Seiko SLP120, SLP220 User Manual
User Guide
for Windows® 95, 98 and Windows® NT 4.0
Models 220 and 120
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Smart Label Printer 120/220 User Guide by Prestige Publications, Milpitas, CA
Manual Part Number: 22-83000-03 Printed in USA
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SII and the SII logo are registered trademarks of Seiko Instruments Inc.
Smart Label Printer is a registered trademark and SmartLabels, Smart Label Icons, SmartCopy,
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Other products mentioned in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
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Important Safety Instructions
The following symbols are used in this User Guide.
Warning
1 Use only the AC adapter provided with this printer, or an
2 Do not bend or place a heavy object on the power cord
W ARNING.
actions that may result in risk of severe personal injury or
loss of life.
CAUTION.
actions that may result in damage to the printer or other
property, or may result in risk of minor personal injury.
AC adapter that has been approved by Seiko Instruments
for use with this printer. Use of an incorrect AC adapter
may cause risk of overheating or fire.
as it could damage the cord and result in risk of electric
shock or fire. Do not use the power cord if damaged or
frayed.
Warning statements are used to indicate
Caution statements are used to indicate
3 The thermal print head may become quite hot after print-
Caution
1 Never insert objects of any kind into this printer as they
2 This printer contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not
3 Do not use this printer near water or in extreme
ing. Be careful when changing labels and cleaning the
thermal head.
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts,
and may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
attempt to service the printer yourself as this can expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Repair
service should be performed by a trained technician.
humidity.
4 Be sure to hold only the connector end of the power
cord or interface cable when disconnecting. Repeated
pulling on the cable could damage the cable.
5 If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the
printer and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet:
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Installation
The power cord is damaged or frayed.
Liquid has been spilled into the printer or the printer
has been exposed to rain or water.
The printer does not recover from an error or the
printer does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed.
The printer exhibits a distinct change in performance,
such as emitting a strange noise, odor or smoke.
For best performance, we recommend that you install your
printer on a flat surface in a location that satisfies the
following environmental conditions:
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Not subject to vibration
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Not exposed to direct sunlight
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Dust-free
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Condensation-free
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Temperatures: 59 to 95°F (15 to 35°C)
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Humidity: 30% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing)
About This Guide
As you‘ll soon realize, the Smart Label Printer® is easy to set
up and use. Chances are, once you’ve read what you need
to know in order to get going, you won’t have to use this
guide except as a quick reminder or a reference.
This guide will help you set up your SLP 120 or 220, install
the software, and use your SLP to make labels.
In writing this guide we assume that you are familiar with
common operations using Microsoft
Windows NT on an IBM
The following conventions are used to convey information
in this guide:
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Commands you choose from the menus and items you
select appear in italics with initial capital letters.
Example: Choose Print from the File menu.
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Windows® 95, 98 or
®
-compatible PC.
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Text we ask you to type appears in bold.
Example: Type A:SETUP.
User Guide i
This guide has three chapters and three appendices:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, provides some general information about the SLP 120/220 and the Smart Label program.
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Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides instructions for connecting the SLP 120/220 to an IBM-compatible PC, loading labels into the printer, and installing the Smart Label
program. It also describes the toolbar functions, how to
prepare and print labels, and how to use on-line help.
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Chapter 3, Changing Labels and Printer Care, provides
information for replacing a label roll and taking care of
your SLP.
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Appendix A, Specifications, provides SLP 120/220 specifications and the connector pin assignments.
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Appendix B, Commonly Asked Questions and Answers,
provides a list of questions and answers that can help
you resolve problems.
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Appendix C, Technical Support and Service, describes
how to determine if your SLP needs service and how to
contact Seiko Instruments for Technical Support and
repairs.
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Appendix D, Ordering Labels and Parts, provides information for ordering SmartLabels and replacement parts
and accessories.
ii Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
About Your Smart Label Printer 1-2
Software Features 1-3
Chapter 2 Getting Started
What You Need 2-2
A Word About Labels 2-3
Caring for Labels 2-3
Installing the SLP 120 or 220 2-4
Unpacking the SLP 2-4
Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet 2-5
Connecting the SLP to an IBM-compatible PC 2-6
Loading a Roll of Labels 2-7
Testing the Printer 2-9
Installing the Smart Label Program 2-10
Starting the Program 2-11
Updating a Previous Version 2-11
Changing the COM Port 2-12
Using the Toolbar 2-13
Basic Function Buttons 2-13
Smart Label Icons 2-14
Object Buttons 2-14
Contact Information Button 2-15
Creating New Address Labels 2-16
Step 1 Create a New Label 2-16
Step 2 Print the Label 2-16
Step 3 Save the Label 2-16
Printing Saved Labels 2-17
Preparing Other Labels 2-17
Using Smart Label Icons 2-18
Modifying the Objects 2-18
Adding Objects 2-19
Changing the Label Type 2-20
Saving the Format 2-20
User Guide iii
Using On-Line Help 2-21
Contents Tab 2-21
Index Tab 2-22
Find Tab 2-22
Chapter 3 Changing Labels and Printer Care
Overview 3-2
Caring for Your Printer 3-2
Off Line and On Line Mode 3-2
Changing a Label Roll 3-3
Removing the Old Roll 3-3
Loading the New Roll 3-3
Adjusting the Position of Labels 3-4
Removing Stuck Labels 3-5
Appendix A Specifications
Smart Label Printer 120/220 Specifications A-2
Status Light Indicators A-3
IBM-compatible Connector Pin Assignments A-4
Contents
Appendix B Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
B-1
Appendix C Technical Support and Service
Before You Call C-2
Service for Your Smart Products C-3
How to get your Smart Label Printer repaired C-3
Returning your Smart Label Printer for repair is as easy
as 1-2-3! C-3
Smart Label Printer Repair Center Locations in North
America and Europe C-4
Appendix D Ordering Labels and Parts
SmartLabels for Smart Label Printers D-2
Replacement Parts and Accessories D-3
Index
iv Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
Chapter 1
Introduction
About Your Smart Label Printer 1-2
Software Features 1-3
User Guide 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
About Your Smart Label Printer
The Smart Label Printer® from Seiko Instruments replaces
the typewriter for many daily tasks. These compact printers
with their integrated Smart Label software print high-quality,
personalized labels—eliminating the need for handwritten
or typewritten envelopes and ending the hassle of using
your regular printer to print labels for envelopes, file
folders, bar codes, ID badges and more.
The SLP is the best way of printing one-at-a-time labels
instantly without the setup hassle and wasted labels
experienced when making labels with a regular printer.
Direct thermal printing technology does not use ink, toner
or ribbon, just labels. The SLP produces fast, laser-quality
output on a variety of label sizes with the ability to print
text, photo-like graphics, POSTNET codes and bar codes.
The Smart Label software features a WYSIWYG editor,
SmartCapture
™
and SmartCopy™ to capture text and
addresses right off your screen, built-in database, a
Windows print driver, and background printing. It uses
TrueType fonts and imports logos, graphics, and text files.
With the wide variety of available SmartLabels
™
, you can
use your SLP to create labels for just about anything. Here
are some examples:
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Envelope labels
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File folder labels
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Name tags
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Shipping labels
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Storage container labels
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Notebook labels
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Bar code labels
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Diskette labels
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Rotary file cards
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Videocassette labels
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Binder labels
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Shelf labels
...and much more.
1-2 Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
Software Features
The Smart Label program provides a rich set of features to
simplify your labeling needs.
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32-bit architecture designed to work in Windows 95, 98
and Windows NT with support for long file names.
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WYSIWYG editor displays labels as they will print.
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Prints in background so you can work with other applications while labels are printing. Print labels one at a time
or whole mailing lists.
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Object-oriented user interface makes it easy to include
text, pictures, bar codes, etc. on your label.
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Mixed text possible within each text object—different
font types, sizes and styles (bold/italic/underline) can be
included on a single line.
Chapter 1
Introduction
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Shrink-to-fit and word wrap ensure that addresses and
other text fit on the label.
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SmartCapture and SmartCopy capture text from Windows
applications, saving time and eliminating retyping.
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Customizable Smart Label Icons™ make it easy to format
different types of labels.
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Built-in database to save labels and formats in user-definable database categories.
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Find feature makes it easy to locate saved labels by label
name, database field, whole words or sounds-like word if
you aren’t sure of the spelling.
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Multiple user feature allows each user to have a unique
setup and Smart Label start-up icon.
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Contact-based records updated automatically from label
addresses.
User Guide 1-3
Chapter 2
Getting Started
What You Need 2-2
A Word About Labels 2-3
Installing the SLP 120 or 220 2-4
Installing the Smart Label Program 2-10
Starting the Program 2-11
Changing the COM Port 2-12
Using the Toolbar 2-13
Creating New Address Labels 2-16
Printing Saved labels 2-17
Preparing Other Labels 2-17
Using On-Line Help 2-21
User Guide 2-1
What You Need
In order to use your SLP and software, you need to have the
following:
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An IBM PC or 100% compatible computer
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An 80386 or higher processor
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4 MB of available Random Access Memory (RAM)
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An available RS-232C serial port
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5 MB available hard disk space
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VGA or higher resolution graphics card
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A mouse or other pointing device
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Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT 4.0
Chapter 2
Getting Started
2-2 Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
A Word About Labels
For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments
SmartLabels. Other brands may not be engineered to
provide optimum, trouble-free results with your SLP; they
may not work with your printer or they may damage it and
void your warranty. Be sure to look for the following Seiko
Instruments SmartLabels logo on the package when you
buy labels.
SmartLabels are available in a wide variety of sizes and
colors to properly label almost anything.
The SmartLabels have a sensor mark on the backing of each
label that the SLP 120/220 uses for top of label alignment.
Check to be sure the labels have this mark before loading
them into the SLP.
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Note... Older SmartLabels did not have this sensor mark. Be
sure that the SLP 120 and 220 are listed as supported
printers on the SmartLabels package.
Caring for Labels
The labels are sensitive to heat, moisture, and light. With
this in mind:
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Store labels in a cool, dry place.
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Do not scratch or rub labels with a hard object.
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Keep organic solvents away from labels.
Sensor mark
User Guide 2-3
Installing the SLP 120 or 220
Here, you’ll find out how to unpack and set up your new
SLP. As part of the setup process, you’ll load a roll of
standard address labels and run a quick test.
Unpacking the SLP
Carefully remove the printer and its components from the
box. It’s a good idea to save the box and packing materials
in case you need to store or ship the printer. Make sure you
have all of the following items.
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A Smart Label Printer 120 or 220
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Smart Label software
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A serial cable to connect the SLP to your IBMcompatible computer
Chapter 2
Getting Started
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A power cord
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An AC adapter
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A roll of SmartLabels
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User Guide
Smart Label Printer
120 or 220*
SmartLabels
User
Guide
Smart Label
software
Serial cable
*Sm art Label Pri n ter 220 s hown.
2-4 Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
P ower cord
AC adapter
Connecting the SLP to a Power Outlet
Now you’re ready to connect the SLP to a power outlet:
1 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
2 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack at the rear of the
SLP.
3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
4 Turn the SLP on by pressing the power button.
When you turn the printer on, the status light flashes
green. This is just to let you know there are no labels in
the printer.
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Form feed button
Power button
Status light
User Guide 2-5
Chapter 2
Connecting the SLP to an IBM-compatible PC
Use the serial cable provided with the SLP 120/220 to
connect the SLP to your computer. It has a telephone-style
connector at one end and two computer connectors at the
other end.
CAUTION: Connecting or disconnecting the interface
cable while the printer is turned on may damage the
printer.
Follow these steps:
1 Make sure that the SLP is turned off.
When the power is on, the status light on the front of the
printer is lit.
2 Plug the telephone-style connector into the jack on the
rear panel of the SLP.
Getting Started
3 Plug the other end of the cable — either the 9- or 25-pin
connector as appropriate — into a serial port on your
computer.
Note… Serial ports are also called COM ports — COM1,
COM2, COM3, or COM4. If your COM ports are all in use,
purchase either another serial port or an “A-B” switch box
to connect the SLP and another device to the same port.
The Seiko Instruments’ serial-to-parallel converter can be
used if you have an available parallel port (see Appendix D,
Ordering Labels and Parts for ordering information).
PC Serial port
- OR -
Do Not Use
2-6 Smart Label Printer Models 220 and 120
Both
Loading a Roll of Labels
Roll
Prepared end
Cut here
Roll
Waste
Follow the instructions below to load a roll of standard
address labels. Instructions on loading other label types
appear in Chapter 3.
Prepare the roll of labels
1 Remove the sticker from the beginning of the roll of
labels.
Note... Check to be sure there is a black sensor mark on
the label backing as illustrated on page 2-3.
2 If needed, cut between the labels to create a “leader.”
Chapter 2
Getting Started
If the end of the roll is not prepared as shown above, cut
between the labels leaving as much backing as possible
on the end of the roll to act as a leader.
Load the roll of labels
1 Make sure the power cord is connected and the printer is
turned on.
The green status light should be flashing.
2 Lift the base of the clear plastic label cover and rotate it
open.
Spindle
Label
cover
User Guide 2-7
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