Avery Dennison Monarch 9419, Manual

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6-2 Equipment Manual
Setting the Print Contras t in Offline (Sta nd-alone) Mode
Having the correct print contrast/density setting is important because it affects bar code
scan ability and printhead life.
To change the print contrast:
1.
From the Main Menu, select Menu .
2. Press the navigation button until Offline Setup is highlighted. Press Select .
3.
Press Select when Contrast is highlighted. Use the navigation buttons to increase or
decrease the value. Press Select when finished. The print contrast range is
0 to 15 and the default is 8.
4.
Press Back until you see the Main Menu.
C o mmo n P ro b l em s
Use this information to solve some common problems.
Problem Action
Does not print.
OR
“Paper Jam”
“No Paper” Check/load supply and ribbon.
Check connection to host.
Check printhead density/contrast setting. See “
Setting the
Print Contrast .”
Make sure the printer’s supply type is set correctly. See
“
Setting the Printer’s Supply Type/Calibrating Supply ” for
more information.
Clean the printhead.
Does not feed. Check supply.
Check ribbon.
Clear jam.
Close printhead completely.
Light/Dark printing or
voids in print.
Check supply and ribbon.
Clean the printhead and platen roller.
Check printhead density/contrast and printer speed settings.
See “
Setting the Print Contrast .”
Adjust the platen roller based on supply thickness. See
“
Adjusting the Platen Roller ” for more information.
Serial bar codes print
with voids or do not
scan. Check supply and ribbon.
Clean the printhead and platen roller.
Check printhead density/contrast and printer speed settings.
See “
Setting the Print Contrast .”
Your System Administrator can change the contrast/print
speed.