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1. 4 Designing Formats 2 Press any key to return to the Edit Format Menu Renaming and Saving the Format The Rename function is similar to the save function The only difference is that you will be asked to enter a new name for the format before it is saved The Rename function enables you to make several copies or several versions of a format To make a copy save a format under a new name To make a new version modify the format and then save it under a new name In either case the Rename function will not affect the original format To rename a format 1 Enter Ratthe Edit Format Menu You will see ENTER NEW FORMAT NAME The formats that already exist on the drive you specified in the configuration program are displayed If there are more format names than you can see at one time on the screen press PgUp and PgDn 2 Enter the name up to 8 characters of the format you wish to create The format name may contain any eight letters or numbers but no special characters such as periods hyphens or spaces Press ENTER You will see THE FORMAT drive format name HAS BEEN SAVED PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE 9450 User s Manual 3 Press any key to return to the Edit Format Menu Modifying an Existing Format To modify an existing format 1 Enter M at the Create Modify Menu You will see ENTER FORMAT NAME Use PgUp and PgDn to scroll through the format names Type in the format name an2. You will see Use arrow keys to move cursor to FIELD TO BE COPIED Press ENTER when done 2 Use the arrow keys to select the field you want to copy and press ENTER A box representing the area required for the new field is displayed and the following message appears Move box to LOCATION FOR THE NEW FIEID NOTE Enter H to CENTER HORIZONTALLY or V to CENTER VERTICALLY Press ENTER when done 3 Move the box where you want the copied field and press ENTER The copied field is added to the format and the Edit Format Menu reappears 4 10 4 Designing Formats Viewing Modifying a Text or Bar Code Field This selection enables you to review the specifications for a text or bar code field You may make changes or return to the Edit Format Menu without making changes To view and or modify a text or bar code field 1 Enter V at the Edit Format Menu You will see Use arrow keys to move cursor to BARCODE OR TEXT FIELD TO BE VIEWED MODIFIED Press ENTER when done 2 Use the cursor to select the field you want to modify and press ENTER The currently defined specifications for the field are displayed In addition the field s horizontal and vertical coordinates appear above the other data You will also see the following message Press ENTER to CHANGE FIELD DATA Press ANOTHER KEY to return to Edit Format Menu 4 11 9450 User s Manual 3 Ifyou do not want to change any data press any
3. Enter D at the Edit Format Menu You will see Use arrow keys to move cursor to FIELD TO BE DELETED Press ENTER when done Select the field you want to delete and press ENTER You will see ARE YOU SURE Press Y to DELETE FIELD or N to NOT DELETE FIELD To delete the field press Y If you do not want to delete the field press N or ESC If you delete the field it is removed from the display and the Edit Format Menu is displayed again 9450 User s Manual Changing the Format Size To view or modify the format size specifications 1 Enter F at the Edit Format Menu You will see the format size specification data The date time the drive the formats and data are on and the number of fields used will appear at the bottom of your screen 2 Tochange the format size information press ENTER You can enter new data NOTE f you decrease the label size any fields that would appear off or partially off the format will not print on the label Printing a Test Label Save your format before doing a test print To print a test label using the current format enter P at the Edit Format Menu A test label is printed and the Edit Format Menu is displayed again Saving the Format This function saves all the information that defines the format on your hard disk To save a format 1 Enter S at the Edit Format Menu You will see THE FORMAT drive format name HAS BEEN SAVED PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE 4 14
4. Enter N if you do not want to change your fonts If you entered Y you will see fivailable Fonts Points Selected Fonts 1 Add 1 CG Triumverate Boldc f 2 CG Triumverate Bold lt 8 3 CG Triumverate Bold lt i Delete 4 CG Triumverate Bold lt i 5 CG Triumverate Bold lt i 6 CG Triumverate Bold lt 2 7 CG Tri Bold Cond lt 7p 8 CG Tri Bold Cond lt Bp 9 CG Tri Bold Cond lt 18 l Save Fonts Exit Moving Within the Font Manager You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to get around in the Font Manager screens To select an item when using a mouse move the cursor onto the object and then press the left mouse button CG Triumverate Bo CG Tri Bold Cond hu ee nia E d EA If you are using a keyboard use the TAB key to move from box to box or press the hot key that corresponds to the box you wantto move to Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move to the item you want to select and then press the Spacebar to select the item Adding Fonts and Point Sizes To add a new font and point size to the list of selected fonts follow these steps 1 Select the font you want to add from the Available Fonts list box 2 From the Points list box select the point size you want the new font to be 3 Select the library number for the new font in the Selected Fonts box 2 8 2 Installing the Software 4 Select the Add button to add the f
5. Press ENTER to display the Edit Format Menu 23 Type A to display the New Field Menu 24 Type B to display the specification list for this field 25 Type 5 Height and press ENTER 26 Type 1 Orientation and press ENTER 27 Type A Symbology and press ENTER 28 Type 2 Density and press ENTER 29 Type 11 Max Field Length and press ENTER 30 Type ENTER BARCODE Prompt Line and press ENTER 31 Press ENTER to display a picture of the label 32 Press the down arrow key three times V 60 to move the box down 33 Type H to center the box 34 Press ENTER to display the Edit Format Menu 35 Type S to save the format and write it to the disk A 2 36 37 38 39 40 41 Appendix A Sample Label Press any key to display the Edit Format Menu Type Q to display the Create Modify Format Menu Type Q to return to the Main Menu Type P to display the list of formats Type SAMPLE and press ENTER to display the Print Labels Menu Type T to print the sample label shown below SAMPLE A 3 9450 User s Manual A 4 Appendix B Format Specification Data The following paragraphs provide information regarding the valid values for each prompt you may see when creating a format for the first time Maximum width The width of the printable area may be up to 1 89 inches Maximum length The maximum length of the label may be up to 4 94 inches Continuous On Demand Indicates eit
6. The format may be lost If so recreate it There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it O Message 115 Error writing label file 116 Disk full while writing label file 117 Error saving label file changes lost 118 Error writing label file Appendix C Messages Description There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it There is not enough room on your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exit to DOS and check to see how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer There is something wrong with the label file Try again If this is the first time you are creating this format it will be lost If you have saved this format before only the changes will be lost There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it C 5 9450 User s Manual Message Description 119 Disk full while writing There is not enough room on label file your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exit to DOS and check to s
7. When The field data is variable When you print Printed the label the program prompts you to fill in the value of the field You can change the value for each set of labels printed NOTE If the field is a When Printed field it is displayed as a string of question marks on the format display Characters Per Line If you define the field as When Printed enter the number of characters per line for the field Number of Lines If you define the field as When Printed enter the number of lines to appear in the field If you enter a value of more than one for this field the operator who prints the labels will be able to type multiple lines of text by using n to represent a carriage return Refer to Chapter 5 Printing for more information Justify If you define the field as When Printed specify whether you want the characters to print flush left L right R or centered C in the field Operator Prompt If you define the field as When Printed enter text to be used as a prompt for the operator B 6 Appendix B Format Specification Data Increment Field If you define the field as Fixed you can define these options Increment the field Decrement the field Constant Fixed Data A number added to the field value for each batch of labels requested when printing This option is typically used in applications where a unique number such as a serial number is required on each label The
8. You will see Enter the drive 2 3 9450 User s Manual 5 Type the letter corresponding to the drive on which you want the software to reside For example type C Press ENTER You will see Enter the directory name Enter the name of the directory where you want the 9450 software to reside up to 3 directories deep Use a backslash Y for the first character For example type Mabels Press ENTER The installation program places all the necessary files in this directory You will see Copying 9450 files into drive directory please wait NOTE Your 9450 package includes both a 3 1 2 inch and two 5 1 4 inch diskettes containing the 9450 software If you are using the 5 1 4 inch diskettes the installation program prompts you to insert the second disk When this happens you will see Insert Disk 2 Insert the second disk and press ENTER for installation to continue When installation is complete you will see 2 4 2 Installing the Software After installing the 9450 software run the configuration program to select fonts and set communication parameters for your printer Configuring the 9450 Software To configure the 9450 software for use with your printer follow these steps 1 Make sure you are in the specified 9450 directory 2 Atthe DOS prompt type config and press ENTER You will see kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk PRINTER CONFIGURATION PROGRAM Ke ee hee h
9. vertical line Press ENTER when the line is complete You are returned to the Edit Format Menu Adding a Box Field Use this function to add a box to your format To add a box 1 Select X at the New Field Menu You will see Enter the line thickness of the box 4 9450 User s Manual 2 Enterthe thickness that you want for the lines of the box Press Enter You will see Use arrow keys to move to upper left corner for the box Press ENTER when done 3 Use the Down Arrow and Right Arrow keys to position the cursor where you want the top left corner of the box Press ENTER You will return to the Edit Format Menu Adding a Graphic Field Use this function to position a graphic such as a company logo that has been downloaded to the printer Graphic fields require some extra steps The graphic must already exist a a bitmap and must be downloaded to the printer using some other means the 9450 software won t download graphics For information on downloading or creating a graphics file see the 9450 Programmer s Manual or call Monarch Technical Support The graphic field of the format only specifies where to place the graphic on the label The graphic must already be downloaded in printer memory for a format to print the label with the graphic To add a graphic field 1 Select G at the New Field Menu You will see the format display and the following message Enter the number of the GRAPHIC 4
10. 7 3 operating requirements 1 1 overview 1 1 P parity 2 1 port settings 2 1 print jobs cancelling 5 6 printer settings 2 1 printing 5 1 5 3 5 5 6 6 terminating 6 7 test label 4 14 R renaming formats 4 15 requirements 1 1 2 1 S sample label A 1 A 3 saving formats 4 14 scanning bar codes 5 5 selections 3 5 software installation 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 starting the program 3 3 status messages C 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 stop bits 2 1 system messages C 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 system requirements 1 1 T terminating a print job 6 7 terms 1 2 test format 2 11 Index 2 test label printing 4 14 test print 5 2 text fields adding 4 6 V variable data changing 5 4 viewing formats 4 14 W word length 2 1 Index Index 3 9450 User s Manual Index 4 For supplies service or assistance call TOLL FREE 1 800 543 6650 In the U S A 1 800 263 4650 In Canada Published by the Technical Communications Department Printed in the U S A
11. 8 4 Designing Formats 2 Using the chart below type the number that corresponds to the ASCII character that was assigned to the download graphic This ASCII character is called the GID Graphics Identification in other documentation Press ENTER ASCI E F GIH Il J K L M N O P_Q R GD 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 ASCH s ak o hM ME EXER Az AA es GID 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 NOTE Your programmer can give you a list of graphic file names and what they contain You will see Use arrow keys to move to UPPER LEFT CORNER for the GRAPHIC box Press ENTER 3 Use the arrow keys to move to the starting point for the graphic location and press ENTER You will see Use arrow keys to EXPAND BOX to correct Size Press ENTER when done 4 Adjust the size of the graphic print are the box e to expand the box horizontally to the right press the right arrow e tocollapse the box horizontally to the left press the Left Arrow e to expand the box vertically press the Down Arrow e tocollapse the box vertically press the Up Arrow Press ENTER when the box is the size you need The Edit Format Menu will reappear 4 9450 User s Manual Adding a Copied Field This function enables you to copy an existing field and place it anywhere on the format To copy a field on your format 1 Press C at the New Field Menu
12. You can switch back and forth between these two menu display options by pressing the F1 key at any menu 3 4 3 Using the 9450 Label Design Software Main Menu The Main Menu displays all the major functions of the software From this menu you can e design formats e print labels e perform batch file functions e download online commands to the printer Menu Selections Exit a function by pressing Q Quit To end the current function without finishing it press ESC When you press Q or the ESC key the previous menu is displayed To quit the Main Menu and exit the program press X 3 5 9450 User s Manual 3 6 4 Designing Formats Before you design your formats with the software you may want to sketch them out on paper You can print the formats using the 9450 software or you can send the formats to another application such as Monarch data collection software Refer to Appendix A Sample Label for an example of a label format When you are ready to create your formats select C at the Main Menu You will see Mo D 4 MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 M D m a new Pe a format Peten rd Pe to Main Menu lease press the letter corresponding to your choice From this menu you can e create a new format e modify an existing format e delete a format 4 1 9450 User s Manual Creating a Format To create a new format 1 Select C at the Create Modify Format Menu You wi
13. number increments by 1 A number subtracted from the field value for each batch of labels requested when printing The number decrements by 1 The field will not be incremented decremented If the field value is not numeric no incrementing decrementing will occur If the field contains letters and numbers the increment decrement applies only to the numeric portion at the end of the field Example For the field 45 ABC 23 only 23 is incremented If you define the field as Fixed enter the value of the field You can type multiple lines of text by using n to represent a carriage return Refer to Chapter 5 Printing for more information B 7 9450 User s Manual B 8 Appendix C Messages Following are status messages you could receive while using the 9450 software Each is accompanied by an explanation as well as a possible solution NOTE Some Terminate and Stay Resident programs TSR s may cause problems with the 9450 software You may want to disable TSR s when running 9450 Monarch does not recommend running the 9450 program under the Windows shell Message Error on printer Description This is the most common error message you will encounter One of the following may have caused this problem You ran 9450 EXE not RUN9450 BAT Try running the RUN9450 BAT file Your cable is not attached to the correct communications port Make sure it is connected to the correct port The F
14. see Enter new Batch File name 2 Enter the name of the new batch file up to 8 letters Press ENTER You will see Enter name of format to print 3 Enter the name of the format to print Press ENTER You will see BATCH FILE CREATION MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9438 n C N O ADD data CHANGE lise a QUIT to the label NEH format Return hatch file data to Batch Menu Please press the letter corresponding to your choice From this menu you can e add data to a batch file e change label data e change formats 6 2 6 Batch Functions Adding Data to a Batch File You can add data to the current batch file by using this function To add data 1 Press A at the Batch File Creation Menu You will be prompted for any variable data on the label Enter the required data Press ENTER If there are no incremented or decremented fields you will Please enter the NUMBER OF LABELS you would like to print o D If there are incremented or decremented fields you will see Enter BATCH SIZE number then you will see Enter NUMBER OF BATCHES number If the label contains no incremented or decremented fields enter the number of labels you want to print up to 9999 and press ENTER If your label contains incremented or decremented fields you can print several sets of labels before the field increments or decrements Enter the batch size and number of batches and press ENTER F
15. ION IS COMPLETE KKK hee hee hee hee hee hee hee de ke de ke de k de k de k dek kek kek kk k k You then return to the directory you selected in the installation program NOTE f you are using an IBM PS 2 you may have to modify your RUN9450 BAT file to include the statement COPY PRIME COM1 or COPY PRIME COM2 to initialize the communication port See the manual for your computer s operating system for more information on setting communication ports 2 10 2 Installing the Software Checking the Printer Connection Before you start the software use the test format provided on the installation disk to verify your printer s connection to the PC 1 Make sure your printer cable is connected to a communication port on the PC Referto your Operator s Handbook for instructions on connecting your printer 2 Set the communication values for the communication port attached to the printer Atthe DOS prompt type mode comx 9600 n 8 1 where x in comx is the number of the communication port to which your printer is attached NOTE Your AUTOEXEC BAT file must include DOS in the path statement e g Path c DOS for the mode command to work correctly 3 From the installation disk copy the test batch TEST BCH to the communication port to which your printer is connected At the DOS prompt type copy test bch comx where x in comx is the number of the communication port to which your printer is attached If the te
16. Monarch PAXAR Monarch 9450 Label Design Software NN User s Manual TC9450UM Rev A 12 95 1994 Monarch Marking Systems Inc All rights reserved Each product and program carries a respective written warranty the only warranty on which the customer can rely Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product and the programs and their availability at any time and without notice Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual Monarch shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual Trademarks Monarch is a registered trademark of Monarch Marking Systems Inc 9450 is a trademark of Monarch Marking Systems Inc Microsoft Windows and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Table of Contents 1 IMPCOJdUCII N axe orita 1 1 About This Manual entes 1 1 System Requirements eese 1 1 Key Terms a oe ee 1 2 FUNCION qos ee teca e RO and eus 1 3 2 Installing the Software sseesssssssss 2 1 Before You Install 0 ee 2 1 Installing on a Hard Disk ssseeessssss 2 2 Configuring the 9450 Software ssss 2 5 Moving Within the Font Manager 2 8 Adding Fonts and Point Sizes 2 8 Beleting FOnls tei ttp de 2 9 Replac
17. R You will see Please enter NUMBER OF LABELS you would like to print 3 Enter the number of labels you want to print up to 9999 and press ENTER 4 When the printing is finished you are returned to the Print Labels Menu Cancelling a Print Job You can cancel a print job in one of two ways e Cancel a print job while the computer is sending data but before any printing begins by pressing ESC e Interrupt the transmission of data by pressing F10 To resume sending data press any key 5 6 6 Batch Functions Batching increases your productivity by sending several labels using the same format to print at the same time You can print batches using the 9450 software or you can send the batches to another application such as Monarch data collection software To access the batching functions 1 Enter B at the Main Menu You will see BATCH FILE FUNCTIONS MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 C D F I O CREATE DELETE PRINT TERMINATE QUIT a new a hatch file la batch file a batch print Return hatch file to Main Menu Please press the letter corresponding to your choice From this menu you can e create a batch file e delete a batch file e print a batch file e terminate a batch print 6 1 9450 User s Manual Creating a Batch File This function enables you to create a new file with any formats To create a new Batch File 1 Enter C at the Batch File Functions Menu You will
18. RINTER OFF THEN ON TO CLEAR BUFFER PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE Turn the printer off and then on again Press any key to display the Batch File Functions Menu Viewing the Batch Data Stream You can display the complete online data stream in DOS 1 2 After creating a batch exit to DOS Use the DOS TYPE command to display the file contents All batch files end with a BCH file extension for example TEST BCH To view the contents of TEST BCH you type the following at the command line TYPE TEST BCH 6 7 9450 User s Manual 6 8 7 Online Commands The Online Commands menu allows you to select the supply type and method of printing This menu also gives you the ability to select a darker or lighter contrast in the appearance of the print To select Online Commands 1 Press O atthe Main Menu You will see 93458 ONLINE COMMANDS MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9436 C O STOCH PRINT CONTRAST QUIT type Mode selection Return to Main Menu Please press the letter corresponding to your choice From this menu you can set these features e Stock type e Print mode e Print contrast 7 1 9450 User s Manual Selecting the Stock Type This function enables you to select the type of label stock to use 1 Enter S at the Online Commands Menu You will see Enter N Non indexed Stock B Blackmark Stock Enter the letter corresponding to your choice at the highlighted h
19. Text Fields B 4 Character Soft Fonts ssssuussssi B 4 Appendix C Messages sssss C 1 9450 User s Manual 1 Introduction About This Manual Read this manual if you e oversee the generation of labels or tags e design labels or tags e decide what to print on labels or tags This manual tells you how to design and print labels using this software with a 9450 printer For information on how to load and use your printer see your 9450 Operator s Handbook System Requirements To operate the 9450 Label Design Software you need e BM XT compatible or later computer and a monitor e 1 Megabyte hard disk space e DOS Version 3 1 or later e IBM RS 232C or compatible asynchronous communications adapter e Hercules monochrome or IBM color graphics board or compatible NOTE Some Terminate and Stay Resident programs TSR s may cause problems with the 9450 software You may want to disable TSR s when running 9450 Monarch does not recommend running the 9450 software under the Windows shell 1 1 9450 User s Manual Key Terms You need to be familiar with several key terms when using the 9450 software Decrement To decrease a field or part of a field by 1 Default Value automatically assigned by the system Field Designated area in a format for example a bar code field File Specific set of data Format Label or tag design Hot Key Un
20. allation disk into the appropriate floppy disk drive and switch to that drive At the DOS prompt A or B type install and press ENTER You will see Installing the 9450 Bar Code Printing System Software To install properly the 9450 system program disk must be in drive A or B DOS 3 1 or later must be installed the path to DOS must be established in AUTOEXEC BAT If these conditions are not true do NOT continue Press ENTER to continue installation Press any other key to exit 2 2 3 If 2 Installing the Software these conditions have not been met exit the installation program by pressing ESC Complete the conditions before you continue If you have met these conditions press ENTER to continue the installation You will see If Default directory C 9450 Do you wish to change Y N N you want your software to reside in the default drive directory c 9450 press ENTER If C 9450 contains an older copy of the software you will see 9450 already exists in C 19450 Do you wish to overwrite previous version YWN N a Press ENTER if you do not want to install over the previous version of the 9450 software The installation program stops automatically and you return to the DOS prompt b If you want to install over an older version of the software type Y and press ENTER c If you want the 9450 software to reside in another directory type N and press ENTER
21. ar Stock Type iT 2 Enter N to print on non indexed label stock Or enter B to print on black mark label stock Press ENTER Selecting the Print Mode This function enables you to select whether to print labels in one continuous batch or one at a time 1 Enter P at the Online Commands Menu You will see Enter C Print Labels Continuous 0 Print On Demand Labels i al Enter the letter corresponding to your choice at the highlighted har Continuous On Demand B 2 Enter C to print labels in continuous mode Or enter O to print labels in on demand mode Press ENTER Continuous printing means that the labels will print without pausing On Demand printing means that one label will print each time you press the feed button on the printer 7 2 7 Online Commands Selecting the Print Contrast This function enables you to select the contrast percentage of the print on the label 1 Enter C at the Online Commands Menu You will see Enter Decken Print Contrast hten Print Contrast Enter the E corresponding to your choice at the highlighted har Darken Lighten 2 From this screen you can darken or lighten the contrast e Todarken the contrast press D Then enter the percentage darker that you want the label to print You can enter a value up to 3596 do not enter the percent symbol Press ENTER e To lighten the contrast press L Then enter the percentage lighter that you want t
22. ate Bold Condensed Point Cell Height Nominal Width Nominal Height Size 0 103 21 dots 0 029 6 dots 0 054 11 dots 2 641 mm 0 743 mm 1 384 mm 0 123 25 dots 0 039 8 dots 0 073 15 dots 3 153 mm 1mm 1 871 mm 0 147 30 dots 0 049 10 dots 0 088 18 dots 3 769 mm 1 256 mm 2 256 mm 0 172 35 dots 0 054 11 dots 0 108 22 dots 4 410 mm 1 384 mm 2 769 mm 0 246 50 dots 0 206 42 dots 0 246 50 dots 6 307 mm 5 282 mm 6 307 mm 0 295 60 dots 0 246 50 dots 0 295 60 dots 7 564 mm 6 307 mm 7 564 mm de A indicates point size only supports numeric characters Field Orientation The field can be printed in two directions 1 leftto right normal 2 topto bottom NOTE Refer to the instruction box at the top of the display for an example of each orientation Height Magnification The magnification for the character height The possible magnifications are 1 2 3 and 4 Width Magnification The magnification for the character width The possible magnifications are 1 2 3 and 4 Field Contrast You can print black characters on a white background NORMAL or white characters on a black background REVERSE If you choose Reverse a border area is also printed around the text B 5 9450 User s Manual Data Source The data source for the field can be one of the following Fixed The exact data you entered in the field The field is always printed with that value
23. cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support 106 Error reading label The batch or format file you are file trying to read cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support 107 Error reading label The batch or format file you are file trying to read cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support 108 Early end of file on There is something wrong with label file label file the label file damaged Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it C 3 9450 User s Manual Message 109 Too many fields in label file label file damaged 110 Too many pictures on label file 111 Error reading label 112 Error closing label file 113 Error creating or opening label file 114 Error reading label file Description There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system
24. check to see how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer 130 Label size System error Dane ener Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support C 7 9450 User s Manual Message 189 Disk full while writing label file 201 Invalid field type encountered 202 Error locating field info 203 Invalid field type encountered Description There is not enough room on your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exit to DOS and check to see how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support o Message 204 Error locating copy source info 206 Invalid source of data found 601 Error locating field info 701 Error locating fie
25. cular selection 9450 User s Manual PgUp PgDn HOME END When you are asked to enter a filename the 9450 software presents a list of available files If all filenames do not fit on the screen use PgDn to see the next set of format names Use PgUp to see the previous set of format names You can use these keys to view up to 300 format names When you display a format PgUp moves the cursor up 1 inch PgDn moves the cursor down 1 inch HOME moves the cursor to the upper left corner of a format END moves the cursor to the lower right corner of a format 2 Installing the Software Installing the software is a three step process 1 Run the installation program 2 Configure the software for use with your printer 3 Print the test format which is provided on the installation disk This format allows you to verify your printer s connection to the PC Before You Install Before you install this software on your computer make sure your e computer is using DOS 3 1 or later e AUTOEXEC BAT file includes DOS in the path statement e g Path c DOS e label printer is installed and connected to your computer s serial port e printer s communication port is set to the following values Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Word Length 8 Flow Control DTR 2 1 9450 User s Manual Installing on a Hard Disk To install the software on a hard disk 1 Insert the inst
26. d press ENTER The format you selected is displayed You may now continue by adding modifying and deleting fields or using any other function at the Edit Format Menu Deleting a Format To delete a format 1 Enter D at the Create Modify Format Menu You will see ENTER NAME OF FORMAT TO BE ERASED Enter the name of the format you wish to delete Press ENTER Use PgUp and PgDn to page through the format names 4 16 4 Designing Formats You will see ARE YOU SURE PRESS Y TO ERASE X XXXX OR ANOTHER KEY NOT TO ERASE 3 Press Y to delete the format you have selected You will see THE FORMAT drive format name HAS BEEN ERASED PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE 4 Press any key to return to the Create Modify Format Menu 9450 User s Manual 4 18 5 Printing You can use the Print Labels Menu or the Batch File Functions Menu to print labels For information on printing labels using the batch functions see Chapter 6 Batch Functions To print labels using the Print Menu 1 Enter P at the Main Menu You will see ENTER NAME OF FORMAT TO PRINT 2 Enter the name of the format you want to print Press the PgDn and PgUp keys to scroll through the format names Press ENTER If you did not include any variable fields in your format the Print Labels Menu appears If you included variable fields in your format design you are prompted for that information 3 Enter any variable data Pres
27. derlined letter on the name of a field or command on the screen To use the hot key press ALT the underlined key This action moves the cursor to the field or performs the command Increment To increase a field or part of a field by 1 Menu Group of choices displayed at the top of a screen Selection Option presented on a menu 1 2 1 Introduction Function Keys Several keys have special meaning in the 9450 Label Design Software Short descriptions of their functions follow F1 F10 F12 ESC ARROW KEYS ENTER Toggles between full menu display and single line menu mode Use with any menu Interrupts the data being sent to the printer Use this key to stop the printer so you can change label stock adjust the labels etc without creating a printer error Makes all arrow keys move the cursor in 01 inch increments Stops the current function ESC works the same as Q for Quit on most menus If you press ESC while the 9450 software is sending data to the printer printing is cancelled Turn the printer off and then on again to clear the printer buffer Move either the cursor or a box representing a field in the direction printed on the key The field or cursor moves in 0 20 inch increments If you use the arrow keys located on the numeric keypad with Num Lock toggled ON the movement will be in 0 01 inch increments Sends information to the software Various prompts use this key to signal a parti
28. ee how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer 120 Error writing label file There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it 121 Disk full while writing There is not enough room on label file your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exit to DOS and check to see how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer 122 Error writing label file There is something wrong with the label file Restart the system The format may be lost If so recreate it Q o Appendix C Messages Message Description 123 Disk full while writing There is not enough room on label file your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exitto DOS and check to see how much space is available on your selected disk If the disk containing your label files is full you may want to delete some files from the disk If there appears to be enough room on the disk reboot your computer 124 Disk full while writing There is not enough room on label file your selected disk to make changes to the label file Exit to DOS and
29. ee hee hee hee hee hec hec ke ke ke k ke k kk kk k k k SELECT OPTION 1 LABEL PRINTER connected to 2 LABEL PRINTER connected to 3 LABEL PRINTER connected to 4 LABEL PRINTER connected to gt gt gt 3 Enter the number that corresponds to the COM port to which your printer is connected 1 for COM1 2 for COM2 etc 2 5 9450 User s Manual 4 You will see SELECT OPTION 1 LPT1 PORT IS OPEN LPT2 PORT IS OPEN LPT3 PORT IS OPEN LPT4 PORT IS OPEN Select an LPT port that is open on your system Make sure that no printer or other device is attached to it The software uses an LPT port during the printing process Press ENTER You will see Enter letter of drive to be used for labels gt Enter the letter of the drive on which to save your labels No colon is needed for example type C You will see SELECT OPTION 1 ENGLISH 2 METRIC gt gt gt 2 6 6 7 2 Installing the Software Enter 1 for inches Enter 2 for millimeters Press ENTER You will see SELECT OPTION 1 Resend format only if modified 2 Resend format every time gt gt gt Enter 1 to send only modified formats before printing Enter 2 to send all formats before printing Press ENTER You will see Do you wish to change the current font selections Y N gt 2 7 9450 User s Manual 8 Enter Y to bring up the Font Manager screen and add new fonts delete fonts or replace fonts
30. ge the value entered 4 Enter a value at each prompt and press ENTER Refer to Appendix B Format Specification Data for valid values When you are finished entering data you will see ALL DATA IS CORRECT PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN ADDING FIELDS PRESS C TO MAKE CHANGES PRESS ESC TO NOT CREATE THE FORMAT 5 To make changes to any data item press C The highlighted bar reappears at the first item You can move the bar to an item and change it Press ESC when you are finished making changes If you decide you do not want to add the new field or the new format press ESC again The field is not added and you return to the Edit Format Menu Press ENTER to begin adding fields 4 3 9450 User s Manual The Edit Format Menu appears EDIT FORMAT MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 y n D F EF 5 E o UIEH or DELETE Change PRINT SAVE REMAME QUIT field FORMAT test format and SAVE To last i size label format Menu Please press the letter corresponding to your choice From this menu you can e add a new field e view or modify a field e move a field e delete a field e change a format size e print a test label e save a format e rename and save a format Adding a New Field To add a new field to a format 1 TypeAatthe Edit Format Menu You will see NEH FIELD MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 O C Add COPY field location Edit Menu Please press the letter corresponding to
31. he label to print You can enter a value as low as 1596 do not enter the percent symbol 7 3 9450 User s Manual 7 4 Appendix A Sample Label Sample Label 9450 Printer The following steps guide you through the process of creating a sample format and printing a sample label In this sample the label size is 1 89 x 2 0 The bar code is a UPC A 1 o IX cum 11 12 13 14 Type C at the Main Menu The Create Modify Format Menu will be displayed Type C to display the list of formats Type SAMPLE and press ENTER to display the label specifications list Type 1 89 width and press ENTER Type 2 length and press ENTER Type O On Demand and press ENTER Type 1 for the format ID number and press ENTER Type 1 for the field number for the format Press ENTER to display the Edit Format Menu Type A to display the New Field Menu Type T to display the specification list for this field Type 2 Font and press ENTER Type 1 Orientation and press ENTER Type 1 Height Magnification and press ENTER 9450 User s Manual 15 Type 1 Width Magnification and press ENTER 16 Type N Contrast and press ENTER 17 Type F Source and press ENTER 18 Type SAMPLE Fixed Data and press ENTER 19 Press ENTER to display a picture of the label on the screen 20 Press the down arrow key one time V 20 to move the box down 21 Type H to center the box horizontally 22
32. her continuously or on demand printing Continuous printing means that the labels will print without pausing On Demand means that one label will print each time you press the Feed button on the printer Format Number The number associated with the format you want to use Range 0 to 74 Starting Field Number The number of the field where you want the printer to start printing on the label Range 0 to 74 B 1 9450 User s Manual Field Specification Data Bar Codes Each of the prompts you may see when defining a bar code field is described in the following paragraphs Bar Code Height The height in inches and tenths of inches of the bars making up the bar code Range 3 inches to 5 inches Bar Code Orientation The orientation of the bar code on the label Choices are 1 horizontal 2 vertical 90 degree rotation Symbology The letter corresponding to one of the available bar codes A UPCA F UPCE 5 M CODABAR B UPCA 2 G EAN13 N Code 128a C UPCA 5 X H EAN8 O Code 128b D UPCE K Code39 P Code 128c E UPCE 2 L 120f5 Q MSI A UPC A bar code on this size format will also have less white space around it This may make it difficult to scan if the label is applied to a dark surface B 2 Appendix B Format Specification Data Density Density defines the wide to narrow bar code element in dot rows The chart below shows the available densities for each bar code Bar Code Densit
33. ies UPCA UPCA 2 UPCA 5 UPCE UPCE 2 UPCE 5 EAN8 EAN13 Code 39 12 0f5 Codabar Code 128a Code 128b Code 128c MSI 1 13 15 OoOo ONPDDDPDPPDPDIDDD ROOOAOW HHH Ha a a on Maximum Field Length Enter the maximum number of characters for the bar code field Operator Prompt Text to be used to prompt the operator to enter data The line is displayed above the data entry area for the field B 3 9450 User s Manual Field Specification Data Text Fields Select a font and point size from the displayed list NOTE To view additional font selections type N and press ENTER To view the previous font selections type P and press ENTER Character Soft Fonts The following table shows the 9450 soft fonts with available point sizes CG Triumvirate Bold Point Cell Height Nominal Width Nominal Height Size 0 098 20 dots 0 039 8 dots 0 054 11 dots 2 51 mm 1mm 1 38 mm 0 123 25 dots 0 049 10 dots 0 068 14 dots 3 153 mm 1 256 mm 1 743 mm 0 152 31 dots 0 059 12 dots 0 083 17 dots 3 897 mm 1 512 mm 2 128 mm 0 177 36 dots 0 073 15 dots 0 108 22 dots 4 538 mm 1 871 mm 2 769 mm 0 256 52dots 0 231 47 dots 0 256 52 dots 6 564 mm 5 923 mm 6 564 mm 0 310 63 dots 0 275 56 dots 0 310 63 dots 7 948 mm 7 051 mm 7 948 mm LEON A P indicates point size only supports numeric characters B 4 Appendix B Format Specification Data CG Triumvir
34. ing Fonts and Point Sizes 2 9 Saving Your Fonts and Exiting the Font Manager eee oerte 2 10 Checking the Printer Connection 2 11 3 Using the 9450 Label Design Software 3 1 Starting the 9450 Software sssssssss 3 3 A EE 3 4 Menu Modes rn P enean 3 4 Main Menu precem 3 5 Menu Selections oooooccccnnonccccnnocccccnnonancnnnnnnn noo 3 5 4 Designing Formats ooocccccccoocoooccccccccconcnonanonononononannn nono 4 1 Creating a Format sa 4 2 Adding a New Field rn ea 4 4 Adding a Bar Code Field 4 6 Adding a Text Field 4 6 Adding a Line Field 4 7 Adding a Box Field 4 7 Adding a Graphic Field 4 8 9450 User s Manual Adding a Copied Field 4 10 Viewing Modifying a Text or Bar Code Field 4 11 Moving a Field inci ntsc eu 4 12 Deleting a Field e ee 4 13 Changing the Format Size ssssuuss 4 14 Printing a Test Eabel oet 4 14 Saving the Formal erlernte 4 14 Renaming and Saving the Format 4 15 Modifying an Existing Format ssssss 4 16 Deleting a Format seeded 4 16 5 Printing eccriene ieii UR o P MR ERR RR
35. ing all the items press ENTER The format is displayed again with a box representing the area for the bar code Position the bar code field on the format When it appears in the desired position press ENTER You are returned to the Edit Format Menu Adding a Text Field To add a new text field to a format 1 Enter T at the New Field Menu You are prompted for text field specification data Enter an appropriate value at each prompt Refer to Appendix B Field Specification Data for valid values After you have entered all items correctly press ENTER The format is displayed again with a box representing the area for the text field Position the text field on the format When it appears in the desired position press ENTER You are returned to the Edit Format Menu 4 6 4 Designing Formats Adding a Line Field To add a line field 1 Select L at the New Field Menu You will see the format display and the following message Enter the thickness of the line Enter the thickness of the line in inches and press Enter You will see Use arrow keys to move to the BEGINNING of the LINE Press ENTER when done Use the arrow keys to move to the location on your format where you want the line to start Press ENTER You will ee o Use arrow keys to move to the END of the line Press ENTER when done Press the Right Arrow or Left Arrow to draw a horizontal line Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to draw a
36. key except ENTER You will see the format display and the Edit Format Menu e Tochange data press ENTER The highlighted bar appears at the first data item e Tochange the value for an item use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys or the ENTER key to scroll to the item you want to change and type in the new value e To exit scroll past the last item or press ESC You will see All data is correct Press ENTER to include field 4 Press ENTER to accept changes or ESC to not accept The format will be displayed again 5 To leave the field in its original position press ENTER If you want to move the field use the arrow keys to position the field where you want it Press ENTER You will see the format with its new values and the Edit Format Menu Moving a Field To move a field to a new location on the format 1 Enter M at the Edit Format Menu You will see Use arrow keys to move cursor to FIELD TO BE MOVED Press ENTER when done 4 12 4 Designing Formats Use the cursor to select the field you want to move Press ENTER A box appears on the display around the field to be moved This box represents the area the field requires on the format Use the arrow keys and PgUp PgDn Home and End to move the box When you have moved the box where you want it press ENTER You will see the field in its new location and then the Edit Format Menu Deleting a Field To delete a field from your format 1
37. ld info 702 Error locating field info Appendix C Messages Description System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support C 9 9450 User s Manual Message 801 Unable to add new field of range 919 Vertical position out Description System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support NOTE Any error number not included in the above table indicates an internal program failure Please report any such error to Monarch Technical Support C 10 Index A about this manual 1 1 adding a bar code field 4 6 adding abox 4 7 adding a text field 4 6 adding graphics 4 8 adding new fields 4 4 bar code field adding 4 6 bar codes scanning 5 6 ba
38. ll see ENTER NEW FORMAT NAME MON Drive contains the following FORMATS none found The formats that already exist on the drive you specified in the configuration program are displayed If there are more format names than you can see at one time on the screen press PgUp and PgDn 2 Enter the name up to 8 characters of the format you wish to create The format name may contain any eight letters or numbers but no special characters such as periods hyphens or spaces Press ENTER You will see the Label Size screen Enter the width of the area to contain data on the label in inches and hundredths of inches Maximum Label width is 1 89 inches Label width OO Label length Continuous de On Demand Format Nun i Starting Field Number 8 A highlighted bar appears to the right or below each prompt For each item directions for entering the item appear in a box at the top of the display 4 2 4 Designing Formats Some items have predefined or default values already displayed Some items already have values entered If you press ENTER or one of the arrow keys when a field already contains a value the value stays the same 3 When the highlighted bar moves to a particular item enter the value for that item Press ENTER The highlighted bar moves to the next item NOTE You may also use the Down Arrow key to move to the next item Use the Up Arrow key to move to a previous item if you need to chan
39. low Control on your printer is not set to DTR Set it to DTR Decimal value 128 for DTR C 1 9450 User s Manual 101 Error erasing label file 102 Error erasing report file 103 Error opening label file Different DOS versions of MODE COM PRINT COM or PRINT EXE are loaded into the 9450 directory If you have a path statement to DOS in your AUTOEXEC BAT file you do not need these files in the 9450 sub directory Be sure to delete them Your printer may be offline Make sure the printer is turned on and online The batch or format file you are trying to delete cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support The batch or format file you are trying to delete cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support The batch or format file you are trying to open cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support Appendix C Messages Message Description 104 Error reading label The batch or format file you are file trying to read cannot be found System error Shut down your system and start over If you receive this message again call Monarch Technical Support 105 Error reading label The batch or format file you are file trying to read
40. n 5 1 Printing a Test Label eee 5 2 Printing a Batch of Labels itte tet 5 3 Entering Multiple Lines of Text in the Same Field i te tir een 5 4 Downloading a Format eseeeesseess 5 4 Changing Label Data seeeeesse 5 4 Scanning Barcodes ee 5 5 Printing a Different Format eeessss 5 5 Cancelling a Print Job eesseeseeeeeeess 5 6 6 Batch FUHCHODS eie rhe e e Vet et ded 6 1 Creating a Batch File 6 2 Adding Data to a Batch File 6 3 Changing Label Data en 6 4 Choosing a Different Format 6 4 Deleting a Batch File 6 5 Printing a Batch Eile u 6 6 Terminating a Batch Print sess 6 7 Viewing the Batch Data Stream 6 7 7 Online Commands sss 7 1 Selecting the Stock Type eesessessss 7 2 Selecting the Print Mode sseessesss 7 2 Selecting the Print Contrast ooooooccccccccnnnccooonnncncnnnanans 7 3 Table of Contents Appendix A Sample Label ee ne ne A 1 Sample Label 9450 Printer A 1 Appendix B Format Specification Data B 1 Field Specification Data Bar Codes B 2 Field Specification Data
41. of the file you want to delete Press ENTER You will see ARE YOU SURE PRESS Y TO ERASE BATCH FILE d nnnnnnnn OR ANOTHER KEY NOT TO ERASE d is the drive that contains the batch file and nnnnnnnn is the name of the batch file 3 Press any key if you do not want to erase the batch file Enter Y to remove the file You will see The batch file d nnnnnnnn has been erased PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE 4 Press any key to return to the Batch File Functions Menu 6 5 9450 User s Manual Printing a Batch File Use this function to print any batch file on the disk To print a batch file 1 Enter P from the Batch File Functions Menu You will see Enter name of Batch File to print 2 Enter the name of the file you want to print Press ENTER You will see THE BATCH FILE d nnnnnnnn IS BEING PRINTED PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE d is the drive that contains the batch file and nnnnnnnn is the name of the batch file 3 Press any key to return to the Batch File Functions Menu 6 6 6 Batch Functions Terminating a Batch Print Use this function to cancel the batch currently being printed To terminate a batch print 1 2 3 Enter T at the Batch File Functions Menu The printer prints the remainder of the format currently printing but does not print any remaining formats in that batch You will see PRINTING OF BATCH FILE S CANCELED PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE NOTE TURN P
42. one For multiple lines you type n at each line break to simulate a carriage return Follow these steps 1 When prompted to type the text for the field type the text until you get to the point where you want the line to break 2 Type n and then type the next line of text Do not type any spaces between the text and the n For example if you type The nRascal The will print on the first line and Rascal will print on the second line The number of line breaks you can enter equals the value defined in the format for Number of Lines 5 3 9450 User s Manual Downloading a Format You can send formats to the printer with the Download format function This function sends the fields and the format but does not send batches or fonts To download a format enter D at the Print Labels Menu You Will see Format Now Being Created The software has downloaded the format Changing Label Data Use this function to change the variable data contained on a format For example if your format contains a variable price field you may want to change the price defined for that format from 25 00 to 19 95 To change format data 1 Enter C at the Print Menu A screen appears containing the fields that need to be defined by the operator before printing This screen shows the prompts defined for each variable field when the format was created Below each prompt is an input area 2 Enter the new value for any field you want
43. ont to your list of selected fonts Repeat this process for each font and point size you want to add Deleting Fonts To delete a font from the list of available fonts follow these steps 1 Select the font you want to delete from the Selected Fonts list box 2 Select the Delete button to delete the font Repeat this process for each font you want to delete Replacing Fonts and Point Sizes To replace a selected font and point size with a new font and point size follow these steps 1 Select the new font that you want to use from the Available Fonts list box 2 From the Points list box select the point size you want the new font to be 3 Select the font that you want to replace from the Selected Fonts list box 4 Select the Add button to replace the font Repeat this process for each font and point size you want to replace 2 9 9450 User s Manual Saving Your Fonts and Exiting the Font Manager To save your font and point size changes select the Save Fonts button The new fonts are saved To exit the Font Manager follow these steps 1 Select the Exit button You will see I Font Manager Do you wish to save changes Hm No Cancel 2 Select Yes to save your changes or No to exit without saving Press ESC or click on Cancel to return to the Font Manager program After the configuration is complete you will see kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk PRINTER CONFIGURAT
44. or example to print 10 sets of labels with an incremented serial number starting at 30 and ending at 60 enter 30 for Batch Size and 10 for Number of Batches Press ENTER 9450 User s Manual 4 The data is added to the batch file and the Batch File Creation Menu is displayed again Changing Label Data Use this function to change any variable data on the displayed label To change variable data on your format 1 Press C at the Batch File Creation Menu You are prompted for any variable data on the label and the quantity of labels you want to print Enter the required data Press ENTER The data is changed in the batch file and the Batch File Creation Menu is displayed again Choosing a Different Format Use this function to select a new format for the current batch file To change formats 1 Press N at the Batch File Creation Menu You will see Enter name to format to print Enter the name of the new format Press ENTER You are prompted for any variable data Enter the required data and press ENTER The system displays the selected label as well as the Batch File Creation Menu Press ESC to return to the Batch File Functions Menu 6 4 6 Batch Functions Deleting a Batch File Use this function to delete any batch on the disk To delete a batch file 1 Enter D atthe Batch File Functions Menu You will see Enter name of Batch File to be erased 2 Enter the name up to 8 characters
45. our computer s communication ports These ports remain at the values set by the 9450 software until the computer is reset To return your ports to their original values reboot your computer or run a DOS MODE command See your computer s manual for more information on operating system functions The 9450 logo is displayed on the screen 2 Press any key to access the Main Menu 3 3 9450 User s Manual Menus Each time a menu appears you can select from it the option or function you wish to perform You can display menus in either Full Menu or Single Line Menu mode Menu Modes When you use Full Menu mode the default each menu appears at the top of your display with its options enclosed in boxes with a selection letter above each box Each box contains a short description of the option To select an option press the letter shown above the box MAIN MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 F CREATE a new format MODIFY a format on a sat DELETE a format of labels functions commands Please press the letter corresponding to your choice When you use the Single Line Menu mode each one word option appears at the top of your display preceded by the letter used to select the option The advantage to the single line mode is that you can see the whole format as you design it MAIN MENU Monarch Marking Systems 9458 C Create P Print B Batch 0 Online X Exit Please press the letter corresponding to your choice
46. s ENTER The Print Labels Menu is displayed with a graphic representation of the format 5 1 9450 User s Manual PRINT Cus T x iie Marking NS o m a n F d PRINT m Bis a Hun of format qa one label barcodes NEH format IM EH els i a to Main IM lease press idl letter had to your ae a From this menu you can e print a test label e print a batch of labels e download a format e change label data e scan bar codes e choose a new format Printing a Test Label This function prints one label enabling you to determine whether the format appears to your satisfaction The printer must be cabled correctly to the computer and turned on To print a test label for the current format enter T at the Print Labels Menu One label is printed and you are returned to the Print Labels Menu 5 2 5 Printing Printing a Batch of Labels Use this function to print a set of labels that use the same format To print a batch of labels 1 Enter P at the Print Labels Menu You will see Please enter NUMBER OF LABELS you would like to print 2 Enter the number of labels you want to print up to 9999 and press ENTER 3 When the printing is finished you are returned to the Print Labels Menu Entering Multiple Lines of Text in the Same Field You can enter multiple lines of text in one field e fthe data source of the format is When Printed and e fthe Number of Lines per field is defined as more than
47. st label does not print make sure the communication parameters are correct on the printer and on the PC Refer to your 9450 Operator s Handbook to set communication parameters on the printer 2 11 9450 User s Manual 2 12 3 Using the 9450 Label Design Software The 9450 program is menu driven The following charts show how the 9450 software menus are organized Main Menu Create Modity Print Batch File Online 9450 or Delete a Labels Functions Commands Format Create Modify Format Format Edit Format Menu Add New View or Move Delete Change Print Test Save Rename Field Modity Field Field Format Label Format and save Field Size Format New Field Add Add Text Add Line Add Box a Copy Barcode Field Field Field Graphic Field Menu Field Field 9450 User s Manual Print Labels Menu Create Modify Batch File or Delete a Format Online 9450 Functions Commands Print Download Labels Format Batch File Functions Menu Create Modify Batch File Online 9450 or Delete a Functions Commands Format Create a Delete a Printa Terminate New Batch i i a Batch File Batch File Batch File Print 9450 Online Commands Menu Create Modify Batch File Online 9450 or Delete a Functions Commands Format Contrast Selection 3 Using the 9450 Label Design Software Starting the 9450 Software To start the software 1 Type run9450 and press ENTER NOTE The RUN9450 command resets y
48. tch files printing 6 6 batch functions 6 1 6 3 6 5 6 7 batches adding data 6 3 changing data 6 4 deleting 6 5 printing 5 3 terminating a print job 6 7 viewing 6 1 baud rate 2 1 before you install 2 1 box adding 4 7 C cancelling a print job 6 7 cancelling print jobs 5 6 changing format data 5 4 changing formats 6 4 changing variable data 6 4 communication port settings 2 1 configuration program 2 5 creating formats 4 2 D data changing 5 5 deleting a field 4 13 deleting a format 4 16 deleting batch files 6 5 designing formats 4 1 4 3 4 5 4 7 4 9 4 11 4 13 4 15 4 17 E erasing batch files 6 5 error messages C 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 F fields adding 4 4 barcode 4 6 box 4 7 deleting 4 13 graphics 4 8 moving 4 12 text 4 6 flow control 2 1 formats changing 6 4 creating 4 2 deleting 4 16 designing 4 1 4 3 4 5 4 7 4 9 4 11 4 13 4 15 4 1 modifying 4 14 4 16 Index 1 9450 User s Manual renaming 4 15 saving 4 14 viewing 4 14 function keys 1 3 functions 1 3 G graphics adding 4 8 installation 2 2 installing the software 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 2 11 introduction 1 1 K key terms 1 2 keys 1 3 L labels changing data 6 4 printing 5 1 6 6 sample A 1 A 3 main menu 3 5 menu modes 3 4 menu selections 3 5 menus 3 4 messages C 1 C 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 modifying a format 4 16 modifying formats 4 14 moving fields 4 12 O online commands 7 1
49. to change Variable fields are grouped six per page Use the PgUp and PgDn keys to move between pages or to move between variable fields You may also use the ENTER key to move to the next field e Press ENTER or the Down Arrow key from the last variable field on a page to move to the next page e Press the Up Arrow key from the top variable field on a page to move to the previous page 5 4 5 Printing When you are finished entering data press ESC to return to the Print Labels Menu or press ENTER after you have entered data in the last field Each variable field and any copied fields will be displayed again with the current data Scanning Bar codes To scan bar codes 1 Enter S at the Print Menu You will see Set up scanner and begin scanning Data read will appear below To RETURN to PRINT MENU PRESS ESC Set up your scanner and begin scanning All data scanned is displayed on the screen To return to the Print Menu press ESC Printing a Different Format You can select another format for printing by using the New format function This function is equivalent to selecting the Print Labels option from the Main Menu To select another format to print 1 Enter N at the Print Labels Menu You will see ENTER NAME OF FORMAT TO PRINT 5 5 9450 User s Manual 2 Enter the name of the format you wish to print Press the PgDn and PgUp keys to scroll through the format names Press ENTE
50. your choice 4 4 4 Designing Formats From this menu you can e add a bar code field e add a text field e add a line field e add a box field e add a graphic location e copy a field Enter the letter B T L X G or C that corresponds to the type of field you want to add You are prompted for the field specification data Enter a value at each prompt Refer to Appendix B Field Specification Data for valid values Press ENTER when you finish defining your field You will see a graphic representation of the supply as well as the field you defined Use the cursor which appears as a plus sign to place the field where you want it To position the field use the arrow keys on the right side of the keyboard or numeric keypad or the keys marked PgUp PgDn Home and End See Chapter 1 Introduction for information on how to use these keys The coordinates of the cursor are shown at the top left side of the format display The horizontal or H coordinate shows the distance in inches from the left edge of the format The vertical or V coordinate shows the distance in inches from the top edge of the format 4 5 9450 User s Manual Adding a Bar Code Field To add a new bar code field to a format 1 Select B from the New Field Menu You are prompted for bar code specification data Enter a value at each prompt Refer to Appendix B Field Specification Data for valid values After enter
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