Paxar TC6037EM User Manual

Monarch

Pathfinder



Ultra



Gold

Printer

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

♦ Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. ♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

which the receiver is connected.

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Materiél Brouilleur du Canada.

Trademarks

Monarch®, Pathfinder®, Ultra®, 6037, 9462, and 9464 are registered trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc.

Systems, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. Paxar Americas, Inc.

170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Using the Main Battery....................................................................2-1

Charging the Main Battery............................................................2-2

Changing the Main Battery ...........................................................2-2

Using the Backup Battery ................................................................2-3

Replacing the Backup Battery.......................................................2-4

Main Battery Safety Information .......................................................2-6

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

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

Loading for Peel Mode.................................................................3-4

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

Removing Supplies .........................................................................3-7

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

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

Entering Data .............................................................................4-3

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

Radio Frequency Communications....................................................4-7

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Attaching the Safety Strap...............................................................4-8

Helpful Reminders ..........................................................................4-9

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

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

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

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

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

Sensors .....................................................................................5-5

Scanner Window .........................................................................5-6

Scanner Flex Cable .....................................................................5-7

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

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

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

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

Specifications and Accessories....................................................... A-1

Specifications................................................................................ A-1

Accessories/Options ...................................................................... A-2

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INTRODUCTION

The Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® data and prints labels or tags. Your System Administrator must configure it for you to use.

Gold

6037™ printer collects

Getting Started

To start using the printer, you must:

1. Charge the main battery. See “Charging the Main Battery” in Chapter 2.

NOTE: You must charge the battery before using it.

2. Insert the main battery and the backup coin cell battery (if needed) in the printer. See “Changing the Main Battery“ and “Replacing the Backup Battery“ 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 the Supplies” in Chapter 3.

5. Turn on the printer.

NOTE: Your System Administrator must load an application in the printer

before you can use it.

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 Reference

Information

Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer.

Printer specifications and accessories/options.

Audience

This manual is for the operator who scans or manually enters data and prints and applies labels.

Introduction 1-2

USING BATTERIES

The 6037 printer uses two batteries: a main battery and a backup battery. Both are located in a compartment at the bottom of the printer’s handle.

Battery Use

Main Running the printer.

Backup Maintaining the system settings. Already installed in the

printer.

Using the Main Battery

The printer’s main power source is a 7.4V lithium-ion battery.

NOTE: The printer takes

from any other manufacturer.

IMPORTANT: You must charge the battery when you receive the

printer, even if you do not use it right away.

only

this battery. Do Not substitute batteries

Using Batteries 2-1

Charging the Main Battery

To charge the main battery, use either the Monarch 9462™ single-station or 9464™ four-station battery chargers. See the documentation for those chargers for more information. Charging time is approximately 1.5 – 3 hours.

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

Changing the Main Battery

IMPORTANT: Take the battery out of the printer when storing the

printer.

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.

Battery Compartment Door

Button

Using Batteries 2-2

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 (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.

Using the Backup Battery

You should have received a printer with a coin cell battery already installed in the printer.

The backup battery is a 3-volt lithium coin cell. You can buy additional backup batteries at most stores, part # CR2032.

NOTE: You must use a fully charged main battery when replacing the

coin cell. You must turn the printer on, wait until the printer fully initializes, then turn the printer off again. This will help to further reduce the coin cell life. Switch backup batteries when you receive a CMOS error.

Using Batteries 2-3

Replacing the Backup Battery

To replace the backup 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.

Main Battery

Using Batteries 2-4

3. Remove the backup battery by turning it slightly counterclockwise, and pulling it out.

Backup Battery

4. At the same angle, place the new battery (positive side facing away from the main battery) at the edge of the track and under the spring contact. As you push it in, it will straighten itself. Make sure that the battery lays flat.

5. Immediately replace a fully charged main battery.

6. Slide the compartment door shut. You will have to press the main

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

7. Turn the printer on and wait for it to completely initialize.

8. Turn the printer off again.

The last two steps will help avoid reducing the coin cell life.

Using Batteries 2-5

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.

♦ 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 charging temperature is 68°F – 77°F (20°C – 25°C) ♦ Disposal Information – Do not throw in trash. Dispose to your local

regulations. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC 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

♦ 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 “Specifications.”

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

300 cycles of use.

♦ The battery should be charged before 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.

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incinerate the battery. It may explode.

Using Batteries 2-6

LOADING 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 only for labels. When using the on-demand sensor, you press the trigger to print a label or the next label prints automatically when the previous one is applied to a product.

Non-Peel mode

♦

printed in a continuous strip, tags, or 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. The application starts running.

2. Scroll through selections on the display until you are prompted to

load the 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

Using Supplies 3-2

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