Paxar TC6037EM User Manual

Monarch

Pathfinder



Ultra



Gold

Printer

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 Americas, Inc. 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 Americas, Inc.

Trademarks

Monarch®, Pathfinder®, Ultra®, 6037, 6076, 9462, and 9464 are registered trademarks of Paxar Americas, Inc. Systems, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. RBRC® is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Paxar Americas, Inc. 170 Monarch Lane Miamisburg, OH 45342

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Regulatory Compliance ...................................................................1-2

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements .....................................1-3

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada.......................1-3

European Economic Area ................................................................1-4

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

Changing the Backup Battery .......................................................2-4

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

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

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Scanning Bar Codes .......................................................................4-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

The Monarch® Pathfinder® Ultra® scans bar codes, collects data, and communicates with other devices. Your System Administrator must configure it for you to use.

This manual describes how to use these printers.

Gold

6037™ printer prints,

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. For optimal battery

life, charge the battery

2. Insert the main battery and the backup battery in the printer. See “Changing the Main Battery” and “Changing the Backup Battery” in Chapter 2.

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

within three months of receipt

Introduction 1-1

4. Load supplies in the printer. See “Loading 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.

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

Clearing supply jams and cleaning the printer.

Printer specifications and accessories/options.

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.

Regulatory Compliance

Paxar RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Paxar RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or authorization before using the equipment. Any changes or modifications to Paxar equipment not expressly approved by Paxar could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

1-2 Introduction

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

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.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada

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.

Warning: This wireless portable device has been shown to be capable

of compliance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in FCC/OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C (2001) and IEEE Std. 1528-200X (Draft 6.4, July 2001).

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European Economic Area

The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area, however authorization for use restricted as follows:

♦ European standards dictate maximums radiated transmit power of 100

mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz.

♦ France, the equipment is to be restricted to the 2.4465 – 2.4835 GHz

frequency range.

♦ Belgium outside, the equipment is to be restricted to the

2.460 – 2.4835 GHz frequency range.

♦ Operation in Italy requires a user license.

1-4 Introduction

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. Several other Monarch printers also

use this battery, which is rechargeable.

Backup Maintaining the system settings.

Using the Main Battery

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

only

NOTE: The printer takes

from any other manufacturer.

this battery. Do Not substitute batteries

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

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

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 open (the door stays attached).

Battery Compartment Door

Button

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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

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

You must switch backup batteries when you receive a CMOS error.

Using Batteries 2-3

Changing the Backup Battery

To change 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.

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Main Battery

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. As you push it in, it will straighten itself.

5. Replace the 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.

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 temperature for charging 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

) 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.

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♦ 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 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.

Using Batteries 2-7

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