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Keystone™ User Manual
Getting started with the TimeMed
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Keystone™ Labeling System
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
A. Unpacking Keystone ...............................................................................................................3
B. Loading the label media ..........................................................................................................4
• Label media sensor adjustment
C. Equipment service coverage...................................................................................................6
D. Installing the labeling software ................................................................................................8
E. Connecting the keyboard to the PC ......................................................................................14
F. Connecting to a database ......................................................................................................17
• Option 1 – Microsoft Excel
• Option 2 – Microsoft Access
G. Setting up the labels/building the label template ..................................................................22
• Map a TEXT label element to a Database Field
• Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field
• Map a label element using Keyboard User Input
• Other label setup options
H. Transferring labels to the keyboard.......................................................................................30
I. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/printing a record ..............................................................30
• Calling up a record from a database
• Data entry (Keyboard user input)
J. Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips ...........................................................32
K. Reference Information...........................................................................................................35
• Communication settings on the keyboard/PC/printer
• Cleaning the printhead