Pitney Bowes LPS-1 manual Using P-touch Editor, Layout Window

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Using P-touch Editor

After installing and starting the software, you are now ready to create your own labels.

While you can create a wide range of labels using P-touch Editor, there is generally a common work flow for creating any label.

Select the type and size of label ¾

Enter text ¾ Apply formatting to text ¾

Add decorative objects to the label ¾

Print the completed label

Each process in this work flow is described in the following sections.

Layout Window

The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you select the type of layout from the layout selection dialog box. Some of the most commonly used features of the layout window are described below. We will be using these features in the examples in the following sections.

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1.Standard toolbar

Provides icons for file, print, edit and view functions.

2.Property dock

The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for setting the font, format, etc. Click on the buttons at the left of the dock to display and close the corresponding property box.

3.Draw toolbar

Provides tools for drawing graphics on the label.

4.Layout work area

The layout work area displays the label and imported objects as you edit the label contents.

5.Object dock

The object dock contains icons for quick access to functions for adding text, graphics, tables, frames and other decorative objects to the label.

6.Label List/Database window

Displays data imported from a database or registered in the Label List.

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To reorder supplies contact Page Contents Appendix Introduction Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return PolicyLPS-1 General PrecautionsAC power cord Symbols Used in this GuideCD-ROM & Software Cutter unitUnpacking Your LPS-1 USB cableStarter roll LPS-1 Label Printer LPS-1 Components„ Front Getting StartedLED 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 appearsTypical Following items will be installedCustom Start Copying Files dialog box appearsInstalling 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 Click Cancel Driver Setup dialog box appears„ Re-installing the printer driver Confirmation dialog box appearsUninstalling P-touch Editor Version Uninstalling SoftwareInstallShield Wizard dialog box appears Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears Uninstalling the Printer Driver Click Finish to complete the uninstall Uninstall process is now completed Insert the appropriate LA Roll OverviewEnter the text There are two main methods of entering text on the labelEdit 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 the Label Cut off the printed label using the CUT leverZPrint Optionsz „ Printing options and label cuttingOpening an Existing Label File Saving the LabelClick the in the Object dock Creating Bar Code LabelsBar Code Properties dialog box appears Bar code appears on the label in the layout work areaCreating Labels Sample Options Creating Other Types of LabelsTabs Using HelpMenu Topic Area„ Printing Help Select a topic in the Contents tab Click on the toolbarPrint Topics dialog box appears Select the range of topics to be printed, Then clickLabel 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 Select Text from the pop-up menu Pop-up menu appearsField is added to the layout and displayed as text Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more fields to the layoutSettings ZPrint Range OptionszSpecified labels are printed Add-In Utility Using P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsMicrosoft Word Change Paper Setting Print Settings buttonClick in Microsoft Word’s standard toolbar Toolbar Preview windowMicrosoft 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 „ What is the database function? Using a Database„ Creating a name badge label using a database Open Database dialog box appearsField is added to the layout Creating Labels Print the labels using one of the methods below Cleaning the Print Head MaintenanceCleaning the Roller AppendixMaintenance Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit Changing Cutter UnitWhat to do when TroubleshootingOperating Environment SpecificationsReplacement Blades for Cutter Unit Accessories For USA OnlyCleaning Sheet LA RollsAuto Format Templates IndexBody field 48, 49 Date fieldQuick Start Guide Record view Replacement Help Starting Uninstalling UsingSpecifications Standard toolbar Troubleshooting Typical setupAppendix Service and Support Accessories and SuppliesContact Information
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