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Monarch 9400™ SeriesThermal PrinterTC9400OH Rev.B 5/89 ©1988 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Operator’s Handbook

Use the or cursor movement keys to display eachoperating mode. When the screen shows the mode you wantto use, press . You’ll then see the

Using the KeyboardThe keyboard contains 26 alphabetic keys, a calculator-likekeypad and a few special function keys. Use or to scroll thr

Entering Special SymbolsThe symbols below are available for Standard (Std), Reduced(R), and OCR fonts.To enter a special symbol, press (Shift), th

Entering and Changing DataThe keyboard gives you the ability to enter numeric, alpha, oralphanumeric data. To send data to the printer, enter thedesi

Correcting a Data Entry ErrorWhen you enter data incorrectly, the printer beeps and maydisplay a message. Below is a list of conditions that causeerr

Types of Data EntryThe following are samples of the different types of dataprompts you’ll see in Data Entry.Entering General DataWhen you see a prompt

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

The code that prints depends on the translation table. See"Defining a Cost Code" in section 5.Prompts Containing Fixed CharactersWhen a fie

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2. Using Data EntryBefore you enter data for printing, you’ll need to know:• The name of the format (print design) to use for printing.• The size of

Each product and program carries a respective writtenwarranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely.Monarch reserves the right to make cha

Adjusting the Supply SensorEach format design calls for a specific supply size. If you loadsupplies that are a different length than the format calls

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

Entering a BatchBefore you enter batch data, you must assign a name to thebatch. You can enter a unique name for each batch, or use theAUTO feature.Th

3. Enter a batch name.If the screen shows a blank:• Enter a 1-8 character name and press .• Press only to let the printer name the batch.See &q

Number of parts [1-5]:_ Enter a number from 1-5for the part number ofparts for the supply andpress .The number you typeindicates the number oftimes

Cut Multiple [1-9999]:____ Enter a number from1-9999 and press .Type the number of tags orlabels you want printedbetween cuts as a set.For example,

Quantity to Print [1-9999]:____ Enter a number from1-9999 and press .Type the number of tags,or sets of tags you want tobe printed in a batch. For

Prioritizing a BatchYou can enter a batch to print immediately after the onecurrently printing. A prioritized batch name must begin with adecimal.For

For online printing, you must use special commands to turnthe batch separators on or off. Refer to the Programmer’sManual for these commands. The ne

Batch NamingAs you printed batches of tags, you must name each batch.You can:• Name each batch manually.• Use AUTO batch naming (the printer names the

PrefaceThis manual contains the information an operator need toenter data and print a batch of supplies. Other manuals youmight need are:Equipment Ma

Using Batch NamingIf you select Y at the Use Batch Names prompt (in PrinterOptions), the printer operates as follows at data entry.To name a batch man

2. Press or until you see the format you want andpress . You’ll seeFormat: NAME Enter Batch Name:___________3. Press only. You’ll see

You can use the AUTO feature for multiple formats duringprinting. However, the numbering for AUTO does not start at 1for each format. It continues se

Changing Formats and SuppliesWhile in Data Entry mode, you may use several differentformats to enter batch data. These formats may require adifferent

2. Press until you see Define Supply Type, then press . You’ll see Select Supply Type: B A)lign, B)lack Mark or D)ie Cut3. Type A and press .

NOTE: When you first receive the printer, the password isM9400. You’ll see the last setting, for example↓ Print Contrast Adjustment ↑

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3. Monitoring Batch PrintingYou can use the Batch Control mode to check or change thestatus of batches in the print queue. You can:• Cancel the cur

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, pre

If you want to re-enter a canceled batch in the queue, press . When you see the batch you canceled (which shows astatus of C), press . You’ll see

Terms to Knowbatch 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

Press or to display the batch name you want to deleteand press . You’ll seeDelete from Queue [Y/N]: NBatch: NAMEType Y and press . Th

Then, you’ll seeBatch Control ModeSelect Batch: NAME Q__Press or to display the last batch (with a print status ofF) and . You’ll seeRep

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4. Printing OnlineIn Online mode, formats and batch data are received onlinefrom your host computer. The printer must be in Online modeto receive t

3. Batches begin to print as soon as they are sent from thehost computer.When all batches have finished printing, you can• turn the printer off• exit

5. Setting Printer OptionsThe printer has certain options that are set at the factory. Youcan change the settings to fit the way you use your print

1. From the main menu select Printer Options and press .2. When you see Select Printer Option: ↓ Use Batch Separators __Press to select this op

Adjusting the Cut PositionThis feature adjusts where the tag is cut. For example:• You may need to adjust the cut up or down for aperturesupplies.• I

4. Now you can either:Type I and press to move the cut up.You’ll seeAmount of Cut increase [0-144]: 0___(Dots)Enter a number form 0-144 for the am

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. I

Table of Contents1. Getting Started...1-1Daily Startup...

Enter a number from 0-144 for the amount of space tomove the data and press . The screen then showsthe Print Option menu.5. Select another print o

Enter 10 characters for a translation and press .The characters can be letters, numbers, or specialcharacters (such as / or $), but all ten must be

Defining the Supply TypeThe printer contains a sensor to detect the supply. You musttell the printer the type of supply you’re using; die cut or blac

• Press for black-mark or aperture supplies.• Type D and press for die-cut supplies.• Type A and press if the printing is not alignedprope

Press to see the list of available symbols.$ United States dollar £ British pound YenF French franc Kr Swedish krona DM German mark Italian lira M

3. You’ll seeUse Cent Sign in Price Fields where applicable [Y/N]: NEnter Y or N and press . The screen shows thePrint Option menu.4. Select anoth

press until you see Define Numbering System, thenpress .3. You’ll seeSelect Number System:English ___Use or to display the unit of me

Using Batch NamesYou can choose to name batches manually (Use BatchNames). Or, you can let the printer name the batches for you(AUTO batch naming). T

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4. Printing Online ...4-1Auto-online Mode...

For supplies, service, or assistance call:TOLL FREE:1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.)1-800-263-4650 (In Canada)Printed in U.S.A.

1. Getting StartedThis section gives you general information about using theprinter. To enter data, refer to "Using Data Entry Mode."Dail

2. If you see the supply type prompt:Select Supply Type: BA)lign, B)lack Mark or D)ie Cut• Press for black-mark or aperture supplies.• Type D and

4. If you see the time promptEnter new time: 00:01:04 (HH:MM:SS)• Press only to keep the time shown, or to skip theprompt.• Type a new time and p