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Monarch Pathfinder Ultra Gold
User Manual
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Paxar Monarch Pathfinder Ultra Gold User Manual

TC6037CMUM Rev. AA 2/03 ©2003 Paxar Americas, Inc. All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction..........................................................................................1-1
Features ...........................................................................................1-1
Terms to Know ..................................................................................1-2
Label Sizes .......................................................................................1-3
How this Manual is Organized.............................................................1-4
Getting Started .....................................................................................2-1
Using the Keypad and the Display.......................................................2-2
Reading the Display ...........................................................................2-4
Entering a Sample Format ..................................................................2-5
Printing the Sample Format ................................................................2-7
Using the Operator Data Entry Form....................................................2-8
Configuring the Printer ..........................................................................3-1
General Options ................................................................................3-2
Format Header Options ......................................................................3-5
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Format Text Options ..........................................................................3-5
Format Bar Code Options ...................................................................3-7
Designing a Format...............................................................................4-1
Design Overview................................................................................4-1
Determining Format Data....................................................................4-1
Determining the Print Area .................................................................4-2
Drawing Rough Sketches....................................................................4-2
Using Supply Layout Grids .................................................................4-3
Considering Field Types.....................................................................4-4
Starting the Design Process ...............................................................4-6
Placing Fields on a Format .................................................................4-7
Defining Text Fields ..............................................................................5-1
About Text Fields...............................................................................5-1
Entering a Sample Text Field..............................................................5-6
Printing the Sample Text Format .........................................................5-9
Using a Combo Text Field ................................................................5-10
Entering a Sample Combo Text Field.................................................5-12
Printing the Sample Combo Format ...................................................5-17
Defining Bar Code Fields.......................................................................6-1
About Bar Code Fields .......................................................................6-1
Entering Simple Bar Code Fields.........................................................6-6
Printing the Simple Fixed Bar Code Format..........................................6-9
Printing the Simple Variable Bar Code Format....................................6-13
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About Combo Bar Code Fields ..........................................................6-14
Entering a Sample Combo Bar Code Field .........................................6-15
Printing the Sample Combo Bar Code Format ....................................6-22
Bar Code Specifications ...................................................................6-23
Defining Constant Text Fields................................................................7-1
About Constant Text Fields.................................................................7-1
Entering a Sample Constant Text Field................................................7-5
Printing the Sample Constant Text Format ...........................................7-7
Defining Line Fields ..............................................................................8-1
About Line Fields...............................................................................8-1
Entering a Sample Line Field (Segments) ............................................8-3
Printing the Sample Line (Segment) Format .........................................8-5
Entering a Sample Line Field (Vectors)................................................8-6
Printing the Sample Line (Vector) Format ............................................8-8
Defining Special Fields .........................................................................9-1
About Price and System Date/Time Fields ...........................................9-1
Entering a Sample Price Field.............................................................9-6
Printing the Sample Price Format........................................................9-8
Entering a Sample Date/Time Field ...................................................9-10
Printing the Sample Date/Time Format ..............................................9-13
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Applying Data Edits ............................................................................10-1
Using Data Edits..............................................................................10-2
Editing a Format .................................................................................11-1
Copying a Format ............................................................................11-1
Editing a Field .................................................................................11-2
Deleting a Format .......................................................................... 11-12
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 12-1
Troubleshooting Information .............................................................12-2
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Data Errors .....................................................................................12-3
Data Formatting Failures ..................................................................12-9
Machine Faults .............................................................................. 12-10
Sample Formats .................................................................................. A-1
Item Pricing...................................................................................... A-1
Item Identification ........................................................................... A-12
Receiving/Inventory ........................................................................ A-19
Using Fonts......................................................................................... B-1
Monospaced Font Magnification ......................................................... B-2
Proportional Font Magnification.......................................................... B-3
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INTRODUCTION
1
The Monarch Pathfinder Ultra printer lets you design custom labels to fit your needs. You can use the printer for a variety of applications.
♦ Print in-store merchandise marking labels to mark every item in your
store with scannable bar codes for increased data accuracy.
♦ Print shelf labels with the product bar code number, description, and
price.
♦ Print labels for restocking of merchandise. Just scan a bar-coded
product and the printer duplicates the bar code.
♦ Print warehouse carton labels for easy carton sorting.
Gold
6037™ configurable
Features
The flexibility of this printer also provides you with the ability to:
♦ Print a variety of tags ranging from .55 to 4.0 inches in length. ♦ Print numeric, alphanumeric, or special characters. You can print 14
fonts: monospaced or proportionally spaced fonts.
♦ Use 24 different bar codes. ♦ Print horizontally or vertically on the label. ♦ Design data entry prompts for the Operator. ♦ Scan bar codes. ♦ Select different currency symbols for International use. ♦ Print combination fields. This feature allows the Operator to enter data
once, and use it in multiple fields.
Introduction 1-1
Terms to Know
Barrier bar The horizontal bars above and below I2of5 bar codes used
to ensure a clean scan and avoid partial scans.
Baseline Bottom of the font.
Check digit A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code
data is read accurately.
Fixed length bar code
Font The print style of text.
Format The layout of data on a label. The format determines where
Horizontal bar code or text
Human Readable characters
Intercharacter gap Default spacing between characters in monospaced fonts.
Monospaced font Font with fixed character spacing such as Letter Gothic.
Number system code
Overlay The placement of one field over another such as a line on
Pad Characters Characters that are added to the left or right of a field
A bar code with a fixed character length: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, and EAN-13.
and how data appears on a label.
Data that prints across the width of a label.
The characters that are visible such as a text field. Bar codes embed characters.
A number added to a bar code ensuring that the bar code data is read accurately.
top of a price signifying a price reduction.
allowing you to fill in empty spaces when the entered data does not fill an entire field. For example, the Operator enters “23” and the format automatically adds zeros: 2300.
79.99
Prompt A message on the printer’s screen that tells you to
enter/scan data.
1-2 Introduction
Proportionally spaced font
Quiet Zone An area of white space required at the beginning and end of
Segment line type A line type with a starting point and an end point.
Start/stop character
Variable length bar code
Vector line type A line type with a starting point, angle, and length of line.
Vertical bar code or text
Void Light area on a label in a bar code or text.
Font with variable character spacing – all characters have different widths. For example, an “i” versus a “w.” Proportionally spaced fonts include CG Triumvirate, CG Triumvirate Condensed, and CG Triumvirate Bold.
a bar code to allow scanning. Also at the beginning/end and edges of a label. Also know as non-print zone.
Distinct characters used at the beginning and end of each bar code symbol that provides initial timing references and indicates the direction of scanning.
A bar code of variable character length: I2 of 5, Code 39, Codabar, Code 128, MSI, PostNet, and Code 93.
Data that is rotated and prints down the length of a label.
Label Sizes
The printer allows you to print the following label sizes.
Supported Supply Widths:
1.20 Inches
1.50 Inches
2.00 Inches
NOTE: Most of the sample formats in this manual use 2” X 2” labels unless
indicated otherwise.
Call 1-800-543-6650 for more information about the various label sizes and label types available with this printer.
Supported Supply Lengths: .55 inches .79 inches
1.1 inches
1.5 inches
2.0 inches
3.0 inches
4.0 inches
Introduction 1-3
How this Manual is Organized
Chapter 1
Introduction
Provides an overview of the printer and terms to know.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Getting Started
Configuring the Printer
Designing a Format
Defining Text Fields
Defining Bar Code Fields
Defining Constant Text Fields
Defining Line Fields
Defining Special Fields
Applying Data Edits
Provides a checklist to get you started, keypad tips, and a sample format.
Tells you how set defaults for your printer and select print methods.
Provides instructions on how to determine the kind of data you want on a label and where to place the data.
Tells you how to design a text field.
Tells you how to design a bar code field.
Tells you how to design a constant text field.
Tells you how to design lines and borders.
Tells you how to design time, date, and price fields.
Tells you how to pad data, extract data, and insert it into another field.
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Appendix A
Appendix B
1-4 Introduction
Editing a Format
Troubleshooting
Sample Formats
Using Fonts
Tells you how to change a format.
Provides solutions to the most common errors and provides a list of all error codes.
Provides sample formats of various applications.
Provides information about fonts.
GETTING STARTED
This chapter tells you how to start using the printer and provides a sample format to show you how easy it is to create your labels.
NOTE: Before you begin, read the
printer on the documentation CD.
Use this checklist when creating a format.
3 Load labels into the printer.
3 Charge the battery handle.
3 Configure the printer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Printer.”
3 Create a format, which is the layout of your data on a label. Refer to
Chapter 4, “Designing a Format.”
3 Print and test your label.
3 Prepare an Operator Data Entry form for the Operator. Refer to “Using
the Operator Data Entry Form” at the end of this chapter.
Equipment Manual
that came with your
2
Getting Started 2-1
Using the Keypad and the Display
Your printer has an 8-line display and a 48-key keypad. This section provides tips on
♦ Navigating through the screens on the display ♦ Using the most commonly used keys.
2-2 Getting Started
Using the Function Keys
The key combinations on the list below make scrolling and navigating easier.
Key Combination Description
f 1 Turns the backlight on the display on or off.
f 2 Sets the print method.
f 3 Select the currency symbol.
f 4 Battery Level Status
f 5 Exit
f 6 Set the supply type.
f Í Takes you to the beginning of a list. For example, if you
have 11 formats, pressing f Í takes you to format 1.
f Î Takes you to the end of a list. For example, if you have 11
formats, pressing f Î takes you to format 11.
NOTE: See the
Equipment Manual
for information about using special
characters.
Getting Started 2-3
The keys listed below are the most commonly used.
Key Description
b Returns you to the previous screen.
g Moves the cursor the left and deletes the character on the left.
Enter Accepts your selection.
Í,Î Moves the cursor left or right in a data entry field. Í also serves
as Ï and Î also serves as Ð when scrolling through the options in a menu.
Ï,Ð Scrolls up or down through the options in a menu. When your
selection is highlighted, press Enter.
fÍ, fÎ
s Enters upper-case alpha mode. Press it a second time to enter
NOTE: See the
When inside a data entry field, fÍ moves the cursor to the extreme left (beginning of data) and fÎ moves the cursor to the extreme right (end of data).
lower-case alpha mode. Pressing it a third time returns to normal mode.
Equipment Manual
for more information.
Reading the Display
The icons listed below tell you what data entry mode you are in. No displayed icons indicate normal mode, where you can enter the characters pictured on the face of the keys.
If you see You are in
F Function Key Mode.
Ï Upper-case Alpha Mode.
Ð Lower-case Alpha Mode.
C Control Key Mode.
A Alt Key Mode.
NOTE: See the
2-4 Getting Started
Equipment Manual
for more information.
Entering a Sample Format
Turn on the printer. You will see the Main Menu.
- = Main Menu = -
1. Design Formats
2. Print Labels
3. Configuration
- = Design Menu = -
1. Create New Format
2. Edit Old Format
3. Copy Format
4. Delete Format
Enter Format Name > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ï
Enter Length of supply (55 – 400) (eg. 400 = 4 inches) > _ _ _
Select Supply Width
1. 1.20 Inches
2. 1.50 Inches
3. 2.00 Inches
Select Type: Fld #1
1. Text Field
2. Bar Code Field
3. Constant Text
4. Line
5. Finished
1. Press 1 to design your formats.
2. Press 1 to create a new format.
3. Type SIZE. Press Enter.
4. Type 200 for a 2-inch long label. Press Enter.
5. Press 3 for the supply width.
6. Press 1 to define a text field.
Select Field Class
1. Simple Field
2. Price Field
3. System Date/Time
4. Combo (Merged)
Numeric or Alpha-Numeric Data? A/N > _
Ï
Enter Max. Length > _ _ _
7. Press 1 to define a simple field.
8. Press A (alpha-numeric).
9. Type 10 as the maximum number of characters
in the field. Press Enter.
Getting Started 2-5
Enter Min. Length > _ _ _
10. Type 1 as the minimum number of characters
in the field. Press Enter.
Enter Field Prompt > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ï
Enter Fixed Data Press ENTER if none > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Ï
Add fixed data Before or After entry chars? B/A > _
Ï
Enter Row # > _ _ _
Enter Col. # > _ _ _
- = Select Font = -
1. CG Trium 6.5 1000
2. CG Trium 8 pt 1001
3. CG Trium 10p 1002
4. CG Trium 12p 1003
5. CG Trium 18 p 1004
6. CG Trium 22p 1005
7. CG TrCon 6.5 1006
8. CG TrCon 8 pt 1007
9. CG TrCon 10p 1008
10. CG TrCon 12p 1009
11. CG TrCon 18p 1010
12. CG TrCon 22p 1011
13. LetGoth 6.5 1012
14. LetGoth 9pt 1013
11. Type ENTER SIZE. Press Enter.
12. Type /TL for the fixed data. Press Enter.
13. Press A to print the fixed data after the entry
characters.
14. Type 100 for the row location. Press Enter.
15. Type 10 for the column location. Press Enter.
16. Select CG Trium 8 pt 1001. Press Enter.
Enter Height Mag for this font (1-7) > _
Enter Width Mag for this font (1-7) > _
2-6 Getting Started
17. Press 1 for the height magnification.
18. Press 1 for the width magnification.
Set Justification
1. Left (L)
2. Right (E)
3. Center (B)
Top of Field at:
1. Top of Supply
2. Left of Supply
3. Bottom of Supply
4. Right of Supply
Select Edit #1
1. None
2. Make into Price
3. Pad Data Field
4. Extract Chars
5. Strip Chars
6. Extract from Mid
7. Insert Chars
8. Make Shoe Size
Select Type:Fld#2
1. Text Field
2. Bar Code Field
3. Constant Text
4. Line
5. Finished
Save current format? Y/N > _
19. Press 1 for the alignment of characters in
the field.
20. Press 1 for the field rotation.
21. Press 1 for no data edits. See Chapter 10,
“Applying Data Edits,” for more information.
22. Press 5.
23. Press Y to save the format. You return to the
Design Menu.
Printing the Sample Format
After designing your format, print it to see how it looks.
- = Design Menu = -
1. Create New Format
2. Edit Old Format
3. Copy Format
4. Delete Format
- = Main Menu = -
1. Design Formats
2. Print Labels
3. Configuration
Select Format to Print
Getting Started 2-7
1. Press b to exit the Design Menu.
2. Press 2 to print your format.
- = Format Menu = -
SIZE
ENTER SIZE _ _ _ _ _ _
Printed: 1
3. Select SIZE and press Enter.
4. Type XLarge. Press Enter. The label prints.
5. Press the trigger to print another label or press
b to return to the prompt and print a different label.
Using the Operator Data Entry Form
After you create a format, fill out the operator data entry form. This form can be used as an instruction sheet for your operators to follow while they print labels. Record the data entry prompts that the operator will see when using the printer.
Follow these steps to record the data entry procedures.
1. Format Name
2. Supply Type
3. Supply Size
2-8 Getting Started
Enter the Format Name in the upper right corner of the form.
Enter information about the supply type the Operator must use.
Enter the supply size to use.
4. Purpose
5. Print Sample
6. Prompt
7. Response
8. Special Instructions
Enter the purpose of the label on the next line. For example, you can write standard label or 25% markdowns.
Apply a sample of the label.
Enter the first data entry prompt in the empty box at left.
Enter the response for the prompt. Continue entering prompts and responses until you reach the end of the format.
In the "Special Instructions" section at the bottom of the form, record any special instructions to the Operator. For example, you can tell them to load the labels for peel mode.
Blank forms are provided at the end of the chapter for you to copy.
Getting Started 2-9
Sample Operator Data Entry Form
2-10 Getting Started
Operator Data Entry Form Page 1
Getting Started 2-11
Operator Data Entry Form Page 2
2-12 Getting Started
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER
3
The printer’s configuration sets both hardware and software options. For example, you can set defaults for the printer to use during format design and printing. This chapter describes the configurable options.
To get started, go to the Main Menu. When you see:
-=Main Menu=-
1. Design Formats
2. Print Labels
3. Configuration
-Config. Main Menu-
1.General Options
2.Fmt Header Optns
3.Fmt Text Options
4.Fmt Barcode Optns
1. Press 3 . The Configuration Main Menu
appears.
2. Select the option you want to configure.
Selections on the Configuration Main Menu are:
General Options Sets up the printer’s backlight, print method, date,
time, scan lengths for I2 of 5 bar codes, currency symbol, and supply type. It also deletes formats and turns off warning messages.
Format Header Options Sets up how you can identify the format you are
printing or editing.
Format Text Options Sets up the default settings for text fields during
Format Design.
Format Barcode Options Sets up the default settings for bar code fields
during Format Design.
NOTE: When you finish configuring the printer, press b until you return to
the Main Menu.
Configuring the Printer 3-1
General Options
To set miscellaneous options, go to the General Options Menu. When you see:
-=General Options=-
1. Toggle Backlight
2. Set Print Method
3. Set Date
4. Set Time
5. Set I2of5 ScanLen
6. Reset/Clear Fmts
7. Select Currency
8. Set Supply Type
9. Suppress Warnings
Select an option (1-9).
Toggle Backlight
Turn the backlight on or off. The General Options Menu remains on the screen.
Set Print Method
Select Print Method
Auto Print 1 Label
Print Strips
Print Loop –Trigger
On-Demand Printing
On-Demand w/Limit
Full Auto
Auto Print 1 Label Prints one label.
Print Strips Prints a strip of labels, prompting the operator for a
Print Loop – Trigger Prints one label at a time, printing another at the press
On-Demand Printing Peel Mode Only. Prints labels one at a time,
On-Demand w/Limit Peel Mode Only. Prints labels one at a time,
Full Auto Prints a strip of labels at one time. Press b to end.
Scroll to select a print method (described below) and press Enter. The General Options Menu appears. Default: Print Loop - Trigger.
quantity.
of any key or the trigger. Press b to end.
continuing only after you remove the previous one. Press b to end.
continuing only after you remove the previous one. The software prompts the operator for a quantity.
3-2 Configuring the Printer
Set Date
Current date is Thu 2-08-2001 Enter new date (mm-d d-yy):
Enter the date (with a four-digit year), and press Enter. If the date is correct, press Enter. The General Options Menu appears.
Set Time
Current time is 03:0 0:34.65p Enter new time:
Enter the time (including a colon to separate the hour and minute). To indicate a.m. or p.m., include an a or p at the end. For example, 5:00p. 24-hour mode also works. When finished, press Enter. If the time is already correct, press Enter. The General Options Menu appears.
Set I2 of 5 Scan Lengths
I2 of 5 bar codes are used in industrial environments and contain only numeric data. This menu option specifies the two valid data lengths (number of digits) when you scan this bar code. See Chapter 6, “Defining Bar Code Fields,” for more information about I2 of 5 bar codes.
Enter I2of5 Scan Length #1 >_ _
Enter I2of5 Scan Length #2 >_ _
1. Enter the first length and press Enter.
2. Enter the second length and press Enter.
The General Options Menu appears.
NOTE: Both lengths must be an even number.
Reset/Clear Formats
Delete All Formats? Are you sure? Y/N _
Ï
CAUTION: You cannot undo a deletion.
Configuring the Printer 3-3
Press Y to delete all formats in the printer. Press N to keep the formats. The General Options
Menu appears.
Select Currency
-Select Currency­US Dollars
French Francs
Spanish Pesetas
Belgian Francs German Marks
British Pounds
Euro
Swedish Krona
Danish Marks
Austrian Schilling
Japanese Yen
Set Supply Type
Select Supply Type
1. Paper Label/Tag
2. Fax Paper
3. Synthetic Label
Suppress Warnings
Suppress Warnings: Disabled Change? Y/N:
Ï
Scroll to select the currency symbol to use with price fields and press Enter. The General Options Menu appears. Default: US Dollars.
Select the type of supplies (1-3) you are using. The General Options Menu appears. Default: Paper Label/Tag.
Specify whether to display warning messages. Default: Disabled.
Press Y to enable or disable the option. Then, press Enter to return to the General Options Menu.
Setting Description
Enabled Warning messages will not appear on
Disabled Warning messages will appear on the
Press N to cancel and return to the General Options Menu. See Chapter 4, “Designing a Format,” to learn about a case where you might want to suppress warnings.
3-4 Configuring the Printer
the display.
display. This value is the default.
Format Header Options
Format Header Options allow operators to select the format label they want to print and allow you to edit a format you have created. When you see:
Format Header Optns
1. Generate MPCL Num
2. Generate Fmt Name
3. Skip Desc. Prompt
Press 2 to select Generate Fmt Name.
NOTE: Generate MPCL Num and Skip Desc. Prompt are for future use.
Generate Fmt Name
Auto-Assign Format
Name for Menu? N
(Default = N)
Ï
Press Y for the software to automatically assign format names, or press N to prompt the operator for a name. The Format Header Options Menu appears. Default: N. When you assign a name, we recommend that you use a meaningful name that the operator can easily identify, such as “20% Sale.”
Format Text Options
To set options for text fields, you must go to the Format Text Options Menu. When you see:
-Format Text Optns-
1. Use Default Gap
2. Use Default Color
3. Set Default Color
4. Use Dflt Char Rot
Select an option (1-4).
NOTE: See Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields”, for more information on these
options.
Use Default Gap
Use Default Gap
Value (0) in Text
Fields? Y
(Default = Y)
Ï
Configuring the Printer 3-5
The gap is the number of dots (basic units of print) between characters. Press Y to use the default gap value of 0 in the formats, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. Default: Y.
Use Default Color
Use Default Color
(0) in Text
Fields? Y
(Default = Y)
Ï
Press Y to use the default color for text fields, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. Default: Y.
NOTE: You set the default color with the next menu selection—Set Default
Color.
Set Default Color
Sel. Default Color
1. Black –Opaque
2. White –Opaque
3. Black –Transpar.
4. White –Transpar.
Select the color (1-4) you want to use. The Format Text Options Menu appears. For more information about font colors, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” Default: Black -Transpar.
Use Default Character Rotation
Use Default Char.
Rotation (0) in
Text Fields? Y
(Default = Y)
Ï
Press Y to use the default character rotation (0) in text fields, or press N to prompt the operator for a value. The Format Text Options Menu appears. For more information about character rotation, see Chapter 5, “Defining Text Fields.” Default: Y.
3-6 Configuring the Printer
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