Casio STC-PC10 User Manual
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STC-PC10 Application
Version 1.00
For Windows
User's Guide
What you can do with the
STC-PC10 Application
Using the STC-PC10
Application
Troubleshooting
Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
Important!
The copyright of this manual and rights related
to the software all revert to CASIO COMPUTER
CO., LTD.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States in the United
States and other countries.
• Other company names and product names used herein are trademarks
or registered trademarks of others. Note that TM and ® marks are not
used within the text of this manual.
• Contract Company
Umemura Taka Software Design, Inc.
© 2014 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Precautions Concerning This Manual
Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held in any way
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responsible for any losses or lost profi ts, or for any claims by third parties
arising out of the use of the examples presented in this manual.
Any reproduction of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden.
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Note that any use of this manual other than personal use without the
permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. violates copyright laws.
The specifi cations and other contents contained in this manual are
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subject to change without notice.
Except as required for proper use or for creating backup copy, any reproduction of this manual and/or the program, either in part or in their
entirety, is strictly forbidden without the express written permission of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• Refer to the Printer (Stamp Maker) user documentation for informa-
tion about how to install this software and the required operating
environment.
• The STC-PC10 Application is software that runs on Windows 8,
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP3.
• Certain equipment confi gurations may not support proper opera-
tion.
Index
STC-PC10 Application Overview and Preparation
Using This Manual · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
What you should read fi rst · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
How information is presented · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
Printer Models Supported bythe STC-PC10
Application · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
STC-PC10 Application Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
STC-PC10 Application Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
STC-PC10 Application
Using the STC-PC10 Application · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
What you can do with the STC-PC10 Application · · 8
Starting Up and Exiting the STC-PC10 Application · · 8
Basic Operations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Home screen · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Editing Screen · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Preview screen · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
Using an Existing Stamp Face · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13
Using an existing stamp face to create a stamp · · · 14
Using an Image Stored on Your Computer to
Create a Stamp (Create from image) · · · · · · · · · · · · 19
Using an image to create a stamp · · · · · · · · · · · · · 20
Creating an Original Stamp Design
(Create your own) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Creating a stamp by editing a stamp face · · · · · · · 31
Recalling a Saved Stamp (Saved stamps folder) · · 42
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Recalling a previously saved stamp face and
using it to create a stamp · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Confi guring STC-PC10 Application Properties · · · 46
Using Help · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 48
STC-PC10 Application Appendix
Software Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 50
Stamp Printing Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 50
Error Messages · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 52
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STC-PC10 Application
Overview and Preparation
Using This Manual
What you should read fi rst
First, carefully read the section titled “Overview and Preparation”
(pages
3 through 6) for a general overview of the product and
information about the required operating environment.
When printing a stamp sheet refer to “Using the STC-PC10
Application” (page 8).
How information is presented
Terms used in this manual
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This term: Means this in this manual:
print Outputting a stamp sheet on a stamp sheet printer
printer CASIO STC-W10 or STC-U10 Stamp Maker printer
STC-PC10 Application This computer application for laying out stamp face
layout Arranging text and/or graphics with the STC-PC10
stamp face The surface of a stamp that meets the paper (or
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This manual does not explain how to perform
Windows operations.
This manual is the STC-PC10 Application User’s Guide for Windows.
This software can run under Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista,
and Windows XP SP3 (hereinafter referred to as “Windows”). This manual
does not explain how to use Windows itself.
This manual was written for users who are at least familiar with the basic
Windows operations below.
(STC-W10 or STC-U10)
contents for output on a Stamp Maker printer.
application for output on a Stamp Maker printer.
other medium) and prints the stamp image.
• Mouse operations: Click, double-click rightclick, drag, drag and drop, etc.
• Menu operations with the mouse
• Text input with the keyboard
• Standard Windows operations
Refer to the user documentation that came with your computer or
Windows package for details about standard Windows operations.
On-screen button operations
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All of the operations in this manual are shown as being performed with
your computer’s mouse.
Command operations are represented as described below.
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Text settings(T)
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Dialog box buttons are represented as shown below.
Click Text settings(T).
OK
Click OK.
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Display screens
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Note that the appearances of sample screen shots used in this manual
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may differ somewhat from the screens that are actually displayed on
your computer. However, the essential contents of the two screens
should be the same.
Screen shots shown in this manual are based on the English version
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of Windows 7, and examples assume that “English” was selected as
the display language during installation. Screens produced by other
operating systems or when another display language is selected may
be different from the screen shots shown here.
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Printer Models Supported by
STC-PC10 Application
the STC-PC10 Application
The STC-PC10 Application can be used with the Printer models below.
STC-U10, STC-W10
Actual stamp sheet printing requires installation of a USB driver for
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your specifi c printer model. For information about installing a USB
driver, refer to the user documentation that comes with your printer.
Introduction
The STC-PC10 Application is software for laying out stamp face
contents on a computer.
STC-PC10 Application Introduction
The STC-PC10 Application can be used for easy layout of original stamp
faces on a computer for printing.
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Use built-in stamp faces or quick and easy stamp layout.
Christmas stamps
Business stamps
Incorporate your name or other text into a stamp design.
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Incorporate an image in computer memory into a stamp design.
PetsFamily members
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Optionally available Stamp Kits provide a choice of stamp sizes. A
choice of ink colors (red, blue, etc.) is also available.
Large-size stamps can also be created.
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STC-PC10
Application
Using the STC-PC10 Application
What you can do with the STC-PC10 Application
Select a previously saved stamp face for quick and easy layout of a
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new stamp (“Using an Existing Stamp Face”, page
Use images stored on a computer to create original stamps (“Using
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an Image Stored on Your Computer to Create a Stamp (Create from
image)”, page 19).
Modify images (photos) using a selection of effects (“Applying an
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effect”, page
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Combine items and frames to create your own stamp face design
(“Creating an Original Stamp Design (Create your own)”, page 30).
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Save your stamps on your computer for later recall and re-use
(“Recalling a Saved Stamp (Saved stamp folder)”, page 42).
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Preview an image of your stamp before printing it (“Preview screen”,
12).
page
26).
13).
Starting Up and Exiting the STC-PC10 Application
To start up the STC-PC10 Application
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1 On your computer desktop, double click the STC-PC10 icon.
This starts up the STC-PC10 Application and displays its home
screen.
If, during installation, you chose not to display a shortcut on your
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desktop, navigate the location where you have the STC-PC10
Application installed and double-click the STC-PC10 icon.
On the Windows Start menu, perform the following operation to
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start up: Programs (P)➔CASIO➔Stamp Maker➔STC-PC10.
The actual folder where the STC-PC10 Application is located
depends on the settings you used when installing it. Windows
8: You can start up by clicking the STC-PC10 icon on the start
screen.
Double-click
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Exiting the STC-PC10 Application
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1 Click the close button ( ) in the upper right corner of the screen.
Close button
This exits the STC-PC10 Application.
You can also exit with a menu bar operation.
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On the menu bar, click File (F).
Click Exit (X).
This exits the STC-PC10 Application.
Basic Operations
This section explains the home screen that is displayed
immediately following startup, the editing screen used for stamp
face layout, and the preview screen used for previewing an
image of your stamp before printing it.
Home screen
This is the screen that appears fi rst when you start up the STC-PC10
Application. It has a number of buttons that provide access to a variety of
different function.
Basic stamp button
Displays a screen for laying out a stamp using a built-in stamp face.
“Using an Existing Stamp Face” (page 13)➜
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Create from image button
Displays a screen for laying out a stamp using an image (photo)
stored on a computer.
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“Using an Image Stored on Your Computer to Create a Stamp
(Create from image)” (page 19)
Create your own button
Displays a screen for laying out an original stamp face.
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“Creating an Original Stamp Design (Create your own)” (page
Saved stamps folder button
Displays a screen for recalling a previously saved stamp face.
Page 42 “Recalling a Saved Stamp (Saved stamps folder)”
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30)
Editing Screen
The content of the editing screen depends on the type of stamp you are
laying out, and the current state of your stamp layout.
This section covers a number of common representative display items
that normally appear on this screen.
Important!
For information of the buttons and setting items that appear in the editing
area and control panel for each type of screen, refer to the sections
below, which describe the operation of each function.
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“Using an Existing Stamp Face” (page
“Using an Image Stored on Your Computer to Create a Stamp (Create
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from image)” (page
“Creating an Original Stamp Design (Create your own)” (page 30)
➜
“Recalling a Saved Stamp (Saved stamps folder)” (page
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Example Basic tab data selection screen
You can return
to the home
screen at any time
by clicking the
pomrie STAMP
MAKER logo.
19)
13)
42)
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Menu bar
These are menus of editing functions. Almost all of the functions
displayed on menus can also be accessed using the buttons in the
editing area and control panel.
For details about each of the menu items, refer to the next section
(“Menu bar”).
Guidance
Displays text that explains what you can do on the currently
displayed screen.
Editing area
Shows lists for selecting stamps, images, or items, a preview image
of the stamp face, etc. Display contents depend on the selected
function and current conditions.
Control panel
Shows buttons and setting items for stamp face editing. Display
contents depend on the selected function and current conditions.
Navigation controls
Shows a list of buttons that represent operations that need to be
performed. The currently selected button (operation) is highlighted.
Clicking a button for a previous operation will return to the operation
that was performed using that button.
Menu bar
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This section explains functions on each of the menus included on the
menu bar.
Important!
Functions that can be executed from the menu bar depends on the
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task being performed and its current status. The names of functions
that cannot be executed for some reason are dimmed on the menu.
Almost all of the functions that can be selected with the menu bar can
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also be accessed using the buttons in the editing area and control
panel.
File (F) menu
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Home (H)
Cancels the current task and returns to the home screen.
Exit (X)
Exits the STC-PC10 Application. A confi rmation message will
appear if there are unsaved edits to a stamp face on the screen.
Edit (E) menu
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Undo (U)
Undoes the last operation that you performed. Note that some
operation cannot be undone.
Redo (R)
Redoes the last operation that was undone with the Undo
command. Some operations cannot be redone.
Copy (C)
Copy the currently selected object (text, item).
Delete (D)
Deletes the currently selected object (text, item, or frame). When
performing freehand drawing, deletes all lines that have been
drawn.
Settings (S) menu
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Text settings (T)
Displays a window for changing text properties.
“To confi gure text properties” (page
➜
46)
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Item settings (I)
Displays a window for changing item properties.
“To confi gure item properties” (page
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Frame settings (F)
Displays a window for changing frame properties.
“To confi gure frame properties” (page 47)
Layout (P) menu
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Position (P)
Aligns the currently selected object (text, item) with the Top,
Bottom, Left, or Right of the stamp face.
Centered (C)
Centers the currently selected object (text, item) Horizontally or
Vertically in the stamp face.
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View (V) menu
Magnifi cation (Z)
Zooms the home page view in accordance with a specifi ed zoom
ratio.
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Help (H) menu
CASIO Home Page (C)
Starts up your web browser and accesses the CASIO website.
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“Accessing the CASIO website” (page
Version info. (A)
Displays STC-PC10 Application version and copyright information.
“To view version information” (page 48)
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46)
48)
Preview screen
Displays an image of a stamp, which can be used for previewing before
printing. You can even change the color of the preview image.
Stamp preview image
Shows a preview image of the stamp using black ink.
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Inked image button
Displays the window shown below, which can be used to change the
color of the preview image.
Using an Existing Stamp Face
This section explains how to use an existing stamp face to create
a stamp.
The general fl ow for laying out a stamp using an existing stamp face is
described below
1 Select a stamp.
Decide on the type of stamp you want to create and its size,
and then select the appropriate stamp face. The STC-PC10
Application has a variety of different built-in stamp faces that you
can use.
2 Check the preview image of the stamp.
Check the appearance of the stamp before printing it. You can
view the preview image in a variety of different colors.
3 Print the stamp.
Printing a stamp creates the face of the stamp. Prepare a sheet
holder that contains a stamp sheet that is the same size as the
stamp face you laid out.
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Using an existing stamp face to create a stamp
Selecting a stamp
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Use the procedure below to select the existing stamp face you want to
use to create a stamp.
1 On the home screen, click the Basic stamp button.
Basic stamp
This will display a screen for selecting a stamp type (category).
2 Select the desired stamp type.
Click the folder for the type of stamp you want to create.
Click Next.
Next
Clicking Next displays a screen for selecting the stamp size and
stamp face.
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3 Click the stamp size.
4 Click the stamp face you want to use and then click Next.
Next higher folder
This will display the stamp faces available for the size you selected.
Clicking the
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hierarchy.
If there are multiple tabs displayed, click a tab to switch to another
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folder.
icon returns to the next higher folder in the
Next
A preview image of the stamp will appear on the screen. You can
change the color of the preview image, if you want. Advance to
“Previewing the stamp image” (page 16).
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