Pitney Bowes LPS-1 manual Contents

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INTRODUCTION	1
Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return Policy	1
General Precautions	2
LPS-1	2
Pitney Bowes LA series Label Rolls (Die-cut and Continuous Tape)	2
CD-ROM & Software	3
AC power cord	3
Cutter unit	3
Symbols Used in this Guide	3
GETTING STARTED	4
Unpacking Your LPS-1	4
LPS-1 Components	5
LPS-1 Label Printer	5
Button descriptions	6
LED Lamp	6
Connecting to the Power Supply	7
Installing the LA Roll	8
Available supplies	8
Installing the LA Roll	8
Installing the Paper Guide	9
INSTALLING SOFTWARE	10
Software Overview	10
Software and Compatible Operating Systems	10
Installation Precautions	10
Installing the Software	11
Uninstalling Software	24
Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1	24
Uninstalling the Printer Driver	25
CREATING LABELS	26
Overview	26
Starting P-touch Editor	28
Using P-touch Editor	29
Layout Window	29
Creating an Address Label	30
Printing the Label	31
Saving the Label	32
Opening an Existing Label File	32
Creating Bar Code Labels	33
Creating Other Types of Labels	35

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Contents To reorder supplies contact Page Contents Appendix Introduction Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return PolicyLPS-1 General PrecautionsCutter unit Symbols Used in this GuideAC power cord CD-ROM & SoftwareUnpacking Your LPS-1 USB cableStarter roll Getting Started LPS-1 ComponentsLPS-1 Label Printer „ FrontLED Lamp Button descriptionsPlug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet Connecting to the Power SupplyInstalling the LA Roll Installing the LA RollAvailable supplies Installing the Paper Guide Installation Precautions Software OverviewSoftware and Compatible Operating Systems It may take a short time for the dialog box to appear Installing the SoftwareCustomer Information dialog box appears Setup Type dialog box appearsStart Copying Files dialog box appears Following items will be installedTypical CustomInstalling Software Click Finish Installation of the P-touch Editor software is now completedWhen using Microsoft Windows 98 SE Typical Start Copying Files dialog box appears Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Click NextNext Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Installing Software User Registration dialog box appears Installation of the P-touch Editor software is now completed Confirmation dialog box appears Driver Setup dialog box appearsClick Cancel „ Re-installing the printer driverConfirm Uninstall dialog box appears Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling P-touch Editor Version InstallShield Wizard dialog box appearsUninstalling the Printer Driver Click Finish to complete the uninstallUninstall process is now completed There are two main methods of entering text on the label OverviewInsert the appropriate LA Roll Enter the textEdit the label Touch Editor provides a variety of editing functionsCreating Labels Print the label Select an option in the dialog box, and then click OK Starting P-touch EditorLayout Window Using P-touch EditorCreating an Address Label „ Printing options and label cutting Cut off the printed label using the CUT leverPrinting the Label ZPrint OptionszOpening an Existing Label File Saving the LabelBar code appears on the label in the layout work area Creating Bar Code LabelsClick the in the Object dock Bar Code Properties dialog box appearsCreating Labels Sample Options Creating Other Types of LabelsTopic Area Using HelpTabs MenuSelect the range of topics to be printed, Then click Select a topic in the Contents tab Click on the toolbar„ Printing Help Print Topics dialog box appearsLabel List How the Label List WorksViews Using the Label List „ Form viewRepeat this for all necessary fields New record appears in the list „ What is a Layout Style? „ When is this useful?„ Choosing a Default Layout Style Merge Fields dialog box appears Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more fields to the layout Pop-up menu appearsSelect Text from the pop-up menu Field is added to the layout and displayed as textSettings ZPrint Range OptionszSpecified labels are printed Add-In Utility Using P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsMicrosoft Word Toolbar Preview window Print Settings buttonChange Paper Setting Click in Microsoft Word’s standard toolbarMicrosoft Excel Click to print the label„ How Microsoft Word data is added to the Label List „ How Microsoft Excel data is added to the Label List Click in Microsoft Excel’s standard toolbarMicrosoft Outlook „ How Microsoft Outlook data is added to the Label List Open Database dialog box appears Using a Database„ What is the database function? „ Creating a name badge label using a databaseField is added to the layout Creating Labels Print the labels using one of the methods below Appendix MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the RollerMaintenance Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit Changing Cutter UnitWhat to do when TroubleshootingOperating Environment SpecificationsLA Rolls Accessories For USA OnlyReplacement Blades for Cutter Unit Cleaning SheetDate field IndexAuto Format Templates Body field 48, 49Troubleshooting Typical setup Help Starting Uninstalling UsingQuick Start Guide Record view Replacement Specifications Standard toolbarAppendix Service and Support Accessories and SuppliesContact Information