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®
Monarch
Operator Operator’’ss
®®
Pathfinder Ultra
Printer
Platinum
Handbook Handbook
653258
04/18/02 7512
$15.50
SALE
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PEARL EARRINGS
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04/18/02 7512
$200.00
TC6039OH Rev. AF 5/08 ©2007 Paxar Americas, Inc. a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.
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This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inte
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1-1 Using this Manual ....................................................................................1-2 Audience ................................................................................................1-2 Helpful Reminders ...................................................................................1-3 Attaching the Safety Strap........................................................................1-4 USING BATTERIES 2-1 Using the Main B
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ENTERING & PRINTING DATA 4-1 Using the Keypad ....................................................................................4-1 Entering Data ......................................................................................4-2 Entering Special Characters/Symbols .....................................................4-2 Using the Display ....................................................................................4-3 Reading the Status Bar ...................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 Checking the Software Version .................................................................6-2 Printing a Test Label................................................................................6-3 Error Codes .........................................................................................6-4 Technical Support....................................................................................6-4 SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES A-1 Specifications ............
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INTRODUCTION 1 The Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® Platinum 6039™ printer prints, scans bar codes, collects data, and communicates with other devices. The printer operates on a Microsoft Windows-based CE platform. The printer features ♦ Touch screen display ♦ 18-key alphanumeric keypad ♦ On-Demand and continuous printing ♦ Adjustable supply width capabilities ♦ Clock/calendar ♦ USB port communications ♦ Graphic printing capabilities ♦ Display backlight ♦ Low power shutdown to conser
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Using this Manual Following is a summary of the contents of this manual: Chapter Contents 1 Introduction Information you should know before using the printer. 2 Using Batteries Charging, changing, and using batteries safely. 3 Using Supplies Supply loading and removal. 4 Entering and Information about using the display, keypad, scanner, Printing Data and printing. 5 Care & Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer. Maintenance 6 Troubleshooting Common problems and their solution
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Getting Started To start using the printer, you must: 1. Review the safety information in the Regulatory Compliance document provided with your printer. 2. Charge the main battery. See “Charging the Main Battery” in Chapter 2 for more information. Note: You must charge the battery before using it. 3. Insert the main battery. See “Changing the Main Battery” in Chapter 2 for more information. 4. Attach the safety strap found in the documentation package. See “Attaching the Safety
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Attaching the Safety Strap 1. Turn the printer upside down, resting its top on the table. 2. Remove the stylus strap from the loop. 3. Take the thin end of the safety strap, and push it through the loop at the bottom of the printer handle (near the battery compartment). 4. Push the thick end of the safety strap through the thin end’s loop. 5. Pull the strap. It may be necessary to help the thin end’s loop fit over the plastic piece in the middle of the strap and pull the strap tight.
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USING BATTERIES 2 The printer uses two batteries: a main battery and a backup battery. Battery Use Main Running the printer. It is also rechargeable using the Monarch 9462 single-station or the Monarch 9465 four-station charger. Backup Maintaining the printer’s system settings. Using the Main Battery The printer’s main power source is a 7.4V lithium-ion battery. Note: The printer only takes this battery. Do not substitute batteries. You must charge the battery when you receiv
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Changing the Main Battery To change the main battery: 1. Turn the printer over and press the button on the battery compartment door (at the bottom of the printer’s handle) and slide it open. Battery Compartment Door Button 2. Turn the printer upright, holding your palm beneath the open battery compartment. Hit the printer on your hand and catch the battery as it slides out. Main Battery 3. Insert a new battery into the compartment (connector end first). 4. Slide the compartment d
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Charging the Backup Battery The internal backup battery is a 3.6-volt lithium-ion battery that maintains the printer’s system settings. The backup battery maintains its charge through the main battery or the Battery Backup Power. When fully charged, the backup battery provides seven days of power. To keep the battery fully charged, connect the Battery Backup Power whenever you remove the main battery. Note: If the printer does not have a main battery or is not connected to the Batte
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Checking the Battery Status The printer easily provides the status of the main and backup batteries. 1. Tap the battery icon ( ) on the Status Bar on the display. Power Supply Description Main Battery Shows the status of the main battery. If the status is low, printing may be interrupted. Replace the main battery in the printer with a fully charged battery. Backup Battery Shows the status of the backup battery. If the status is low, remove the main battery and connect the printe
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Main Battery Safety Information ♦ You must charge the battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery within three months of receipt. Warning: The battery might explode if placed on a different charger. ♦ Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer and connect it to the Battery Backup Power. ♦ The optimal battery storage temperature is 50°F – 73°F (10°C – 23°C), with a maximum of 104°F (40°C). The battery may lose its charge
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♦ The printer uses battery power even when the printer is not printing. Remove the printer’s main battery and place on a charger when the printer is not in use. ♦ If the printer does not have a main battery, connect the printer to the Battery Backup Power. Many factors affect your battery’s performance, including the quantity of labels printed, percentage of black per label, and power management. 2-6 Operator’s Handbook
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USING SUPPLIES 3 The printer can use three types of supplies: ♦ Labels ♦ Tags ♦ Receipt Paper. See “Selecting the Supply Type” in this chapter for more information. There are two print modes. The way you load the supplies depends on the print mode you use. ♦ Peel mode removes the backing paper from the supplies as it prints the labels. This mode allows you to apply the label immediately. It is only for labels. When using the on-demand sensor, you can press the trigger to print a
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3. Pull back the supply lock tab. Supply Lock Tab 4. Open the spring-loaded supply holder. Spread the supply holder tabs apart with one hand so it adjusts to the size of your supply roll. You can set it at 1.2”, 1.5”, and 2.0”. Supply Holder 3-2 Operator’s Handbook
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5. Place the supply roll in the supply holder so the supply feeds labels from the bottom. 6. Load the supplies for the print mode you want. See “Loading for Peel Mode” or “Loading for Non-Peel Mode” for more information. Loading for Peel Mode To load supplies for peel mode: 1. Peel and discard the first four inches of labels from the backing paper. 2. Hold the printer upright and gently press down on the label deflector. (It may be stiff.) Label Deflector Using Supplies 3-3
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3. Feed all four inches of the backing paper under the applicator roller, over the peel bar, and under the label deflector. Applicator Roller Peel Bar Label Deflector 4. Push the label deflector up until it snaps into place. 5. Partially close the cover to the first position. Partially closed cover 6. Pull the backing paper over the guide roller, down to the pinch and feed rollers. 3-4 Operator’s Handbook
