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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Note: Please read the following software license agreement (to be referred to as the "Agreement") carefully. This Agreement is made between Nisca Corporation (to be referred to as "Nisca") and the user for use of software (to be referred to as the "Software," and to include manuals, printed matter and so forth in addition to this Agreement) provided with this Agreement by the user for the purpose of using the applicable printer made by Nisca (to be referred to as the "Printer").
(1). This Agreement shall come into effect at the time the user has taken an action that indicates "Consent" to the terms of the Agreement or at the time the Software has been used, and shall remain in effect until terminated in accordance with clause (2) or (3) below. (2). The user shall be able to terminate this Agreement by discarding and erasing the Software and all of its reproductions. (3). This Agreement shall terminate immediately when the user has violated any of the terms of the Agreement. (4).
Contents Contents SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ............................................. i Contents ........................................................................................ iii Introduction .................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................... 2 1. 2. 3. Installing .................................................................................. 3 1.
Contents Connecting the Printer and Computer .......................................................36 Starting Printing ........................................................................................37 Saving Print Data ......................................................................................40 Saving the Backup Data ............................................................................42 Select the Printer .......................................................................
Introduction Introduction This manual contains descriptions of operating instructions for the Application software “Mk2500PC” and the printer driver for “Mk2500” printer. Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation. This manual has been written with the assumption that users have knowledge of basic Windows operations and functions. We recommend that users familiarize themselves with the Windows environment before using Mk2500PC.
System Requirements System Requirements The hardware and software items listed below are required for using Mk2500PC. Compatible operating systems Windows 8 (32bit/64bit) English Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) English Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32bit) English Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32bit) English Be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up. Computer A computer that supports any of the above operating systems.
Installing 1. Installing 1.1 Installing Mk2500PC and the Printer Driver Install Mk2500PC and the printer driver for the Mk2500 into your computer. Close all applications before installing the software. Be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up. Windows 8/ Windows 7/ Windows Vista/ Windows XP allows multiple users to use one computer at the same time. However, only one user can log on to the computer when making settings.
Installing 4 When the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the [Yes]. Install the Mk2500PC. (1) Click the [OK]. (2) Click the [Next].
Installing (3) Read the License Agreement, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click the [Next]. To print the the License Agreement out from a default printer, click the [Print]. (4) Specify the destination for installation and then click the [Next]. To install the software in the folder displayed, click the [Next]. To install the software in a different folder, click the [Change] and specify a folder.
Installing (5) Click the [Install]. (6) Click the [Finish]. This completes the Mk2500PC installation. Next, Install the Printer Driver. 5 Install the Printer Driver. (1) Click the [Next].
Installing (2) Read the License Agreement, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click the [Next]. To print the the License Agreement out from a default printer, click the [Print]. (3) Click the [Install]. (4) Click the [OK].
Installing (5) Select “Yes.Restart computer now” and then click the [Finish]. After restart computer and then press the [PC Conn] key on the printer. This completes the Printer Driver installation. In caase the installation is not completed even by pressing the [PC conn] key after rebooting the PC, please retry to switch on the printer and press the [PC conn] key once again.
Installing If the following screen appears, perform the following operation: Click the “Install this driver software anyway”.
Installing Windows XP When the following screen appears, click the [Continue Anyway]. When printer driver of the Mk2100 is already installed, the next screen is displayed. Click the [Yes]. Please uninstall the application software for "Mk2100" printer according to the same procedure as is explained in "Uninstalling the Software (P.11)". With the use of the Mk2500 application and printer driver, the Mk2100 printer operation is possible.
Installing 1.2 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the “Mk2500PC” and “Mk2500 printer driver”, go through the following procedure: When you perform uninstallation, turn off the printer and pull off the USB cable in advance. Do not switch off the computer till uninstallation is completed. Uninstallation may become impossible. <Windows 8> (1) Select [Control Panel] from the Windows [Settings]. The "Control Panel" folder will be displayed. (2) Click on [Programs]. (3) Click on [Programs and Functions].
Starting Mk2500PC 2. Starting Mk2500PC 2.1 Starting You can start Mk2500PC by one of the following methods: Double-click the Mk2500PC icon on the desktop. Windows 8 Select [All Programs] from the Windows [Start] menu, and then select [Mk2500PC] – [Mk2500PC]. Windows 7 / Vista Click the button (Start), and then select [All Programs] – [Mk2500PC] – [Mk2500PC]. Windows XP Click the [Start], and then select [All Programs] or [Programs] – [Mk2500PC] – [Mk2500PC].
Starting Mk2500PC When started an application for the first time, select printer screen is displayed. Select " Mk2500", and please click the [OK]. Withinn the [Select printer] box, an installed printer driver for a cable ID printer is displayed. At the [The setting of the device type], please choose a printer to use between Mk2500 and Mk2100. You can reach this screen by operation of [Select printer] in the [File] menu.
Screen Structure 3. Screen Structure This section describes details of the tool buttons and menus contained in Mk2500PC. 3.1 Main Screen This appears when you start Mk2500PC. Menu Bar Toolbar Style Settings /Data Display Area Setting button Data List Status Bar f.g.
Screen Structure Data List This is a list of files currently being edited. Toolbar The toolbar contains the following buttons. Tool button Description Creates a new data list. Does the same thing as selecting [New] from the [File] menu. In case the setting is changed while data is being edited, a message appears to ask whether to save the data or not. Opens an existing file or CSV file and loads the data. Does the same thing as selecting [Open] from the [File] menu.
Screen Structure Menu Bar The Menu bar contains the following menus. [File] menu Menu item New (N) Description Creates a new data list. There is also the button that performs this function. In case the setting is changed while data is being edited, a message appears to ask whether to save the data or not. Open (O) Opens an existing file or CSV file and loads the data. There is also the button that performs this function.
Screen Structure [Edit] menu Menu item Description Cut (T) Cuts the specified data and pastes it to the clipboard. Copy (C) Copies the selected contents to the clipboard. Paste (P) Pastes the contents of the clipboard. Delete (D) Deletes the selected part. Numbering (N) Sets a numbering and adds numbering data to the specified pages. There is also the Page Cut (K) Cuts the specified page and pastes it to the clipboard.
Screen Structure [View] menu Menu item Description Data Toolbar (1) Shows or hides the data toolbar. Send Toolbar (2) Shows or hides the send toolbar. Edit Toolbar (3) Shows or hides the edit toolbar Status Bar (S) Shows or hides the status bar. [Remote] menu Menu item Description Start Print (P) Sends a print command to the Mk2500. Save Data (S) Sends a save data command to the Mk2500. [Help] menu Menu item Help About (A) F1 Description Displays Mk2500PC help.
Operating Mk2500PC 4. Operating Mk2500PC 4.1 File Types With Mk2500PC, you can load the following file types into the data list. Original data files (.md3) CSV files (Comma separated text files) To load data into the data list, files must meet the following conditions: 1st line: First line of character data 2nd line: Second line of character data 3rd line: Third line of character data 4th line: Number of continued printing Data from and including the 5th line is ignored. (E.g.
Operating Mk2500PC (E.g.3) data list from E.g.2 printed a list of data. A 123 456 B 123 456 B 123 456 C 123 456 C 123 456 C 123 456 Page 3:Continuous 3 Page 2:Continuous 2 Page 1:Continuous 1 If you select [1 Line] in [Lines], the first line of data in the CSV file is loaded, but the second line and the third line are ignored. The third line of data can be loaded only when [Character Size] is set to [1.3mm Norm].
Operating Mk2500PC 4.2 Basic Operations This section describes the methods for creating new data lists, creating data lists from existing data and sending data to the Mk2500. Creating a New Data List 1 Click [New] in the [File] menu or click the button. A new data list is created. The format set in [Format Setting] – [Default Setting] in the [Edit] menu is used. In case the setting is changed while data is being edited, a message appears to ask whether to save the data or not.
Operating Mk2500PC Opening Existing Files You can load your own original data files (.md3) or CSV files into the data list. 1 Click [Open] in the [File] menu or click the button. The Open dialog box appears. 2 Select an original data file (.md3) or CSV file, and then click the [Open]. The selected file is loaded and displayed in the data list. The format set in [Format Setting] – [Default Setting] in the [Edit] menu is used.
Operating Mk2500PC If you attempt to open an existing file with the old format (.mtd / .md2), a message may appear to indicate that it has been replaced with a file with the new format (.md3). [OK]: 3 The file with the new format (.md3) substitutes for the existing file with the old format (.mtd / .md2) and then opens. When you select a CSV file, the Read Format Selection dialog box appears. For details about individual setting items, refer to “4.5 Format Settings”(P.32).
Operating Mk2500PC Loading Additional Data You can add data to a specified position in the data list. 1 Select the file you want to add, and then click the [Open]. The Open dialog box appears. 2 Select the file you want to add, and then click the [Open]. The data in the selected file is added at the cursor position. Saving Data Lists Overwriting when saving 1 Click [Save] in the [File] menu or click the button. The file you are editing is overwritten.
Operating Mk2500PC Saving a file with a new name 1 Select [Save As] from the [File] menu. The Save As dialog box appears. 2 Input the file name, specify the file type, and then click the [Save]. Select the file type from the following: The contents that are saved depend on the file type. [Original data files (.md3)]: Saves format settings and data list contents. [CSV file]: Saves the first, second and third lines of character data in the data list, and the numbering value.
Operating Mk2500PC 4.3 Sending Data to the Printer You can send data you create with Mk2500PC to the Mk2500. This section also describes settings for saving and printing sent data. File Save after the send data. Print after the send data. Before sending data to the printer, connect the USB cable to the printer and the computer. 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. For how to connect with the USB cable, refer to “Connecting the Printer and Computer” (P.36).
Operating Mk2500PC 2 3 Power the printer on. When the character input display appears, press the [PC Conn] key on the printer. From Mk2500PC, open the file you want to send to the printer. To send the existing data, open the file according to “Opening Exiting Files” (P.22). 4 Click [Send data, and Save file/Print.] in the [File] menu or click the The Data Transfer dialog box appears. 27 button.
Operating Mk2500PC 5 Set each of the items. [Transfer Mode] [Overwrite internal memory.]: Clears the document area in the printer, and saves the transmitted data at the beginning of the document area. [Add to internal memory.]: Adds the sent data at the end of the last page in the printer. (The printer adds new pages to the data in the printer.) [File Save] [Save transmitted data.
Operating Mk2500PC 6 [Media Size]: Selects the size of printing media. The sizes you can select depend on the type of printing media used. Tube :2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 6.5mm Shrink Tube : 3.0, 3.2, 4.8, 6.0 or 6.4mm Label : 6.0, 9.0, 12.0mm 4mm I.D. Strip : Size not selectable. Clear Tube :2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 6.5mm Wrap Around : Size not selectable. Terminal I.D. :8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5 or 10.0mm [Sets to Print]: Selects the number of items to be printed. Select from 1-10. Click the [OK].
Operating Mk2500PC 4.4 Creating Numbering This section describes how to incorporate numbering into the current page in the data list, create pages for printing according to these values and add the pages to a data list. 1 Click [Numbering] in the [Edit] menu or click the button. The Numbering dialog box appears. 2 Set each of the items. [Mode]: Selects the mode of numbering. Select from Decimal, Hexadecimal, A to Z or a to z. The numbering range you can select depends on the numbering mode.
Operating Mk2500PC 3 Click the [OK]. A numbering is created in the data list using the numbering information from the cursor page. Click the [Cancel] to quit numbering creation and close the dialog box. To delete a numbering, select the page in the data list, and then select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu.
Operating Mk2500PC 4.5 Format Settings This section describes format setting items and settings procedures. You can set formats for individual pages, and there is also a default format used when creating or inserting new pages. There procedure for setting a format for an individual page is described here. The procedure for setting the default format is the same.
Operating Mk2500PC [Set Length]: Selects the length of tube to be cut. With [Specify] selected, you can specify a length from 2150mm.(input value 200-15000) Select this to calculate the character string length from the character size, character space, frame and lines and fit the character string within the set length. The default at installation is [Automatic]. The decimal part of the specified value is automatically adjusted in units of 0.25 mm according to the specifications of the printer.
Operating Mk2500PC 3 [Lines]: Selects the number of lines. Select either 1 Line,2 Lines or 3 Lines. The default at installation is [1 Line]. When [Character Size] is set to [6mm Half] or [6mm Norm], the number of lines is automatically set to 1 line. (You cannot change the number of lines.) You can select [3 Lines] only when [Character Size] is set to [1.3mm Norm]. [Continuous]: Selects the number of items to be printed. Select from 1-100. The default at installation is [1]. Click the [OK].
Operating Mk2500PC Printing with [Specify] specified for Set length When set length is set to a value less than 8.5 mm and [Terminal I.D. printing area] is [Normal], the specifications for printing are as follows: Media Specifications applied when Set length is set to a value less than 8.5 mm Terminal I.D. You can specify a set length but you cannot select a character alignment. Label You can specify a set length but you cannot select a character alignment mode.
Operating Mk2500PC 4.6 Remote Operation You can print characters on the media specified from Mk2500PC or save the data in the printer’s document area. To control the printer remotely, connect it to the computer in advance. Connecting the Printer and Computer 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. Connect this plug to the printer. USB cable Insert in the USB jack on the right side of the printer.
Operating Mk2500PC Starting Printing You can print data maintaining it in a printer. When you print the data which you made in an application, refer to “Sending Data to the Printer” (P.26). 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. For how to connect with the USB cable, refer to “Connecting the Printer and Computer” (P.36). 2 3 Power the printer on. When the character input display appears, press the [PC Conn] key on the printer. Select [Start Print] from the [Remote] menu.
Operating Mk2500PC 4 Set each of the items. While Mk2500PC is running, the previous settings used are displayed as default settings. 5 [Print Media]: Selects the type of printing media. Select either Tube, Shrink Tube, Label, 4mm I.D. Strip, Clear Tube, Wrap Around or Terminal I.D. [Media Size]: Selects the size of printing media. The sizes you can select depend on the type of printing media used. Tube :2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 6.5mm Shrink Tube :3.0, 3.2, 4.8, 6.0 or 6.4mm Label :6.0, 9.0, 12.
Operating Mk2500PC To use the printer after sending data, you need to cancel the standby state (ready for data reception) of the printer. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data, and then press the [Cancel] key. When the character input display appears, you can operate the printer.
Operating Mk2500PC Saving Print Data Go through the procedure for saving the character data you created using the Mk2500PC in the file in the printer. You can save character data and the following character settings: Format Settings (4.5 Format Settings (P.32)) Numbering Settings (4.4 Creating Numbering (P.30)) When you save the data which you made in an application, refer to “Sending Data to the Printer” (P.26). 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable.
Operating Mk2500PC 4 5 Set each of the items. [File name]: Inputs the file name. [Folder No.]: Selects the folder number (from 1-3) for saving data. Click the [OK]. The file name you specified, folder number and save command are sent to the printer. Click the [Cancel] to cancel data saving and return to the main screen. To use the printer after sending data, you need to cancel the standby state (ready for data reception) of the printer.
Operating Mk2500PC Saving the Backup Data Save the backup data of the files stored in the printer to the computer or write backup data to the printer. Saving the Backup Data to the Computer 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. For how to connect with the USB cable, refer to “Connecting the Printer and Computer” (P.36). 2 3 Power the printer on. When the character input display appears, press the [PC Conn] key on the printer.
Operating Mk2500PC 4 Select [Backup from the printer], and then click [OK]. 5 The [Save As] dialog box appears. Input the file name, and then click the [Save]. [Mk2500PC Printer data File (.mk3)]: Save all files stored in the printer to the computer together. The Mk2500PC Printer data File (.mk3/.mdk) cannot be opened on the computer. 6 Data is acquired from the printer and stored in the computer as a file with the specified file name.
Operating Mk2500PC Writing the Backup Data to the Printer 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. For how to connect with the USB cable, refer to “Connecting the Printer and Computer” (P.36). 2 3 Power the printer on. When the character input display appears, press the [PC Conn] key on the printer. Open the Mk2500PC, and then select [Printer data backup] from the [File] menu. The Printer data backup dialog box appears. 4 Select [Recovery to the printer], and then click [OK].
Operating Mk2500PC 5 The Open dialog box appears. Select the Mk2500PC Printer data File (.mk3/.mdk), and then click [Open]. 6 A message appears to ask whether all files stored in the printer are to be overwritten. [Yes]: Backup data is sent to the printer. [No]: The data is not saved. Do not switch off the printer and the computer while recovering the whole data. And do not unplug the USB cable from the printer and the computer.
Operating Mk2500PC Select the Printer You can operate both Mk2500/ Mk2100 printers by using the application software. But you cannot set the following formats in Mk2100 (4.5 Format Settings (P.32)) Terminal I.D. printing area All line centering 1 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. For how to connect with the USB cable, refer to “Connecting the Printer and Computer” (P.36). 2 3 Power the printer on.
Operating Mk2500PC 4 When you use Mk2500, select [Mk2500]. When you use Mk2100, select [Mk2100]. [Select printer] Display the installed printer driver for a Cable I.D. printer. Set printer driver to use. [The setting of the device type] [Automatic acquisition] A printer acquires information in the case of a communication wait state and distinguish it automatically. [Mk2500 (Terminal I.D. printing area adjustment function)] Set it in Mk2500. [Mk2100 (No Terminal I.D.
Appendix 5. How to Use the Status Monitor Use the Status Monitor to monitor the status of the printer and status of print jobs in progress. 5.1 Setting up the Status Monitor This section describes how to start and display the Status Monitor. With default, Status Monitor starts automatically every time a print job starts. 1 Click the button (Start), and select [Control Panel] – [Hardware and Sound] – [Device and Printers] – [Printers].
Appendix 4 Set each of the items. [Status Monitor] [Use the Status Monitor]: The Status Monitor is displayed. (This is the default setting.) [Not use the Status Monitor]: The Status Monitor is not displayed. [Version]: Follow this procedure to confirm the printer driver version and copyright information. Click [Version…] to open the Version dialog box. 5 Click the [OK].
Appendix 5.2 Using the Status Monitor Use the Status Monitor to not only monitor the status of print jobs in progress but also monitor the status of the printer and the level of the remaining ink ribbon. [Status]: Messages to inform you about the current status of the printer. [Ribbon type]: The ribbon cassette information is displayed.
Appendix Viewing the Printer Status There are four types of images to keep you informed about the status of the printer. Displayed to indicate the normal mode. The printer is in the online mode and ready to print. Displayed to indicate that the printer is in the offline mode. Displayed when a warning has been issued. A warning message is displayed for the Status but printing can continue. Troubleshoot the problem as required. Displayed when an error has been issued.
Appendix Message List If a trouble occurs with the printer connected, an error message or a warning message is displayed on the Status Monitor. Message Description Action No media. An attempt was made to print while no printing media has been loaded. Load the print media. End of media. The end of the printing media was reached while printing was in progress. Take out the printing media from the printer, and replace it with new printing media. End of ribbon.
Appendix 6. Appendix 6.1 Index A M About ............................................................. 18 Add ................................................................ 16 Additional Data ............................................ 24 Alignment ..................................................... 33 All line centering .......................................... 33 Main Screen ................................................. 14 Media Size ..............................................
Appendix Start value .................................................... 30 Status Bar..................................................... 18 Status Monitor .......................................48, 50 Style Settings /Data Display Area .............. 15 Transfer Mode ............................................. 28 T V Terminal I.D. printing area ......................... 33 The setting of the device type ................13, 47 Toolbar ..........................................................