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Monarch 6030
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PATHFINDER Ultra
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Operator’s Handbook
TC6030OH Rev. E 10/97 ©1994 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on which the customer can rely. Monarch reserves the right to make changes in the product, the programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Monarch has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Monarch shall not be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition of this manual. WARNING This equipment
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Laser Scanner Safety Information ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This product is certified to be a Class II laser product with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Center for Devices and Radiological Health. The scanner emits less than 1.0 milliwatt beam of laser light from the scanning window. Laser light in excess of Class I limits must be inside a protective cover. No maintenance is required to keep this product in compliance with DHHS Regulation 21, Subchapter J.
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Preface The Operator’s Handbook contains product specifications and accessories, including information about F charging the battery handle. F loading supplies. F using the keypad. F starting an application and transferring data. F collecting data and printing. F using the optional laser scanner. F caring for and maintaining the printer. F troubleshooting. Audience ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Operator’s Handbook is for both the Operator and System Administrator. The
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6030 Operator’s Handbook Command mode Series of menus on your printer display from which you can start/resume applications, transfer data, configure the printer or use diagnostics. Continuous Print mode in which a strip of supplies is mode printed with one press of the trigger. Download (receive) Transmission of data from the host to your printer. Host Any mainframe, minicomputer, or personal computer (PC). Lowercase Alpha Data Entry mode that allows you to use mode lowercase letters. Also e
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Chapter 1. Introduction This printer can be programmed to fit your specific needs. You can use it to scan data or print labels specially designed for you. In order to use the printer, an application that includes your format and printer configuration must be downloaded. See your System Administrator for details. The printer features F Alphanumeric keypad F On-Demand and continuous printing F Adjustable supply width capabilities F Clock/calendar F RS-232 communications F Graphic printing capab
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6030 Operator’s Handbook Using Command Mode –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Command mode contains basic functions and features you can modify for your specific needs. n Some features of Command mode may already be set in your application. See your System Administrator for details about your application. Command mode uses a series of menus on your printer to start an An application must be running for you to application enter or print data. See Chapter 4, "Entering and Printing Data," f
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Chapter 1. Introduction Using the Menus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Command mode uses a series of menus you can scroll through to access the functions you need. The menu names appear in uppercase letters on line 1. The menu selection(s) appear with only the first letter capitalized on line 2 of the display as shown. MAIN MENU Resume App. While in Command mode, use the following keys: Executes the selection displayed on line 2. e Returns to the current menu or MAIN b MENU.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started Before using the printer, you must 4 charge the battery handle. (See "Charging the Battery Handle" later in this chapter.) 4 attach a fully charged battery handle. (See "Removing and Attaching the Battery Handle" later in this chapter.) 4 load your supplies. (See Chapter 3, "Loading Supplies.") 4 download your application, if necessary. (See Chapter 5, "Transferring Data.") n See your System Administrator for information about the application. Using the Battery Hand
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6030 Operator’s Handbook The following will increase the battery discharge rate F using the laser scanner F enabling the backlight F printing large amounts of data on the supply F printing in On-Demand mode. c Always keep a charged handle attached to the printer. Storing the printer without a handle may erase or alter the memory. Charge the handles for the time recommended. When to Charge the Battery Handle Before operating the printer, charge the battery handle and attach it to the printer. Y
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Chapter 2. Getting Started Removing and Attaching the Battery Handle c Before removing or attaching the battery handle, turn the printer off. To change the battery handle: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Hold the latch down while you slide the battery handle off towards the back of the printer. 3. Slide a fully charged battery handle onto the printer until the latch clicks. Latch n Make sure the latch clicks when you attach the battery handle. 2-3
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6030 Operator’s Handbook Charging the Battery Handle When using or storing the wall charger: F DO NOT wrap the cord around the charger. F DO NOT pull or put unusual stress on the cord. w Before using the charger, inspect the cord for bare wires. DO NOT use a charger with bare wires. Use only a manufacturer approved charger. To charge the battery handle with the wall charger: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the battery handle. 3. Put another handle on the printer. 4. Plug the round connector
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Chapter 3. Loading Supplies The printer uses thermal supplies: F synthetic labels F paper labels and tags F specialty paper (non-peel mode only) See Appendix B, "Specifications and Accessories," for available supply sizes. Loading Supplies–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– There are two methods for loading supplies: F Peel mode is for labels only. Labels must be loaded in Peel mode when the On-Demand sensor is enabled. F Non-Peel mode is for tags, strips of labels, or specialty pape
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6030 Operator’s Handbook Loading for Peel Mode––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Peel mode separates labels from the backing paper, allowing you to print and apply labels immediately. You must load labels in this mode when the On-Demand sensor is enabled. To load your supply: 1. Turn the printer on. After the printer initializes, press l. You will see: RELOADING_ 1 = Exit 2. Press the latch buttons as shown and open the supply cover completely. Supply Cover Latch Button 3-2
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Chapter 3. Loading Supplies 3. Pull back the supply lock tab. 4. Squeeze or pull apart the supply holder at its base to adjust it to the size of your supply roll. It clicks at 1.2", 1.5", and 2.0". Supply Holder 3-3
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6030 Operator’s Handbook 5. Press the supply lock down to lock the supply holder in place. 6. Remove the seal from the supply roll, peel and discard the first four inches of labels from the backing paper. 7. Place the supply roll in the supply holder so that it feeds labels from the bottom as shown. (You may have to adjust the supply holder.) The black marks on the labels should be facing down. 8. Hold the printer upright and gently press down on the label deflector as shown. (It may be st
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Chapter 3. Loading Supplies 9. Feed the backing paper under the applicator roller and under the label deflector. Applicator Roller Label Deflector 10. Push the label deflector up until it snaps into place. 11. Partially close the supply cover to the first position (until it clicks once). n Do Not close the cover completely at this step or a label jam may occur. 3-5
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6030 Operator’s Handbook 12. Hold the supply edge between the feed and pinch rollers. Press the trigger to feed the backing paper through the rollers. Feed Roller Pinch Roller 13. Press 1 if you are loading the same supply type. Press e to start your application. Or, press 2 to load a different supply type or size. You will see: Supply Type? 1 = Synthetic 14. Press e if this is the correct supply type. To change the supply type, use the arrow keys to scroll to the correct supply type and t
