6059 Printer Operator’s Handbook T AF R D TC6059OH Rev. AA 1/19 ©2019 Avery Dennison. All rights reserved.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1 Printer Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Charging the Battery .................
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................... A-1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. A-1 Accessories ....................................................................................................................................
1 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D The Avery Dennison® Pathfinder® 6059 prints, scans, and collects data. The printer operates in peel mode or non-peel mode. The printer uses the Android™ 7.1 platform. Your printer may include the optional RFID module, which the printer uses to encode (program) an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) inlay while printing. RFID inlays contain an embedded programmable microchip and an antenna. This manual describes how to insert a battery, load supplies, and clean the printer.
R D Printhead 5 Label Deflector 2 Supply Holder Tabs 6 Platen Roller (black rubber) 3 Black Mark Sensor 7 Peel Bar (metal) 4 Supply Lock Tab Charging the Battery AF 1 The printer uses a 7.4V lithium-ion battery. The printer also uses a backup battery, which is not user replaceable. The backup battery keeps the printer’s system settings. Charge the battery when you receive the printer, even if you do not use the printer right away. Do not substitute batteries.
Replacing the Battery To change the battery: 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). R D AF Batter y Connec tor End 5. Close the compartment door until it clicks into place.
Warning: Do not disassemble, short-circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery; it may explode. ♦ Do not let the battery come into contact with metal objects. ♦ Do not use a battery with a cracked case. ♦ Do not get the battery wet. ♦ It is normal for battery capacity to decrease up to 20% over the first 300 cycles of use. Recycling Information – Do not throw in the trash. Recycle according to your local regulations.
2 LOADING SUPPLIES The printer uses two types of supplies: ♦ Labels ♦ Tags <- Is this true? What about receipt paper? The printer has two print modes. ♦ 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. Press the trigger to print a label or the next label prints automatically when the previous one is removed. ♦ Non-Peel mode does not remove the backing paper.
2. Push the latch buttons to open the supply cover. R D 3. Spread the supply holder tabs apart with one hand so it adjusts to the size of your supply roll. T AF 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”.
5. Place the supply roll in the supply holder so the supply unrolls from the bottom. R D 6. Continue loading supply for the printing mode you need: peel or non-peel.
Loading for Non-Peel Mode Non-Peel mode does not remove the backing paper – supplies are printed in a continuous strip. 1. Feed the supply over the platen roller, peel bar, and label deflector.
2. Close the supply cover. R D 3.
Loading for Peel Mode Peel mode removes the backing paper from the supplies while printing. Apply the label with steady pressure (not force). 1. Peel and discard the first four inches of labels from the backing paper. 2. Hold the printer upright and gently push down on the label deflector. Peel Bar (metal) Label Defle ctor AF R D Platen Roller (blac k rubber ) 3. Feed the backing paper over the peel bar and through the slot at the base of the label deflector.
4. Close the supply cover. 5. Hold the backing paper and push up the label deflector until it snaps into place. R D T AF 6.
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3 PRINTING LABELS This chapter explains how to ♦ print a label ♦ adjust the contrast ♦ scan a barcode. Note: Your printer may contain a custom application. Printing When and how you print depends on your printer’s application. It may print ♦ ♦ ♦ D ♦ only after you press a certain key automatically as soon as you squeeze the trigger automatically with no input from you one label or a strip of labels. R Always start printing with a fully charged battery.
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Scanning Bar Codes Your printer has a built-in two dimensional 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 or other key specified by your System Administrator. Caution: Do not stare into the beam. The scanner LED is above the display. Description Green Successful scan. Yellow Unsuccessful scan. D Scanner LED If the bar code does not scan: ♦ Change the scanner’s angle slightly and try again.
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4 CARE & MAINTENANCE This chapter tells you how to ♦ store the printer ♦ clear supply jams ♦ clean the printhead, platen roller, sensors, and scanner window. Storing the Printer The recommended storage temperature is listed in Appendix A. Do not store the printer in or near magnetic fields ♦ wet, damp, dirty, or duty areas ♦ D ♦ areas of intense vibration or shock. Clearing Supply Jams R To clear a supply jam: 1. Turn off the printer and completely open the supply cover. 2.
Cleaning the Printhead The following actions may damage the printhead: ♦ Do not use silicone to clean or lubricate. ♦ Do not use sharp objects to remove adhesive or label particles from the printhead area. ♦ Do not touch the printhead with your fingers. 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.
Cleaning the Supply Sensors To clean the supply sensors: 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 and on-demand sensor with a dry cotton swab. Black M ark Sensor T AF R D On-Demand Sensor 5. Reload the supplies. 6. Close the supply cover and the label deflector.
Cleaning the Display Screen and Scanner Window Scanner W indow Make sure the printer is turned off when cleaning the display and scanner window. Slightly dampen a soft cloth with distilled water and gently wipe the display and the scanner window. Do not use household cleaners on the display or scanner window. Do not press too hard on the scanner window – it may move or crack.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter lists some common printer problems and their solutions. Problem Solution Printer does not feed. Switch to a fully charged battery. Close the supply cover completely. Load the supply correctly. See “Loading Supplies” in Chapter 2 for more information. Check the platen roller for jammed labels. Make sure the pinch roller is in place. Switch to a fully charged battery. D Printer does not print. Load the supply correctly.
Checking the Software Version To check the printer’s software version: <- Where is this? 1. Turn on the printer. 2. From the printer’s Main Menu, use or until you see Configuration, then press Enter. 3. Use or until you see Version, then press Enter. The printer’s version number is displayed. Press ESC to return to the previous menu. 4. Press ESC until you return to the Main Menu. Printing a Test Label To print a Test Label: <- Where is this? D 1.
Select: The following labels print: Gray Scale The gray scale test checks the uniformity of the printing. The printed sample should be uniformly gray across the supply. If you see voids, especially on the edges, keep the sample and call Service. Label w ith voids Serial Barcode Label A label prints bar codes for you to scan to check the quality of serial bar codes. D Parallel Barcode Label A label prints bar codes for you to scan to check the quality of parallel bar codes.
763 Waiting to dispense label. Press the trigger. 768 Printhead error. See your System Administrator. 790 - 791 The printer is busy or has an error pending. Turn off the printer, wait two seconds, and then turn it back on. 904 – 911 System error. See your System Administrator. SYSTEM ERROR VECTOR ## System error. See your System Administrator. Technical Support If these solutions do not work or you have a problem or error code not listed, see your System Administrator or call Technical Support.
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 – 3.3” (84 mm) Length – 9.84” (250 mm) Height – 7.9” (201 mm) Weight – 2.0 lbs. (908 g) Shipping Weight – 5.9 lbs. (2.6 kg) 1.89" (48mm/384 dots) (203 dots per inch) Printing: Thermal direct (no ink /ribbon) Print Speed: Up to 5" (127 mm) per second Memory: 2 GB RAM; 4 GB NAND Flash Battery Type: 7.4V Lithium-Ion R D Printhead: 3.6V Lithium-Ion (internal) 1 – 3 hours, depending on the charger used.
Accessories The following accessories are available: Description M09462 Single-Station Battery Charger M09465 Four-Station Battery Charger 114226 Cleaning Pen M06054 Network Control Module Use one module with up to four 6055 Docking modules M06055 Docking Module Connects to the Network Control Module. Holds the printer, charges the battery while inside the printer, and allows Ethernet communication with the printer.
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