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TC9450OH Rev. DA 8/99

Operator’s Handbook

Published by the Technical Communications Department.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Monarch

9450



RASCAL

Printer

For supplies, service, or assistance call:

TOLL FREE:
1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.)
1-800-263-4650 (In Canada)
www.monarch.com

Summary of Contents for Paxar 9450 RASCAL

Page 2: ...te radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential ar...

Page 3: ...nce This manual has a dual purpose audience It is intended primarily for Operator of the printer However the System Administrator who sets up print jobs for the Operator should be familiar with the fo...

Page 4: ...computer attached to the printer Indexed supply Supplies that enable the printer to sense where a label begins or ends One type of indexed supplies have black marks on the back to accomplish this tas...

Page 5: ...Operation mode in which the printer conserves energy while retaining the print job Supplies The media paper or synthetic the printer prints on Top of form Position where the supply stops before print...

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Page 7: ...Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 2 1 Loading for Peel Mode 2 2 Loading for Non Peel Mode 2 6 Removing Supplies 2 8 Chapter 3 Printer Communications 3 1 Setting Communications Parameters 3 1 Connecting the C...

Page 8: ...4 Cleaning the Platen Roller and Peel Blade 5 5 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Printing a Test Label 6 1 LED Indicator 6 2 Problems and Solutions 6 3 Chapter 7 Specifications 7 1 Printer Specification...

Page 9: ...g Started The 9450 RASCAL printer is a portable thermal direct printer This chapter tells you how F to use the buttons on top of the printer F to charge and use the battery F sleep mode works F to att...

Page 10: ...ee Chapter 4 Printing for information about the different print modes F pause the printer during printing F set the communication parameters in the printer to match your host See Setting Communication...

Page 11: ...possible LED indicator conditions and descriptions Charging the Battery A 6 volt NiCd battery powers the printer Charge the battery F when you receive the printer F when the LED indicator shows a bat...

Page 12: ...r use with this printer To charge the battery 1 Remove the battery as described in Removing the Battery 2 Plug the small round connector on the charger cord into the socket on the battery as shown The...

Page 13: ...g the Battery You don t need to turn off the printer before removing or loading a battery Removing the Battery The battery side tabs are stiff and require more force to press when new After you remove...

Page 14: ...to conserve battery power During sleep mode the printer retains all print jobs but isn t operational See your System Administrator to set the time the printer waits before going into sleep mode The de...

Page 15: ...elt for portable printing To attach the belt 1 Lift one of the clips and slip the belt under it 2 Release the clip 3 Repeat these steps for the other clip nMake sure the belt is completely under the c...

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Page 17: ...indexed labels The printer must be in On demand mode A solid green LED indicator implies On demand mode Ask your System Administrator to set the mode if necessary F Non peel mode feeds without peelin...

Page 18: ...manual if you have special label requirements nIt doesn t matter if the printer is off or on while you are loading supplies To load supplies for Peel mode 1 Remove the supply holder from the supply we...

Page 19: ...ge of the supply into the supply guide while dropping the supply roll into the supply well Push the supply against the back of the well Use your finger to push the supply through the supply chute Supp...

Page 20: ...supply chute F Push the printhead lever down to close the printhead If the printer is on the printer feeds the supply automatically 7 Feed the supplies behind the support frame as shown 8 Remove labe...

Page 21: ...9 Snap the support frame back into place Gently pull on the backing paper to make sure it is tight Support Frame Supply Chute Label Backing Paper Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 2 5...

Page 22: ...2 2 inches nIf you have special label requirements contact Monarch at the number listed in the back of the handbook To load supplies for non peel mode 1 Remove the supply holder and any supply that r...

Page 23: ...ke sure the supply roll is flush against the back wall when you begin to insert the leading edge 6 Replace the supply holder nTo manually load supplies with the printer turned off you must insert the...

Page 24: ...uide as possible and remove the supply roll 3 Push the printhead lever up to open the printhead c Do Not back the labels through the printhead or a supply jam may occur 4 Turn the knob clockwise to fe...

Page 25: ...or by using online commands To see the printer s current communications parameters print a test label See Chapter 6 Troubleshooting to learn how to print a test label The printer s default parameters...

Page 26: ...op bit Twice Even parity 7 data bits 1 stop bit The printer verifies your selection by flashing the LED indicator once for each time you pressed Feed 5 Press Feed three times The LED indicator blinks...

Page 27: ...ter port 2 Insert the connector into the printer port until the connector locks into place You may hear a click as the latch snaps into place 3 Pull the cable holder gently to make sure it is secure 4...

Page 28: ...d 2 Grasp the cable holder with your other hand and push it in to unlock the latch 3 Release the cable holder and grasp the release slide 4 Pull the release slide gently to remove the cable nDo Not ya...

Page 29: ...spense the LED indicator blinks After the printer dispenses the first label it waits for you to press Feed to print each successive label You must load your labels in Peel mode nThe LED indicator is s...

Page 30: ...ator is solid amber in Continuous mode Ask your System Administrator to set the mode if necessary To print in Continuous mode 1 Load the supplies for Non peel mode See Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 2 Sen...

Page 31: ...exposed adhesive through the printer Adhesive becomes exposed when you tear the supplies causing a jam To avoid a jam F when loading supplies remove a few labels from the beginning of the roll F when...

Page 32: ...labels from the supply guide and supply chute 4 Slide the supply guide back into the printer 5 Use the cleaning card to clean the printhead and supply chute See Cleaning the Printhead later in this ch...

Page 33: ...ply guide in a downward slant and insert the catch into the top of the track 2 Tilt the supply guide so it lines up with the track and then gently slide it along the track and into the printer Supply...

Page 34: ...vided 1 Remove the supplies as shown in Chapter 2 c Do Not back labels through the printhead or a jam may occur 2 Feed the cleaning card through the supply guide and out the supply chute to remove bui...

Page 35: ...Removing Supplies in Chapter 2 for more information c Do Not back labels through the printhead or jamming may occur See Removing Supplies in Chapter 2 for more information 3 Open the support frame to...

Page 36: ...b the cotton swab back and forth across the platen roller and peel blade to remove any buildup 6 Let the printer dry briefly Then reload your supplies Platen Roller Peel Blade 9450 Operator s Handbook...

Page 37: ...press Feed while you connect the battery Continue to press Feed until the LED indicator turns amber The LED indicator goes out A test label prints automatically and the printer goes into sleep mode So...

Page 38: ...ays a variety of printer states To clear an error press Feed The table below explains each state and its meaning LED Indicator Status Solid green Operational On demand mode Solid amber Operational Con...

Page 39: ...ake sure the backing paper is tight Make sure the support frame is locked into place LED indicator is off Make sure the printer is on Turn the printer off and change to a fully charged battery Make su...

Page 40: ...strator set the supply type Turn the printer off and switch to a fully charged battery Clean the printhead Printer does not feed Turn the printer off and switch to a charged battery Reload the supplie...

Page 41: ...closed Slow or sluggish feeding Make sure the supplies are loaded correctly Make sure no foreign matter is in the supply spool Make sure the supply turns freely in the supply well Check for adhesive b...

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Page 43: ...mm Depth 5 4 inches 137 mm Weight without supplies 27 oz 765 g Storage Limits 15 F to 120 F 1 year maximum 10 C to 49 C 85 F 29 C maximum wet bulb Operating Limits 40 F to 110 F dry bulb 5 C to 43 C d...

Page 44: ...Waist strap 116519 F Cleaning card 116527 F 25 pin PC communications cable 11658715 F 9459 Programmer s Kit which includes 9450 Label Design Software 9450 Label Design Software Manual 9450 Programmer...

Page 45: ...n mini DIN RS 232C locking connector with the following pin definitions Pin Signal Direction 1 CTS from host 2 RTS from printer 3 TXD from printer 4 GND GND 5 RXD from host 6 DTR from printer 7 DSR fr...

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Page 47: ...Clearing a print job 4 3 Clearing jams 5 2 6 3 Communications cable connecting 3 3 pin definitions 7 3 removing 3 4 Communications parameters setting 3 1 values 3 2 Communications establishing 3 1 Con...

Page 48: ...Printing in Continuous mode 4 2 Printing in On demand mode 4 1 Printing type 7 1 Printing voids or too light 6 4 Problems battery won t charge 6 3 common 6 3 jammed label 6 3 labels do not peel 6 3 L...

Page 49: ...U Using the buttons 1 2 W Weight of printer 7 1 Width of printer 7 1...

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Page 51: ...Published by the Technical Communications Department Printed in the U S A For supplies service or assistance call TOLL FREE 1 800 543 6650 In the U S A 1 800 263 4650 In Canada www monarch com...

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