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CONTENTS Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................................. i INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 1 Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return Policy ................................................................................1 General Precautions .....................................................................
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CONTENTS Using Help .................................................................................................................................36 The Label List...................................................................................................................................38 How the Label List Works ..........................................................................................................38 Views ............................................................
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the LPS-1. Your new LPS-1 is a label printer that connects to your personal computer, enabling you to quickly and easily print professional custom labels that you have created on your personal computer using the label editing software provided. We strongly recommend that you read this User’s Guide carefully before using your LPS-1, and then keep it nearby for future reference. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conf
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INTRODUCTION General Precautions LPS-1 • The LPS-1 is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the LPS-1. • Do not grab and lift the LPS-1 by the LA Roll compartment cover. The cover could come off and the LPS-1 could fall and become damaged. • The LPS-1 may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not use the LPS-1 near any machine that can cause electromagnetic interference. • Do not expose the LPS-1 to direct sunlight. • Do not place or store the LPS-1 near heate
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INTRODUCTION • Note that Pitney Bowes does not assume responsibility for any damage, etc. arising from failure to follow the precautions listed. • When peeling a LA Die-cut Label, some portion of the label may remain. Remove the remaining portion before attaching a new label. • Do not drop the LA Roll, or damage to the LA Roll could result. • Be careful when handling the LA Roll. Dropping the roll may break the spool and make it unusable. CD-ROM & Software • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do n
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GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your LPS-1 Check that the package contains the following before using your LPS-1. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact PB Supply Line at 1-800-243-7824. LPS-1 Quick Start Guide USB cable Pitney Bowes Customer-Friendly Return Policy (Manufactured by Pitney Bowes Part No. XC8897051) CD-ROM Paper guide Starter roll Cleaning Sheet The LPS-1 includes one starter roll of LA Die-cut Online Postage / PC Postage Labels (100 labels). Unpacking Your LPS-1 4
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GETTING STARTED LPS-1 Components LPS-1 Label Printer Front LA Roll compartment cover FEED button LED lamp ON/OFF button CUT lever If the LA Roll compartment cover is left open, dust will collect on the print head. Always close the cover. Back Power cord USB port Do not connect the LPS-1 to the USB port of your personal computer yet. Do not connect the LPS-1 to your personal computer until directed to do so when installing the printer driver. If the LPS-1 is connected to a personal computer
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GETTING STARTED Button descriptions The functions of the buttons on the LPS-1 are described below. Button Condition ON/OFF button Turns power to the LPS-1 on and off. • When using LA Die-cut Labels, feeds the LA Label Roll to the beginning of the first label on the roll. If this button is held for more than one second, the LA Label Roll is fed to the beginning of the next label on the roll. FEED button • When using LA Continuous Tapes, feeds 1" (25.4 mm) of the LA Label Roll. • If there is
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GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Power Supply 1 Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that the electrical outlet is 120 V before inserting the plug. • Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet after you have finished using the LPS-1. • Do not pull the cord when removing it from the electrical outlet. The wire in the cord may become damaged. Do not connect the LPS-1 to the USB port of your personal computer yet. Do not connect the LPS-1 to your
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GETTING STARTED Installing the LA Roll There is a wide range of LA Rolls available for use with your LPS-1, allowing you to create almost any type of label you need. Available supplies The types of LA Rolls that may be used with the LPS-1 are listed below. Stock No. Description LA0-2 4” Online Postage/PC Postage Label LA0-5 Continuous Paper Tape LA0-8 Large Address Label LA0-9 Small Address Label To obtain optimum performance, use only genuine Pitney Bowes accessories and LA Rolls. Installing t
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GETTING STARTED 3 Lift the label lever and then thread the end of the LA Roll into the slot immediately before the cutter. When unable to thread the end of the LA Roll to the slot, thread it as far as possible, lower the label lever and close the cover, then press the FEED button to set the roll. 4 Lower the label lever and then close the LA Roll compartment cover. Installing the Paper Guide Your LPS-1 comes with a paper guide that collects a strip of printed labels that have been printed
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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 Lib
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE Installing the Software The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your personal computer. Refer to the installation procedure for the appropriate operating system to install the software. Refer to “When using Microsoft Windows 98 SE” on page 16 for the installation procedure for that operating system. When using Microsoft Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP (Home/Professional) 1 Start your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE 3 Carefully read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue installation. The Customer Information dialog box appears. 4 Enter your “User Name” and the “Company Name”, and then click [Next]. The Setup Type dialog box appears. Installing the Software 12
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you prefer. Change the default destination folder if you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select “Custom” to install a particular feature. For example, to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • M
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE 7 Review the settings to ensure all are correct, and then click [Next]. If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] to go back and correct. • The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for installing the software, and then the Setup Status dialog box appears. • After all files necessary to install the P- touch Editor have been copied and registered, the Driver Setup dialog box appears. The Driver Setup dialog box does not appear if “Driver” is not selected in
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE 9 Check that the LPS-1 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your personal computer. When the LPS-1 is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. When connecting the LPS-1 to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may not be possible due to the type of hub used. If this occurs, connect the LPS-1 directly to the personal computer. ® ® When using Microsoft Windows Me The error dialo
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE When using Microsoft Windows 98 SE 1 Start your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. A dialog box appears briefly while the InstallShield Wizard prepares for installation. When the preparation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard welcome dialog box appears. • It may take a short time for the dialog box to appear. • If the dialog box does not appear, navigate to the contents of the CD-ROM, and then double-click the “Setup.exe” icon. 2 Cl
