Leica LPC Software installation

LabeLase® Producer

Software installation manual for

/HLFD/3 &

Cassette Printer

Revision 2

30. March 2010
Always keep this manual with the instrument.

Read carefully before working with the instrument.

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InfoSight ® is a registered trademark of InfoSight Corporation
LabeLase ® is a registered trademark of InfoSight Corporation

InfoSight Corporation
20700 US HWY 23
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 USA

Telephone: [phone]
website: http://www.infosight.com
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Table of Contents

LabeLase® Producer

Software Installation Manual for Leica LPC – Cassette Printer

1. Software/firmware licensing agreement .................................................................................................. 7

2. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Connecting your printer ............................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Connection type ............................................................................................................................................. 9

2.3 What should I choose? .............................................................................................................................. 10

2.4 What next?.................................................................................................................................................... 11

3. Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Minimum requirements .............................................................................................................................. 12

3.2 Software installation ................................................................................................................................... 12

3.3 Connection type ........................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3.1 RS232 serial port .............................................................................................................................16

3.3.2 USB port ........................................................................................................................................... 21

3.3.3 Ethernet network connection ...................................................................................................... 38

3.4 Installing the LabeLase® Producer ......................................................................................................... 65

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LabeLase® Producer

Software Instruction Manual Leica LP C – Cassette Printer

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 71

1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

1.2 System requirements .................................................................................................................................. 73

1.3 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 74

2. Installation and Setup ................................................................................................................................. 76

2.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 76

2.2 Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 76

2.2.1 Connecting the printer to your computer .................................................................................. 76

3. User Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 79

3.1 Main form ...................................................................................................................................................... 79

3.1.1 Data Entry ........................................................................................................................................ 80

3.1.2 Print image ....................................................................................................................................... 83

3.1.3 Control buttons................................................................................................................................ 83

3.1.4 Status bar ......................................................................................................................................... 83

3.1.5 Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 84

3.1.6 File menu .......................................................................................................................................... 84

3.1.7 Printer menu ....................................................................................................................................85

3.1.8 Setup menu ...................................................................................................................................... 86

3.1.9 Maintenance menu ........................................................................................................................87

3.1.10 Help menu ........................................................................................................................................87

3.2 Main form - File menu .................................................................................................................................90

3.2.1 Open .................................................................................................................................................. 90

3.2.2 Supervisor/Operator ...................................................................................................................... 91

3.2.3 XL Tags ............................................................................................................................................. 92

3.3 Main form - Setup menu ............................................................................................................................ 92

3.3.1 Layout ............................................................................................................................................... 92

3.3.2 Printer Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 93

3.3.3 Supervisor password ................................................................................................................... 103

3.3.4 Units of measure........................................................................................................................... 103

3.3.5 Host Communications .................................................................................................................. 104

3.3.6 Preferences ...................................................................................................................................110

3.4 Layout Designer ......................................................................................................................................... 114

3.4.1 Layout menu .................................................................................................................................. 114

Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 115

File Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 115

Edit Menu .......................................................................................................................................116

View Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 118

Tools Menu ....................................................................................................................................119

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Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................... 119

3.4.2 Toolbars ......................................................................................................................................... 120

Edit Toolbar .................................................................................................................................... 120

Tool Toolbar................................................................................................................................... 121

Align Toolbar ................................................................................................................................. 121

Format Toolbar ..............................................................................................................................121

3.4.3 Status bar ....................................................................................................................................... 121

3.4.4 Adding a field ................................................................................................................................122

Text Field Editor ............................................................................................................................123

Barcode Field Editor .................................................................................................................... 127

Graphic Field Editor ......................................................................................................................133

Line Field Editor ............................................................................................................................. 134

Box Field Editor ............................................................................................................................. 135

Ellipse Field Editor ........................................................................................................................136

3.4.5 Selecting fields ............................................................................................................................. 137

Resizing .......................................................................................................................................... 138

Rotating .......................................................................................................................................... 138

Aligning .......................................................................................................................................... 138

3.4.6 Special flags ..................................................................................................................................148

Flag Help Form ..............................................................................................................................149

3.4.7 Geometry Form.............................................................................................................................. 151

Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... 151

3.4.8 Serial numbers ..............................................................................................................................152

Serial Numbers Form ................................................................................................................... 154

3.4.9 User Tables Form..........................................................................................................................155

3.4.10 User Data Form ............................................................................................................................. 159

3.4.11 Layout Preferences Form............................................................................................................161

Display Tab .................................................................................................................................... 161

Format Toolbar Tab ......................................................................................................................162

3.5 XL Tag batch printing ................................................................................................................................ 163

4. Host Communication ................................................................................................................................. 170

4.1 Connection type ......................................................................................................................................... 170

4.2 Settings of the serial RS232-C interface ............................................................................................... 171

4.3 Network Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 172

4.5 Communication protocol ..........................................................................................................................179

InfoSight Extended ....................................................................................................................................179

Programmable ........................................................................................................................................... 183

4.6 Data buffering ............................................................................................................................................ 183

5. Maintenance menu.................................................................................................................................... 184

5.1 Motor diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................... 185

5.2 View Printer I/Os ........................................................................................................................................ 186

5.3 Digital-to-analog converter .....................................................................................................................187

5.4 Barcode scanner ...................................................................................................................................... 188

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1. Software/firmware licensing agreement

IMPORTANT: These programs are licensed to end users by InfoSight Corporation exclusively
according to the following conditions. Receipt and use of these programs constitutes accep­tance of these conditions. This is a legally binding contract between you, the end user, and
InfoSight Corporation.

1. GRANTING OF THE LICENSE

InfoSight Corporation ("InfoSight") agrees to grant to you a non-exclusive
license to use the InfoSight software program (the "PROGRAM") subject to
the terms and conditions of this license agreement.

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS

The term SOFTWARE refers to a computer program stored on a floppy dis­kette, hard disk drive, magnetic tape, or paper tape that must be loaded into
the computer’s memory to be executed. The term FIRMWARE refers to a
computer program stored in semiconductor memory (ROM, PROM, EPROM
EEPROM, NVRAM, etc.) that is an integral part of the computer’s memory.
Together, these forms of computer programs are refered to as the "PRO­GRAM".

3. COPYRIGHT

The PROGRAM(s) and Documentation is owned by InfoSight and is pro­tected by United States copyright laws and by international treaty provi­sions. The PROGRAM(s) contain trade secrets and proprietary property of
InfoSight. You may make one copy of the PROGRAM(s) solely for backup or
archival purposes provided that the copy clearly displays the InfoSight
copyright notice. Additional copies may be made when authorized to do so
in writing by InfoSight. In addition to any other right of InfoSight, InfoSight
has the right to terminate this license if the terms of this license are violated.

4. LIMITATION ON USE AND TRANSMISSION

The single-processor version(s) of the PROGRAM(s) and Documentation are
to be used on one computer or embedded system at any one time. The
multi-processor versions(s) of the PROGRAM(s) and Documentation may be
used over a network provided that the number of computers accessing the
network simultaneously shall not exceed the number authorized
by InfoSight or for which you paid the corresponding multi-processor
fee. You may not distribute the PROGRAM(s) or Documentation to a third
party. You may transfer the license and complete package (retaining
nothing) if the transferee agrees to the terms of this License Agreement.

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1. Software/firmware licensing agreement

Neither the PROGRAM(s) nor the Documentation may be changed or trans­lated without express written permission of InfoSight. You may not reverse
engineer, decompile or disassemble the PROGRAM(s).

5. THE WARRANTY

for this (these) PROGRAM(s) is covered by the InfoSight standard conditions
of sale.

6. EXPIRATION OF THE LICENSE

The license is effective until terminated. It will be terminated if you fail to
comply with any term or condition of this License Agreement. You may ter­minate this License Agreement at any time. In the event of termination, you
agree to destroy the PROGRAM(s) and Documentation together with all
copies and related materials.

7. YOUR USE OF THIS PROGRAM/THESE PROGRAMS

confirms that you have read this license agreement and agree to be bound
by its provisions. This agreement is complete and supersedes any other
agreement that may have related to the subject matter of this agreement.

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Thank you for your decision to purchase a LabeLase® printer from
InfoSight. Use this guide as a handy reference to get you up and running
quickly. It will take you step by step through software and driver installation
and configuration and help you verify that everything is working.

Note that this document covers the Installation of LabeLase® Producer and
communications drivers for the following InfoSight printer:

• Leica LP C - cassette printer

2.1 Connecting your printer

As you proceed with the installation process, you will be instructed to con­nect your printer to your PC, or to your local area network (LAN) depending
on the connection type.

2.2 Connection type

How you connect your printer depends on the connection type you want to
use. Your Leica LPC cassette printer offers three different connection op­tions, each of which has its own particular advantages and disadvantages.
You must select one of these three connection types.

2. Introduction

Do not attempt to connect the printer to your PC or network un­til instructed to do so.

Using a serial COM port is the simplest way to connect the printer to your
PC, since it doesn’t require you to install any additional drivers or software.

Fig. 1

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However, many newer PC computers do not come with a serial COM port.

Select this option if you are using a USB to Serial convertor.

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2. Introduction

Most modern PC’s come with one or more USB ports. If you select this op­tion, this program will guide you through the installation of the USB driver.

Do not select this option if you are using a USB to Serial convertor device,
since it has its own device driver.

Fig. 2

If your PC is connected to an Ethernet network, you may also connect the
printer to the network and access it from your PC. This option requires you
to configure the IP address of the printer and install special drivers in your
PC.

Fig. 3

2.3 What should I choose?

Many factors can influence your choice of connection type for your Leica
LPC cassette printer.

If your PC is equipped with a serial port and this is not being used by other
applications, we recommend that you use this port to connect your printer
directly. This connection type is the simplest and most reliable, and you do
not have to install a special driver or any other software to enaboe your Pro­ducer to communicate with your printer.

If your PC does not have a free serial port and you want to place your printer
very close to the PC, another option is to connect the printer via USB. USB is
a standard feature of practically every new Windows PC made, so it is
highly likely that your PC will have one or more free USB ports. We will as­sist you in the process of installing the USB drivers on your PC.

Remember that this does NOT turn your printer into a "network
printer".

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2.4 What next?

2. Introduction

If your PC does not have a free serial port and you want to place your printer
a long way from the PC, we recommend an Ethernet connection to you local
area network (LAN). Even though this does not mean that your printer now
becomes a "network printer" that can be used by multiple PC users, it still
provides a fast, convenient connection to your new printer.

Once you have chosen the type of connection you wish to use with your
printer, you may proceed to the next step where you will Install the Soft­ware.

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3. Installation

3.1 Minimum requirements

In order for you to be able to install and use the Leica LPC cassette printer,
your PC must have at least the following features:

• 100 % IBM PC-compatible computer

• Pentium 400 MHz

• Windows XP, Vista, 7*

• 50 MB free hard disk space

• 64 MB RAM

• 1 serial port, USB or Ethernet (for connecting the printer)

• Color monitor (800 x 600 or higher resolution recommended)

• CD or DVD drive

* Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 are no longer supported by LabeLase® Producer. This does not
necessarily mean that the software will not run on these platforms, but we cannot guarantee
that it will, nor do we offer technical support if not everything works.

3.2 Software installation

First insert the installation CD in your PC’s CD or DVD drive**.
If your computer is configured for autoplay of CDs, the installation program

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should start automatically when the CD is inserted. If the program does not
start automatically after a short time, you can start it manually yourself by
one of the following methods:

• In Windows Explorer, navigate to the CD or USB drive and double-click
the program named LabeLaseInstaller.exe.

• Click Start/Run and type in: D:\LabeLaseInstaller.exe

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If necessary, replace the drive letter with the letter for your CD or USB drive!

** If your PC does not have its own CD drive, copy the installation CD to a USB stick, and apply
the installation instructions to this device.

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3. Installation

When the LabeLase® installer program starts, it will display a welcome
screen as shown below.

When you are ready to begin the installation process, click "Next".

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Fig. 4

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The next step requires you to read and agree to InfoSight’s Software
License Agreement.

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Fig. 5

If you do not agree to be legally bound by the terms of this license, simply
exit the program. Otherwise, click "I accept the terms..." and then click the
"Next" button.

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Select the connection type for the connection between your PC and the
Leica LPC cassette printer.

For a description, see chapter "2.2 Connection types" beginning on
page 9.

Depending on the connection type you choose for your printer, click the
corresponding option box (or on the image with the cable) and then on
"Next".

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Fig. 6

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Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

If you chose to connect the printer using a serial RS232 communications
port, continue on to Step 5.

If you chose to connect the printer using a USB port, continue on to Step 6.

If you chose to connect the printer using an Ethernet network connection,
continue on to Step 7.

3.3.1 RS232 serial port

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Fig. 10

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To connect the printer to the serial port on your PC, you need a serial cable
with a DB9 connector. This cable is included with the printer at delivery.

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3. Installation

Locate the serial COM port on the back of the printer as shown in the figure
below.

Connect one end of the
serial cable to this port,
and the other end of
the cable to a similar
port on your PC.

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Switch the printer ON (16) and wait for it to initialize.

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Fig. 11

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3. Installation

5b

After you selected Serial RS232 as your connection type, you will see a
screen that looks similar to the one shown below.

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Fig. 12

Click "Next" to select the port, or to find out which port the printer is con­nected to.

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3. Installation

The installer will show you a list of COM ports that are installed on your PC
as shown below.
Note that the actual list of COM ports will vary from this figure depending on
the number of ports that are installed on your PC.

Fig. 13

If you know which port you have used to connect to the printer, simply click
the name of the port to select it and then click the "Next" button.
If you want to test the port to make sure it can communicate to the printer,
proceed to step 5d below.

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5d

If you are not sure of the name of the port, or if you want to test the port
connection, click "Find". The program will attempt to communicate with the
printer via each of the listed ports.

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Fig. 14

As is shown in the above figure, the program has found a Leica LPC model
printer on serial port COM3. The model number, firmware version and serial
number of the printer are displayed.

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3.3.2 USB port

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When you have selected or found the port to which the printer is connected,
click "Next" to continue.

If you have used the "Find" button and the program has found and communi­cated with the printer, you can advance to Step 9 to install the version of
LabeLase® Producer.

In order to connect the printer to your PC’s USB port, you need a standard
USB cable. The printer is shipped with this cable if the USB option has been
installed on it.

Fig. 15

Locate the USB port on the back of the printer as shown in the figure below.

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Connect one end of the USB cable to
this port on the printer, but DO NOT
connect the other end of the cable to
your PC.

It is important that you wait
until instructed to connect
the USB cable to your PC.

Switch the printer (16) ON and wait for
it to initialize.

Fig. 16

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6b

After you selected USB as your connection type, you will see a screen that
looks similar to the one shown below.

Fig. 17

Even if you are using a USB port to connect the printer to your PC, the LabeLase® Producer software
still expects to communicate with the printer via a serial port. For this to work, the installed USB driver
creates a "virtual" serial port, which convinces the Producer that it is a serial port, but is actually using
a USB connection. When you are ready to install the "virtual" serial port of the USB connection, click
"Next".

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3. Installation

When the USB installer (also called the VCP installer) begins, you will see a
screen like that shown below. Note that the appearance of the screen may
vary according to your operating system version.

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Fig. 18

You will need to read and agree to the Software License
Agreement for the USB drivers.

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6d

At several points during the installation of the USB driver, you may see the
Windows Logo testing notification as shown below.

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Fig. 19

If you see this message, you can click "Continue Anyway" without any prob-
lems.

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3. Installation

After the USB driver has been successfully installed, you will see a screen
similar to the one shown below.

Click the "Finish" button to continue the installation.

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Fig. 20

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6f

After the USB driver installation has completed, the LabeLase® Installer will
present the screen shown below.

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Fig. 21

Now, the printer’s USB cable is connected to a free USB port on your PC.
Make sure that the printer is switched on and it has finished initializing
before you connect the cable.

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3. Installation

A few seconds after you connect the USB cable to your PC, Windows will
detect the newly added hardware and will display a notice in the system
tray. The next step differs depending upon the version of Windows.

Windows 7

Fig. 22

On computers with Windows 7, the message indicating that new hardware
has been detected is accompanied by a security warning. Allow the driver
to be installed. The driver is usually installed without further intervention and
Windows informs you that the device driver software has been installed
successfully.

Advance to Step 6l (starting on page 32).

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Fig. 23

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Windows XP

Fig. 24

On computers with a Windows XP operating system, after the "New hard­ware found" (USB VCP adapter) message appears, Windows will launch the

wizard for new hardware.

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Fig. 25

If Windows prompts you to switch to Windows Update so that you can find
the software for the new hardware, click "No, not this time". Since the
printer driver has already been installed, it is not necessary for Windows to
look for it.
Click "Next" to continue.

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The Found New Hardware Wizard will then ask you what to do next as
shown below.

Click the button that tells the wizard to "Install the software automatically
(Recommended)" and then click the "Next" button to continue.
Windows may find several driver files that it thinks are suitable for your
computer and present a list of choices as shown below:

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Fig. 26

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Fig. 27

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Special note:Special note:

Special note: It is extremely important that you select the cor-

Special note:Special note:
rect driver for your operating system. Bear in mind that Win­dows will not necessarily offer the most suitable driver in this
list for you to select. You may have to scroll the list sideways
in order to see the full path name which contains the operating
system version as shown above. If the wrong driver for the op­erating system is chosen, it is possible that the Leica LPC cas­sette printer does not work with a USB connection.

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