Kroy K2500 Thermal Label Printer
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1. oie hh onines ait oe mie 34 ee cM M 34 Print CHECKSUM 34 Security Level kett ilmel eee doe itte re 34 GOA MAST set dese Aras e e lt 34 Using Die Cut 35 Communication Protocol sss 36 SerialPort fean eite ine ed ure leen 36 Printer SetbJp unten p pate RE RO X 37 Basic Operation idee Re oat rette RE Dd 37 37 Appendix A System A 1 Appendix B Maintaining Your Printer B 1 Cleaning Exterior Surfaces sse B 1 Cleaning the Cutting Mechanism B 1 Cleaning the Print Head and Rollers B 3 Appendix C C 1 Self Lamiating Wire Wrap Label C 2 Saving Files in the 2500 C 2 Appendix D Code 128 Character D 1 Appendix E ASCII Character E 1 List of Figures and Tables Figure 1 Top View of Printer sss 2 Figure 2 AC Adapter Connection sse 3 Figure 3 Removi2. 54 pt 75 inch 36 pt 5 inch 18 pt 25 inch Use this table for reference only For example if you wanted three lines of text on 1 tape evenly spaced and all text the same point size you would select a maximum point size of 21 The printer will calculate the maximum point size and display an error message Text too tall if you have selected a combination of size style and attributes that are too large for the number of lines to print Making Labels 13 Making Labels Using F1 14 F1 New Open Save Press F1 to display the file menu options New Open Save Del Select New to create a new document The printer clears any text displayed on the screen returns all attributes to factory defaults and displays a blank edit screen so you can enter new text Select Open to access an existing document you want to edit or print The printer displays a list of file names you have saved see the following example and waits for you to select the file you want to work with Use the left and right arrow keys to scroll to the left of the file you want to open and press ENTER to select it a Exit a Exit a Fire Select Save to save the current document You must save the label you are working on before you select either New or Open If you do save first it will be lost When you select this option the printer prompts you to enter a file name and will save on the A drive unless you specify the B drive exam
3. Kroy Part Number 2506600 When installing the cable the EMI filter should be located 2 3 from the printer CDC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise for digital devices as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas du bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicable aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada ii CDC Notice System Specifications Input Device Character Size Print Tape LCD Display Power Requirements Weight Memory Communications Environment System Specifications 57 Key Alpha numeric elastomer keypad 6 point to 72 point 1 inch supply 6 point to 55 point 8 inch supply scalable in 1 point increments 5 inch 13 mm 8 inch 19 mm 1 inch 24 5 mm 2 lines 16 characters 5x7 dot matrix 7 5 9 VDC 4A Universal Power Adapter or 6 C size nickel cadmium batteries 4 lbs 2 oz with batteries 3 Ibs 2 oz without batteries 450 000 characters RS232 RS422 9600 Baud Operating temperature 45 to 105 F 7 to 40 C Up to 90 non condensing humidity Storage temperature Machine 20 to 150 F 30 to 65 C Cartridge 60 to 105 F 15 to 40 C Important Safety Precautions When using your printer always follow
4. the attribute you are changing press F2 and select the attribute to turn it off For instance in the previous example on page 17 if you decided later that you only wanted the word NOT to be bolded Move the cursor under the letter D in the word DO Press F2 select Bold and press ESC That will turn off the Bold attribute Next move the cursor under the space between the words DO and NOT Press F2 select Bold and press ESC This will turn the Bold attribute back on so that the word Not would still be bolded You would now have the following example entered just as if you had entered it this way from the beginning EMERGENCY EXIT DO lt Bold on gt NOT lt Bold off gt LOCK DOORS If you wish to insert text you may have forgotten simply move the cursor by using the arrow keys to the position where you wish to insert text Existing text will then be moved to the right To delete existing text see the section Using Printer Keys earlier in this manual Editing Text 19 Setting Print Attributes This section explains how to use the F3 Utilities key to specify print attributes for a label These attributes as well as their defaults and options are shown in the following table Table 3 Print Attributes Auto off On Off Size to fit Width Length of Cartridge Single Line 0 to 12 0 to 305mm Multiline 0 to 5 0 13mm measure 0 to 13 inches 0 to 34 mm English Tim nt hh mm AM PM 12 hour mo
5. unit of measure inch or millimeters for specifying label width and margins a sequence to print automatically number of copies to print whether to automatically shut off after 5 minutes variable feed length baud rate remote mode time and date functions print density and rotation F4 Lets you set up the printer to print bar codes You can select the type of bar code you want to print add text to print with the code select print resolution and specify the type of error checking you want to use FEED Advances approximately one inch of tape from the printer PRINT Prints the current label and advances the tape far enough to clear the cut mechanism To abort printing press ESC Using the Printer Keys 9 Using Your Printer SHIFT 1 Capitalizes letters and used with ALT special language characters such as E and accented characters such as shown in yellow on the keyboard bezel 2 accesses characters such as 96 and at the tops of number and punctuation keys and 3 causes the up and down arrow keys to function as PAGE UP previous label and PAGE DOWN next label keys 4 causes the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor one word at a time Default and Current Attribute Settings When the printer is shipped from the factory some attributes are already set for example the number of copies is set to one Although you can change these default settings when you make labels they are automatically reinstated w
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7. for choosing the Kroy K2500 printer Your new printer was designed with your needs in mind and offers many features to make your work easier The printer provides features that are usually available only in larger printers yet it is small enough to hold comfortably in one hand You can use standard nickel cadmium batteries for portability or an optional AC power supply Memory backup is provided by a lithium battery You can enter text easily using the keypad and the special function keys let you perform standard procedures quickly and easily In just seconds you can produce labels that include bolded italicized underlined mirrored and even framed text The K2500 lets you print labels in different widths and in either horizontal or vertical orientations The printer also contains a real time clock and ten of the most commonly used sets of bar codes You can also externally create labels and print them via an RS 232 connection For more information about this feature see Communication Protocol or contact your authorized Kroy distributor Introduction 1 Setting Up Your Printer This section explains how to set up your printer connect the AC adapter install batteries install a tape cartridge load PCMCIA PC cards and turn the printer on and off Figure 1 Top View of Printer Tape Cartridge Display Screen Cut Button PCMCIA Card Slot AC Adapter Jack RS 232 Port LCD Contrast SC Print Key Co
8. state to state If a problem develops with your Kroy labeling system during or after this warranty period you may contact your Kroy dealer or Kroy s service center Your Guarantee Every Kroy product is backed by the KROY name our innovative leadership and our long standing commitment to qualtiy Your Guarantee FCC Notice This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with these instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on will not occur The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a branch circuit different than the branch the receiver is connected to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Note To comply with FCC regulations use only Kroy s recommended serial cable when connecting the printer to a host computer
9. these important safety precautions 1 2 3 4 5 Read all instructions carefully Do not immerse the printer or battery charger in water or other liquids you could receive an electrical shock Do not apply adhesive labels to your skin Do not put objects onto or into the printer or battery charger Do not expose to high temperatures or high humidity Never leave on the dashboard or in the trunk of your car Do not use in dusty places and avoid direct exposure to sunlight and rain Do not pull on the tape you could damage the tape cartridge Use only the batteries designated for the printer Do not attempt internal repairs to the printer or battery charger If service or repair is needed contact a qualified Kroy service representative Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the printer for a long time Do not touch the printhead ceramic or rollers with your fingers Do not attempt to charge batteries other than rechargeable nickel cadmium type Do not substitute other batteries or chargers Important Safety Precautions Table of Contents Warranty oen pO e Uri Ae Your Guarantee 44473 eod iden tee tid e RO iaaa i FCC NOCE 0 En ree fe ii CDOC Notice Mte e etm ii System iii Important Safety Precautions iv noe
10. KROY K2500 Industrial Labeling System Owner s Manual Order Number 2505100 Rev C 2002 KROY Limited Warranty Kroy LLC warrants its labeling system equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of six 6 months from the date of original purchase At no charge to the customer except for inbound freight to Kroy s servie center Kroy will at Kroy s option repair or replace any product dtermined to be defective Kroy will pay return UPS ground charges A purchase receipt or other evidence of purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or any damage caused by accident misse abuse negligence or modification or attempted repair by anyone other than Kroy or a Kroy authorized repair agent THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH KROY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitaitons on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
11. N to access additional pages labels In this case you can think of a file as a single document containing one or more pages labels Each label can be up to six lines To start a new page while you are in a file use the SHIFT and down arrow key to move to the next page to move back to the preceding page use SHIFT and the up arrow key When you press the PRINT key all pages in the file will be printed Note PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN operate differently when using die cut label supply See Using Die Cut Labels Working with Pages and Documents 11 Using Your Printer About Bar Code Labels Although this manual explains how to set up your printer to print bar code labels it does not explain the technical details of bar coding suggest which type of bar code you should use or explain how to use a bar code most effectively Before you can properly print bar code labels you should answer the following questions Which type of bar code fits your application Do you want to print the bar code with or without text How many lines must your bar code be to carry all the information you need What is the minimum X width and bar height your scanner can scan Does your bar code require error checking during bar code scanning and if so which type of error checking should you use Many books introduce and survey the topic of bar code requirements We suggest The Bar Code Book Reading Printing and Specification of Bar Code Symbols S
12. are still saved If an asterisk is displayed to the left of the option selecting it turns auto shut off back on Press ESC if you decide you do not wish to change the current setting Setting Print Attributes Width Select Width to specify the width of the label The printer displays the current width and waits for your entry Inches are entered in tenths of inch For example if you enter the number 25 that will give you a label of 2 5 inches entering the number 10 will give you a 1 inch label entering the number 5 will give you a half inch label and entering the number 115 will give you a label of 11 and a half inches Decimal points cannot be entered and are not displayed on the screen Press ESC to accept the displayed width or type a different width and press ENTER When creating a label with more than one line width is limited to 12 inches When Width is selected and set to non zero cut marks will be printed to show the edges of the label Note When 0 the default setting is entered the label will be the size of the amount of text you have entered Margin Use the option to define the distance between each label This option is useful if you have several labels pages in one document file Select Margin to specify the left and right margins for the label The printer displays the current margin setting and waits for your entry Valid margins are between 0 and 5 inch 0 13 mm and are entered in tenths of an in
13. ch i e entering the number 5 would give you a margin of a half inch Decimal points cannot be entered and are not displayed on the screen Press ESC to accept the displayed margins or type a different value and press ENTER 22 Using F3
14. de E SUITS hh mm 24 mm dd yy US current dd mm yy International Set Clock current enter yy mm dd hh mm ss 24 hour See Width for explanation of difference between size to fit and entering a value other than 0 Inch millimeter Alphabetic numeric Various 1 999 On Off 9600 19200 38400 57600 20 Using F3 Using Setting Print Attributes Press F3 to display the Utilities options Density Width Margin Feed Units Sequence Language Copies rotatlon Baudrate Remote Time datE stamP setclOck 24Hourmode Using F3 Density Auto off Select Density to specify the density 7 to 7 for printing the current label The printer displays the current density setting and waits for your entry Press ESC to accept the value shown or enter a different value and press ENTER If the characters are smeared on a label or are not completely filled in you can attempt to fix the problem by adjusting the print density If the characters are smeared specify a lower number in this field if the characters are not completely filled in specify a higher number NOTE You may need to adjust the density after installing a new tape cartridge Select Auto off to disable auto shut off The factory default is to shut off the printer after 5 minutes of non use When the printer is turned off all current label text and text attribute settings are saved All files in memory
15. econd Edition by Roger C Palmer Helmers Publishing Inc Peterborough New Hampshire 1991 12 About Bar Code Labels Making Labels This section explains how to use the F1 File key to create new labels modify existing labels save labels and delete labels you no longer need The Save option lets you store labels with attributes on either the A drive internal or B drive PC card that you want to print in the future so that you do not have to reenter them This is useful when you want to print the same label repeatedly but must print different labels between copies You can also use Save while you are creating labels to ensure that you have a backup in case you accidentally lose the label Label text and text attributes are automatically saved when the printer is shut off and remain saved until the lithium battery is replaced When you first turn on the printer after you press any key and the blank screen is displayed you can begin entering text for a new label Afterwards you create new labels using the New option explained in this section The printer will continue to work with the last label you saved until you create a new label or open an existing label Remember that the number of lines you can enter on a label depends on the font size you are using see the Table 1 for suggested point sizes When you are typing label text simply press ENTER to begin a new line Table 1 Suggested Point Sizes 72 pt 1 inch
16. eid ee 1 Setting Up Your 2 Connecting the Optional AC 3 Installing the 3 Removing the yellow elastomer 3 Installing the Nickel Cadmium Batteries 4 Replacing the Lithium 5 Installing the Tape 5 Loading a PCMCIA 6 Turning the Printer On and 7 Using Your 8 Understanding the Printer Display Screen 8 Using the Printer 8 Default and Current Attribute Settings 10 Using Function 10 Working with Pages and Documents 11 About Bar Code 12 Making Labels ondes 13 Usmo PERIERE 14 gcc ELE 14 MIT 14 B oe 14 SEV HERREN 14 Delete ostia ntium mtr 15 Table of Contents V Table of Contents Formatting Text eea a dece a Reus 16 MI 17 bate e nrc UA tc Meere ted 17 EU
17. hen you turn off the printer or select NEW from the file menu The default settings for your printer are shown in the Formatting Text and Setting Print Attributes sections of this manual Current settings are the attributes active right now and can include 1 factory defaults that you have not changed 2 your changes to factory defaults and 3 your settings for attributes that are not preset at the factory i e width margin When you save a label its current attributes are automatically assigned to the next label you create and all subsequent labels until you change attributes again or select New from the file menu Label text and text attribute settings are saved when you shut off the printer Factory settings are restored when the lithium battery is replaced In some cases the cursor displays to the left of the current settings when you select a menu option other times current settings are marked by an asterisk Using Function Keys When you press one of the special function keys F1 F2 F3 and F4 the printer displays a menu of options When you select an option the printer will display a list of more options or prompt you for information These function keys also act as toggles which allow you to turn an option on or off 10 Using Function Keys Using Your Printer Submenu A submenu is a subsequent menu of options that displays when you press one of the special function keys For example when you press F2 a
18. in the option name Left Center Right Select Bold to bold text to the right of the cursor If an asterisk is displayed beside the option selecting it turns off bold Select Italics to italicize text to the right of the cursor If an asterisk is displayed beside the option selecting it turns off italics Select Mirror to print a mirror image of all the label text If an asterisk is displayed beside the option selecting it turns off mirroring Select Vertical to print your label text vertically instead of horizontally on the label tape If an asterisk is displayed beside the option selecting it turns off vertical printing Select Frame to draw a frame box around your label text The printer displays the following prompt and waits for you to select the type of frame you want Select Page to frame all text on the label or select Line to frame just the text on the line where the cursor is currently positioned If an asterisk is displayed beside either option selecting it turns off framing Using F2 Formatting Underline Select Underline to underline label text to the right of the cursor If an asterisk is displayed beside the option selecting it turns off underlining Changing Existing Text You can change attributes of text previously entered by using the left and right arrow keys to position the cursor under the beginning letter Press F2 enter your change Then position your cursor under the letter to end
19. must be removed to install replace batteries Installing the Batteries 3 Setting Up Your Printer Installing the Nickel Cadmium Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the arrow and sliding it off the base in the direction of the arrow see Figure 3 2 Insert the batteries see Figure 4 according to the diagram imprinted on the printer case 3 Replace the battery cover NOTE The size and style of type you use for labels determine how long the nickel cadmium batteries will last between charges Large bold characters require more power than small ones and will drain the batteries faster When the batteries run low the printer will display a message telling you so Remove and recharge them following the instructions provided with the charger Figure 3 Removing the Battery Cover Figure 4 Battery Location Nickel Cadmium Batteries Lithium Battery Diagram imprinted on printer case under batteries 4 Installing the Batteries Setting Up Your Printer Replacing the Lithium Battery 1 Turn the printer off and remove the battery cover by sliding it off the base of the unit see Figure 3 2 Remove the lithium battery by prying and or pulling it up and out of its recess see Figure 4 3 Install the replacement making sure that its polarity is correct the same as the battery removed and in accordance with the plus and minus signs molded into the battery compart ment next to the battery
20. nd then select the Justification option from the font menu a submenu of options displays the types of justification available Left Center or Right There are three ways to select options on menus and submenus 1 press ESC to retain the displayed default 2 use the left or right arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the option you want and then press ENTER or 3 type the first capitalized letter in the option you want such as R for Right justification in the preceding example Prompts A prompt is the printer s request for information For example when you select the Save option on the file menu the printer prompts you to enter the name of the file you want to save In response to a prompt simply type the requested information and press ENTER Toggles Toggled options are like light switches either on or off When you select an option turn it on an asterisk displays to the left of it to show you that the option is on When you select the option again turn it off the asterisk is removed to show that the option is off At any menu submenu or toggle option simply press ESC to return to edit mode without changing the option setting For example if you press F2 to display the font menu type J for Justification and then press ESC you return to edit mode without changing the current setting for justification Working with Pages and Documents You can enter multiple labels in a file by using PAGE UP and PAGE DOW
21. ng the Battery 4 Figure 4 Battery 4 Figure 5 Installing the Tape Cartridge 6 Figure 6 Loading PC 6 Figure 7 Removing the Cut Mechanism B 2 Figure 8 Holding the Cut Mechanism B 2 Figure 9 Cleaning the Cut Blade B 3 Table 1 Suggested Point 92 13 Table 2 Text 8 16 Table of Contents vii Table of Contents Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 viii Print Attributes aa 20 Printing Sequential Labels sse 23 Set Clock Parameters seen 30 Bar Code Information eeeeecennnn 32 Special Function Keys Hex 38 Menu Hex Codes tert eiee erret si ika 39 feces meri PLUS 39 FONE MOU b Pete a dede ave ed be i d aate 40 Utilities Menu 41 Bar Gode Ee att et I m t teret tr nri eR Cd 43 Table of Contents Introduction Thank you
22. ntrol On Off Button NOTE The printer contains an RS 232 port that you can use to connect the printer to other equipment For specific instructions on using this feature see Communication Protocol or contact your Kroy distributor Connecting the AC Adapter optional Plug one end of the adapter into the printer see Figure 2 and the other end into an appropriate electrical wall outlet Available from your Kroy distributor 2 Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Figure 2 AC Adapter Connection Adapter Jack Adapter Plug Installing the Batteries Your K2500 printer includes six 2 2 Ampere hour C size nickel cadmium batteries for primary power and one CR2032 lithium battery for memory backup Do not replace with other batteries A suitable battery charger is also included for recharging the nickel cadmium batteries WARNING Do not dispose of nickel cadmium batteries in fire mutilate short circuit mix with other battery types or charge in battery chargers other than the charger supplied with this product batteries may explode release toxic material or get hot and cause personal injury Removing the yellow elastomer jacket 1 Pullthe jacket down from the top of the printer until clear of the top portion of the printer 2 While holding the printer from the bottom grab the top portion of the printer and lift it out of the jacket 3 To replace the jacket reverse steps 1 and 2 Note The jacket
23. ple B filename If you have never before saved the file the printer will suggest a file name as shown in the following example If you have already saved the file the printer will display its file name Press ENTER to accept the displayed file name and return to edit mode or type a different name and press ENTER File names can be any combination of letters and numbers seven characters maximum with no punctuation or file name extensions Using F1 Using F1 Delete Making Labels Important Note If you try to save to the B drive and there is no PC card inserted you will get a Bad File Name error If you try to save to a PC card in the B drive that is write protected you will get a Out of Memory error If you enter a file name for an already existing file you will see the following message Over Write OK Y N Press Y to overwrite or N to enter a different file name If you decide not to save the file simply press ESC Select Delete to delete files that you no longer need The printer displays a list of files you have saved see the following example and waits for you to select the file you want to delete Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the file you want to delete and press ENTER to select it If you decide not to delete a file simply press ESC a Exit a Exit a Fire NOTE When you delete a file it is gone and will no longer appear in the list of file names If yo
24. ple the cursor was to the left of the word DO when bold was turned on and to the right of the word NOT when bold was turned off EMERGENCY EXIT lt Bold gt DO NOT Bold gt LOCK DOORS Note The brackets and bracketed words do not appear on the screen Using F2 F2 Press F2 to display the Font options Font Size Just Bold Mirror Vert fRame Underline Using F2 Font Size Select Font to choose a different font When you select this option the printer displays a list of available fonts shown below Press ESC to accept the current font or use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the font you want and press ENTER to select it Additional fonts are only available with font application cards See your Kroy distributor for more information Select Size to specify the font size for your text The printer displays the default size see the following example and waits for your entry Press ESC to accept the displayed size or type a different size and press ENTER Valid sizes of 6 72 for 1 tape can be entered 17 Formatting 18 Justification Bold Italics Mirror Vertical Frame Select Justification to justify your text The printer displays the following prompt and waits for you to make a selection Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the option you want and press ENTER to select it or simply type the capitalized letter
25. recess 4 Replace the battery cover and re enter any files that were lost NOTE The lithium battery normally lasts for several years and requires replacement only after it will no longer retain files when the unit is turned off CAUTION Danger of explosion if lithium battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION Danger d explosion si les piles au Lithium sont incorrectement r instail es Remplacer uniquement avec des piles identiquas ou d un modele quivalent pr conis par le constructeur Suivre les instructions du constructeur pour retirer les piles us es Return spent batteries to the dealer manufacturer for appropriate environmental disposal Installing the Tape Cartridge 1 2 3 Wind the ribbon spool on the bottom of the supply cartridge counter clockwise two full turns in the direction of the arrow with your finger Place the hole in the tape cartridge over the lock release knob on the printer while guiding the tape leader into the exit slot see Figure 5 Press down on the cartridge gently but firmly and make sure that it lies flat against the base Turn the lock release knob on the printer clockwise and align with the closed lock graphic on the cartridge 4 Press the FEED key once to advance the tape Installing the Tape Cartridge 5 Setting Up Your Prin
26. ter Figure 5 Installing the Tape Cartridge Print Head amp Rollers Supply Cartridge in this area Lock Release Knob Loading a PCMCIA PC Card 1 2 Turn off the printer Warning Do not remove or insert a card with the printer on Insert the card into the card slot see Figure 6 with the label side up Press gently but firmly to seat the card in the slot Turn on the printer Figure 6 Loading a PC Card optional NOTE The card must be loaded before you can select an option fonts or files from it and should not be removed until you have printed the label that uses the card Installing an Application Card Setting Up Your Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Press the ON OFF key located on the lower left hand corner of the keypad to turn the printer on The following prompt will appear Kroy K2500 Any Key Press any key except ON OFF SHIFT CAPS or ALT to begin Press the ON OFF key again to turn the printer off Turning the Printer On and Off 7 Using Your Printer Understanding the Printer Display Screen The printer display screen shows system prompts and messages lists of file names menu options and label text Although you can enter six lines of text on a label the screen displays only two lines 16 characters each at a time and shows line numbers Each time you press ENTER the line number is displayed on the left followed by a colon Use the left and right arrow keys
27. time the up and 8 Using the Printer Keys Using Your Printer down arrow keys move up and down through lines of text one line at a time When used with SHIFT the up and down arrow keys act as PAGE UP previous label and PAGE DOWN next label keys and the left and right arrow keys move the cursor one word at a time CAPS Locks SHIFT on so that you can type all capital letters DELETE Deletes the character to the left of the cursor To delete the character above the cursor hold down ALT and press To delete an entire line hold down SHIFT and press and to delete just one word hold down ALT SHIFT and press ENTER 1 In edit mode moves to the next line on a label when you are entering label text and 2 in function mode selects menu options file names and default attribute settings ESC Returns you to edit mode without selecting a list option or changing an attribute and aborts printing Note When using F2 press ESC twice if you are in a submenu to return to edit mode without selecting a list option F1 Lets you create a label and save it in a file modify labels you have already saved and delete labels that you no longer need F2 Lets you choose text attributes for your label text and remains on the display until you press ESC You can choose font font size justification bold italics mirror vertical frame and underlined text F3 Lets you specify the language you want to use label width margins
28. to view characters off the edge of the display Screen When the display screen is blank except for the cursor and line number or shows your label text you are in edit mode You use edit mode to enter or change label text When you press one of the special function keys the menu of options will be displayed on the second line of the display After you finish selecting an attribute the printer redisplays your text and returns you to edit mode except for Font menu F2 Using the Printer Keys The keyboard is used to enter label text and access menus You will hear an audible click whenever a key is depressed except modifier keys The special keys on the keyboard are described below ALT 1 Enters special characters and accent symbols shown in yellow on the keyboard bezel and 2 activates the DELETE function on the key see below To enter a special character shown in yellow hold down ALT and press the key below and to the right of the character you want Accented characters require an extra step to enter To enter an accented character hold down ALT and type the key below and to the right of the accent character release both keys and type the character to be accented holding down the SHIFT key will enter it in upper case Arrow Keys Move the cursor through text without changing it and through options without selecting any The left and right arrow keys move left and right one option or one character at a
29. u need to free up memory you could modify labels with lengthy text or complicated formats instead of deleting files 15 Formatting Text This section explains how to use the F2 Font key to assign text formatting attributes to your label text There are three types of text attributes character line and page These attributes as well as their defaults and options are shown in the following table Table 2 Text Attributes Block diras Corresp to Helvetica Via font application cards 0 5 tape 18 points 6 30 points Size 0 8 tape 24 points 6 55 points 1 tape 36 points 6 72 points Justificationt Left Center Right Frame Page On Off Line On Off Of Of Attributes marked with an asterisk are toggles t These are line attributes They affect the line where the cursor is currently positioned These are page attributes They affect the entire page label All other attributes except Frame are character attributes The position of the cursor when you select a character attribute determines where the attribute takes effect all text following the cursor is affected until you change the attribute again In the first example that follows the cursor was to the left of the word EMERGENCY when bold was turned on and to the right of the word EXIT when bold was turned off 16 Formatting Text Formatting Text Bold EMERGENCY EXIT Bold off gt DO NOT LOCK DOORS In the following exam
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