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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual You have now connected your database to the software

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You have now connected your database to the software.

Select “Record #” as the field that uniquely identifies each database table row. Notice that “Select Record” will be the database prompt.

Click on Finish button to complete the database connection process.

You have now connected your database to the software.

You can now proceed to Section G - Setting up the labels/building the label template.

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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual You have now connected your database to the software

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Keystone Labeling System Instruction Manual TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax Table of Contents Keystone User ManualGetting started with the TimeMed Keystone Labeling System A. Unpacking Keystone 800 323-4840 extensionMonday through Friday between 800 a.m. and 500 p.m. CST B. Loading the Label Media Important Safety InstructionsLabel Media Sensor Adjustment C. Equipment Service Coverage Equipment Service/SupportPrinter Coverage Keyboard Coverage Thermal Printhead CoverageD. Installing the Labeling Software Software InstallationReturns Use the CD key # IMPORTANT During the installation you will asked for a CD keyClick on “I accept the terms of the license agreement” to continue Click on “Next” to continueType in the appropriate User and Company Names and click on “Next” to continue Page Click “Install” to begin the installation process Running the program E. Connecting the keyboard to the PCCommunication settings on the keyboard IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenBaud rate 57,600 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFDefault Keyboard Internal DIP switchesBoth switches are set toward the connector cord Both switches should be set away from the connector cordIMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROW F. Connecting to a database Option 1 - Microsoft ExcelYou have now connected your Excel spreadsheet to the software F. Connecting to a database Option 2 - Microsoft Access How to import a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into an Access databaseIMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROW Double click on the new table name you created in the database window Select “Access *mdb” and locate your saved Access databaseYou will now see the data that was imported from Excel Select “Sheet 1$”You have now connected your database to the software G. Setting up the labels/building the label template 123456COTTON BALLS Page M-4206 Printer ModelPrint Method Direct ThermalFixed Data - The information printed will always be the same Keyboard - User input is required by typing on the keyboardMap a TEXT label element to a Database Field Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field Map a Label element using the Keyboard User Input You can also custom design the label layout to meet your needs Other Label Setup OptionsCreating Fixed Text that does not change Map a TEXT label element to a Database FieldMap a label element using Keyboard User Input Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field1. Add a TEXT label element “Quantity” Please note H. Transferring labels to the KeyboardI. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/Printing a record Calling up a record from a databaseData entry Keyboard User Input Keyboard communication settings J. Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting TipsQ. The keyboard does not respond or the screen is blank BAUD 57,600 PARITY NONE DATA BIT STOP BIT SHAKE XON/XOFFKeyboard communication settings PC and Program SettingsPrinter communication settings Datamax M-Class baud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop BitsbaUD RATE 9,600 PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE daTA BITS STOP BITS Communication settings on the keyboard Keyboard and the printer COM IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenKeyboard Internal DIP switches Default Datamax M-Class/Z Both switches are set toward the connector cordCommunication Settings on the Printer Communication settings on the PCbaud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFTo clean the printhead Cleaning the Printhead144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc