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Loading Ribbon  

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L O A D I N G   R I B B O N     

This chapter  describes  how to load ribbon. 
If you are using thermal  direct supplies,  do not load a ribbon. 
Your System  Administrator  must set the printer  to use a ribbon. 

About Ribbons 

 

The ribbon cores only fit on the ribbon reels one way.   

 

Use your empty ribbon core as the take-up core.  

 

An extra  take-up core is available by ordering part number 11796120 (2-inch), 

11796130 (3-inch), or 11796140 (4-inch). 

 

Ribbons unwind from a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.   

 

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Open  the cover. 

2. 

Turn the printhead  latch to unlock  the printhead. 

3. 

Lift the printhead  assembly  until it locks into place. 

 

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Summary of Contents for Monarch ADTP2 EcoCut

Page 1: ...O P E R AT O R S H A N D B O O K TCADTP2OH Rev AA 7 17 2017 Avery Dennison All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...nformation in this manual Avery Dennison Corp shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual 2017 Avery Dennison Corp All right...

Page 3: ...4 Loading Labels for Peel Mode Optional 2 7 Loading Labels for Peel Mode with Liner Take Up Optional 2 13 Removing a Full Liner Take Up Roll 2 16 LOADING RIBBON 3 1 About Ribbons 3 1 PRINTING 4 1 Abo...

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Page 5: ...nter s control panel A power cord and ribbon take up core may already be on take up reel are included Keep the box and packaging material in case the printer ever needs repair Note Review the Safety D...

Page 6: ...n Take up Reel 9 Supply Lever 2 Ribbon Guides 10 Supply Guides 3 Ribbon Reel 11 Printhead Latch 4 Printhead 12 Printhead Release 5 Printhead Tab 13 Roll Guides 6 Deflector Tab 14 Supply Holder 7 Plate...

Page 7: ...is ready to receive data The printer can establish communications using the serial port device USB port Ethernet port or wirelessly optional Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host you...

Page 8: ...ur System Administrator can access the MENU to configure the printer Press MENU Press or to see the menu options Press SELECT when you see the menu option you need Exiting a Function There are two way...

Page 9: ...ABEL 2 Press or to scroll through the test label options Printer Information MPCL Label Contains generic information including inch counts and printhead resolution Contains the printer s MPCL packet c...

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Page 11: ...ies that do not use a ribbon for printing Thermal Transfer standard supplies that require a ribbon for printing Note Your System Administrator must set the printer for the correct supply type If you a...

Page 12: ...2 2 Operator s Handbook L o ad in g L ab e l s o r T ag s 1 Open the cover 2 Turn the printhead latch to unlock the printhead 3 Lift the printhead assembly until it locks into place...

Page 13: ...s to fit your supply roll The supply roll must move freely 5 Place rolled supply on the supply holder Label supply can unroll from the top or the bottom top image Tag supply unrolls from the bottom on...

Page 14: ...ring Tags Shake the roll of string tags down to untangle the roll Make sure the strings face out For Fan Fold Labels Place a fan fold supply stack behind the printer label side facing up Lay the label...

Page 15: ...a few inches extend past the front of the printer Tuck the supply under the nibs and die cut sensor 8 Adjust the supply guides so they barely touch the supply Turn the supply lever up to lock it in p...

Page 16: ...the supply under the printhead You may need to adjust the printhead pressure dials depending on the width of your supply See Adjusting the Printhead Pressure Dials for more information Note Leave the...

Page 17: ...the completed one is removed from the printer or when you press FEED The display shows Printing X of Y until all labels print minimum feed length is 1 5 inches maximum speed is 6 0 inches per second...

Page 18: ...mbly until it locks into place 4 Adjust the roll guides to fit your supply roll The supply roll must move freely 5 Place rolled supply on the supply holder Label supply can unroll from the top or the...

Page 19: ...pply through the supply path so a few inches extend past the front of the printer Tuck the supply under the nibs and die cut sensor 9 Adjust the supply guides so they barely touch the supply Turn the...

Page 20: ...tor s Handbook 10 Press in on the printer s exit cover tabs to open the front exit cover 11 Remove the labels from the first 10 inches of the liner 12 Feed the liner through the lower opening in the e...

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Page 22: ...2 12 Operator s Handbook 13 Close the exit cover 14 Push the printhead release 15 Close the printhead assembly until you hear it click into place 16 Close the cover...

Page 23: ...Loading Supplies 2 13 17 Press FEED to position the supply under the printhead Note To remove the liner pull up across the tear edge Label Liner...

Page 24: ...or must set the printer to liner take up feed mode Remove the labels from the first 18 inches of the liner Load supplies for peel mode leaving at least 18 inches extending past the printhead 1 Unlock...

Page 25: ...o the corresponding groove 7 Gently slide the bail all the way onto the reel 8 Turn the reel counter clockwise to remove any slack in the liner 9 Close the printhead assembly until you hear it click i...

Page 26: ...er can be removed before the take up reel is full 1 Open the cover 2 Turn the printhead latch to unlock the printhead Lift the printhead assembly until it locks into place 3 Open the exit cover 4 Gent...

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Page 29: ...bout Ribbons The ribbon cores only fit on the ribbon reels one way Use your empty ribbon core as the take up core An extra take up core is available by ordering part number 11796120 2 inch 11796130 3...

Page 30: ...package Do not wrinkle or crush the ribbon 7 Slide the ribbon onto the back reel as far as it will go Unwind a few inches of ribbon from the roll 8 Carefully feed the ribbon around both ribbon guides...

Page 31: ...ake up core Make sure an empty take up core is on the reel 11 Rotate the take up reel until the leader is past the printhead 12 Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the take up reel until the rib...

Page 32: ...rator s Handbook 14 Close the printhead assembly until you hear it click into place 15 Close the cover Recyclable Ribbon Cores Recycle empty ribbon cores Empty Ribbon Core Ribbon Core with Ribbon Pres...

Page 33: ...g over the RFID inlay causes printing irregularity and may impact bar code print quality Pr in t in g Before you print load supply connect the printer to a host a PC or a network make sure the printer...

Page 34: ...sed batch from the beginning using the original quantity Can c e lin g P r in t in g Press ESCAPE anytime while the batch is printing or press PAUSE select Cancel Batch and press ENTER Rep e a tin g a...

Page 35: ...This may damage the printer and require a service charge Cl e ar in g L ab el J am s When a jam occurs you see To clear the jam 1 Open the cover and printhead assembly 2 If necessary remove the label...

Page 36: ...to open the exit cover on the front of the printer 4 Spray the supply path and sensor with compressed air to remove dust and debris 5 Use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the p...

Page 37: ...d or worn out CAUTION Static electricity can damage the printhead Ground yourself by touching metal such as the printer s metal base before touching the printhead Clean the printhead prior to operatio...

Page 38: ...the tabs 10 Snap the printhead into place Note Make sure the printhead cable does not touch the ribbon roll 11 Clean the new printhead with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol 12 Let the printhe...

Page 39: ...educe the print speed A lower print speed increases the print quality of labels If throughput is more important increase the print speed If the print quality is too light or too dark adjust the print...

Page 40: ...ing the Printhead Pressure Dials Two dials are located on either edge of the printhead assembly Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to adjust the dials based on the width of your supply The out of the...

Page 41: ...t the printhead pressure Check print quality and repeat if necessary Supply Width Dial Settings Wide supply 2 inches Increase both dials one step Narrow supply 2 inches Decrease both dials one step If...

Page 42: ...ontrast See Setting the Print Contrast Adjust the printhead pressure dials See Adjusting the Printhead Pressure Dials Check ribbon Serial bar codes print with voids or do not scan Adjust the print con...

Page 43: ...supply is loaded 741 743 Check supply loading and the settings in the Monarch RFID Printer Setup Utility 750 Turn off the printer to let the printhead cool down 751 752 753 Check load supply Press EN...

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Page 45: ...rect Print Speed 2 5 ips 64 mm default for all serial bar codes 4 0 ips 102 mm 6 0 ips 152 mm or 8 0 ips 203mm Max Print Area 4 09 inches x 20 0 inches 102 mm x 508 mm Su p p li e s M ed i a Supply Wi...

Page 46: ...Premium wax resin TUFF MARK resin Ribbon Widths Use with Maximum supply width 1 5 inches 38 mm 1 3 inches 33 mm 1 8 inches 46 mm 1 5 inches 38 mm 2 3 inches 58 mm 2 0 inches 51 mm 3 3 inches 84 mm 3...

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