Paxar Monarch 9414 Technical Document

Monarch
9414 Printer
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T is equipment as been tested and found to comply wit t e
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t e
FCC Rules. T ese limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against armful interference w en t e equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. T is equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance wit t e instruction
manual, may cause armful interference to radio
communications. Operation of t is equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause armful interference in w ic case t e
user will be required to correct t e interference at is own
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CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
T is digital apparatus does not exceed t e Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in t e
Radio Interference Regulations of t e Canadian Department
of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
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Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation.
Pizza Hut is a registered trademark of Pizza Hut, Inc.
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Pizza Hut, Inc.
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Table of Contents i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the MRD System .......................................... 1-1
Setting Up the System.................................................. 1-2
Reading the Indicator Light ........................................... 1-8
Clearing the Buffer....................................................... 1-9
Switching Print Modes.................................................. 1-9
USING THE PIZZA HUTAPPLICATION ............................ 2-1
Setting the Date/Time/Hot-Hold Time............................. 2-2
Selecting a Language................................................... 2-4
Loading Labels ............................................................ 2-5
Loading Labels for MRD and Dough Staging.............. 2-5
Loading Labels for Hot-Hold Items ........................... 2-9
Using the Keypad/Terminal Buttons ............................. 2-11
Reading the Scan Sheet ............................................. 2-12
Processing the Product .............................................. 2-13
Hot-Hold Labeling ................................................ 2-14
Inventory Labeling................................................ 2-14
From Frozen to Pre-Top........................................ 2-16
Future Downloads...................................................... 2-17

Table of Contents ii
CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................................3-1
Clearing Label Jams .....................................................3-1
Cleaning the Printhead .................................................3-2
Checking the Software Version ......................................3-2
Clearing the Buffer .......................................................3-3
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... A-1

Getting Started 1-1
GETTING STARTED
The MRD (Made Ready Discard) system is a
product freshness and inventory control labeling
system that helps decrease product waste. The
system uses the Monarch9414printer with the
keypad/terminal and the Pizza HutApplication.
This chapter includes information about
♦ unpacking the MRD system (for new systems only)
♦ setting up the MRD system
♦ reading the indicator light.
Unpacking the MRD System
For new systems only:
After you unpack the MRD system, you should have
♦ 9414 Printer and power supply
♦ keypad/terminal with rubber cover (may already be
on the keypad/terminal) and power supply
♦ scanner
♦ communications cable
♦ Equipment Manual (Keep this manual in a safe
place), Maintenance Quick Reference Sheet (Job
Aid) and System Setup Sheet
♦ product/quantity scan sheet
♦ Velcrostrips (four extra), cable ties (four), bolts
(two), and wood screws (two)
♦ Tray
If you need help, please call 1-888-666-9414. If you
need more paper labels, call one of the following:
Prime Source: 800-397-4737 (order item #85221)
Wasserstrom: 800-999-9277 (order item #374014)
Unified Food Co-Op: 800-444-4144 (order item
#374014)
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1-2 Getting Started
Keep all packaging material in case you need to move
or return the MRD system.
Setting Up the System
CAUTION
Do not touch the electrical connectors while setting up
the printer. Electrostatic discharge can damage or
destroy the printhead or electronic components.
1. Remove the tray from its packaging. Check inside
the packaging for the adhesive feet. Remove the
feet from their adhesive backing and apply one to
each corner.
2. Place the tray on the cut table near an electrical
outlet.
Tray design may vary from the one
shown in this manual.
3. Make sure the power on the printer is turned off
before setting up any cables. The power switch
on the back of the printer should be in the OFF
(O) position.
Adhesive
Feet

Getting Started 1-3
4. Facing the front of the tray, lay the serial cable
(part number 125802) behind the tray.
5. Plug the three-hole end of the printer’s power
supply cable into the three-pronged outlet in the
printer’s power supply.
6. Place the printer’s power supply behind the tray
with the printer’s connector on the right side.
To keypad/terminal To printer
Power cable to
printer
Printer’s Power
Supply
Power cable to
wall outlet

1-4 Getting Started
7. Place the keypad/terminal’s power supply into the
tray under the shelf with the three-pronged end
facing the cut-out in the back of the tray.
8. Through the back of the tray, plug the three-hole
end of the keypad/terminal’s cable into the three-
pronged outlet in the keypad/terminal’s power
supply (18-24V).
9. Lay the keypad/terminal’s cable with the L-shaped
connector on the shelf.
10. Place the keypad/terminal on the shelf, but do not
remove the tape from the Velcroat this point.
WARNING
The printer’s power supply uses a different
voltage than the keypad. To connect the wrong
power supply could permanently damage the
keypad or the printer.
Keypad/
Terminal’s
power
cable with
L-shaped
connector
Keypad/Terminal’s Power Supply

Getting Started 1-5
The keypad/terminal should not be
operated in a location that has
room temperatures above 158°F
or below -4°F for extended
periods of time. This could
permanently damage the display.
11. Plug the L-shaped connector into the socket
located on the top of the keypad/terminal (12V).
12. Connect the serial cable to the top of the
keypad/terminal.
13. Place the printer in the tray.
The printer should never be
operated while resting on its side
or upside down.
ALWAYS PLUG THE PRINTER INTO THE
ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLET FIRST AND
THEN TURN ON THE PRINTER - NEVER
TURN ON THE PRINTER AND THEN PLUG IT
INTO THE WALL OUTLET.
L-shaped
Connector
Serial
Cable

1-6 Getting Started
14. Plug the printer’s power supply cable (with the
straight end) into the socket on the back of the
printer.
15. Connect the serial cable to the printer’s serial
port.
16. If necessary, adjust the cables. Make sure all the
cables move freely through the openings in the
back of the tray. Use a cable tie to secure them.
17. Lift up the keypad/terminal with one hand and feed
the scanner cable connector through the notch as
shown.
Scanner
Cable
Power Cable Serial Cable

Getting Started 1-7
18. Plug the scanner cable connector into the socket
and then turn the connector to lock the cable in
place.
19. Remove the tape from the Velcroon the
keypad/terminal and put the keypad/terminal onto
the shelf.
20. Plug the printer's power supply cable into a
GROUNDED electrical outlet. ALWAYS PLUG
THE PRINTER INTO THE ELECTRICAL WALL
OUTLET FIRST, AND THEN TURN ON THE
PRINTER.
21. Plug the keypad/terminal's power cable into a
GROUNDED electrical outlet.
WARNING
The printer and power supply should
never be operated in a location where
either one can get wet. Personal injury
could result.
22. Press the power switch on the back of the printer
to the ON position (I) to turn on the printer.

1-8 Getting Started
Reading the Indicator Light
The indicator light monitors the printer's status.
Indicator Light Description
GREEN Printer is on and ready to use.
RED Supply has run out or is not loaded.
Load supply. See Chapter 2, "Using
the Pizza HutApplication," for more
information. Or, clear the buffer.
Follow the steps below.
ORANGE Error has occurred. See Appendix A,
"Troubleshooting," for more
information. To clear the error, press
the FEED button. Or, clear the
buffer. Follow the steps below.
No light Printer is off. Make sure the power
supply is connected properly. See
"Setting up the System" earlier in this
chapter.
Feed Button
Indicator Light
(around the
Feed Button)

Getting Started 1-9
Clearing the Buffer
To clear the buffer:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Load labels for non-peel mode. See Chapter 2,
"Using the Pizza HutApplication."
3. Press and hold the FEED button while turning on
the printer.
4. Release the FEED button when the indicator light
starts flashing red.
Several labels advance including the status
label.
5. Press the FEED button.
Switching Print Modes
To switch the printer to print labels for Hot Hold Items:
1. Open the peel bar cover by pushing down.
2. Change print modes to peel by switching the print
mode switch to the (1) position.
1=Peel Mode
O=Non-peel Mode
3. Load supplies for Hot Hold Items, See Chapter 2,
"Using the Pizza HutApplication," for more
information.
Peel Bar
Cover
Print Mode
Switch

1-10 Getting Started

Using the Pizza Hut Application 2-1
USING THE PIZZA
HUTAPPLICATION
This chapter describes how to
♦ set the date/time/hot-hold time
♦ select a language
♦ load labels
♦ process the product.
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2-2 Using the Pizza Hut Application
Setting the Date/Time/Hot-Hold Time
Keep this manual in a safe place; otherwise, changing
the settings would require a service call.
To set the Date:
1. Scan this barcode to start the program.
2. The display shows the current date setting. If this
is correct, press the Pizza Hutbutton.
To change the setting, use the top row buttons
on the keypad/terminal:
♦ Cheese button changes the month.
♦ Supreme button changes the day.
♦ Pepperoni button adds a year.
♦ Meat Lover'sbutton subtracts a
year.
3. Press the Pizza Hutbutton to exit.

Using the Pizza Hut Application 2-3
To set the Time:
1. Scan this barcode to start the program.
2. The display shows the current time setting. If this
is correct, press the Pizza Hutbutton.
To change the setting, use the top row buttons
on the keypad/terminal:
♦ Cheese button changes the hours.
♦ Supreme button changes the minutes.
♦ Pepperoni button changes AM/PM.
3. Press the Pizza Hutbutton to exit.
To set the Humidified Hot-Hold Time:
1. Scan this barcode to set the Humidified Hot-Hold
Time.
The display shows "Set to (Winston, Bevilis or
Henny Penny) Hot Hold". The time will be set
depending on the product.

2-4 Using the Pizza Hut Application
To set the Dry Hot-Hold Time:
1. Scan this barcode to set the Dry Hot-Hold time.
The display shows "Set to Dry Hot Hold" (i.e.
Hatco, JR2000). The time will be set
depending on the product.
Selecting a Language
The language selection is only for hot-hold
(freshness) labels. If Spanish is selected, pressing a
dough button prints a dough label in Spanish.
The keypad/terminal display is
always in English.
To select a language:
1. Press the English/Spanish button once. The
current language setting displays.
2. Continue pressing the English/Spanish button
until you see the option you need:
♦ English
♦ Spanish
♦ English/Spanish
3. Press the Pizza Hutbutton to save the setting.

Using the Pizza Hut Application 2-5
Loading Labels
If you run out of labels while
printing, do not turn off the printer
when reloading the labels. You
may lose your data. The printer
resumes printing when reloaded.
Loading Labels for MRD and Dough Staging
1. Remove and discard the tape from a new roll of
labels.
2. Press the cover release levers (on both sides of
the printer) towards the front of the printer to
release the cover. Lift open the cover.
Remember to clean the printhead every
time you load a new label roll into the
printer. Turn the printer OFF to clean it. See
"Cleaning the Printhead" in Chapter 3 for more
information.

2-6 Using the Pizza Hut Application
3. Adjust the supply guides to their widest position
by turning the dial.
4. Open the supply holders to their widest position by
pushing out the supply holder tabs.