Paxar TC6032EM User Manual

Monarch

Pathfinder

Silver Printer



Ultra



Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product and the programs and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Paxar has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Paxar shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual.

©2002 Paxar Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means, without the written permission of Paxar Corporation.

Trademarks

Monarch®, Pathfinder®, Ultra®, 6032, 6076, 9462, and 9464 are registered trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. RBRC® is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Paxar Corporation 170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .....................................................................................1-1

Getting Started...............................................................................1-1

Using this Manual ...........................................................................1-2

Using Batteries ................................................................................2-1

Charging Batteries..........................................................................2-1

Changing Batteries .........................................................................2-2

Recycling Batteries.........................................................................2-3

Safety Information ..........................................................................2-3

Using Supplies.................................................................................3-1

Loading Supplies ............................................................................3-1

Loading for Peel Mode.................................................................3-3

Loading for Non-Peel Mode ..........................................................3-6

Removing Supplies .........................................................................3-6

Basic Operations..............................................................................4-1

Using the Keypad ...........................................................................4-1

Entering Data .............................................................................4-2

Using the Display ...........................................................................4-3

Reading the Status Line...............................................................4-3

Scanning Bar Codes .......................................................................4-4

Certification Note............................................................................4-6

Printing..........................................................................................4-7

Power Management.........................................................................4-7

Attaching the Safety Strap...............................................................4-7

Helpful Reminders ..........................................................................4-8

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Care and Maintenance ......................................................................5-1

Cleaning ........................................................................................5-1

Printhead ...................................................................................5-2

Platen Roller ..............................................................................5-3

Pinch and Feed Rollers................................................................5-4

Black Mark Sensor ......................................................................5-5

Scanner Window .........................................................................5-5

Scanner Flex Cable .....................................................................5-6

Clearing Supply Jams .....................................................................5-7

Storing the Printer ..........................................................................5-8

Troubleshooting...............................................................................6-1

Error Codes................................................................................6-2

Glossary ..........................................................................................6-1

Reference Information ......................................................................6-1

Specifications.................................................................................6-1

Accessories/Options .......................................................................6-2

ii Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

The Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® codes and prints.

This manual describes how to use these printers.

Silver

6032™ printer scans bar

Getting Started

To start using the printer, you must:

1. Charge the battery. See “Charging Batteries” in Chapter 2. NOTE: Charge the battery as soon as you receive the printer, even if

you do not use it right away.

2. Insert the charged battery in the printer. See “Changing Batteries” in Chapter 2.

3. Attach the safety strap found in the documentation package. See “Attaching the Safety Strap” in Chapter 4.

4. Load supplies in the printer. See “Loading Supplies” in Chapter 3.

5. Turn on the printer.

Introduction 1-1

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 the Battery Charging, changing, and using batteries safely.

3 Using Supplies Supply loading and removal.

4 Basic Operations Everyday printer usage.

5 Care and

Maintenance

6 Troubleshooting Common problems and their solutions.

A Glossary Printer terms and their definitions.

B Reference

Information

The printer’s end user should read this manual. This person uses the printer to print and scan bar codes.

In addition to this manual, you also have a printed, quick-reference version of this manual. Other documentation is available on our Web site.

Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer.

Printer specifications and accessories/options.

1-2 Introduction

USING BATTERIES

The printer uses a 7.4V lithium-ion battery that is also used with several other Monarch® printers.

NOTE: The printer takes

from any other manufacturer.

This chapter describes how to charge batteries, change batteries, and use them safely.

only

this battery. Do Not substitute batteries

Charging Batteries

You must charge the battery when you receive the printer, even if you do not use it right away.

To charge batteries, use either the Monarch 9462™ single-station or 9464™ four-station battery chargers. See the documentation for those chargers for more information.

WARNING: The battery might explode if placed on a different charger.

Using Batteries 2-1

Changing Batteries

To change the 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 (the door stays attached).

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.

2-2 Using Batteries

Battery

3. Insert a new battery into the compartment (non-ribbed end first).

4. Slide the compartment door shut. You will have to press the battery

in slightly so the door fits over it. When the door shuts, you hear it click into place.

Recycling Batteries

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC®) is a non-profit organization that promotes rechargeable battery recycling. The RBRC accepts Li-Ion batteries. For more information about how to recycle batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org.

You can also contact your Paxar Service Representative about sending your batteries in for recycling.

Safety Information

♦ You must charge the battery before using it. For optimal battery life,

charge the battery

♦ 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.

within three months of receipt

♦ 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 capacity permanently 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 recommended temperature for charging is 68°F – 77° F (20° C –

25°C)

Using Batteries 2-3

♦ Disposal Information – Do not throw in trash. Dispose to your local

regulations. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC

) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of

rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to recycle batteries in your area, visit www.rbrc.org. Batteries can also be returned postage-paid to: ERC; 200 Monarch Lane Door #39; Miamisburg, OH 45342.

CAUTION

Do Not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above

80°C, or incinerate the battery. It may explode.

♦ The battery should be charged immediately for either long-term

storage or after the battery has been exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging will actually prolong battery life and has no negative effects such as memory issues.

♦ Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects.

♦ Do not use a battery with a cracked case.

♦ Do not let the battery get wet.

♦ The operating temperature for the battery is the same as for the

printer. See “Reference Information.”

♦ It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20% over the first

300 cycles of use.

♦ The battery should be charged immediately for either long-term

storage or after the battery has been exhausted from a printing session. Frequent charging will actually prolong battery life and has no negative effects such as memory issues.

♦ The printer uses battery power even when the printer is not printing.

Remove the printer’s battery and place on a charger when the printer is not in use.

♦ Many factors affect your battery’s performance, including the quantity

of labels printed, intervals of batches printed, percentage of black per label, and power management.

2-4 Using Batteries

USING SUPPLIES

The printer can use three types of supplies:

♦ Labels

♦ Tags

♦ Receipt Paper

There are two print modes. The way you load the supplies depends on the print mode you use.

Peel mode

♦

the labels. This mode allows you to apply the label immediately. It is for labels only.

Non-Peel mode

♦

printed in a continuous strip, tags, and receipt paper.

removes the backing paper from the supplies as it prints

does not remove the backing paper. It is for labels

Loading Supplies

To load supplies:

1. Turn on the printer.

2. If a date prompt appears, press the Load key. Otherwise, choose a

format, and then press the Load key. You will see:

Load supplies

Using Supplies 3-1

3. Press the latch buttons and open the supply cover.

Cover

Latch Buttons

4. Open the spring-loaded supply holder.

Supply Holder

3-2 Using Supplies

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