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Variquest VisiMate Setup Manual (244 pages)

Specialty Printing System

Brand: Variquest | Category: Printer | Size: 3.15 MB

Table of Contents
1
Copyright
9
Disclaimer
9
End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE
10
System Warranty
11
FCC Notice - US Only
11
- Canada
  11
- Europe
  12
Specifications
12
- Physical Characteristics
  12
- Environmental Characteristics
  12
- Electrical Characteristics
  12
- Notice
  12
Chapter 1 Introduction

13
- Welcome
  14
- About this Book
  14
- Features and Functions
  14
- Specialty Applications
  15
CHAPTER 2 Visimate® Specialty Printing System Setup

17
- Before You Begin
  
  17
- Connecting Peripherals
  
  18
- Adjusting Print Density and Screen Contrast
  
  19
- Installing Supplies
  
  19
- Installing a Compact Flash Memory Card
  
  27
- Cleaning the System
  
  28
  - Cleaning the Display Screen
    28
  - Cleaning the Print Head
    29
- Removing Adhesive and Debris Build-Up on Tape Guides
  
  30
Chapter 3 Setting Preferences

32
- Overview
  
  33
- Accessing System Setup
  
  33
  - Displaying the System Setup Dialog Box
    33
- Adding School Name and Mascot
  
  34
- Setting Localization Tab Options
  
  40
  - To Implement Localization Changes
    41
- Setting Hardware Tab Options
  
  41
  - Naming Supply Colors
    42
- Setting Other Tab Options
  
  44
  - Displaying the Screen Grid
    45
- Setting Text Tab Options
  
  46
- Setting on Line Tab Options
  
  48
CHAPTER 4 Getting Started on Your System

50
- Terminology: Label
  
  50
- Launching Your System
  
  50
  - The Launcher Screen
    51
- Keyboard Basics
  
  54
  - The Standard Keyboard
    54
  - Arrow and Navigation Keypads
    59
  - Numeric Keypad
    61
  - Shortcut Keys
    63
- Mouse Basics
  
  63
  - Using a Mouse
    64
- Checking System Status
  
  65
- Arrow Displays on List Screens
  
  65
- Accessing Online Help
  
  66
Chapter 5 Working with Color

67
- Using Color in the Visimate® Specialty System
  
  68
- Ribbon Color
  
  68
- Drawing Color
  
  69
- RGB Values for Graphics
  
  69
- Media Color
  
  70
- Template Requirements
  
  70
- Applying Color to Objects
  
  70
- Choosing Color on the Object Color Dialog Box
  
  70
Chapter 6 Working with Objects

73
- Objects Overview
  
  74
  - Objects as Containers
    74
- Using Objects to Compose Labels
  
  74
- Adding Objects
  
  75
  - To Add a Print Object
    75
- Adding a Text Object
  
  77
- Adding Variable Text Objects
  
  81
  - Creating Variable Text
    82
- Adding Vertical Text Objects
  
  87
- Adding Bar Code Objects
  
  87
  - Adding Bar Codes
    88
  - Editing Bar Codes
    90
  - Specifying Bar Code Sequence
    91
- Adding Graphic Objects
  
  91
  - To Add a Graphic Object
    92
  - Adding Hotshapes
    94
- Selecting Objects
  
  94
  - Selecting Multiple Objects
    95
  - Deselecting an Object
    96
  - Selecting a Layered Object
    96
- Moving Objects
  
  96
- Resizing Objects
  
  98
Copying and Pasting Objects

100
- Copying an Object
  100
- Pasting an Object
  100
- Changing Object Properties
  102
- Setting General Tab Options
  103
- Setting Size and Location Tab Options
  104
- Setting Font Tab Options
  105
- Setting Placement Option Tabs
  106
- Setting Options on the Options Tab
  108
- Setting Content Tab Options
  110
- Setting Dimensions Tab Options
  110
CHAPTER 7 Creating and Modifying Cutout Objects

112
Terms and Concept

112
Cutting-Out Objects Overview

113
Creating Cutout Objects

113
- To Use the Cutouts Application
  114
Creating Cutout Objects in Other Applications

117
- To Create a Cutout Object
  117
- Cutting out Text Objects
  118
- Weeding Cutout Text Objects
  119
- Cutting-Out Graphic Objects
  121
- Transferring Cutout Objects
  122
Cutting Around Objects

123
- To Apply a Cut Bounding Box to an Object
  124
- Minimum Cut Size
  125
Cutting Around Frames

126
- To Cut Around a Frame
  126
Calibrating the Cutter

127
- Setting Cutter Calibration Values
  127
Restoring Default Cutter Calibration Settings

129
- To Restore Default Calibration Settings
  129
CHAPTER 8 Working in the Editor Window

132
Accessing the Editor Window

132
Editor Window Overview

132
Editor Window Defaults

133
Editor Window Components

133
- Preview Area
  133
- The Toolbar
  134
- Scrolling
  137
- Ruler Functions
  138
- The Status Bar
  139
- Editing Procedures
  139
CHAPTER 9 Creating Labels from Templates

141
- Creating Labels and Similar Output
  
  141
  - To Create a Parking Permit Label
    141
- Creating Sets of Labels
  
  145
  - Adding Output Items to a Set
    146
  - Moving between Output Items in a Set
    147
  - Editing Items in a Set
    147
  - Clearing Items in a Set
    147
  - Saving Sets
    148
- Changing Labels
  
  148
  - Changing the Size of Template Output
    149
  - Editing Templates
    150
  - Changing Properties
    151
- Setting Application Preferences
  
  156
CHAPTER 10 Creating Custom Labels

160
- To Create a Custom Label
  160
CHAPTER 11 Creating Files and File Groups

164
- Creating File Groups and Files Overview
  
  164
  - Creating a New File Group and File
    164
- Accessing Saved Files
  
  166
- Managing File Groups and Files
  
  166
  - Modifying Files
    166
  - Deleting Files
    168
- Printing Files
  
  169
- Transferring Files
  
  169
CHAPTER 12 Printing

171
- Terms and Concepts
  
  171
  - Single Output Item on a Page
    171
  - Multiple Output Items on a Page
    172
  - On Line Status
    173
- Printing Output
  
  171
- Printing a Single Item
  
  174
- Printing Multiple Copies of a Single Item
  
  175
- Printing an Output Set
  
  175
  - To Print an Output Set
    175
  - To Print a Subset of an Output Set
    176
- Printing Output in a File Group
  
  177
  - To Print Output in a File Group
    177
  - To Print a Different File Group
    178
- Checking Supplies
  
  180
- Checking Size
  
  180
- Checking Length
  
  181
  - Minimum Length
    181
  - Maximum Length
    181
  - When the Printer Truncates Output
    183
  - Cut out Output Length
    184
- Checking Color
  
  184
  - Ribbon and Color Choices
    184
  - Ribbon Color Needed
    185
  - Media Color Needed
    186
  - Checking for Cut out Output
    187
- Printing Tab Options
  
  187
  - Accessing the Printing Tab Options
    187
  - Supply Saver Option
    188
  - Overprint Option
    190
  - Auto Cut between Labels Option
    190
- Canceling a Print Job
  
  191
Chapter 13 Connecting to a Pc

193
- Working with a
  194
- Setting up Your Visimate® Specialty Printing System as a Hardware Device for USB13-2
  194
Working with a PC

194
Setting up Your Visimate® Specialty Printing System as a Hardware Device for USB

194
Connecting Your Visimate® Specialty Printing System and a PC

198
- Printing from a PC
  
  199
RGB Values for Graphics

201
- Working with the File Management Utility
  
  202
Appendix A Special Characters

208
Appendix B Cutter Maintenance

217
- About the Cutting Mechanism
  218
- Removing the Stylus Holder
  219
- Adjusting the Cut Depth
  220
- Replacing the Stylus Blade
  223
- Cleaning the Stylus
  225
Appendix C Error Messages

227
- Determining the Card, Firmware, Application Version
  
  228
- Revised Error Messages
  
  229
- Error Code Translation
  
  238
- Non-Error Troubleshooting
  
  238
Appendix D Glossary

243

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2 Visimate® Specialty Printing System Setup

Before You Begin

Connecting Peripherals

Adjusting Print Density and Screen Contrast

Installing Supplies

Installing a Compact Flash Memory Card

Cleaning the System

Removing Adhesive and Debris Build-Up on Tape Guides

Chapter 3 Setting Preferences

Overview

Accessing System Setup

Adding School Name and Mascot

Setting Localization Tab Options

Setting Hardware Tab Options

Setting Other Tab Options

Setting Text Tab Options

Setting on Line Tab Options

CHAPTER 4 Getting Started on Your System

Terminology: Label

Launching Your System

Keyboard Basics

Mouse Basics

Checking System Status

Arrow Displays on List Screens

Accessing Online Help

Chapter 5 Working with Color

Using Color in the Visimate® Specialty System

Ribbon Color

Drawing Color

RGB Values for Graphics

Media Color

Template Requirements

Applying Color to Objects

Choosing Color on the Object Color Dialog Box

Chapter 6 Working with Objects

Objects Overview

Using Objects to Compose Labels

Adding Objects

Adding a Text Object

Adding Variable Text Objects

Adding Vertical Text Objects

Adding Bar Code Objects

Adding Graphic Objects

Selecting Objects

Moving Objects

Resizing Objects

Copying and Pasting Objects

CHAPTER 7 Creating and Modifying Cutout Objects

Terms and Concept

Cutting-Out Objects Overview

Creating Cutout Objects

Creating Cutout Objects in Other Applications

Cutting Around Objects

Cutting Around Frames

Calibrating the Cutter

Restoring Default Cutter Calibration Settings

CHAPTER 8 Working in the Editor Window

Accessing the Editor Window

Editor Window Overview

Editor Window Defaults

Editor Window Components

CHAPTER 9 Creating Labels from Templates

Creating Labels and Similar Output

Creating Sets of Labels

Changing Labels

Setting Application Preferences

CHAPTER 10 Creating Custom Labels

CHAPTER 11 Creating Files and File Groups

Creating File Groups and Files Overview

Accessing Saved Files

Managing File Groups and Files

Printing Files

Transferring Files

CHAPTER 12 Printing

Terms and Concepts

Printing Output