Pitney Bowes LPS-1 manual Creating Bar Code Labels, Click the in the Object dock

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Creating Bar Code Labels

You can create labels with bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems or other bar code reader systems.

1 In the Page properties box, select Normal Format from the pull-down list of label types.

The tape length and width settings are automatically set to the size of a standard address label.

If the Page property box is not displayed in the Property dock click to open it.

2 Click the in the Object dock.

The Bar Code Properties dialog box appears.

3 Click the [Protocol] tab to open the Protocol page, and then select a bar code protocol from the “Protocol:” list box.

A description of the selected protocol appears below the “Protocol:” list box.

4 Click the [Setup] tab to open the Setup page, and then select any bar code format options for the selected protocol.

The options that can be chosen may differ depending on the protocol selected.

5 Click the [Input] tab to open the Input page, type the data for the bar code in the Data text box, and select any options that are available for the selected protocol

The options that can be chosen may differ depending on the protocol selected.

6 Click [OK].

The bar code appears on the label in the layout work area.

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Contents

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 unitUSB cable Unpacking Your LPS-1Starter 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 Software Overview Installation PrecautionsSoftware 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 Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appearsNext 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 appearsClick Finish to complete the uninstall Uninstalling the Printer DriverUninstall process is now completed Insert the appropriate LA Roll OverviewEnter the text There are two main methods of entering text on the labelTouch Editor provides a variety of editing functions Edit the labelCreating Labels Print the label Select an option in the dialog box, and then click OK Starting P-touch Editor Layout 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 clickHow the Label List Works Label ListViews „ Form view Using the Label ListRepeat this for all necessary fields New record appears in the list „ When is this useful? „ What is a Layout Style?„ 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 layoutZPrint Range Optionsz SettingsSpecified 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 windowClick to print the label Microsoft Excel„ 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 Accessories and Supplies Service and SupportContact Information