Software Overview, Installation Precautions | Pitney Bowes LPS-1

INSTALLING SOFTWARE

Software Overview

Install the following label editor software and printer driver on your personal computer to design professional labels and print them on your LPS-1.

P-touch Editor Version 4.1

Use this powerful label design software to create a wide variety of custom labels. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to link and use data from databases, as well as features for managing names, addresses and other information previously entered on labels.

P-touch Library

Use this software to store labels you have created, and then quickly and easily retrieve these labels for use again.

Add-In Software for MS Word/Excel/Outlook

These Add-Ins allow you to quickly and easily copy data into a label directly from Microsoft Word, Excel or Outlook, using the Add-In icon in the tool bar of each application.

Printer Driver

This software enables your personal computer to print labels on your LPS-1. The CD contains the printer driver for the specific model purchased.

Software and Compatible Operating Systems

The software is compatible with the following operating systems and versions of Microsoft applications.

P-touch Editor Version 4.1, P-touch Library and Printer Driver

Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Microsoft Windows XP (Home/Professional).

Add-In Software for MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003.

Installation Precautions

•Do not connect the USB cable to a personal computer until the software has been installed.

•When using Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP (Home / Professional), log on as an administrator before installing the software.

•When you are installing the software from the CD-ROM, the following dialog box may appear on the screen. If so, click [OK] and reinstall the software from the beginning.

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Pitney Bowes LPS-1 manual Software Overview, Software and Compatible Operating Systems, Installation Precautions

Contents

To reorder supplies contact Page Contents Appendix Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return Policy Introduction General Precautions LPS-1 CD-ROM & Software Symbols Used in this GuideAC power cord Cutter unit Starter roll Unpacking Your LPS-1USB cable „ Front LPS-1 ComponentsLPS-1 Label Printer Getting Started Button descriptions LED Lamp Connecting to the Power Supply Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet Available 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 appear Setup Type dialog box appears Customer Information dialog box appears Custom Following items will be installedTypical Start Copying Files dialog box appears Installing Software Installation of the P-touch Editor software is now completed Click Finish When 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 appears InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears Uninstalling SoftwareUninstalling P-touch Editor Version Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears Uninstall 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 label Creating 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 OK Using P-touch Editor Layout Window Creating an Address Label ZPrint Optionsz Cut off the printed label using the CUT leverPrinting the Label „ Printing options and label cutting Saving the Label Opening an Existing Label File Bar Code Properties dialog box appears Creating Bar Code LabelsClick the in the Object dock Bar code appears on the label in the layout work area Creating Labels Creating Other Types of Labels Sample Options Menu Using HelpTabs Topic Area Print 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 click Views 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 layout Specified labels are printed SettingsZPrint Range Optionsz Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications Add-In Utility Microsoft 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 List Microsoft 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 appears Field is added to the layout Creating Labels Print the labels using one of the methods below Cleaning the Roller MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head Appendix Maintenance Changing Cutter Unit Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit Troubleshooting What to do when Specifications Operating Environment Cleaning Sheet Accessories For USA OnlyReplacement Blades for Cutter Unit LA Rolls Body field 48, 49 IndexAuto Format Templates Date field Specifications Standard toolbar Help Starting Uninstalling UsingQuick Start Guide Record view Replacement Troubleshooting Typical setup Appendix Contact Information Service and SupportAccessories and Supplies