Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E
Use this Quick Reference along with your Paxar Monarch Sierra
Sport™ 3R 9430R Printer. More information can be found in the
Operator’s Handbook and Programmer’s Manual, included on the
CD-ROM.
R e a d i n g t h e L E D
This table explains the LED indicators.
LED Indicators
LED Indicators Status
Red or
Orange
On
The printer has an error and is not ready 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
On
The battery is fully charged.
Green
The printer is on and ready to accept data.
If there is no activity for longer than
20-30 seconds, the printer goes into sleep
mode to conserve the battery. The printer
“wakes up” when it receives any information
from the host or you press the power (P)
button.
With Bluetooth printers, the printer has a
mode where it can stay on all the time.
I n s t a l l i n g t h e B a t t e r y
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.
2. Open the battery door.
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C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r
1. Plug your host into the printer’s RS232
port using a modular connector.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. Make sure the DIP switches are set to
match the communication
values on your host.
RS232 Port
L o a d i n g S u p p l i e s
The printer can print text, bar codes,
and some limited graphics on thermal
direct receipt paper.
1. Lift up the “T” lever on the supply
door and wrap your fingers around
it.
2. Pull up firmly on the supply door to
“T” Lever
open it.
3. Drop the supply into the
well. Make sure the supply
unwinds from the bottom.
Supply Door
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.
T e a r i n g S u p p l y
The printer’s supply door acts as a
tear bar. Tear down against the tear
bar to remove receipts.
Do not tear supply up against the
printhead or sideways, because
the supply door may open.
Tear Bar
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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
If you cannot fix a problem, call Technical Support. For optimal
printer performance, we recommend cleaning the printer according
to the directions found in the Operator’s Handbook. For supplies,
service or assistance, call toll free: 1-800-543-6650 (in the U.S.A.).
Problem
Action
Does not feed or
has a paper jam.
Remove any jammed supplies. Reload supplies.
Does not print.
Check or replace the printer’s battery.
Your data stream may include a query for the
battery voltage.
Make sure the supplies are loaded correctly and
not upside down.
Open and then close the supply door evenly. If
both sides of the supply door are not completely
closed, uneven printing may occur.
Verify communications between the host and
printer. See your System Administrator.
The printer’s duty cycle may be exceeded. In
high temperature environments, pause the
printer for one minute after every four inches
printed. If the duty cycle is exceeded, the
printer may not print all of the information that
was sent to it.
NOTE: This is not a continuous batch printer.
Light/heavy
Clean the printhead.
printing or voids
in printing.
Check or recharge the battery. See “Charging
the Battery,” for more information.
Your System Administrator may need to adjust
the print contrast.
Open and then close the supply door evenly. If
both sides of the supply door are not completely
closed, uneven printing may occur.
Red or Orange
Check or load supply.
(Error) LED is on.
Error reading magnetic card’s data.
The printer’s duty cycle may be exceeded. In
high temperature environments, pause the
printer for one minute after every four inches
printed. If the duty cycle is exceeded, the
printer may not print all of the information that
was sent to it.
NOTE: This is not a continuous batch printer.
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trademark of Paxar Americas, Inc. 9430R and Paxar Monarch Sierra Sport
are trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc.
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