Monarch 1730 Operating instructions

Monarch
Brand
Monarch
Model
1730
Category
Print heads
Type
Operating instructions

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P R I N T E R
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
I N S T A L L A T I O N
1. Place printer on a sturdy work surface
at a comfortable height.
2. Insert the ink roll assembly into the
ink swing arm.
3. Rotate the ink roll cover until the ink roll
is exposed and the cover locks in place.
L O A D I N G S M A L L C O R E S U P P L Y
1. Remove both reels from the reel support
stud.
2. Insert the spindle of the outer reel into
the supply roll and inner reel hub.
3. Snap the assembly on the reel support
stud. Make sure labels unwind easily.
4. Lay the supply strip over the unwind
spring, under the feed guide, and
to the anti-backup roller.
5. Rotate the anti-backup roller clockwise
to advance the supply under the supply
stripper.
6. Use the supply guide to hold the supply
gently against the raised edge of the
platen.
Swing Arm
Reels
Reel
Support
Stud
Outer
Reel
Spindle
Anti
-
Feed Guide
Supply
Guide
Supply
Stripper
2
L O A D I N G L A R G E C O R E S U P P L Y
1. Remove both reels from the reel support
stud.
2. Turn the supply arm lock counter-
clockwise to unlock the supply arm.
3. Lift the supply arm and turn the lock
clockwise to lock the supply arm.
4. Turn the supply stud counter-clockwise
and remove it.
5. Insert the support stud into the second
position and turn it clockwise to lock.
6. Insert the flange onto the outer reel.
7. When using string tags, shake the roll to
untangle the strings. Next turn the roll
over and brush the strings outward.
8. Place the inner reel hub into the supply
roll. Make sure the strings are not
caught between the hub and roll.
9. Insert the spindle of the outer reel into
the supply roll and inner reel hub.
10. Snap the reel assembly on the reel
support stud.
11. Insert the second flange onto the inner
reel when using non-string tags.
12. Insert the spindle of the outer reel into
the supply roll and inner reel hub.
13. Snap the assembly on the reel support
stud. Make sure labels unwind easily.
14. Lay the supply strip over the unwind
spring, under the feed guide, and
to the anti-backup roller.
Reels
Supply
Arm
Lock
Second
Position
Inner
Reel
Hub
Reel
Support
Stud
Inner
Reel
Anti
-
Feed Guide
Second
Flange
3
15. Rotate the anti-backup roller clockwise
to advance the supply under the supply
stripper.
16. Use the supply guide to hold the supply
gently against the raised edge of the
platen. If using string tags, make sure
strings travel freely in the feed path.
S E T T I N G P R I N T B A N D S
1. Pull the knob out until character
pointers are on the desired position.
2. Turn the knob until the desired
character appears between the pointers.
(To print a blank, select the blank space
for that position.)
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for each position on
all lines.
4. Push in the knob when finished.
P R I N T E R O P E R A T I O N
1. Turn the handwheel clockwise. Always
stop with the handle at “6 o’clock”.
2. Stop after a few labels are printed:
a) If data is incorrect, reset the bands.
b) If data position is incorrect, check that
supplies are against the raised edge of
the platen. Adjust the supply guide and
make sure the bands match the supply
type. See “Print Location Adjustment”
for more information.
c) If print quality is poor, see
“Troubleshooting” for more information.
3. Continue printing, and print one more
supply than needed.
4. Tear off printed supplies using the
supply stripper. Leave half a label or
tag as leader for the next printing.
5. Position supplies against the raised
edge of the platen.
P R I N T L O C A T I O N A D J U S T M E N T
Data may be too far to the left or right.
1. Push down on the tab:
♦
If data is too far left, move the tab left.
♦
If data is too far right, move the tab
right.
Supply
Guide
Supply
Stripper
Supply
Stripper
Platen
Edge
Tab
4
C A R E & M A I N T E N A N C E
Clean the feed path and print bands
regularly.
You will need a stiff-bristled non-metallic
brush, soft lint-free cloth, and a commercial
adhesive solvent.
1. Remove the printhead assembly by
pressing down on the printhead latch.
2. Brush the print surface of the print
bands with the brush.
Rotate the bands and clean all print
characters.
CAUTION: Never use liquid cleaners or
solvents to clean bands.
4. Raise the feed guide assembly by
squeezing the two tabs.
Let the ink swing arm hold the assembly in
place.
5. Remove supplies from the feed path.
6. Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with
adhesive solvent to remove build-up.
Clean the platen, unwind spring, and
the feed guide assembly.
7. Snap the feed guide assembly down.
8. Replace the printhead assembly by
inserting the lip into the carrier recess.
Pivot the printhead up until the latch
snaps into place.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Height:
12.25 inches (311mm)
Width:
20 inches (508mm)
Depth:
7.5 inches (190 mm)
Weight:
7.5 lb. (3.4 kg)
Shipping
Weight:
10 lb. (4.9 kg)
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Problem Ac tion
Heavy printing. Clean the print bands.
Light printing.
Change the ink roll. (Never tr y t o re-ink the ink roll.)
Voids in printing. Clean the print bands.
Does not print. Check that printhead assembly is latched correctly.
Incorrect print location. Adjust print location. Also check correct bands are set for supplies used.
Does not feed. Check feed guide is secure.
Check supply arm position.
Check that supplies are against the raised edge of the platen.
Torn supplies. Clean adhesive buildup from platen and feed guide.
Tab
Recess
Lip
Latch
Swing
Arm
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Monarch 1730 Operating instructions

Monarch
Brand
Monarch
Model
1730
Category
Print heads
Type
Operating instructions
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