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Monarch 9825 User Manual

Monarch 9825
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TC9800PM Rev. DD 3/02 ©1996 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Monarch 9825 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMonarch
Model9825
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GETTING STARTED

Creating an MPCLII Format Packet

Guides users through creating a sample MPCLII format packet for label printing.

Starting with a Design

Considering Field Types

CONFIGURING THE PRINTER

Set Communication Parameters

How to configure printer communication settings for host connectivity.

Configure Printer Using Online Configuration Packets

Using MPCLII packets to set printer configurations.

Setting Communication Parameters

Using MPCLII Conventions

Using Online Configuration Packets

Configuration Packet Header

Explanation of the required header for printer configuration packets.

Configuration Syntax Guidelines

Making Print Adjustments

Defining the System Setup Packet

Packet for configuring power-up mode, language, and symbol set.

Defining the Supply Setup Packet

Defining the Print Control Packet

Defining the Control Characters Packet

Defining the Communication Settings Packet

Defining the Memory Configuration Packet

Using Immediate Commands

Using the Font Packet

DEFINING FIELDS

The Format Header

Introduction to defining the format header.

Text, Constant Text, and Non-Printable Text Fields

Definition of text, constant text, and non-printable text fields.

Bar Code Fields

Definition of fields for printing scannable bar codes.

Defining the Format Header

Defining Text Fields

Defining Bar Code Fields

Defining Non-Printable Text Fields

Defining Constant Text Fields

Defining Line Fields

Defining Box Fields

DEFINING FIELD OPTIONS

Field Options in Formats

How field options further define text, bar code, and non-printable fields.

Applying Field Options

Option 1 (Fixed Data)

Option 2 (Data Type Restrictions)

Option 3 (Data Entry Templates)

Option 4 (Copy Data)

Merging Fields

Option 31 (Calculate Check Digit)

Option 50 (Bar Code Density)

Option 51 (PDF417 Security/Truncation)

Option 60 (Incrementing/Decrementing Fields)

Using Check Digits

CREATING GRAPHICS

Map Graphic Image Using Hex or Run Length Method

Mapping graphic images using hex or run length encoding methods.

Create Graphic Packet with Components

Components of a graphic packet for creating images.

Place Graphic Image into Format

Integrating a graphic image into a label format.

Overview of Compliance Labels

Overview of Bitmapped Images

Designing Compliance Labels

Designing Bitmapped Images

Using the Hex Method

Using the Run Length Encoding Method

Determining How to Store the Image

Creating a Graphic Packet

Positioning the Graphic Image

Positioning graphic images within graphic packet headers or fields.

Defining the Graphic Header

Creating Bitmap Fields

Creating Next-Bitmap Fields

Creating Duplicate Fields

Placing the Graphic in a Format

Defining the Graphic Field

Graphic field in a format referencing the image by graphID.

PRINTING

Download Files to the Printer

Transferring files like formats and batch data to the printer.

Define Batch Header, Control, and Data Files

Defining batch file components: header, control, and data.

Defining the Batch Header

Defining the Batch Control Field

Defining Batch Data Fields

Downloading Methods

Batch Quantity Zero Method

Allowing operator intervention during data entry for fields.

STATUS POLLING

Inquiry Request (ENQ)

Using ENQ character to request printer status information.

Job Request

Requesting status information about the most recent print job.

Inquiry Request (ENQ)

Inquiry Response

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #2

ENQ Reference Table - Byte #3

Job Request

Job Response

Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 1 Codes)

Job Status 0, 1, 2 Response Table (Status 2 Codes)

DIAGNOSTICS AND ERRORS

Print a Test Label

Printing a test label to aid in diagnosing printer issues.

Reset the Printer

How to reset the printer to resolve communication or error states.

Call Technical Support

Guidance on when and how to contact technical support.

Printing a Test Label

Reading a Test Label

If You Receive an Error Message

If the PC and Printer Aren’t Communicating

Resetting Printers

Procedure for resetting the printer to clear errors and re-establish communication.

Calling Technical Support

Reading an Error Label

Data Errors

Data Formatting Failures

Machine Faults

Communication Failures

PRINTER OPTIMIZATION

Adjusting the Print Quality

Adjusting print quality via supply, speed, and contrast settings.

Reducing Imaging Time for Printing

Methods to reduce imaging time and improve throughput.

Adjusting the Print Quality

Reducing Imaging Time

Increasing Throughput

Sample MaxiCode Packets

Sample Data Matrix Packets

Sample Quick Response Packets

Entering Batch Data for QR Code

QR Code Packet

Structured Append Mode

Sample Data Entry Format Packet

FONTS

Font Details (Number, Size, Spacing, Dots)

Details font types, spacing, and character spacing for bitmapped and scalable fonts.

Monospaced Font Magnification

Proportional Font Magnification

Scalable/TrueType Font Information

Downloading TrueType Fonts (9825/9850)

Using Asian (Double-Byte) TrueType Fonts

Character Mapping Overview

Using Font Numbers in Formats

SYMBOL SETS/CODE PAGES

Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages

Lists supported symbol sets and code pages, including defaults.

Using International Character Sets/Code Pages

ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart

Binary to Hex Conversion Chart

Dot to Run Length Encoding Chart

PRINTER DIFFERENCES

Printer Comparison

Compares features like printhead density, speed, and non-print zones across models.

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