Monarch 9830TM Print Contrast Adjustment, Platen Motor Gear Adjustment, Ribbon Tension Adjustment

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9820/9830/9835Service Manual

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Tests and Adjustments

5.Following a totals number, the routine prompts another response. Any entry other than Y results in an abort.

6.Press D to return to the Sensor Display screen or press L to exit the Sensor Display test sequence.

Print Contrast Adjustment

Adjust print contrast if printing is too light or too dark.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

∙Small Flat-head Screwdriver

Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn print contrast knob(clockwise for darker print--counterclockwisefor lighter print).

Figure 5- 1. Print Contrast Adjustment

NOTE: Adjustments may also be made via immediate commands. Refer to the Packet Reference Manual for information on proper syntax.

Platen Motor Gear Adjustment

This procedure adjusts the backlash in the platen drive gear train. It should be performed each time a Platen Assembly or a Platen Motor Assembly is replaced.

TOOLS/MATERIALS REQUIRED:

∙6-inch Phillips Screwdriver

∙Paper Shimstock (0.006” to 0.008” thick) or Label Backing Paper Liner (folded 3 layers thick)

1.Turn printer off and unplug power cord.

2.Raise cover and ensure printhead is latched in the down position.

3.Remove printer housing.

Figure 5- 2. Platen Motor Gear Adjustment

4.Using the paper shimstock, check clearance between the bearer on the platen motor gear and the bearer on the platen gear. (See Figure 5-2) Clearance should be between 0.006” and 0.008”.

5.If clearance is less than or greater than the specification, perform steps 7 thru 11.

6.With printhead fully latched, loosen four Phillips head screws holding platen motor.

7.With paper shimstock in place, move platen motor housing to adjust for specification clearance.

8.Tighten all four screws.

9.Rotate platen by hand 360° to check for binding or excessive backlash.

10.Repeat steps 7 thru 10 as necessary.

Ribbon Tension Adjustment

There are two Ribbon Tension Adjustments: The Ribbon Supply Roller Eccentric, and the Ribbon Take- up Roller Eccentric.

Rotation of the supply roller eccentric provides even tension across the width of the ribbon on the supply side of the printhead (Typically, the factory setting for the supply eccentric is primarily horizontal). Rotation of the take-up roller eccentric (adjusted after the supply eccentric) provides even tension across the width of the ribbon on the take-up side of the printhead.

Either adjustment moves the outside end of the ribbon roller to change the pressure on the ribbon. The overall result of properly adjusted eccentrics is consistent ribbon tracking.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

∙4” thermal transfer supply (ex: MMTP4055 900091)

∙4” ribbon

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TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential

July 1998

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Contents Monarch 9820/ 9830 Printers Table of Contents TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential TroubleshootingDiagnostics Tests and AdjustmentsTC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential Iii Service ProceduresUsing Flash Supply Sensing SystemsAppendix E 926 Knife Assembly Appendix a Printer ERROR/STATUS CodesAppendix B Connectors and Cables Appendix C Connector Locations Appendix D Model 928 StackerList Of Tables Figure B CN 6 Transformer Output Power TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential Vii Safety SummaryViii TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential Printer FeaturesPrinter Specifications Printer OptionsVersion 5.2 or Stock SpecificationsTC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July Unpacking the Printer Setting DIP SwitchesDocumentation Connecting to a Host Fuse ReplacementUpper DIP Switches Exterior Rear SW2 and SW3 DIP Switch SettingsLower DIP Switches Overview of Modules Functional DescriptionPower Transformer Assembly Control Board AssemblyFunctional Description Operator Control Panel Power ConversionMemory Printer ControlPrint Assembly Feed Assembly Control Panel Assembly Supply Holder AssemblyPrinthead Locking Evaluation of a 704 Error OUT of Supply TroubleshootingAnalyzing Failure During Power UP Evaluation of a 616 Error DOT Shifting FailedEvaluation of the Control Board Assy Evaluation of a 754 Error OUT of RibbonEvaluation of a 755 Error Printhead Open Evaluation of a 765 Error Printhead FailureProblem Suggested Action General Troubleshooting SuggestionsSendfile POWER-UP SELF-TEST DiagnosticsTest Label Level Diagnostics Service DiagnosticsAccessing Diagnostic Modes Data Dump ModeParallel Port Test Diagnostics Test ModePerforming a Virgin Printer Reset Serial Loop Back TestDiagnostics Service Tests Tests and AdjustmentsContinuity Tests Platen Motor Gear Adjustment Print Contrast AdjustmentRibbon Tension Adjustment Eccentric And Locking Screw Checking Supply QualityTC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July Cover Housing Removal Service ProceduresMaintenance Overview General Safety TipsAC Inlet Removal Power Transformer AssemblyTransformer Removal Bridge Rectifier RemovalControl Board Assy. Removal Printhead Module Removal Ribbon Spool Assembly RemovalRibbon Roller Assembly Removal Upper Supply Guide RemovalLatch Fascia Removal Print Assembly RemovalPlaten Module Removal Lower Supply Guide Removal Platen Module ReplacementBi-Cell Sensor Replacement Bi-Cell Sensor RemovalPlaten Motor Supply HolderPeel Module TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July Flash Downloading Procedures Using FlashUsing Flash Version 5.2 or greater Supply Sensing SystemsSupply DETECTION/TRACKING System Supply DEFLECTOR/BI- Cell Emitter IR LEDSupply Feeding Lower Supply GUIDE/BI- Cell SensorSupply Sensing Bi-Cell Sensor Adjustment Mechanical AdjustmentsReplacing a Sensor Bi-Cell Sensor AdjustmentTo set/adjust the die cut edge sensor Sensor Setup with Version 5.2 or GreaterPower UP Sensor Recognition To set/adjust the aperture center sensorDescription Performing a Sensor Display TestCode Description Reading AN Error LabelPrinter Error/Status Codes Printer Error/Status Codes TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July Code Communication Failures 410Data Formatting Failures 571 Machine Faults 700Code Description Flash Faults 930 Hard Printer Faults 900Printhead Assembly July TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential Appendix B Connectors and CablesFigure B- 3. CN Platen Stepper Motor Figure B- 6. CN 6 Transformer Output Power Board Ground Figure B- 10. CN Daughter Board ConnectorsTC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July Figure C- 1. Control Board Assy. Mother Board Appendix C Connector LocationsFigure C-2. Control Board Assy. Daugher Board Functional Description SpecificationsInstallation Appendix D Model 928 StackerKnife Connector Pin Signal Control Board CN1 Pin TroubleshootingCables and Connectors Error MessagesConnector J2 Pin Signal/Pin Control Board Connector CN2 Pin Power Supply Connector J1 Signal Power Switch SW1Control Board CN3 Pin Full Sensor S1 Pin Jam Sensor S2 Pin Connector J1 Pin Color Maintenance ProceduresLubrication Replace Rollers Replacing Transport AssemblyReplace Stacker Sensors Replace Power SupplyReplace DC Motor Replace Stepper MotorEvaluation of Error Appendix E 926 Knife AssemblyKnife Specifications TAG CUT DimensionsConnector Pin Voltage Connector VoltageModel 926 Knife Drive Board Replacement Blade Assembly ReplacementMotor Replacement Connectors and Cables TC9830SM Rev. B 7/98 Confidential July

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