Installing the Battery ... 1-3 Charging the Battery ... 1-5 Reading the LED ... 1-7 Connecting the Printer ... 1-8 Attaching the Printer’s Strap and Button... 1-9 LOADING SUPPLIES ... 2-1 Tearing Supply ... 2-2 USING THE PRINTER ... 3-1 Printing ...
Use these operating instructions with your Monarch 6017 HandiPrint Printer. The printer works with the SYMBOL SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 handheld computer (“handheld”). The printer can print text, bar codes, and limited graphics on thermal direct receipt paper. Use these instructions to connect the printer...
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.
80 C, or incinerate the battery. I n s t a l l i n g t h e B a t t e r y One battery is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery, the printer’s battery must be charged...
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4. Unlock the battery door by sliding down the battery tab. 5. Open the battery door. 6. Insert the battery into the printer as shown. 7. Press the battery into place. 1-4 Getting Started...
C h a r g i n g t h e B a t t e r y The battery can be charged inside the printer using the AC power adapter provided. in the optional single station or four-station charger.
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1. Plug the cable into the socket located on the side of the printer as shown (under the 2. Connect the angle plug into the AC power adapter. 3. Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet. Charging time is approximately 1.5 to 3 hours.
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.
C o n n e c t i n g t h e P r i n t e r Attach the handheld to the printer's 14-pin connector as shown. Cutout Bottom Lip The handheld’s bottom lip fits snugly under the printer’s cutout.
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.
5. 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.
2. 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 3. 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. 1. 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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4. 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.
Print Area: NOTE: Maximum length depends on format. O p t i o n s Magnetic Card Reader (factory-installed) Printer Stand (120611) Belt Clip (120296) Monarch 9462 Single Station Battery Charger (can be wall-mounted) Monarch 9464 Four Station Battery Charger Use only the above Monarch...
1. Place the stand on the table top. 2. Unfold the stand and lock into place with the wire bar. 3. Slide the printer into the stand until the button catches in the stand. The button must be attached to the 4.
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3. Attach the screws or nails through the keyholes and into the wall. 4. Slide the printer into the stand until the button catches in the stand. 5. 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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