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Please keep this software. E FA-B30 Version 1.02 Basic Label Printing Software For Windows® User's Guide This Label Printing Software can be used with a number of different Basic Label Printer models. • See page 11 of this manual for information about supported printer models. • Some printer models may not support certain functions of this User's Guide and all information handy for future reference. Important!
Please keep this software. E FA-B30 Version 1.02 Basic Label Printing Software For Windows® User's Guide This Label Printing Software can be used with a number of different Basic Label Printer models. • See page 11 of this manual for information about supported printer models. • Some printer models may not support certain functions of this User's Guide and all information handy for future reference. Important!
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...this manual 6 Getting Acquainted 8 FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software Functions 8 Supported Label Printer Models 11 Shortcut Menu Operation 12 Disabling Auto ... Text in Phrase Memory 28 Importing Screen Text into a Label 30 Multiple Text Strings and Printing a Single Label 32 Inserting an Image into a Label 35 Image Folder Contents 38 Capturing an Image from Your...Screen 39 Recalling and Deleting Past Print Jobs 40 Feeding and Cutting the Tape 42 Configuring Label Software Properties 43 Configuring Printing Properties 44 Editing Phrase Memory Text 50 Configuring Shortcut Menu ...
...this manual 6 Getting Acquainted 8 FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software Functions 8 Supported Label Printer Models 11 Shortcut Menu Operation 12 Disabling Auto ... Text in Phrase Memory 28 Importing Screen Text into a Label 30 Multiple Text Strings and Printing a Single Label 32 Inserting an Image into a Label 35 Image Folder Contents 38 Capturing an Image from Your...Screen 39 Recalling and Deleting Past Print Jobs 40 Feeding and Cutting the Tape 42 Configuring Label Software Properties 43 Configuring Printing Properties 44 Editing Phrase Memory Text 50 Configuring Shortcut Menu ...
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...8226; Text input using this manual. ■ FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software • All mentions of "the FA-B30 Software" in this manual refer to a printer that came with this manual... This manual describes operation of "Label Printer" in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the ...refer to access operational information on your computer or the version of Windows you can use to the FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software. • All mentions of FA-B30 Version 1.02 Basic Label Printing Software for Windows (XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, 98) only.
...8226; Text input using this manual. ■ FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software • All mentions of "the FA-B30 Software" in this manual refer to a printer that came with this manual... This manual describes operation of "Label Printer" in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the ...refer to access operational information on your computer or the version of Windows you can use to the FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software. • All mentions of FA-B30 Version 1.02 Basic Label Printing Software for Windows (XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, 98) only.
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Getting Acquainted The FA-B30 Software makes it possible for more information. ■ Use fonts installed on your Label Printer model. See page 11 for you can use depend on your computer. FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software Functions ■ Incorporate images into labels. • 136 images included (page 37) • Screen image capture (page 39) • The tape types you to create and edit labels on your computer in labels (pages 18, 48). 8
Getting Acquainted The FA-B30 Software makes it possible for more information. ■ Use fonts installed on your Label Printer model. See page 11 for you can use depend on your computer. FA-B30 Basic Label Printing Software Functions ■ Incorporate images into labels. • 136 images included (page 37) • Screen image capture (page 39) • The tape types you to create and edit labels on your computer in labels (pages 18, 48). 8
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... type of types and widths. Supported Label Printer Models This Label Software supports printing with the following printer models support use depends on your Label Printer for more information. The following CASIO Label Printer models (as of October 2004). • CW-L300 • KL-E20 • KL-P1000 • EL-5000W • KP-C10 • KP-C50 • EL-700 ■ Tape...
... type of types and widths. Supported Label Printer Models This Label Software supports printing with the following printer models support use depends on your Label Printer for more information. The following CASIO Label Printer models (as of October 2004). • CW-L300 • KL-E20 • KL-P1000 • EL-5000W • KP-C10 • KP-C50 • EL-700 ■ Tape...
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...; See "To capture an image from your computer screen" on page 39. This function is supported only for label printers that are currently editing. • See "To recall a past print job" on page 40. 7 New Button Displays the text you are equipped with an .... • See "To cut the tape" on page 42. 0 Insert Image Button Displays a window for pasting into a label" on page 37. r Properties Button Displays a Label Software properties dialog box. • See "Configuring Label Software Properties" on page 57. 4 Top Button Displays the oldest entry in the history of past print jobs. •...
...; See "To capture an image from your computer screen" on page 39. This function is supported only for label printers that are currently editing. • See "To recall a past print job" on page 40. 7 New Button Displays the text you are equipped with an .... • See "To cut the tape" on page 42. 0 Insert Image Button Displays a window for pasting into a label" on page 37. r Properties Button Displays a Label Software properties dialog box. • See "Configuring Label Software Properties" on page 57. 4 Top Button Displays the oldest entry in the history of past print jobs. •...
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... or variable (unchecked). • See "Inputting, Editing, and Printing Text" on page 24 and "Configuring Label Software Properties" on page 43. d Printer Model Box Indicates the model name of the label to input and edit text for printing. • See "Inputting, Editing, and Printing Text" on page ...Layout Box Specifies the character size and number of the Text Input Box. p Copies Box Specifies the number of copies of the printer that supports both EZ-LABEL PRINTER tape and thermal roll paper, you can also use this button deletes the past job. • See "Inputting, Editing, and...
... or variable (unchecked). • See "Inputting, Editing, and Printing Text" on page 24 and "Configuring Label Software Properties" on page 43. d Printer Model Box Indicates the model name of the label to input and edit text for printing. • See "Inputting, Editing, and Printing Text" on page ...Layout Box Specifies the character size and number of the Text Input Box. p Copies Box Specifies the number of copies of the printer that supports both EZ-LABEL PRINTER tape and thermal roll paper, you can also use this button deletes the past job. • See "Inputting, Editing, and...
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... size. If you have Title specified for Layout, the size of text will be adjusted automatically so it fits within the specified tape length. Some Label Printer models do not support variable margin settings. 6 Click the Print button. • This causes a confirmation message to appear. • If you...3 Configure Font, Width, Length, and Layout settings. • Your settings will be reflected in the preview window, so you can connect the Label Printer to your computer any time before you click the Print button in accordance with the Input Panel, the preview dialog box will be small size...
... size. If you have Title specified for Layout, the size of text will be adjusted automatically so it fits within the specified tape length. Some Label Printer models do not support variable margin settings. 6 Click the Print button. • This causes a confirmation message to appear. • If you...3 Configure Font, Width, Length, and Layout settings. • Your settings will be reflected in the preview window, so you can connect the Label Printer to your computer any time before you click the Print button in accordance with the Input Panel, the preview dialog box will be small size...
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...8226; Never disconnect the cable between the Label Printer and computer while printing is in step 6, click Print to start printing by holding down Alt and pressing S. • If the preview dialog box appeared in progress. • Never try printing on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the ...DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at the same time. 26 7 Click OK. • This starts actual printing. • You can also stop ...
...8226; Never disconnect the cable between the Label Printer and computer while printing is in step 6, click Print to start printing by holding down Alt and pressing S. • If the preview dialog box appeared in progress. • Never try printing on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the ...DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at the same time. 26 7 Click OK. • This starts actual printing. • You can also stop ...
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... line length. 3 Hold down Ctrl and then right-click with your computer any time before you want to print. • You can connect the Label Printer to your mouse. 30 A carriage return will be inserted automatically if your input exceeds this limit. • The allowable number of text 1 Check... to make sure the Label Printer is connected correctly to import text that is already running, highlight the text you click the Print button in step 6. 2 If the FA-B30 ...
... line length. 3 Hold down Ctrl and then right-click with your computer any time before you want to print. • You can connect the Label Printer to your mouse. 30 A carriage return will be inserted automatically if your input exceeds this limit. • The allowable number of text 1 Check... to make sure the Label Printer is connected correctly to import text that is already running, highlight the text you click the Print button in step 6. 2 If the FA-B30 ...
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... 5 Specify the number of tape selected by the Copies value you are printing with the current print operation. If you are using a Label Printer model that appears, click Print. You can also start printing by holding down Alt and pressing S. 4 On the shortcut menu that supports both... EZ-LABEL PRINTER tape and thermal roll paper, printing is performed on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at the same time. 31 • Never disconnect the cable between the...
... 5 Specify the number of tape selected by the Copies value you are printing with the current print operation. If you are using a Label Printer model that appears, click Print. You can also start printing by holding down Alt and pressing S. 4 On the shortcut menu that supports both... EZ-LABEL PRINTER tape and thermal roll paper, printing is performed on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at the same time. 31 • Never disconnect the cable between the...
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...want to import and print text from Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Input Panel 32 You can connect the Label Printer to your computer. Multiple Text Strings and Printing a Single Label Perform the following procedure shows how to import. 3 Hold down Ctrl and then right-click the mouse....is connected correctly to accumulate a number of text you selected in step 2 in a single label. To accumulate multiple text strings and print a single label 1 Check to make sure the Label Printer is already running, highlight the first string of different text strings for printing in the Text ...
...want to import and print text from Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Input Panel 32 You can connect the Label Printer to your computer. Multiple Text Strings and Printing a Single Label Perform the following procedure shows how to import. 3 Hold down Ctrl and then right-click the mouse....is connected correctly to accumulate a number of text you selected in step 2 in a single label. To accumulate multiple text strings and print a single label 1 Check to make sure the Label Printer is already running, highlight the first string of different text strings for printing in the Text ...
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...click with the text when this limit. • The allowable number of characters per line. A carriage return is inserted automatically whenever your printed label will look like. • If you have Title specified for Layout, the size of text will be adjusted automatically so it fits within ...be reflected in accordance with your input exceeds this check box is cleared. • Note that some settings may not be available when using a label printer model that does not fit. 6 After appending all remaining lines will be small size text. • The tape length setting is ignored when...
...click with the text when this limit. • The allowable number of characters per line. A carriage return is inserted automatically whenever your printed label will look like. • If you have Title specified for Layout, the size of text will be adjusted automatically so it fits within ...be reflected in accordance with your input exceeds this check box is cleared. • Note that some settings may not be available when using a label printer model that does not fit. 6 After appending all remaining lines will be small size text. • The tape length setting is ignored when...
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Important! • Never disconnect the cable between the Label Printer and computer while printing is in step 9, click Print to appear. ... preview dialog box will appear at the same time. 34 Preview window Width Font Layout Fixed Length Print Button Printer Margins Copies 8 Specify the number of copies and margin size. 9 Click the Print button. This causes a... the preview dialog box appeared in progress. • Never try printing on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at this time. 10 Click OK. • This starts actual printing. • ...
Important! • Never disconnect the cable between the Label Printer and computer while printing is in step 9, click Print to appear. ... preview dialog box will appear at the same time. 34 Preview window Width Font Layout Fixed Length Print Button Printer Margins Copies 8 Specify the number of copies and margin size. 9 Click the Print button. This causes a... the preview dialog box appeared in progress. • Never try printing on the CW-L300 printer from the FA-B30 Software and the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application at this time. 10 Click OK. • This starts actual printing. • ...
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...following describes the types of 12 frames measuring 64 × 512 pixels. • The aspect ratio (width:height) is 8:1. For EZ-LABEL Printer Tape (Width-Large) • A collection of sample images that are available, and where you have Full Tape selected in the Layout box... with a similar aspect ratio.* ■ Frame (For Full-Tape Image) - Best layout results are achieved using a tape with 136 sample images. For EZ-LABEL Printer Tape (Width-Small) • A collection of text so it does not overlap with image elements. 38 For Memo Tape • A collection of 12 frames...
...following describes the types of 12 frames measuring 64 × 512 pixels. • The aspect ratio (width:height) is 8:1. For EZ-LABEL Printer Tape (Width-Large) • A collection of sample images that are available, and where you have Full Tape selected in the Layout box... with a similar aspect ratio.* ■ Frame (For Full-Tape Image) - Best layout results are achieved using a tape with 136 sample images. For EZ-LABEL Printer Tape (Width-Small) • A collection of text so it does not overlap with image elements. 38 For Memo Tape • A collection of 12 frames...
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... properties 1 On the Input Panel, click . Configuring Label Software Properties Label Printer properties let you are finished, click OK to apply your settings and close the properties... closing the properties dialog box, click Apply. • To return settings to their initial defaults, click Restore. 43 Printer tab You can also display the properties dialog box by right-clicking the FA-B30 icon in the status area and .... 3 After you control display of the properties dialog box. This should display the Printer tab of the Input Panel and various other Label Software features and functions.
... properties 1 On the Input Panel, click . Configuring Label Software Properties Label Printer properties let you are finished, click OK to apply your settings and close the properties... closing the properties dialog box, click Apply. • To return settings to their initial defaults, click Restore. 43 Printer tab You can also display the properties dialog box by right-clicking the FA-B30 icon in the status area and .... 3 After you control display of the properties dialog box. This should display the Printer tab of the Input Panel and various other Label Software features and functions.
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... Density set to configure printing properties. Change this setting only when printed characters are broken or too dark. • With the KL-E20/KL-P1000 Label Printer, margins (small) are approximate. • Normally, you want to have margins inserted, configure the FA-B30 Software as described below . check box. •... On the Layout tab, clear the Fix Tape Length check box. 44 Margins Model Large KL-E20/KL-P1000 Approx. 16 mm EL-5000W (EZ-LABEL PRINTER Tape) Approx. 18.8 mm EL-700 Approx. 19.3 mm CW-L300 Approx. 21.5 mm Medium - On the Display tab, clear the Stop ...
... Density set to configure printing properties. Change this setting only when printed characters are broken or too dark. • With the KL-E20/KL-P1000 Label Printer, margins (small) are approximate. • Normally, you want to have margins inserted, configure the FA-B30 Software as described below . check box. •... On the Layout tab, clear the Fix Tape Length check box. 44 Margins Model Large KL-E20/KL-P1000 Approx. 16 mm EL-5000W (EZ-LABEL PRINTER Tape) Approx. 18.8 mm EL-700 Approx. 19.3 mm CW-L300 Approx. 21.5 mm Medium - On the Display tab, clear the Stop ...
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... Model KL-E20/KL-P1000 EL-5000W KP-C10/KP-C50 Tape Length Setting Range 37 to fit within the specified tape length. 3 Click the Layout tab. Selecting Title causes medium size characters to be used preset labels from which you can choose the one you can specify for subsequent lines. •...on the tape width. • When Automatic is selected under Font Size/Number of Lines list depend on the Label Printer model, as shown in the Font Size/Number of Lines, the Label Printing software automatically selects the optimum text size to 300 mm 60 mm (fixed) 45 Layout tab 4 Configure ...
... Model KL-E20/KL-P1000 EL-5000W KP-C10/KP-C50 Tape Length Setting Range 37 to fit within the specified tape length. 3 Click the Layout tab. Selecting Title causes medium size characters to be used preset labels from which you can choose the one you can specify for subsequent lines. •...on the tape width. • When Automatic is selected under Font Size/Number of Lines list depend on the Label Printer model, as shown in the Font Size/Number of Lines, the Label Printing software automatically selects the optimum text size to 300 mm 60 mm (fixed) 45 Layout tab 4 Configure ...
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..., as shown in the table below. Model Tape Width KL-P1000 KL-E20 EL-5000W (EZ-LABEL PRINTER Tape) EL-5000W (Memo Tape) EL-700/CW-L300 KP-C50 KP-C10 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm / 24mm 13mm (Fixed) 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm / 24mm 13mm (Fixed) 13mm (...Fixed) Maximum Printing Width 7.5mm 12mm* 16mm 8mm 16mm 8mm 8mm * When printing text only on the printer model, and cannot be...
..., as shown in the table below. Model Tape Width KL-P1000 KL-E20 EL-5000W (EZ-LABEL PRINTER Tape) EL-5000W (Memo Tape) EL-700/CW-L300 KP-C50 KP-C10 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm / 24mm 13mm (Fixed) 6mm / 9mm / 12mm / 18mm / 24mm 13mm (Fixed) 13mm (...Fixed) Maximum Printing Width 7.5mm 12mm* 16mm 8mm 16mm 8mm 8mm * When printing text only on the printer model, and cannot be...
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...light color areas are made black. Nearest Color: With this option appears dimmed unless the Resize to fit check box is best when used for label printers other than the KL-P1000. The Full Tape lets you use . Error Diffusion: This option makes light color areas whiter and dark color areas ...blacker, producing an appearance like you get when you insert an image into a label. 54 It is selected. • The Full Tape layout can be maintained when it fits within the area specified by Layout. • Selecting ...
...light color areas are made black. Nearest Color: With this option appears dimmed unless the Resize to fit check box is best when used for label printers other than the KL-P1000. The Full Tape lets you use . Error Diffusion: This option makes light color areas whiter and dark color areas ...blacker, producing an appearance like you get when you insert an image into a label. 54 It is selected. • The Full Tape layout can be maintained when it fits within the area specified by Layout. • Selecting ...
