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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual Running the program, E. Connecting the keyboard to the PC

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Running the program:

Running the program:

Double-click on the Solo Studio icon to run the program or click on the Windows Start Menu and select Program>Solo Studio. Detailed information on the features of the program can be found under Help>Help Topics.

E. Connecting the keyboard to the PC

Please note: the Keyboard to PC connection is only required when importing the data files and label formats from the PC to the Keyboard.

1.The included USB to serial cable will provide power to the keyboard. Simply plug the USB end into your PC and connect the other end of the cable to the serial cable which originates from the back of the keyboard. The keyboard will beep and you will see a welcome message on the keyboard display.

2.Ensure that the included serial data transfer cable is connected to the 2nd port on the keyboard and the other end of the cable is connected to the serial port on your PC.

3.Click on the menu and select Keyboard>Connection Wizard and click Next. You should have a message that the keyboard has been successfully connected. Click on “Finish”.

If you see “Unable to locate a Solo keyboard”,

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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual Running the program, E. Connecting the keyboard to the PC

Contents

144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax Keystone Labeling System Instruction ManualTimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc Getting started with the TimeMed Keystone Labeling System Table of ContentsKeystone User Manual Monday through Friday between 800 a.m. and 500 p.m. CST A. Unpacking Keystone800 323-4840 extension Important Safety Instructions B. Loading the Label MediaLabel Media Sensor Adjustment Printer Coverage C. Equipment Service CoverageEquipment Service/Support Thermal Printhead Coverage Keyboard CoverageReturns D. Installing the Labeling SoftwareSoftware Installation IMPORTANT During the installation you will asked for a CD key Use the CD key #Click on “Next” to continue Click on “I accept the terms of the license agreement” to continueType in the appropriate User and Company Names and click on “Next” to continue Page Click “Install” to begin the installation process E. Connecting the keyboard to the PC Running the programBaud rate 57,600 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenCommunication settings on the keyboard Flow Control XON/XOFFBoth switches are set toward the connector cord Keyboard Internal DIP switchesDefault Both switches should be set away from the connector cordF. Connecting to a database Option 1 - Microsoft Excel IMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROWYou have now connected your Excel spreadsheet to the software IMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROW F. Connecting to a database Option 2 - Microsoft AccessHow to import a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into an Access database You will now see the data that was imported from Excel Select “Access *mdb” and locate your saved Access databaseDouble click on the new table name you created in the database window Select “Sheet 1$”You have now connected your database to the software COTTON BALLS G. Setting up the labels/building the label template123456 Page Print Method Printer ModelM-4206 Direct ThermalMap a TEXT label element to a Database Field Fixed Data - The information printed will always be the sameKeyboard - User input is required by typing on the keyboard Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field Map a Label element using the Keyboard User Input Creating Fixed Text that does not change Other Label Setup OptionsYou can also custom design the label layout to meet your needs Map a TEXT label element to a Database Field1. Add a TEXT label element “Quantity” Map a label element using Keyboard User InputMap a BARCODE label element to a Database Field I. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/Printing a record H. Transferring labels to the KeyboardPlease note Calling up a record from a databaseData entry Keyboard User Input Q. The keyboard does not respond or the screen is blank J. Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting TipsKeyboard communication settings BAUD 57,600 PARITY NONE DATA BIT STOP BIT SHAKE XON/XOFFPrinter communication settings Datamax M-Class PC and Program SettingsKeyboard communication settings baud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop BitsbaUD RATE 9,600 PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE daTA BITS STOP BITS Keyboard Internal DIP switches Default IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenCommunication settings on the keyboard Keyboard and the printer COM Datamax M-Class/Z Both switches are set toward the connector cordbaud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits Communication settings on the PCCommunication Settings on the Printer Flow Control XON/XOFFCleaning the Printhead To clean the printheadTimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc 144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax