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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.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S GETTING STARTED ..........1-1 Unpacking the Printer ..........1-1 Programming Information ........1-1 Battery and Safety Information........ 1-2 Installing the Battery ..........1-2 Charging the Battery ..........1-4 Reading the LED ..........
Refer to the Symbol Web site (www.symbol.com) for the Symbol Application Programming Interface (API) documentation. Refer to the Monarch Web site for a print utility that allows users to print data from their handheld using the Appointment Book, Address Book, Memo, ToDo List, Clipboard, and print simple receipts.
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 tab and pull the 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. 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 connected, you must have a battery inside the printer.
Reading the LED This table explains the LED indicator. LED Indicator LED Indicator Status The charger is charging the battery at a fast rate. If the battery voltage is below 5.0V, the battery is “trickle” charged until the battery reaches 5.0V. The LED is off when the battery is fully charged.
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 14-Pin Connector Bottom Lip The handheld’s bottom lip fits snugly under the printer’s cutout.
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Using the grommet provided, secure the strap into the attaching hole. Thread the strap through the slot and secure the strap at the VELCRO tab. Make sure the strap is adjusted to fit your hand. Self-tapping Button Phillips screw Using the self-tapping Phillips screw provided, secure the button to the strap grommet.
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.
Drop the supply into the well. Make sure the supply unwinds from the top as shown. Position the supply between the printhead guides. Printhead Guide Platen Roller Make sure some supply extends past the platen roller. 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.
P r i n t i n g You must have a printing application installed on your handheld before you can print receipts. Monarch offers a print utility that is free to download from our Web site. Refer to the printing instructions included with your print utility.
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Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left-to- right or right-to-left with the magnetic stripe in the reader. 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 Status...
S c a n n i n g B a r C o d e s Scanning bar codes is application specific. You should only scan a bar code when prompted by your application. Point the scanner at a slight angle approximately four to eight inches from the bar code symbol.
Scanning Tips Make sure there are no voids in the bar code symbol. Hold the scanner four to eight inches from the bar code. Move the scanner toward and away from the bar code to find the correct distance for a successful scan.
C L E A N I N G You may need to clean the printhead and platen roller after printing approximately six rolls of supply, whenever you load new supplies, or when you see voids in the print as shown. CAUTION Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead.
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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.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If you cannot fix a problem, call Technical Support. Problem Action Does not feed or Remove any jammed supplies. has a paper jam. Reload supplies. Does not print.
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Problem Action Light/heavy Clean the printhead. printing or voids in Check or recharge the battery. printing. 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.
(203 mm) 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 Single Station Battery Charger (can be wall-mounted) Monarch Four Station Battery Charger A-2 Specifications...
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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For Wall-Mounting: Wall-mounting hardware is not included. Use two screws or nails that support at least 5 pounds (2.3 kg.). Place the unfolded stand against the wall. Use a pencil to mark inside the two keyholes for the screws or nails. Attach the screws or nails through the keyholes and into the wall.
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For supplies, service, or assistance call toll free: 1-800-543-6650 (In the U.S.A.) 1-800-263-4650 (In Canada) www.monarch.com...
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