Create a label template; Ensure that the printer is connected to a computer ; and then transfer the label data to the printer.- Page 2

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Advance preparation

In the default setting, printing starts when the ^FF code is scanned 

by the barcode reader. (This can be changed in A.)

Select the [Received Data Size] check box and specify the number 

of bytes to print automatically when a barcode with the specifi ed 

number of bytes is scanned.

The above settings are reset if you print from a computer even once 

after specifying settings. 

If you have printed from a computer, reapply the above settings.

 Setting up RS-232C communication 
(communication with a barcode reader)

Default printer settings 

Baud Rate: 

9600 

Bit Length: 

8 

Parity: None 

Busy Control:  DTR 

Stop bit: 

1 (Fixed)

Click B in Setting up P-touch template

If there are no problems, click the [Set] button.
Note:  The above settings may differ depending on the 

scanner.
Ask the scanner manufacturer for details.

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Basic operation

 Preset template printing

Procedure overview

Create a label Transfer label data to printer Print label

Procedure

Create a label template

Start P-touch Editor 5.0, and then create and edit the label 

to be printed.

Example:

Select the text on the created label, and then right-click to 

open [Properties]. Select the [Expanded] tab.

Select the [Text Cannot Be Edited] check box and then click 

[OK].

Note:  If this check box is not selected, the data will be 

replaced and normal printing may not be possible.

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Ensure that the printer is connected to a computer 
and then transfer the label data to the printer.

Click [File]-[Transfer Template...] to start the P-touch Transfer 

Manager.

Select the label data from the list and right-click to display the 

menu. 

Select [Key Assign] to assign the key number. 

This number becomes the label template number when printing. 

Note : - In the example, the "Key Assign" number is 2. 

-  When printing preset templates, specify a number between 

1 and 10.

Click [Transfer] to transfer the label data to the printer.

Connect a barcode reader to the printer.

Refer to "Connecting a barcode reader" on P.7 for more 
details.

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