Pitney Bowes LPS-1 manual Creating Labels

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CREATING LABELS

• Pitney Bowes shall not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage caused by bar code labels being misread.

•If the bar code reader is not able to read bar code labels printed using the "Give priority to print speed" option, try using the "Give priority to print quality" option.

•The bar code reader may not be able to read bar code labels with narrow bar codes.

•The LPS-1 is not designed exclusively for creating bar code labels. Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader.

•Always use the largest bar code size possible. The bar code reader may not be able to read bar code labels with small bar codes.

•Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can overheat the print head, which may affect printing quality.

•For best results, print bar code labels in black on a white label. Some bar code readers may not be able to read bar code labels created using colored labels. Always check that bar code labels can be read by the bar code reader.

•To make changes to an existing bar code in a label, double-click the bar code to open the Bar Code Properties dialog box and change the settings.

•You can create bar code labels even more efficiently by connecting to a database and retrieving data for several labels. Refer to page 52 or P-touch Editor Help for details.

Pitney Bowes label printers are not designed specifically as bar code printers. The following suggestions are recommended when reading/printing bar code labels:

•Please verify the bar code readability with your specific bar code scanner.

•Bar codes should be printed in black on white labels. The bar code reader may not be able to scan labels created with other substrate colors.

•The bar code width should be set to the largest dimensions possible. If the bar code size is too small, the bar code reader may not be able to scan the bar code.

•The entire bar code image, including left and right margins, must be within the dimensions of the label

image area.

Please note that the foregoing is solely for your information. This is not a warranty or representation about the fitness of label printers to print bar code labels or the quality or legibility of bar code labels printed with your label printer. Pitney Bowes and its affiliates specifically disclaim any and all damage, loss and liability arising from the use of bar code labels printed by a label printer.

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Contents To reorder supplies contact Page Contents Appendix Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return Policy IntroductionGeneral Precautions LPS-1CD-ROM & Software Symbols Used in this GuideAC power cord Cutter unitStarter roll Unpacking Your LPS-1USB cable „ Front LPS-1 ComponentsLPS-1 Label Printer Getting StartedButton descriptions LED LampConnecting to the Power Supply Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outletAvailable supplies Installing the LA RollInstalling the LA Roll Installing the Paper Guide Software and Compatible Operating Systems Installation PrecautionsSoftware Overview Installing the Software It may take a short time for the dialog box to appearSetup Type dialog box appears Customer Information dialog box appearsCustom Following items will be installedTypical Start Copying Files dialog box appearsInstalling Software Installation of the P-touch Editor software is now completed Click FinishWhen using Microsoft Windows 98 SE Typical Start Copying Files dialog box appears Next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appearsClick Next Installing Software User Registration dialog box appears Installation of the P-touch Editor software is now completed „ Re-installing the printer driver Driver Setup dialog box appearsClick Cancel Confirmation dialog box appearsInstallShield Wizard dialog box appears Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling P-touch Editor Version Confirm Uninstall dialog box appearsUninstall process is now completed Uninstalling the Printer DriverClick Finish to complete the uninstall Enter the text OverviewInsert the appropriate LA Roll There are two main methods of entering text on the labelCreating Labels Print the label Edit the labelTouch Editor provides a variety of editing functions Starting P-touch Editor Select an option in the dialog box, and then click OKUsing P-touch Editor Layout WindowCreating an Address Label ZPrint Optionsz Cut off the printed label using the CUT leverPrinting the Label „ Printing options and label cuttingSaving the Label Opening an Existing Label FileBar Code Properties dialog box appears Creating Bar Code LabelsClick the in the Object dock Bar code appears on the label in the layout work areaCreating Labels Creating Other Types of Labels Sample OptionsMenu Using HelpTabs Topic AreaPrint Topics dialog box appears Select a topic in the Contents tab Click on the toolbar„ Printing Help Select the range of topics to be printed, Then clickViews Label ListHow the Label List Works Repeat this for all necessary fields Using the Label List„ Form view New record appears in the list „ Choosing a Default Layout Style „ What is a Layout Style?„ When is this useful? Merge Fields dialog box appears Field is added to the layout and displayed as text Pop-up menu appearsSelect Text from the pop-up menu Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more fields to the layoutSpecified labels are printed SettingsZPrint Range Optionsz Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications Add-In UtilityMicrosoft Word Click in Microsoft Word’s standard toolbar Print Settings buttonChange Paper Setting Toolbar Preview window„ How Microsoft Word data is added to the Label List Microsoft ExcelClick to print the label Click in Microsoft Excel’s standard toolbar „ How Microsoft Excel data is added to the Label ListMicrosoft Outlook „ How Microsoft Outlook data is added to the Label List „ Creating a name badge label using a database Using a Database„ What is the database function? Open Database dialog box appearsField is added to the layout Creating Labels Print the labels using one of the methods below Cleaning the Roller MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head AppendixMaintenance Changing Cutter Unit Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unitTroubleshooting What to do whenSpecifications Operating EnvironmentCleaning Sheet Accessories For USA OnlyReplacement Blades for Cutter Unit LA RollsBody field 48, 49 IndexAuto Format Templates Date fieldSpecifications Standard toolbar Help Starting Uninstalling UsingQuick Start Guide Record view Replacement Troubleshooting Typical setupAppendix Contact Information Service and SupportAccessories and Supplies
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