Paxar 6015TM User Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Use these operating instructions with
your Monarch
printer works with the Symbol
1500 or the Palm III
organizers. With these Palm
Computing
printer can print receipts for retail,
health care, or industrial environments.
Palm Computing is a subsidiary of

 Corporation.

3Com

The printer can print text, bar codes,
and some limited graphics on thermal
direct receipt paper.

Use these instructions to

♦ connect the printer
♦ load supplies
♦ replace the batteries
♦ clean the printhead.

The printer comes packaged with two
rolls of supply (one already loaded in
the printer). Batteries are not included.

Programming Information

You may need to refer to the
Programmer's Manual available from
our Web site or in a printed version by
ordering part number TC6015PM. It
provides an explanation of how to use
the printer's command language.

 6015 Printer. The

 SPT

 series of

 connected organizers, the

Refer to the Symbol Web site
(www.symbol.com) for the Symbol
Application Programming Interface
(API) documentation. Refer to the
3Com

/Palm Computing Web site

(www.palm.com) for more information
about the Palm III
organizers.

 series of

Powering the Printer

The printer is powered by four (4) AA
batteries (not included). To replace the
batteries, see "Replacing the Batteries."
You can also use the optional AC power
adapter. The adapter must be
purchased separately.

Rechargeable batteries are preferred

over alkaline batteries.

If using the optional power adapter,
plug the connector into the socket.
Plug the other end of the cable into a
grounded electrical outlet.

Strap

Power connector
goes here

Connecting the Printer

Attach the organizer to the printer's
10-pin connector as shown.

10-Pin Connector

If your organizer has a flip cover,

remove the cover before inserting

the organizer into the printer.

Loading Supplies

1. Open the supply cover by pressing
down with your thumbs and pulling
up with your index fingers.

Supply Cover

2. Drop the supply into the well. Make
sure the supply unwinds from the
top as shown.

Platen Roller

3. Make sure some supply extends
past the platen roller.

4. Close the supply cover.

Cleaning

CAUTION

Do not use sharp objects to clean
the printhead. This may damage the
printer and require a service charge.

You may need to clean the printhead
and platen roller

♦ after printing approximately six rolls

of supply

♦ whenever you load new supplies
♦ when you see voids in the print.

1. Open the supply cover by pulling
back firmly on the supply cover.

2. Remove the supply roll (when
cleaning the printhead).

TC6015OI Rev. AB 3/01 2001
Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

3. Moisten a cotton swab with
isopropyl alcohol and clean the
printhead as shown.

Platen Roller

Printhead

4. Clean the platen roller with a dry
cloth or small brush. You can also
use a cotton swab moistened with
isopropyl alcohol. Turn the platen
roller with your finger and run the
cotton swab or dry cloth across it.
Make sure the platen roller is clean
all the way around.

Replacing the Batteries

Batteries are not included with the
printer.

1. Remove the organizer.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert four (4) AA Rechargeable

(preferred) NiCad, NiMH, or
Alkaline batteries to positive and
negative connectors as indicated.

10-Pin Connector

+ (Positive) ends
facing this way

4. Close the battery cover.

5. Attach the organizer to the printer's

10-pin connector.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot fix a problem, call
Technical Support.

Problem Action

Does not
feed or has a
paper jam.

Does not
print.

Remove any jammed
supplies.
Reload supplies.

Check or replace the
batteries.
Your organizer's
application should
include a query for
the battery voltage.
Refer to the
Programmer's Manual
for more information.

Problem Action

Light/heavy
printing or
voids in
printing.

Clean the printhead.

Your organizer's
application should
include a print
contrast adjustment.
Refer to the
Programmer's Manual
for more information.

Supported Bar Codes

You can program the printer to print the
following bar codes: Codabar,
UPC/UCC/EAN/JAN, Interleaved 2 of 5,
Code 128, Code 39.

Supported Fonts

The printer supports the following fonts:
Standard (normal and bold), Large
(normal), Reduced (normal and bold),
and Rotated.

Supply Specifications

Use thermal direct receipt paper.

Width: 2.25 inches (57 mm)

Length: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)

minimum feed

8.0 inches (203 mm)
maximum feed
600 inches (15,240
mm) per roll

Thickness: 2.7 mils

Roll
Diameters:

Inside: .25 inches
(6 mm) coreless
Outside: 1.5 inches
(38 mm)

Printer Specifications

Height: 2.38 inches (60 mm)

Width: 3.38 inches (86 mm)

Length: 8.31 inches (211 mm)

Weight: 0.92 lbs. (0.414 kg)

Shipping
Weight:

Power: Four (4) AA

Battery
Life:

Operating
Limits:

Printhead: 2 inches (51 mm) wide

Printing
Method:

Print
Speed:

Memory: 64K

For more information, call toll free:

1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.)
1-800-263-4650 (In Canada)

www.monarch.com

1.5 lbs. (0.675 kg)

Rechargeable
(preferred) NiCad,
NiMH, or Alkaline
batteries.

Optional AC Power
Adapter: 120212
(115 VAC) or 120220
(203 VAC)

600 inches
(15,240 mm)
without recharge

° to 104° F

32

° to 40° C)

(0

203 dpi (8 dots per mm)

Thermal Direct

1.0 inches per second
(for standard receipts)
NOTE: The speed is
dependent on the
application.