Supplies
For high temperature or high humidity environments, contact
Monarch for supply recommendations. Non-indexed supply
(continuous) does not have perforations or black marks and must
be used in continuous mode. Use continuous supply with the
optional tear bar.
Supply Types: Thermal Transfer or Direct
Supply Widths: 1.2 inches (31 mm) minimum
4.25 inches (108 mm) maximum
Supply Lengths: 1 inch (25 mm) minimum
12.0 inches (305 mm) maximum for 9820
printer
16.0 inches (406 mm) maximum for 9830
printer
Ribbon Specification
Ribbon Storage: Do not leave ribbon in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or high humidity.
Ribbon Type: Standard or High Energy (only available on
9830 printer)
Ribbon Widths: 1.3 inches (33 mm), 1.6 inches (41 mm,)
2.16 inches (55 mm), 3.15 inches (80 mm),
4.13 inches (105 mm)
Ribbon Length: 23,600 inches (600 meters)

About Ribbons

The width of the ribbon must be greater than the supply wid th.
Since some supplies are more abrasive to printheads than others,
using a ribbon wider than your supply helps protect the printhead.
Replacement printheads are expensive.
A-2 Specifications & Accessories Rev. C 3/99