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Paxar 9840CL Care and Maintenance, clean the printhead and platen roller replace a printhead

Models: 9840CL

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Care and Maintenance - 4

This chapter tells you how to

♦clear supply jams

♦clear knife jams

♦clean the printhead and platen roller

♦replace a printhead

♦adjust print contrast

♦replace a fuse

♦lubricate the knife

CAUTION

Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead. This may

damage the printer and void your warranty.

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Paxar 9840CL user manual Care and Maintenance, This chapter tells you how to clear supply jams clear knife jams

Contents

User’s Manual PAXAR Systems Group Manual Edition 15 December9840CL Printer Manual Part NumberThis page left blank intentionally Contents Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Getting StartedSpecifications & Accessories - A Contacting PaxarError Messages Data ErrorsGetting Started connecting the power cord connecting the communications cableusing the printers control panel This chapter includes information about unpacking the printerUnpacking the Printer Connecting the Power CableAudience Establishing Communications Connecting the Communication CableDefault Serial Port Communication Values Default Printer Settings Using the Control PanelPower Printer Status LightsButton Functions Status Code BoxFeed PauseSetting Dip Switches Upper DIP Switches Lower DIP SwitchesDIP Switches Upper DIP SwitchesBaud Rate Data BitsLower DIP Switches DiagnosticsFlow Control XON/XOFFLoading Supplies Loading Labels 1. Open the cover2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch 10 ∙ Loading SuppliesDo not pick up the printer by the supply holder Supply Guides6. Push down on the supply lever to unlock the supply guides 9. Adjust the supply guides so they touch the supply. Push up on the supply lever to lock the supply guides into place 12. Close the cover 13. Press Feed to position the supply under the printhead14 ∙ Loading Supplies Paxar Systems Group Paxar 9840CL PrinterLoading Ribbon 4. Push the deflector tab down Take-up Reel Back Reel 10. Align the ribbon with the printhead and supply Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs Paxar Systems Group Paxar 9840CL Printer The adjustment is shown in the wide position20 ∙ Loading Supplies Printing Printing an Error LabelPrinting Feed Non-Printing ZonePreventing Jams Adjusting Print Positions Printing Serial Bar CodesAdjusting the cut angle Supply PositionPrint Position Margin PositionUsing the Knife Paxar Systems Group Paxar 9840CL Printer Font Samples26 ∙ Printing Paxar Systems Group Paxar 9840CL Printer Printing - 3 ∙Care and Maintenance This chapter tells you how to clear supply jams clear knife jamsclean the printhead and platen roller replace a printhead adjust print contrast replace a fuse lubricate the knifeClearing Supply Jams Clearing a Knife JamDO NOT PLACE YOUR FINGERS NEAR THE KNIFE’S BLADE. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO REMOVE TAGS BECAUSE DAMAGE TO THE KNIFE MAY OCCURCleaning 7. Clean the build-up in the supply path Care and Maintenance - 4 ∙8. Let the printer dry and reload your supplies Paxar Systems Group Paxar 9840CL PrinterReplacing the Printhead 3. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch 6. Carefully unplug the cable from the printhead as shown 9. Snap the printhead into place Adjusting the Print Contrast Replacing the Fuse 1. Disconnect the printer from the power sourceCare and Maintenance - 4 ∙ 3. Remove the old fuse and insert a new oneLubricating the Knife Troubleshooting Solutions to minor printing problemsTroubleshooting - 5 ∙ This chapter provides Information about printing a test labelPrinting a Test Label Action TroubleshootingProblem Error Messages Data Errors200 Option number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 60, or 204 Source field must be 0 to 263 Primary monetary symbol is invalid Insufficient font memory is available for the downloaded font Communication Failures Error Description/ActionData Formatting Errors Machine Faults 770 The print motor is not ready. Call Technical Support Specifications & Accessories - A PrinterSupply Specifications Supply TypesFabric Label Kits Paxar SystemsRibbon Specifications Ribbon StorageRibbon Type Ribbon WidthsAccessories RJ-45 Connector 10BaseTBNC Connector 10Base2 Printhead Assembly KitContacting Paxar When ordering supplies in the U.S.AWhen ordering spare parts in the U.S.A For Machine Service or Technical Support in the U.S.A