Instruction manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................... 1-1
Audience................................................................................................ 1-2
Using this Manual ................................................................................... 1-2
Unpacking the Printer.............................................................................. 1-3
Shipping the Printer ............................................................................. 1-3
9445™ Printer Online Emulation............................................................... 1-4
Ordering Programmer's Manuals............................................................... 1-4
About Monarch® MPCL™ Toolbox Utilities................................................. 1-4
Connecting the Power Cable .................................................................... 1-4
Establishing Communications................................................................... 1-5
Connecting the Communication Cable.................................................... 1-5
Using the Control Panel........................................................................... 1-6
Printer Status Lights ............................................................................ 1-6
Button Functions ................................................................................. 1-6
Display ............................................................................................... 1-7
Selecting a Function................................................................................ 1-7
Exiting an Option .................................................................................... 1-8
LOADING SUPPLIES.................................................................................... 2-1
Loading Labels or Tags ........................................................................... 2-2
Loading Labels for the Optional Peel Mode ............................................ 2-6
Using the Optional Tear Bar..................................................................... 2-8
Using Linerless Supply ............................................................................ 2-9
Adding the Peel Edge or Shelf .............................................................. 2-9
Using String Tag Supply ........................................................................ 2-13
String Tag Considerations .................................................................. 2-13
Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs........................................................... 2-16
LOADING RIBBON ....................................................................................... 3-1
Loading Ribbon....................................................................................... 3-2
Using a High Energy Ribbon .................................................................... 3-4
High Energy Ribbon Limitations ............................................................ 3-5