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Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Paxar has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Paxar shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual. 2003 Paxar Americas, I
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European Economic Area The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area, and is compliant with the R&TTE directives; however, authorization for use restricted as follows: European standards dictate maximums radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400 –2.4835 GHz. France, the equipment is to be restricted to the 2.4465 – 2.4835 GHz frequency range. Belgium outside, the equipment is to be restricted to the 2.460 – 2.4835 GHz frequency ran
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ................................................ 1-1 Unpacking the Printer ............................................ 1-1 Programming Information ....................................... 1-1 Duty Cycle ............................................................ 1-1 Battery and Safety Information ............................... 1-2 Installing the Battery ............................................. 1-3 Charging the Battery ..............................
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GETTING STARTED 1 Use this Operator’s Handbook with your Paxar Monarch Sierra Sport™ 3R 9430R Printer. This three-inch printer works with various hosts using the RS232 communications port. It also supports IrDA and optional Bluetooth communications. See Appendix A, “Specifications” for more information about IrDA and Bluetooth. The 9430R printer can print text, bar codes, and limited graphics on thermal direct receipt paper. Use this manual to ♦ charge the battery ♦ lo
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Battery and Safety Information The printer is powered by a 6.0V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. ♦ Charging time in the printer is approximately 1.5 hours. ♦ Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. ♦ The battery storage temperature is 40°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C). Do not store a fully charged battery at temperatures greater than 104°F (40°C) for long periods of time. The battery may permanently lose charge capacity. ♦ Be sure to
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Installing the Battery One battery may be included with the printer. The printer’s battery must be charged before using it. 1. Unlock the battery door by sliding down the tabs using your thumbs. Tab 2. Open the battery door. 3. Insert the battery with contact end first as shown. 4. Close the battery door. 5. Lock the battery door by sliding up the tabs. See “Charging the Battery” for more information. To remove the battery, partially open the battery door and tip out the battery.
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Charging the Battery The printer’s battery must be charged before using it. The battery can be charged ♦ using the single or four-station charger. See Appendix A, “Specifications” for part numbers. ♦ inside the printer using the plug-in charger for select printers. However, not all printers allow the battery to be charged inside the printer – see Appendix A, “Specifications” for more information. Feed Button Power (P) Button 1. Plug the cable into the socket located on the side
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Reading the LED This table explains the LED indicators. LED Indicators LED Indicators Status Red or On The printer has an error and is not ready Orange to accept data. Amber On The battery is charging at a fast rate. If the battery voltage is below 5.0V, the battery is “trickle” charged until the battery reaches 5.0V. Off The battery is fully charged. Green On The printer is on and ready to accept data. If there is no activity for longer than 20-30 seconds, the printe
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Setting the DIP Switches Use the DIP switches to set the RS232 communication, IrDA, and optional RF values. Turn the printer upside down to easily read the DIP switches. To activate the DIP switches, turn the printer off and then back on. Gently use a plastic-tipped object to set the DIP switches. Do not use any metal object! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* 8 Communication Interface RS232 OFF IrDA ON Baud Rate 38400 OFF OFF 19200 OFF ON 9600
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Connecting the Printer 1. Plug your host into the printer’s RS232 port using a modular connector. RS232 Port 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Make sure the DIP switches are set to match the communication values on your host. Getting Started 1-7
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Attaching the Belt Clip 1. The printer comes with a belt clip. 2. Turn the printer over. 3. Attach the belt clip as shown. Insert the printer’s round knob into the latch and pull up until it “clicks” into place. Strap 4. Attach the belt clip to your belt by looping the strap around your belt and snapping it into place. To remove: 1. Remove the belt clip from your belt. 2. Remove the printer from the belt clip by squeezing the tabs and pulling the clip down. Tab 1-8 Gettin
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LOADING SUPPLIES 2 The printer can print text, bar codes, and some limited graphics on thermal direct receipt paper. See Appendix A, “Specifications” for the width and thickness requirements. 1. Lift up the “T” lever on the supply door and wrap your fingers around it. “T” Lever 2. Pull up firmly on the supply door to open it. Printhead Guide Supply Door Loading Supplies 2-1
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3. Drop the supply into the well. Make sure the supply unwinds from the bottom as shown. 4. Position the supply between the printhead guides. 5. Make sure 2-3 inches of supply extends past the printhead. 6. Close the supply door. 7. Turn on the printer. Tearing Supply The printer’s supply door acts as a tear bar. Tear down against the tear bar to remove receipts. NOTE: Do not tear supply up against the printhead or sideways, because the supply door may open. Tear Bar 2-2 Loadin
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Using Different Size Supply Rolls The printer can use one, two, or three-inch wide supply rolls. However, you need to order the supply guide adapter if you are using one or two-inch wide supply. Make sure the supply is left-justified inside the printer. For one-inch wide supply: Insert the adapter into the left slot as shown. Supply Sensor For two-inch wide supply: Insert the adapter into the right slot as shown. Supply Sensor NOTE: The supply sensor is located on the left side
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2-4 Loading Supplies
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USING THE PRINTER 3 This chapter includes information about printing and using the magnetic stripe reader. Printing Before you print, make sure your printer’s battery is charged and the printer’s communication values match those of your host. 1. Connect the communication cable. See “Connecting the Printer” in Chapter 1. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Send a data stream to the printer. Refer to the Programmer’s Manual for more information. 4. Remove the printed receipts. Using the
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Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left-to- right or right-to-left with the magnetic stripe in the reader. The magnetic stripe must be facing toward the supply door while it is passed through the reader. Stripe is facing toward supply door. The green/orange LED on the printer indicates the following: LED Indicator Status Green On Ready/waiting for card. Red or On Error reading card’s data. Orange Green Off Good swipe (card’s data read). OR Not ready for card.
