviations in the documentation from prevailing conditions do not represent an obligation to redeliver The manufacturer does not guarantee the existence or non existence of properties with the description of subject contents Nor does the manufacturer give any express or tacit guarantee declarations whatsoever 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Safety Safety Information General notes on safety are found in this section Special safety notes and warnings about possibly dangerous operations are listed at the top in the user manual Im Warning notes and warning symbols are also attached directly to the printer and components Pay attention to these safety notes as well Warnings in the text Important information that must be followed is marked as follows WARNING N Indicates risks that could result in death or serious personal injury gt Follow these safety instructions CAUTION N Indicates risks that could lead to material damage or bodily injury minor injuries The instructions must be followed to prevent damage or in
27. mm 9854 with dispenser Min Length 0 2 inches 5 mm 1 2 inches 30 mm 9854 with dispenser Roll Diameter 8 35 inches 210 mm maximum outer diameter 4 9 inches 125 mm 9854 with liner takeup When selecting a material note the following items The abrasiveness of the printing surface The chemical reaction when the ink is transferred The temperature required to transfer the ink If the material is very abrasive the printhead wears more quickly than normal This is important in thermodirect printing It is not so critical for thermotransfer printing because the ribbon can be wider than the material ensuring that the printhead is protected across the entire width of the material The same applies if the temperature of the printhead is too high The material and ribbon take longer to cool down the print quality is more critical and the printhead wears out more quickly For paper thicker than 240g adjust the contact pressure and the position of the printhead Ribbon Foil Width 9844 1 0 to 4 4 inches 25 to 110 mm 9854 1 0 to 4 5 inches 25 to 114 mm Length 500 m maximum The ribbon width must be greater than the material width Since some material is more abrasive to printheads than others using a ribbon wider than your material helps protect the printhead Replacement printheads are expensive 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Specifications 9844 9854 A 4 Visit www monarch com for sa
28. mp Maintenance 9844 9854 Care amp Maintenance Regular maintenance is required to make sure the printer is always operating safely Safety WARNING Maintenance and cleaning may result in hazardous situations Accidents can occur if safety instructions are not followed Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance work Do not spill liquid into the printer Do not spray any cleaner directly on the printer Moisten a cloth with the recommended cleaning agent to clean the printer Troubleshooting Error Messages When an error occurs read the messages first and refer to the documentation for more information Calling If you need to call Service have your printer s model number and serial Technical number ready Support Call Service to order spare parts Note on Cleaning Frequency of Frequent maintenance and cleaning is required to make sure the printer is Care operating properly The rate and frequency at which you print determine how often you must clean the printer m Frequently check the printhead and feed rollers for paper or adhesive buildup im WARNING Do not use any cleaning agent that could damage or destroy N the resin surface labelling display nameplates electrical components etc im WARNING Do not use any cleaning agents that are abrasive or damaging to plastics Avoid acid or alkaline solutions 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HAN
29. o ete c Ao a a A 3 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK 9844 9854 Getting Started Installing the Printer About the Printer Using the Printer 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Installing the Printer Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions Check our Web site www monarch com for the latest documentation and release information Unpacking the printer Keep the box and packaging materials in case the printer ever needs repair 1 Remove all loose objects from the packaging 2 Carefully lift the printer and packaging out of the box m CAUTION Do not lift the printer by holding the plastic parts on the front N and back This could damage the printer im CAUTION Do not grip the front cover to carry the printer This could damage the printer Fig 1 9854 in the original packaging 3 Remove the packaging and plastic wrap from the printer 4 Place the printer on an even surface Carrying the Printer The printer weighs 31 Ibs 14 kg To carry the printer grip the baseplate from the front and back see Fig 2 Fig 2 When lifting the printer grip under the baseplate Packaging im Always use the original packaging to move the printer 05 08 Rev AB 9854 with Internal Liner S Takeup Reel 1 2 OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Printer Contents After you unpack your printer make sure you have all the ne
30. play e v Cutey Onlines Feed A Prog Esc TE 2a UR CGD Cut button Online button Feed button Prog button Fig 10 Control panel With 32 digits and two lines the display shows the operating conditions modes for parameters values status and errors You can select the display language Backlighting ensures good legibility The buttons offer a multitude of operating functions A logical menu structure is used for operation The meaning of each button varies according to the operating mode and the menu item Additionally special functions have been programmed for certain button combinations Switches between online and offline mode Confirms entries menu items and messages Selects print jobs and enters values in standalone mode Triggers a cut Requirements Cutter installed and enabled Printer offline Scrolls down through the menu and selects menu items Decreases values Feeds material when the printer is offline Starts the printing process once feed has been stopped in online mode Scrolls up through the menu and selects menu items Increases values Accesses the parameters menu when offline Returns to the previous menu item and or exits the menu For more detailed descriptions of the button functions see Offline Mode and Online Mode in this manual or refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section on your CD ROM 05 08 Rev AB Offline Mode Online Mode Message Mod
31. rference 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 B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian 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 B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dicte par le minist re des Communications du Canada 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Table of Contents Table of Contents EIS RN LECH EN a NH LEE 1 1 Enstalime beet 1 2 Be Ee ET EE 1 2 Carrying the PEIILGE ou o rire e eee ibd ed best dec aui din EE degen 1 2 Print r Contents E 1 3 Removing the Transportation Lock iae dee dere reete eto tete ear rode take e bake ud 1 3 Terms OTIO Wat date roc Saec e pM MEM QM D dE 1 4 About the e Le EE 1 5 About the 9854 Dispenser Peel and Internal Liner Takeup sessss 1 7 Identifying Printer Ee 1 8 KEE e EE 1 9 Using the Control Panel Display e svccsesaasss sec cosets ceeisomsatctsges Hoe ea reet see REMIT Reden 1 10 Operating Modes subducere di ve tia duane eee and dec Og e e DERE 1 11 BE E EE 1 13 Connecting the Printer a sedo cer ile A aie pa d ge aii Aa ea di Sea ie 1 13 Setting the ee 1 14 Using the 9854 Printer with Internal Liner Take
32. side the printer using the deflector after printing After the printer is turned on the takeup reel is initialized and the label material is stretched If an error occurs the takeup reel turns off automatically When the maximum diameter of the takeup roll is reached a message appears and the takeup reel turns off automatically The following modes of operation are available with the dispenser Dispenser Mode with Dispensing Edge Sensor The printed label sticks to the dispensing edge set dispensing position Once the label is removed the next label prints Dispenser Mode with Foot Switch Pressing the foot switch triggers the printing and dispensing of one label The next unprinted label is immediately positioned under the printhead O See Using the Dispenser for more information 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Identifying Printer Connections m CAUTION Only use approved add on devices or damage to the printer may occur gt Only connect devices that fulfill SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage circuit requirements to EN 60950 Connect only original accessories O Refer to the Advanced Applications section on your CD ROM for more information about the 9854 network connection Start stop signal input Serial Interface Connection for a foot switch RS232 or RS422 485 on the signal starts the printer or a optional UO board stacker signal stops the printer
33. u now contains the additional menu DISPENSER PARA which holds the parameters required for dispenser mode Parameter Possible Settings Dispenser Mode Real 1 1 mode default batch mode Normal 1 1 mode Dispensing Set in millimeters default 0 0 mm Position Display Mode Job rest quant default Dispense counter Dispense counter Preset Amount default 0 Application Mode Safe mode default Immediate mode Start Mode Edge default Level low active Start Source Foot switch default Light barrier Tab 5 Parameters in the menu DISPENSER PARA Refer to the Info Printouts and Parameters section of your CD ROM for more information on the listed parameters 05 08 Rev AB Configuring the Dispenser Position Label length lt 40mm OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Application A The label is dispensed peeled so that a small portion still sticks to the backing paper above the dispensing edge After the dispensed label is removed the next label is immediately printed and dispensed gt Set DISPENSER PARA gt Dispenseposition to 6 0 mm set to 8 0 mm if the material is very adhesive gt Set DISPENSER PARA gt Start Source to Light barrier Application B The printing and dispensing of the label is controlled by the optional foot switch gt Set SYSTEM PARAMETER gt External Signal to Stacker full gt Set DISPENSER PARA gt Dispenseposition to 6 0 mm
34. ug manual for examples of print jobs Sending a Print Job The printer processes print jobs once the jobs are sent to the printer s RAM either by direct transfer from your computer with a data cable or by saving to a Compact Flash CF card for the 9854 printer The print job can be sent using parallel or serial communication Connect the computer and the printer with the serial or parallel cable Send the print job file from the DOS window to the interface for example copy testjob txt Ipt1 to send the print job to the parallel interface To send the print job from a text program make sure the printer driver is installed 05 08 Rev AB Compact Flash Card Inserting a CF card OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 You need the following to load a print job from a Compact Flash card a 9854 printer a Compact Flash card copy the print job to the FORMATS directory a computer with a PCMCIA drive and an adapter for the Compact Flash card Rename the print job file on the Compact Flash card to autostrt for so the printer recognizes it Once this is finished the printer completes the print job as soon as it is set to online mode Using Compact Flash Cards m CAUTION Only use approved Compact Flash cards order number 160002 im CAUTION Wait five seconds after turning off the printer before removing or inserting the Compact Flash card Im The printer firmware cannot use more than 128 M
35. up seen 1 14 Using the 9854 Printer with DISpenset erste ane rn Eq qaas ded tea ep Ea rane dad 1 15 Offline Operation ono ederet ee etel rtr et bete aa een Ye utra E eee dete t Eye Tes 1 16 Online ODSFatiOD oho obs tedio eebe 1 17 Creatine 3 Print J ORs eese edet iron fos stent eame dero tUe Mes ei ore 1 18 Sending Print Le 1 18 Using Compact Pash Cats on teto vavtareXetacasies ao Soir e od nt atria Sod diee e 1 19 Setting the Realtime Clock 90854 0n y eren A peo ege betonte ee 1 20 SSE M BE esee PM 2 1 Loading Diagrams sue db d nita urea xke te fes waned decise Fano ATOE MATE qe RUE 2 2 Selecting Ribbon Matetial s isst eset a eee pat dedi dE 2 5 Loading Material adco oodd dap eta i tu ette ta dede basa cien cpu d usps od opa Nus 2 6 Loading atb ec cei Iro des Egeter redes 2 11 Material Ribbon e TTT 2 13 Setting Printhead Support tete cts coepta ee i a e ate nai slats 2 14 Setting the Material Parameters Seeerei eege are ite us Moo det qu eng eege 2 15 CARE amp MAINTENANCE E 3 1 Ee 3 2 TOUTES NO OUTS suc ists rea tee a esed alas SC a elec uae E 3 2 TOTES AT eege ee 3 2 Cleaning the Printhead seg eee adve reet op ord eb eei deco es peeing 3 3 Replacing th Printhead EE 3 4 Cleaning the Print RO Met eegene trea opo ebd e Bi eae Ae reet erae ad 3 5 Cleaning the Punch Die Cut EE 3 6 SPECIFICATIONS EE A 1 PTTL TEMP MU E A E A 2 SUPP Hes ti Vlaterial a tentus ia ieu EN A 3 Rabbon Boll euo eese ten Semi dcr os etude dana calci
36. y be N As S connected here 1 Oe e A uide plate Prevents the material roll from E slipping sideways Pressure lever E Opening the pressure lever raises the printhead Open when loading the material or foil or to clean the printhead or printing roller Adapter rings To set the core to the material roll s diameter Fig 5 Operating parts 05 08 Rev AB 9854 with Dispenser Peel and Liner Takeup OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 Dispensing edge Removes the labels from the backing paper Connector Connection of the 4 dispensing edge b 1 sensor AM Dispensing roller Holds the material tight over the dispensing edge Dispensing roller release button ccu p Press the button to release the Takeup Reel dispensing roller Deflector Wraps up the Deflects the backing paper backing paper A Fig 6 Additional operating parts of the printer with dispenser Deflector ci Deflects the printed label Ep Ta eup Reel without dispensing any ET Deflector Wraps up the labels Deflects the labels labels Fig 7 Additional operating parts of the printer with internal liner takeup 05 08 Rev AB OPERATOR S HANDBOOK Getting Started 9844 9854 About the 9854 Dispenser Peel and Internal Liner Takeup The 9854 printer has an internal liner takeup reel which allows labels to be dispensed using the dispensing edge or rewound in
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