Monarch PATHFINDER Ultra 6030TM Service manual

TC6030OH Rev. E 10/97 ©1994 Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Operator’s Handbook
MMonarch®6030TM
PATHFINDER®UltraTM
Printer

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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
Thisdigitalapparatus doesnotexceed theClassA limitsforradio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Monarch®, PATHFINDER®, PATHFINDER® Ultra, 6030, 6076, 6093, and 6094
are trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.

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. No controls are provided for operation or
maintenance.
The laser safety warning is a yellow and black label required
by DHHS and IEC 825. This label is found on the top cover of
the printer.
Laser Window

Preface
The Operator’s Handbook contains product specifications and
accessories, including information about
Fcharging the battery handle.
Floading supplies.
Fusing the keypad.
Fstarting an application and transferring data.
Fcollecting data and printing.
Fusing the optional laser scanner.
Fcaring for and maintaining the printer.
Ftroubleshooting.
Audience –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Operator’s Handbook is for both the Operator and System
Administrator.
The Operator is the person who collects data and/or prints and
applies labels or tags. The System Administrator may use
Command mode to set up specific features and functions of
the printer for the operator.
Terms to Know––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Application Program in the printer that may prompt
you for data, scan bar codes, print labels,
etc. This program is developed by a
programmer with your specific needs in
mind, and then is downloaded to your
printer.
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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
mode Print mode in which a strip of supplies is 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
mode Data Entry mode that allows you to use lowercase letters. Also enters and exits
the alternate character set for
International models.
Non-Peel mode Supply loading method in which labels are
not peeled from the backing paper during
printing.
Numeric mode Data Entry mode that allows you to use
function and number keys.
On-Demand
mode Print mode in which one label prints each time you remove the previously printed
label.
Peel mode Supply loading method in which the label
peels from the backing paper during
printing.
Special Character
mode Data Entry mode that allows you to enter ANSI characters.
Uppercase Alpha
mode Data Entry mode that allows you to use uppercase letters.
Upload (send) Transmission of data from your printer to
the host.
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Chapter1. 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
FAlphanumeric keypad
FOn-Demand and continuous printing
FAdjustable supply width capabilities
FClock/calendar
FRS-232 communications
FGraphic printing capabilities
FDisplay backlight
FLow power shutdown to conserve the battery
FCommand mode
FLaser scanner (factory-installed option)
FAdditional RAM memory (factory-installed option)
FInternational keypad (factory-installed option).
See Appendix B, "Specifications and Accessories," for a list of
available accessories.
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Using Command Mode ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Command mode contains basic functions and features you can
modify for your specific needs.
nSome 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
application An application must be running for you to enter or print data. See Chapter 4,
"Entering and Printing Data," for
information on starting your application.
resume an
application If you exit an application, you may restart it where you left off. See Chapter 4,
"Entering and Printing Data," for
information on resuming your application.
transfer data You must transfer data if an application
file has not already been downloaded to
your printer. See your System
Administrator to see if you need to
transfer data. If so, see Chapter 5,
"Transferring Data."
configure your
printer Your printer should already be configured. See your System Administrator if you need
to change the configuration. See Chapter
6, "Configuring the Printer," for more
information.
perform
diagnostics If you have problems with your printer, your System Administrator may need to
perform diagnostics. Chapter 10, "Using
Diagnostics," includes information for the
System Administrator.
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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:
eExecutes the selection displayed on line 2.
bReturns to the current menu or MAIN
MENU.
<>Scrolls through the menu selections.
To select an item from the MAIN MENU:
1. Press the arrow keys until you see the item you want.
2. Press e.
Repeat these steps to select an item from any sub-menu.
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