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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual A. Unpacking Keystone, 800 323-4840 extension

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A. Unpacking Keystone

A. Unpacking Keystone

After removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents. The following items should be included:

•Thermal printer

•Power cord for thermal printer

•Sample roll of labels (HCP-TD-115-Y)

•Keystone user manual

•Keystone brochure/label information

•Keystone keyboard unit

•Serial data transfer cable

•USB to serial power cable (Not for data transfer)

•Keystone installation CD

All technical support calls related to the Keystone product should be directed to TimeMed Technical Support by contacting:

(800) 323-4840 extension 290

Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST

For technical support, please call: 800-323-4840 ext. 290 (M - F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m CST)

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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual A. Unpacking Keystone, 800 323-4840 extension

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 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 PCFlow Control XON/XOFF IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenCommunication settings on the keyboard Baud rate 57,600 Data Bits Parity None Stop BitsBoth switches should be set away from the connector cord Keyboard Internal DIP switchesDefault Both switches are set toward 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 Select “Sheet 1$” Select “Access *mdb” and locate your saved Access databaseDouble click on the new table name you created in the database window You will now see the data that was imported from ExcelYou have now connected your database to the software G. Setting up the labels/building the label template 123456COTTON BALLS Page Direct Thermal Printer ModelM-4206 Print MethodFixed 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 Map a TEXT label element to a Database Field Other Label Setup OptionsYou can also custom design the label layout to meet your needs Creating Fixed Text that does not changeMap a label element using Keyboard User Input Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field1. Add a TEXT label element “Quantity” Calling up a record from a database H. Transferring labels to the KeyboardPlease note I. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/Printing a recordData entry Keyboard User Input BAUD 57,600 PARITY NONE DATA BIT STOP BIT SHAKE XON/XOFF J. Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting TipsKeyboard communication settings Q. The keyboard does not respond or the screen is blankbaud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits PC and Program SettingsKeyboard communication settings Printer communication settings Datamax M-ClassbaUD RATE 9,600 PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE daTA BITS STOP BITS Datamax M-Class/Z Both switches are set toward the connector cord IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenCommunication settings on the keyboard Keyboard and the printer COM Keyboard Internal DIP switches DefaultFlow Control XON/XOFF Communication settings on the PCCommunication Settings on the Printer baud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop BitsTo clean the printhead Cleaning the Printhead144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc