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Communications du Canada. Trademarks Monarch HandiPrint, 6017, 9461, and 9464 are trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems, Inc. Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation. SYMBOL, SPT and PPT are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.
Charging the Battery ... 1-4 Reading the LED ... 1-6 Recycling Your Batteries ... 1-6 Connecting the Printer ... 1-7 Attaching the Printer’s Strap and Button ... 1-7 LOADING SUPPLIES ... 2-1 Tearing Supply ... 2-2 USING THE PRINTER ... 3-1 Printing ...
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Use these operating instructions with your Monarch 6017 HandiPrint SYMBOL (“handheld”). The printer can print text, bar codes, and limited graphics on thermal direct receipt paper. Use these instructions to connect the printer load supplies charge the battery clean the printhead.
B a t t e r y a n d S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n The printer is powered by a 7.4V Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. There are no memory effects with LiIon batteries and reconditioning is not required.
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Open the strap at the VELCRO strap through the slot. You now have access to the battery door. Move the strap out of the way. Unlock the battery door by sliding down the battery tab. Open the battery door. tab and pull the Getting Started 1-3...
Insert the battery into the printer as shown. Press the battery into place. Lock the battery door by pushing up the battery tab. Thread the strap through the slot and secure the strap at the VELCRO tab. Make sure the strap is adjusted to fit your hand.
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You can print while the battery is charging; however, the battery may not receive a full charge. You can also charge the handheld while it is connected to the printer. However, the batteries (printer and handheld) may not receive a full charge. To print with the AC power adapter...
5.0V. The LED is off when the battery is fully charged. Printer is on and ready to accept data. The LED is off when the printer is off and the battery is not charging. If the battery charger is not connected, there is a printer error.
A t t a c h i n g t h e P r i n t e r ’ s S t r a p a n d B u t t o n The printer is shipped with the strap and mounting button already attached.
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Using the self-tapping Phillips screw provided, secure the button to the strap grommet. The screw threads itself while you tighten it. Make sure the button is securely Do not over tighten the screw. You 1-8 Getting Started fastened to the printer. may strip the threads. Button...
L O A D I N G S U P P L I E S The printer can print text, bar codes, and some limited graphics on thermal direct receipt paper. See Appendix A, “Specifications” for the width and thickness requirements.
Close the supply cover. T e a r i n g S u p p l y The printer’s supply door acts as a tear bar. Tear down against the tear bar to remove receipts. The tear bar may have sharp edges.
U s i n g t h e M a g n e t i c S t r i p e R e a d e r The magnetic card stripe reader is a factory-installed option that must be ordered when the printer is ordered. This option requires special application software to read and process cards with a magnetic stripe, such as a credit card or driver’s license.
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The magnetic stripe must be facing toward the handheld while it is passed through the reader. Stripe is facing toward handheld The green LED on the printer indicates the following: LED Indicator Blinks once Refer to your application for more magnetic stripe reader information.
You can press either button (on the left and right side of the printer) or both buttons at the same time instead of using the button on the handheld. Scanning buttons are identified by the If the bar code does not scan, see “Scanning Tips.”...
Keep the scanner window clean. Move to a more dimly lit area if you have several unsuccessful scans. Direct sunlight may cause unsuccessful scans. Refer to your handheld owner’s manual for more information about using the scanner. 3-4 Using the Printer...
Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead. This may damage the printer and require a service charge. Open the supply cover by inserting your fingers into the rubber pull tab and pulling up firmly on the supply cover.
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Clean the platen roller with a dry cloth or small brush. You can also use another cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Turn the platen roller with your finger and run the cotton swab or dry cloth across it. Make sure the platen roller is clean all the way around.
Verify communications between the handheld and printer by removing the handheld from the printer and re-connecting the handheld to the printer, or see your System Administrator. The printer’s duty cycle may be exceeded. Allow a 10-second pause between labels.
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Problem Light/heavy printing or voids in printing. 5-2 Troubleshooting Action Clean the printhead. Check or recharge the battery. See “Charging the Battery” in Chapter 1 for more information. Your System Administrator may need to adjust the print contrast. Your handheld’s application may include a print contrast adjustment.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S P r i n t e r S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Height: Width: Length: Weight: w/ battery & supply Shipping Weight: Power: Operating Limits:...
Supply Width: Supply Length: Supply Sensing: Roll Diameters: Maximum Print Area: O p t i o n s Magnetic Card Reader (factory-installed) Printer Stand (120611) Belt Clip (120296) Monarch (can be wall-mounted) Monarch A-2 Specifications Approximately 3 hours with no printing...
Using the Optional Stand Read the following if you purchased the optional printer stand. The stand can be used on a table top or wall-mounted. adjusted to minimize glare on the handheld’s display folded flat for storage. For a Table Top: Place the stand on the table top.
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Attach the screws or nails through the keyholes and into the wall. Slide the printer into the stand until the button catches in the stand. Adjust the height of the stand by moving the wire bar into different grooves if you notice glare on the handheld’s display.
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For supplies, service, or assistance call : 1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.) 021 869 97 70 (In Switzerland) www.gomaro.ch...
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