Avery Dennison Monarch 9906 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE
This Quick Reference contains supply loading and general care
and maintenance procedures for the Monarch® 9906 printer. For
more detailed information, refer to the Operator’s Handbook
available on our Web site (www.monarch.com). For information
about creating formats, configuring the printer, or programming
the printer, refer to the Packet Reference Manual on our Web
site.
Review the safety information in the Regulatory Compliance
document included with your printer. Information in this
document supercedes information in previous versions. Check
our Web site for the latest documentation and
release information.
Connecting the Cables
The power supply automatically
switches between 115V and 230V. Parallel Port
(optional)
1. Plug the power cable into the
socket and the other end into
a grounded electrical outlet. Serial Port
2. Connect the communications
cable into the appropriate port. Host USB
3. Turn on the printer. Press ( I )
to turn on and ( O ) to turn off
the printer.
Device USB
Power Cable
Connection
Using the Control Panel
The control panel consists of a four-
line LCD display, three function
buttons, and two navigation buttons.
The function of each button varies
depending on the task.
The LCD display:
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Indicates power when text or
other information is shown
Indicates conditions requiring
immediate attention (low battery,faults, errors) using a red
background
Shows menu prompts, printer settings, function button
assignments, values, etc.
Function
Buttons
Navigation
Buttons
MPCL
Online
FEED
TLabel MENU

Loading Labels or Tags
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
Printhead Tab
Retaining Latch
3. Lift the printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the
assembly locks into place.
4. Place the roll of supply on the supply holder, located against
the inside of the printer.
5. Adjust the supply holder guide so that it barely touches the
roll, making sure the supply roll turns freely.
Supply Holder
Supply Holder Guide
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6. Push down on the supply lever to unlock the supply guide.
7. Lay the label strip across the supply guide so that a few
inches extend past the front of the printer.
8. Tuck the supply under the nibs and in between the die cut
sensor.
9. Adjust the supply guide so that it barely touches the supply.
Push up on the supply lever to lock the supply guides into
place.
Die Cut
Sensor
Nibs
Supply Lever
10. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while
pushing the printhead release.
Printhead Release
Printhead Tab
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11. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well until
you hear it click into place.
12. Close the printer’s cover.
13. Press FEED.
Loading Labels for the Optional Peel Mode
1. Remove the labels from the first 10 inches of the liner.
2. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover.
3. Feed the liner over the peel bar, along the chute, and out
through the lower opening in the exit cover.
Peel Bar
Platen Roller
Lower Opening
Peel Roller
4. Close the exit cover.
5. Close the printer’s cover.
6. Press FEED.
For additional supply loading options, refer to the Operator’s
Handbook.
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Adjusting the Printhead Pressure Dials
The default setting is least pressure, which provides optimal
printing in most cases. If you see smudging, ribbon wrinkling, or
poor print quality, you may need to adjust the printhead pressure
dials.
The two dials are located on either edge of the printhead
assembly (inside and outside). The dials may be set to different
positions; however, the inside dial should be equal to or more
pressure than the outside dial. When using 4” wide supply both
knobs should be set at equal pressure. Use a coin or flathead
screwdriver to adjust the dials.
Each dial has four settings:
Least pressure
Light pressure
Medium pressure
Most pressure
Print a test label to check the printhead pressure; make
adjustments as necessary. Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for
additional information.
Loading Ribbon
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the printhead retaining latch.
3. Lift the printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the
assembly locks into place.
Printhead
Pressure Dials
Least
Pressure Most Pressure
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4. Push the deflector tab down.
r is past the printhead.
Take-u
p
Reel
Printhead
Assembly
Deflector Tab
5. Slide the extra ribbon core on
will go. to the take-up reel as far as it
6. Remove the new ribbon from the package.
7. Slide the ribbon all the way onto the back ree
unwind a few inches from the bottom of the l. Carefully ribbon roll.
8. Feed the ribbon under both ribbon rollers and printhead.
Thumb
9. e ribbon is straight and centered throughout the
path.
10. Tape the ribbon to the take-up core.
Rotate the
Make sure th
11. take-up core until the leade
well
Ribbon
Rollers
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12. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the take-up reel
clockwise.
13. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while
pressing down on the printhead release.
14. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well
you hear it click into place. until
15. Close the printhead. Close the printer’s cover.
16. Press FEED.
Cleaning
Clean the printhead as described to maintain printhead life. or
Caution: Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead
touch the printhead; this may damage the printhead
and require a service charge.
the printer, open the cover and the printhead
1. Turn off
assembly.
2. Remove the label roll and ribbon (when cleaning the
printhead).
3. Press down on the exit cover tabs to open the exit cover.
4. Spray the supply path, including supply sensor, with
compressed air to remove dust.
5. Use a CLEAN-STRIP (part number 120350) to clean
remove adhesive build-up from the and platen roller, peel bar,
sensor, and printhead.
Printhead Sensor
Platen Roller
Peel Bar
6. Let the printer dry, then reload supplies.
7. Close the exit cover. ssembly and he prin
8. Close the printhead a t ter’s cover.
9. Turn on the printer. Press FEED.
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Selecting the Interpreter
The 9906 printer includes four Interpreter options; MPCL, MLI,
WMS XML, and Easy-Plug. For more information about MLI refer
to the MLI Quick Reference, for more information about WMS
XML refer to the XML Quick Reference, for more information
about Easy-Plug refer to the Easy-Plug Manual included on the
CD-ROM.
From the Main Menu, select Setup, then:
1. Press or until Interpreter is on the display.
SETUP
Interpreter 
MPCL
CHANGE BACK
2. Press CHANGE then press until Easy-Plug is on the display.
MAIN MENU
Interpreter
Easy-Plug 
SET CANCEL
3. Press SET to save the change.
The printer reboots automatically after selecting an
interpreter. This process may take several seconds.
When you print test labels with MLI set as the interpreter,
the model number appears as M9906MLI.
When you print test labels with Easy-Plug set as the
interpreter, the model number appears as M9906EP.
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RFID (if installed)
The 9906 printer with RFID has been engineered to program
(encode) an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) label
(commonly called “RFID tags”) before the label’s format is
printed. RFID tags contain an embedded RFID inlay (chip and
antenna).
RFID is only available using die cut or black mark supplies.
The printer supports Class 1 Generation 2 (C1Gen2) protocol
encoding.
RFID supplies can be damaged by static electricity.
Ground yourself by touching metal, such as the
printer’s metal base, before handling the supplies.
The UHF radio operates in the 902 – 928 MHz frequency range
in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
RFID Setup Menu
Use the RFID Setup Menu to Read a tag, set the RF Power, and
Clear Data.
The Read Tag menu item lets you read the EPC data
programmed into an RFID tag.
Refer to the 9906 Setup Guide and Supply Chart to set the RF
Power setting.
The printer stores the number of successful and failed
programmed tags. Clear this record using the Clear Data menu
item. Depending on your application and volume of labels
printed, you may want to clear this data daily or after each batch.
To access the RFID settings, from the Main Menu select Setup,
then RFID.
SETUP
←RFID →
SELECT BACK
If the RFID tag is not programmable for any reason, the label
may print with an overstrike pattern, indicating that it should not
be used. Your System Administrator should set the desired Error
Action accordingly.
If you see RFID errors 740 – 749, see your System
Administrator.
Refer to the Operator’s Handbook and Application Notes for more
information.
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Troubleshooting
This section lists common problems and their solutions.
Problem Action
Error message
appears during
startup
Turn off the printer, wait fifteen seconds
and then turn on the printer. Call
Customer Service if the error message
reappears.
Does not print. Check supply and ribbon, send a
corrected format and batch packet.
Does not feed. Adjust the printhead pressure dials.
Partially printed data. Clean the printhead, send a corrected
format packet.
Light/Heavy printing,
printing shadows or
voids.
Clean the printhead, change supply,
adjust the print contrast, check the
printhead pressure dials, check the
ribbon.
Serial bar codes do
not scan. Leave printhead unlatched when not in use, use a print speed of 2.5 ips, adjust
the print contrast.
Liner is wrapped
around platen or peel
roller.
Carefully remove the liner. Make sure
the liner tears at the saw-toothed tear
edge when using backfeed and peel
mode.
Printer does not read
or program the RFID
tag.
See your System Administrator
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