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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual Printer Model, M-4206, Print Method, Direct Thermal, Print Speed

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Printer Model:

To verify that the appropriate label type (Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer) has been selected in the software, check your printer’s settings under Settings > Printer.

Ensure that the printer model matches the printer you are using (M-4206). Make sure that the Direct Thermal option is selected (For thermal transfer media, ensure that the Print Method is set to Thermal Transfer and that your printer is appropriately equipped).

The correct default settings should be:

Printer Model:	M-4206
Print Method:	Direct Thermal
Print Speed:	2.0 inches/second
Print Density:	10
Removal Method:	Tear-Off

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Keystone Computer Keyboard Printer Model, M-4206, Print Method, Direct Thermal, Print Speed, inches/second, Print Density

Contents

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 Important Safety Instructions B. Loading the Label MediaLabel Media Sensor Adjustment C. Equipment Service Coverage Equipment Service/SupportPrinter Coverage Thermal Printhead Coverage Keyboard CoverageD. Installing the Labeling Software Software InstallationReturns 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 programIMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL between Communication settings on the keyboardBaud rate 57,600 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFKeyboard Internal DIP switches DefaultBoth switches are set toward the connector cord 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 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 Select “Access *mdb” and locate your saved Access database Double click on the new table name you created in the database windowYou 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 Printer Model M-4206Print 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 Other Label Setup Options You can also custom design the label layout to meet your needsCreating 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” H. Transferring labels to the Keyboard Please noteI. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/Printing a record Calling up a record from a databaseData entry Keyboard User Input J. Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips Keyboard communication settingsQ. The keyboard does not respond or the screen is blank BAUD 57,600 PARITY NONE DATA BIT STOP BIT SHAKE XON/XOFFPC and Program Settings Keyboard communication 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 IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL between Communication settings on the keyboard Keyboard and the printer COMKeyboard Internal DIP switches Default Datamax M-Class/Z Both switches are set toward the connector cordCommunication settings on the PC Communication Settings on the Printerbaud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFCleaning the Printhead To clean the printheadTimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc 144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax