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Avery Dennison
170 Monarch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
The Pathfinder® 6057 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
Adjustable supply width capabilities
Clock/Calendar
USB 2.0 port communications
Graphic printing capabilities
LED display backlight
Low power shutdown to conserve the battery
On-Demand (factory-installed option) and continuous printing
Laser scanner (factory-installed option)
2D laser scanner (factory-install ed option)
Following is a summary of the contents of this manual :
Chapter Contents
1 Introduction Information you should know before us ing the printer.
2 Using Batteries Charging, changing, and using batteries safely.
3 Using Supplies Supply loading.
4 Entering and Printing Data Using the display, keypad, scanner, and pr inting.
5 Care & Maintenance Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer.
6 Troubleshooting Common problems and solutions.
A Specifications & Accessories Printer specifications and accessories/options.
Audience
This manual is for the operator who scans or manually enters data and prints and applies labels.
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 “Charg ing the Main Battery” in Chapter 2 for more information.
Note: You must charge the battery bef ore using it.
3. Insert the main battery. See “Changing the Main Battery” in Chapter 2 for more information.
4. Load supplies in the printer. See “Loading the Supplies” in Chapter 3 for more information.
5. Turn on the printer.
Note: Your System Administrator must load an applicatio n in the printer before you can use it.
Helpful Reminders
Always start with a fully charged battery.
When you load a new roll of supplies, check the main battery’s printing power, if it is low,
switch to a fully charged battery (doing so ensures optimum print quality).
Turn off the printer when you are not using it.
Do not pound the printer when applying labels printed in peel mode.
Operate and store the printer with the reco mmended temperature and humidity ranges.
See Appendix A, “Specifications and Accessorie s,” for more information.
1-2 Operator's Handbook
USING BATTERIES
The printer uses two batteries; a main battery and a backup battery.
Battery Use
ing the printer. It is rechargeable using one of the chargers listed in Appendix A,
Main
Backup
Runn
“Specifications & Accessories.”
Maintaining the printer’s system settings. Charges from the main battery. Not user
replaceable.
2
Using the Main Battery
The printer’s main power source is a 7.4V lithium-ion battery. To order a replacement battery,
see Appendix A, “Specifications & Accessories” for more information.
Note:The printer uses only this battery; do not substitute batteries.
You must charge the battery wh en you receive the printer, eve n if you do not use it right away.
Charging the Main Battery
To charge the main battery, use one of the Monarch® charge rs listed in Appendix A,
“Specifications & Accessories.” Refer to the documenta tion provided with the chargers for more
information. Charging time is approximately 1 – 3 hours.
Warning:The battery must be charged using only the chargers listed in this manual; the
battery might explode if plac ed on a different charger.
Replacing the Main Battery
To change the main battery:
Hold the printer upright with one hand and press the battery release button on the handle
1.
with your other hand.
2. The battery compartment door opens slightly. Use your finger to open
the door.
3.
Remove the battery.
4. Insert a new battery (label side up) into the compartment (connector end last).
5. Close the compartment door un til it clicks into place.
Using Batteries 2-1
Checking the Battery Status
The printer easily provides the status of the main and backup batteries.
1. Turn on the printer.
Power Button
2.
Touch the Home key.
3. Touch the battery icon ( ).
Power SupplyDescription
Backup
Battery
Main Battery
Printing
Shows the status of the backup battery. If you replace the
main battery, its charge depletes while charging the backup
battery. You cannot replace the backup batter y.
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.
Shows
operations and printing. If the printing power level is low,
you may still be able to use Windows functions, but you do
not have enough battery power to print. Replace the main
battery in the printer with a fully char ged battery.
the power levels of the main ba ttery for system
Touch the X to close the battery status window.
4.
2-2 Operator's Handbook
Main Battery Safety Information
To order a replacement battery, see Appendix A, “Sp ecifications & Accessories” for more
information.
You must charge the battery before usi ng it. For optimal battery life, charge th e battery
within three months of receipt.
Warning:The battery must be charged using only the chargers listed in this manual; the
battery might explode if p laced on a different charger. See Appendix A,
“Specifications and Accessories,” for more in formation.
Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for a month or longer.
The optimal battery storage temperature is 50°F to 73°F (10°C to 23°C), with a maximum of
104°F (40°C). The battery may permanently lose its charg e capacity if stored at
temperatures less than 32°F (0°C) or greater than 104°F (40°C). For longest life, the battery
should be stored in a cool, dry place.
The operating temperature for the battery is the same as for the printer. See Appendix A,
“Specifications and Accessories,” for more in formation.
The recommended charging temperat ure is 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
Recycle Information – Do not thro w in the trash. Recycle accordin g to your local regulations.
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corpo ration (RBRC
) is a non-profit organization
created to promote recycling of rechargeab le batteries. For more information about how to
recycle batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org. Batteries can also be returned postagepa
id to:
Avery Dennison ERC
200 Monarch Lane
Door #39
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Warning: Do not disassemble, short-circuit, he at above 80°C, or incinerate the battery; it
may explode.
Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects.
Do not use a battery with a cracked case.
Do not get the battery wet.
It is normal for battery capacit y to decrease up to 20% over the first 300 cycles of use.
The battery should be charge d before long-term storage or after the ba ttery has been
exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging actually prolongs battery life and has
no negative effects su ch as memory loss.
The printer uses battery power even when it is not printing. Charge the battery using only
the chargers listed in this manual; th e battery might explode if placed on a different charger.
See Appendix A, “Specifications and Accessorie s,” for more information.
Many factors affect your battery’s performa nce, including the quantity of labels printed,
percentage of black per label, and power management.
Using Batteries 2-3
2-4 Operator's Handbook
USING SUPPLIES
The printer uses two types of supplies :
Labels
Tags
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 mo de
allows you to apply the lab el immediately. It is only for labels. When using the on-deman d
sensor, you can press the trigge r to print a label or the next label prints aut omatically when
the previous one is removed.
Non-Peel mode does not remo ve the backing paper. It is fo r tags and labels printed in a
continuous strip.
3
Loading Supplies
To load supplies:
1. Turn on the printer.
Power Button
2.
Press the latch buttons and o pen the supply cover.
Using Supplies 3-1
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