Paxar Monarch 9476 инструкция обслуживания

TC9476OI Rev. AA 4/99 © 1995 Monarch Marking S ystem s , Inc. All rights reserved. Assembly and Setup Instructions Monarch TM 9476 TM Mobile Printing Station[...]

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Preface The Monarch  9476  Mobile Printing Station, or "the Station," allows you to mobilize and use up to four Monarch ® 9490  printers. The 12-volt battery stored in the Station powers the printers. A portable data collection device or portable PC sends the data to the printers through a single, shared communication cable. Thi[...]

Other Documentation ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- T o send data to the printers and print labels or tags, see the following additional manuals: T o: See: create online packets to send data to the printer MPCLII Packet Reference Manual (TCMPCL2PM) F define an online address for a printer Addressing a[...]

Table of Contents Chapter 1. Assembling the Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 T ools You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Step 1: Attaching the Wheels and Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 [...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Changing Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Changing the Battery Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Changing the AC Fuse . .[...]

Chapter 1. Assembling the Station This chapter describes how to assemble the Station and install the batter y , battery charge r , printers, and optional items. Parts List -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------ Make sure you received the listed quantity of the following parts. Check al[...]

Package #2: Inside Cart: F (2) 8-32 nuts/ lockwashers (black) F (1) green wire (inside cart) F (2) 8-32 x 1/2" slotted screws (black) F (1) host input cable (encased in cable tube) F (1) cord bracket F (1) battery harness cable Package #3 F (2) 8" wheels Battery and Charger Packaging: F (4) retainer rods F (1) battery charger F (2-8) supp[...]

T ools You Need ------------ -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ T o assemble the Station, you need: F flathead (common) screwdriver F Phillips screwdriver F wrenches: 7/16", 11/32", 1/4" and adjustable F rubber mallet F slip-joint pliers F needle-nose pliers F hammer Step 1: Attaching th[...]

3. On a firm surface, using a piece of cardboard for a pad, stand the axle on one end. Hammer an end cap onto the axle. The end cap should lock firml y . 4. Slide the following parts, in this orde r , onto the axle: one wheel, one washe r , and two axle mounts. (Figure 1.) n Do Not install the second end cap without first inserting the axle mounts [...]

5. At the rear of the Station (end closest to the side where the cabinet door opens), push the two axle mounts firmly into the sockets of the rear legs. (Figure 2.) Hold onto the uncapped end of the axle so the axle assembly stays togethe r . 6. Place the other end cap onto the uncapped end of the axle. Press the cap firmly (with your thumb) to tem[...]

Step 2: Adjusting the Station’s Height ------------------------------------ -------------- 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: F (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolts (black) F (4) 1/4"-20 wing nuts (black) F (1) plastic cable-tube clamp (may already be attached to the cable tube) 2. T urn the Station right side up. 3. Open the [...]

n Do Not set the top shelf to the highest adjustment. 5. Attach the plastic cable-tube clamp around the bottom of the cable tube as shown (if it is not already attached). Squeeze the finger grips to lock the clamp around the cable tube. Use pliers to secure the cable clamp tightl y . (Figure 3.) Step 3: Attaching the Cabinet Handle and Cord Bracket[...]

2. Open the Station’s cabinet. Press the chrome handle insert into the cabinet door and fasten it with two 5/8" phillips screws. (Figure 4.) 3. Position the cord bracket over the mounting holes on the lower shel f ’s edge shown. Fasten the bracket with two 1/2" slotted screws and 8-32 nuts/lockwashers. (Figure 4.) Step 4: Attaching Op[...]

Attach the Push Handle 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: F (1) push handle F (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex bolts F (4) 1/4"-20 nuts F (4) 1/4"-20 washers 2. Attach the push handle to the front or rear of the Station using four 3/4" hex bolts, 1/4"-20 washers, and 1/4"-20 nuts as shown. (Figure 5.) Figur[...]

Attach the Drop Shelf 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: F (1) support brace F (1) metal rod F (1) drop shelf F (2) end caps F (2) 1/4"-20 x 1/2" phillips screws F (2) plastic washers 2. Attach the support brace to the Station’s corner supports on either the front or the rear of the Station using two 1/2" phillips [...]

3. Slide the metal rod into the hole in the Station’s corner support and through the support brace until the rod exits through the hole in the other corner support. Y ou may have to reach under the support brace to guide the rod into the opposite hole. 4. Finish tightening the screws to secure the support brace. 5. Remove the metal rod. 6. Positi[...]

9. Slide the metal rod through the slot in the side of the drop shelf and into the hole in the Station’s corner support. Push the rod until it exits through the hole in the other corner support. Y ou may have to reach under the support brace to guide the rod into the opposite hole. (Figure 7.) 10. Slide a plastic washer onto the exposed end of th[...]

Attach the Data Ent ry T erminal Cradle The data entry terminal cradle is shipped fully assembled. T o attach it, place it as shown on any of the Station’s shelves. The magnets on the cradle anchor it to the Station. (Figure 9.) Figure 9 T erminal Cradle Magnet Chapter 1. Assembling the Station 1-13[...]

Step 5: Installing the Batte ry and Charger ------------------------------------------ Follow the steps below to install the battery and battery charge r . Install the Batte ry w Only qualified service personnel may install or replace the batter y . 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: F (1) 12-volt battery F (2) metal retainer rods [...]

2. Find the two holes in the floor toward the back of the cabinet. Insert a retainer rod’s short end (end without the threads) into one of the two holes as shown. Tilt the long end of the retainer rod up until it slides down through the hole. Repeat the process with the other retainer rod in the other hole. (Figure 10.) Figure 10 Retainer Rod Cha[...]

3. Place the battery on the cabinet floo r . Remove the cardboard packaging. Use a 15mm bolt, washe r , lockwashe r , and M5 nut to attach the white battery wire to the positive (+) battery post. (Figure 11.) 4. Slide the battery to the back of the cabinet. 5. Use a 15mm bolt, washe r , lockwashe r , and M5 nut to attach the two black wires and gre[...]

7. Place the rubber bracket across the top of the batter y . Use 1/4"-20 wing nuts, washers, and lockwashers to attach the retainer rods to the rubber bracket. Tighten both wing nuts equally to secure the batter y . (Figure 12.) Figure 12 Ground Wire Rubber Bracket Retainer Rod Chapter 1. Assembling the Station 1-17[...]

Install the Batte ry Charger 1. Remove the following items from their packaging: F (1) battery charger F (2) metal retainer rods F (1) rubber bracket F (2) 1/4"-20 wing nuts F (2) 1/4"-20 washers F (2) 1/4"-20 lockwashers F (1) power cord (packaged with the battery charger) F (1) power cord (heavy-duty) 9476 Assembly and Setup Instru[...]

2. Find the two holes in the floor toward the front of the cabinet. Insert a retainer rod’s short end (end without the threads) into one of the two holes as shown. Tilt the long end of the retainer rod up until it slides down through the hole. Repeat the process with the other retainer rod in the other hole. (Figure 13.) Figure 13 Retainer Rod Ch[...]

3. Insert the power cord (packaged with the battery charger) into the power socket on the back of the charge r . (Figure 14.) 4. Insert the battery cable into the battery socket on the back of the charge r . (Figure 14.) The cable is keyed. 5. Make sure the voltage selector switch on the back of the charger is set correctly (115V in U.S.). 6. Place[...]

7. Position the charger between the retainer rods so the back of the charger rests against the metal L -bracket. The status lights on the front of the charger should face out. (Figure 15.) 8. Place the rubber bracket across the top of the charge r . Use 1/4"-20 wing nuts, washers, and lockwashers to attach the retainer rods to the rubber brack[...]

10. Plug the heavy-duty power cord into the external power socket on the outside panel of the Station. (Figure 15.) n Do Not plug the external power cord into a wall outlet until you are ready to charge the batter y . See "Charging the Battery" for important battery information. 11. Close and lock the cabinet. Do Not store anything inside[...]

2. Position the printer bracket on the top shelf of the Station, facing one of the Station’s fan-fold slots as shown. Align the holes in the printer bracket with the holes in the shelf and fasten with 8mm screws and M4 nuts. (Figure 16.) n All printer brackets must face the same direction. Attach the Printers For each printer you install, follow [...]

1. Insert two M3.5 washers and two 10mm shoulder screws into the sides of the printer as shown and tighten with a screwdrive r . (Figure 17.) 2. The power packs for the printers are attached to the Station’s top shelf. Insert the tabs on the power pack into the slots of the battery well in the base of the printe r . Push down until the latch snap[...]

3. Slide the printer into the printer bracket so the printer faces the fan-fold slot in the Station’s top shelf. The printer’s shoulder screws slide into the vertical slots in the printer brackets. Make sure the back of the printer rests against the upturned metal ledge on the printer bracket. The printer should lean back slightl y . (Figure 19[...]

4. The communication cables for the printers are located inside the Station’s cable tube. Insert the communication cable into the printer port as shown. (Figure 20.) Figure 20 Printer Port Cable 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 1-26[...]

Chapter 2. Loading Supplies The Station can accommodate fan-fold printers or roll-fed printers. Fan-fold printers can also print roll supplies. This section describes how to load both types of supplies. See your 9490 Operator’s Handbook to load roll supplies in roll-fed printers. n The Station can accommodate a maximum of two fan-fold printers if[...]

2. Pull the supply guide forward and down as shown. (Figure 22.) 3. Tip the printhead assembly up and over the platen roller as shown. (Figure 23.) Figure 22 Supply Guide Figure 23 Printhead Assembly Platen Roller Pinch Rollers Peel Bar 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2-2[...]

4. Slide the latches on the back of the printer toward the cente r . (Figure 24.) 5. Continue to push the printhead assembly toward the rear of the printer until it opens completel y . Loading Fan-Fold Supplies ------------ -------------------------------------------- -------------- T o load fan-fold supplies into your printe r , follow the steps b[...]

2. Center a strip of supply over the supply deflecto r . The supply deflector’s rubber O-rings must be positioned inside the edges of the suppl y . (Figure 25.) If you do not need to adjust the position of the O-rings, skip to step 6. 3. Lift one end of the supply deflector to remove it from the supply well. You may have to gently spread the supp[...]

6. Fan all four sides of the supply stack and straighten any curved or bent corners. This will prevent supplies from sticking together and causing feed jams. 7. Place the supply stack on the bottom shelf, directly beneath one of the Station’s fan-fold slots. The supply’s liner side should face up, so the arrow next to the black mark points towa[...]

9. Feed the supply’s leading edge into the printer’s fan-fold slot. The black mark on the supply must be facing up; if it is not, flip the supply stack ove r . Make sure the arrow printed on the back of the supply points toward the printe r . Center the supply in the printer by lining up the black mark within the centering notch. (Figure 27.) 1[...]

11. Continue feeding the supply strip through the fan-fold slot until the strip exits through the back of the printe r , under the supply deflecto r . The supply strip should feed around the supply deflector and over the top of the printer as shown. (Figure 28.) Figure 28 Supply Deflector Chapter 2. Loading Supplies 2-7[...]

12. Feed the supply strip through the upper opening in the supply guide. (Figure 29.) 13. T o close the printe r , push the top assembly toward the printe r , close the supply guide, and latch the faceplate into place. Figure 29 Supply Guide Upper Opening 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2-8[...]

Loading Roll Supplies in Fan-Fold Printers ---------------------------------- -------- T o load roll supplies into your fan-fold printe r , follow the steps belo w . 1. Open the printe r . 2. Lift one end of the supply deflector to remove it from the supply well. You may have to gently spread the supply holders apart to release the supply deflecto [...]

3. Squeeze the tabs and adjust both supply holders to the width of your suppl y . (Figure 31.) n Make sure the arrow at the end of the each supply holder points to the correct width. The supply holders lock at each width setting. Figure 31 Arrow Width of Supply T abs Supply Holder 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2-10[...]

4. Insert the roll of supplies between the supply holders inside the printer and press until the supply roll snaps into place. The supply roll should unwind as shown. (Figure 32.) n Make sure the supplies turn freely in the supply well. Figure 32 Supply Holder Chapter 2. Loading Supplies 2-11[...]

5. For non-peel mode printing, feed the supply strip through the upper opening in the supply guide. (Figure 33.) Figure 33 Supply Guide Upper Opening 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2-12[...]

6. On-demand printing only: For peel mode printing, feed the supply strip through the lower opening in the supply guide. (Figure 34.) When you print, labels peel automatically through the top opening in the label guide and the backing paper exits out the bottom opening. 7. T o close the printe r , push the top assembly toward the printe r , close t[...]

Loading Ribbon -------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------------ Use ribbon when printing on thermal transfer supplies. T o load the ribbon cassette into the printer: 1. Open the printer and remove the ribbon cassette. (Figure 35.) 2. Slide a new ribbon cassette onto the printhead assembly until it slips int[...]

Reloading a Ribbon Cassette -------- -------------------------------------------- -------------- T o reload your ribbon cassette, remove the ribbon cassette from the printer and follow these steps: 1. Locate the end of the cassette with the two latches. n Locate the International Symbols for opening and closing. ( ) indicates the cassette is locked[...]

4. Remove the used ribbon and take-up reel and discard. Open a package of new ribbon. n Do Not wrinkle or crush the ribbon. 5. With the ridged end of the take-up reel facing down, place the ribbon roll on the spool with the foam washer (on the half of the cassette with the latches). Do not push the ribbon roll down onto the spool yet. 6. Feed the r[...]

Printing -------------------- -------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- T o print supplies from the printers on the Station, follow the steps belo w . See Addressing a Monarch 9490 Printer for instructions on setting up your data collection application to send commands to specific printers on the Station.[...]

3. T urn each printer on and press each printer’s trigger to calibrate the suppl y . You are now ready to collect data and print. n T o conserve the batter y , make sure the Station’s power switch is turned off when not in use. 9476 Assembly and Setup Instructions 2-18[...]

Chapter 3. Charging the Battery The Station’s battery charger is a fully automatic, maintenance-free charge r . You must charge the battery before using the printers on the Station. T o charge the batter y , plug the Station’s AC power cord into a grounded outlet. The status light on the front of the Station indicates that the station is receiv[...]

Important Charging Info rmation ---------------------------------- ------------------------ w DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRICAL AND FIRE HAZARD. CER TAIN ACTIONS M AY RESU LT IN DE ATH, SERIOUS INJUR Y , SHOCK, OR BURNS. F Do Not disassemble the battery charger; take it to an authorized repair center for repair or service. F Do Not operate the Station whi[...]

Batte ry Life ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------ If you leave the battery charger plugged in and constantly charging when the Station is not in use, the battery life is maximized for the application. The charger will not overcharge the batter y . The printer indicates the battery condi[...]

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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to solve some common problems, as well as how to change the two fuses on the Station. Solving Problems ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- If you have problems you cannot correct, call T echnical Support at the number listed on the back of this[...]

Changing Fuses ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------------ There are two fuses for the Station: one connected to the battery (battery fuse), and one connected to the external power socket (AC fuse). The power switch on the front of the Station must be off while changing fuses. (The status light near [...]

2. Open the Station’s cabinet. Press and turn the fuse cover as shown until it pops out. (Figure 41.) 3. Pull the fuse out of the cove r . (Figure 41.) 4. Insert a 15 A, 32 V , slow blow fuse (size 3AG) into the fuse cover until the fuse is fully seated. (Figure 42.) 5. Push the fuse cover into the fuse holder and turn clockwise until it locks in[...]

Changing the AC Fuse 1. T urn the Station’s power supply off and unplug the power cord. (Figure 43.) 2. Unplug the other end of the power cord from the Station. 3. Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry open the fuse cover (located under the power socket on the front of the Station). (Figure 44.) Figure 43 Power Switch Figure 44 Fuse Cover F[...]

4. Slide the fuse holder out and remove the fuse. (Figure 44.) 5. Insert a 250VAC, 6.3-amp, slow blow fuse into the fuse holder until the fuse snaps into place. (Figure 44.) 6. Push the fuse holder until it snaps back into place. (Figure 44.) 7. Plug the power cord back into the power socket on the Station. Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 4-5[...]

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Chapter 5. Specifications This chapter describes the Station’s physical characteristics. See your 9490 Operator’s Handbook for printer specifications. Utility Cart -- -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- ------ Height 42 inches (106.7 cm) (not including printers) Width 18 inches (45.7 cm) Len[...]

F Cycle Use: 100% depth of discharge approx. 250 cycles 50% depth of discharge approx. 550 cycles 30% depth of discharge approx. 1200 cycles Cycle Life is approximate and many factors effect an individual battery’s performance. Charger ------------------ -------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Input 1[...]

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