EQUIPMENT MANUAL Pathfinder® 6140 0 28028 Handheld Printer 653258 04/18/07 7512 $15.50 SALE 4 58523 32232 9 $25.00 PEARL EARRINGS 8 99565 45453 9 04/18/07 7512 $200.00 TC6140EM Rev. AB 4/13 ©2012 Avery Dennison Corp. All rights reserved.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1-1 Using this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 1-1 Audience ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Using the Battery ..........................
1 INTRODUCTION The Pathfinder® 6140 prints, scans bar codes, and communicates with other devices. The printer features 2D laser scanner Adjustable supply width capabilities Graphic printing capabilities Low power shutdown to conserve the battery Wireless 802.
Using the Battery The printer’s power source is a 7.4V lithium-ion battery. Note: The printer uses only this battery; do not substitute batteries. Charge the battery when you receive the printer, even if you do not plan to use it right away. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, use one of the Monarch® chargers listed in Appendix A, “Specifications & Accessories”. Refer to the documentation provided with the chargers for more information. Charging time is approximately 1 – 3 hours.
Battery Safety Information For additional battery information or to order a replacement battery, see Appendix A, “Specifications & Accessories”. Review the printer regulatory and safety information in the Regulatory Compliance document and Safety sheet available on our Web site. You must charge the battery before using it. For optimal battery life, charge the battery within three months of receipt.
Using the Operator Panel Button Description On/Off Turns the printer on and off Connect Connects the printer with your smart device Feed/Clear Error Feeds supply through the printer or clears the error condition Icon Description Signal Shows the signal strength Battery Shows the remaining battery power Status Red = Error Scan Green = successful scan Red = unsuccessful scan Using Bluetooth® Your printer with Bluetooth can be paired/connected with a smart device.
LOADING SUPPLIES 2 The printer uses two types of supplies: Labels Tags There are two print modes. The way you load the supplies depends on the print mode you use. Peel mode removes the backing paper from the supplies as it prints the labels. This mode allows you to apply the label immediately. It is only for labels. When using the on-demand sensor, you can press the trigger to print a label or the next label prints automatically when the previous one is removed.
Loading Supplies To load supplies: 1. Turn on the printer. Pow er Button 2. Push the latch buttons to 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. Press the supply lock tab all the way down (towards the inside of the printer) to lock the supply holder at 1.2”. Adjust it to the middle position to lock the supply holder at 1.5”. Adjust it all the way up (towards the opening of the printer) to lock the supply holder at 2.0” Supply Holder Supply Lock Tab 5. Place the supply roll in the supply holder so the supply feeds from the bottom. 6.
Loading for Non-Peel Mode 1. Feed the supply over the platen roller, peel bar, and label deflector. Platen Roller (black rubber) Peel Bar (metal) Label Deflector 2. Close the supply cover. 3. Calibrate the supply. See “Calibrating the Supply” for more information. Loading for Peel Mode 1. Peel and discard the first four inches of labels from the backing paper. 2. Hold the printer upright and push down on the label deflector. 3.
4. Close the supply cover. 5. Hold the backing paper and push up the label deflector until it snaps into place. 6. Press the Feed button.
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3 SCANNING BAR CODES Your printer has a built-in scanner. To scan a bar code: 1. Point the scanner at a slight angle, approximately 4 – 8 inches from the bar code symbol. 2. Press the trigger. Caution: Do not stare into the beam. The scanner LED is above the display. Scanner LED Description Green Successful scan. Red Unsuccessful scan. If the bar code does not scan: Change the scanner’s angle slightly and try again. Clean the scanner window. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 4 for more information.
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4 CARE & MAINTENANCE Caring for and properly maintaining your printer protects it and keeps it running smoothly. This chapter explains how to clean the printhead, platen roller, sensor, and scanner window clear supply jams store the printer. Cleaning It is important to keep the printer clean. You must clean four main areas: Printhead Platen Roller Sensor Scanner Window Do not use sharp objects to clean the printer. Do not use household cleaners to clean the printer.
To clean the printhead: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the supply cover and remove the supplies. 3. Check the supply holder for adhesive buildup and clean it if necessary. 4. Ground yourself by touching a metal object other than the printer. Grounding prevents electrostatic discharge, which may damage your printer. 5. Clean the printhead area of all adhesive and label particles using a Cleaning Pen or a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6. Reload the supply roll and close the supply cover.
Cleaning the Black Mark Sensor To clean the black mark sensor: 1. Turn off the printer and open the supply cover. 2. Remove the supplies. 3. Open the label deflector by gently pushing down on the label deflector. 4. Clean the black mark sensor with a dry cotton swab. Black Mark Sensor 5. Reload the supplies, close the supply cover and the label deflector. Cleaning the Scanner Window Clean the scanner window whenever it appears to be dirty or smeared. To clean it: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
Clearing Supply Jams To clear a supply jam: 1. Turn off the printer and open the supply cover completely. 2. Open the label deflector by gently pushing down on the label deflector. 3. Remove the supplies. 4. Carefully remove any jammed supply. Note: Do not pull the jammed supply out through the front of the label deflector. Do not use sharp objects to remove jammed supplies. 5. Clean any adhesive build-up. 6. Reload the supplies, close the supply cover, and close the label deflector.
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 This section lists some common printer problems and solutions. Problem Solution Printer does not print, has voids, or is too light. Use a fully-charged battery. Correctly load supply. Clean the printhead. Completely close the supply cover. Make sure your printer and smart device are connected. Printer does not feed. Use a fully-charged battery. Correctly load supply. Clear any jammed labels. Printer fails to respond. Use a fully-charged battery. Correctly load supply.
Error Codes This section lists common error codes and their descriptions. When an error occurs, the printer’s status light is red and an error code may appear on your smart device. Code(s) Description 5 Label Size Image width is invalid. 12 Image Size Height is invalid. 13 Image Size Width is invalid. 18 More data provided than amount specified in tag. 21 Horizontal justification is invalid. 31 Human readable font selection is invalid. 32 Bar code type is invalid.
601 Failed to image. 614 The field is positioned off the label. This error is only reported when enabled. 615 PDF417 mode is invalid. 616 The printhead has too many bad dots to print. 703 The printer sensed a calibration of different-sized black marks. Make sure the correct supply is loaded. 704 Printer has not sensed a supply mark within the specified number of inches or out of supplies. 706 The printer’s motor is jammed or encoder error. 750 Printhead is overheated.
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S & A C C E S S O R I E S A Specifications Dimensions: Width – 3.25” (83 mm) Length – 6.75” (171 mm) Height – 10.32” (264 mm) Weight – 27.2 oz. (771 g) with battery Shipping Weight – 3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg) Printhead: 1.89" (48mm/384 dots) (203 dots per inch) Printing: Thermal direct (no ink/ribbon) Print Speed: Up to 5" (127 mm) per second Battery Type: 7.4V Lithium-Ion Battery Recharge Time: 1 – 3 hours Supply Sizes: Widths: 1.2", 1.5", and 2.
Accessories Part Number Model/Description M0946201 (U.S.A.) M0946202 (Intl.) 9462 Single Station Battery Charger M0946501 (U.S.A.) M0946502 (Intl.
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