PATHFINDER 6057 User manual

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QUICK REFERENCE
This Quick Reference contains supply loading information
and general care and maintenance procedures for the
Pathfinder® 6057 printer. For more detailed information,
refer to the Operator’s Handbook available on our Web site
(www.monarch.com).
Review the printer safety information in the Regulatory
Compliance document provided with your printer.
Information in this document supercedes information in
previous versions. Check our Web site for the latest
documentation and release information.
Charging the Battery
1. Charge the main battery using a Monarch® battery
charger.
Refer to the 6057 Accessories List for battery
charger models.
Refer to the documentation with your charger for
additional instruction.
Important: You must charge the main battery when
you receive the printer.
Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for important
battery safety information.
2. Insert the main battery into the printer.
The internal backup battery charges from the main battery.
The internal backup battery is not user-replaceable.

Replacing the Main Battery
Always remove the main battery from the printer when
storing the printer for a month or longer.
1. Hold the printer upright with one hand and press the
battery release button on the handle with your other
hand.
2. The battery compartment door opens slightly. Use
your finger to open the door.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Insert a new battery (label side up) into the
compartment (connector end last).
5. Close the compartment door until it clicks into place.
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Loading Supplies
1. Turn on the printer. You may need to wait a few
seconds for the desktop to load.
Power
Button
2. Press the latch buttons and open the supply cover.
3. Spread the supply holder tabs apart with one hand so it
adjusts to the size of your supply roll.
4. Adjust the supply lock tab to lock the supply holder in
place. The supply lock tab has three positions to
adjust for 1.2”, 1.5”, and 2.0” supply.
Supply Holder
Supply Lock Tab
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5. Place a roll of supply in the supply holder so it unrolls
from the bottom.
6. Load the supplies for the printing mode you want: Peel
or Non-Peel.
Loading for Non-Peel Mode
1. Feed the supply over the platen roller, peel bar, and
label deflector.
Platen Roller
(black rubber)
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2. Close the supply cover.
3. Touch the Home key on the
display, then select Load Supply,
Calibrate Stock.
Peel Bar
(metal)
Label
Deflector

Loading for Peel Mode
1. Peel and discard the first four inches of labels from the
backing paper.
2. Hold the printer upright and gently press down on the
label deflector.
3. Feed the supply over the platen roller, over the peel
bar, and through the opening at the base of the label
deflector.
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4. Push the label deflector up until it snaps into place.
5. Close the cover completely.
6. Touch the Home key on the display, then select Load
Supply, Calibrate Stock.
Label
Deflector
Backing Paper
Opening
Peel Bar (metal)
Platen Roller
(black rubber)

Using the Input Panel
To open the printer’s Start Menu, touch the Emerald key.
To open the printer’s input panel, touch the Diamond key.
Emerald
key Diamond
key
Key(s) Description
Accepts data or menu selection.
Closes any open windows.
or
Displays upper case or lower-case alphabetic input
panel.
Displays numeric input panel.
Displays special character & symbol input panel.
Changing the Display Settings
To change the backlight, sound (beep) and other standard
Windows options, touch the Emerald key to open the Start
Menu, select Settings, Control Panel.
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Cleaning the Printer
When cleaning the printer, do not use sharp objects, do
not use household cleaners, use isopropyl alcohol on the
interior areas only (except where specified), never on the
exterior. The printer should be turned off and supplies
removed when cleaning.
Cleaning the Printhead, Black Mark Sensor,
and Platen Roller
1. Check the supply holder for adhesive buildup; clean it if
necessary.
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal object, other than
the printer, to prevent electrostatic discharge, which
may damage the printer.
3. Clean the printhead area using a Monarch Cleaning Pen
(#114226) or a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl
alcohol. Allow the printer to dry before reloading
supplies. Black Mark
Sensor
Platen
Roller
Label
Deflector Printhead
4. Clean the black mark sensor with a dry cotton swab.
5. Clean the platen roller with a dry, soft-bristle brush
(such as a toothbrush) when you see significant
adhesive build-up or when a label is wrapped around the
platen roller.
6. Reload supplies, close the label deflector and supply
cover.
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Cleaning the Scanner Window and Display
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Moisten a soft cloth with distilled water.
3. Wipe the scanner window and the display screen until
they are clean.
Clearing Supply Jams
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the supply cover and remove the supplies.
3. Hold the printer upright and gently press down on the
label deflector.
4. Carefully remove any jammed supply and close the
deflector. Do not pull the jammed supply out through
the front of the label deflector. Do not use sharp
objects to remove jammed supplies.
5. Reload the supplies and close the label deflector.

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Troubleshooting
This section lists some common problems and their
solutions.
Problem Solution
Printer does not print. Switch to a fully-charged battery.
Load the supply correctly.
Clean the printhead.
Printer does not feed. Switch to a fully-charged battery.
Load the supply correctly.
Check the platen roller for
jammed labels.
Close the supply cover
completely.
Print has voids or is too
light. Load the supply correctly / Check for damage.
Close the supply cover
completely.
Switch to a fully-charged battery.
Clean the printhead.
Printer partially prints and
fails to respond to the
keypad or trigger.
Re-load the supply or load new
supplies. Clear any supply jams.
Clean the printhead.
Switch to a fully-charged battery.
Scanner does not scan a
bar code. Alter the scan angle and distance. Clean the scanner window or
move to a more dimly lit area.
Scan a bar code you have
previously scanned correctly.
Check bar code for voids.
Run a scan test.
Display does not turn on. Switch to a fully charged
battery/Make sure power is on.
Printer and display locks
up. Press and hold the power button until the printer shuts down, then
turn it back on.

Following are some common error codes you may receive.
See your System Administrator if you receive any codes
not listed here.
Code(s) Description
004 – 005 Supply size is incorrect. Reload the correct
supplies.
267 – 271
410 – 413 Communication error. See your System Administrator.
703 – 704 Load supplies or make sure they are loaded
correctly.
750 Printhead is overheated. Turn off the printer
to let it cool.
751 – 753 Check the supplies to see if they are loaded
correctly.
756 The printer is out of supplies. Load supplies.
757 The calibrated supply length differs by plus or
minus .25 inches from the format. Load
supplies.
758 Check supply. Remove any printed labels.
Check for a label jam. Clear the supply path
or reload supplies.
762 Low battery. Recharge the battery.
763 Waiting to dispense label. Press the trigger.
768 Printhead error. See your System
Administrator.
790 – 791 Turn off the printer. Wait two seconds and
turn it back on.
904 – 911 System error. See your System Administrator.
SYSTEM
ERROR
VECTOR ##
System error. See your System Administrator.
Error Codes
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