Seiko Instruments SLP 440, SLP 450 Label Printer Quick Start

Quick Start
Using your SLP 440 and 450 with Windows ® 2000, XP, 2003
Server 2003, Vista and Windows 7 or Mac OS ® X 10.2 or later.
Install the software before connecting the SLP printer to your computer.
Preparing the SLP
Your First Address Label (Mac OS X)
1 Install the software, then connect the printer to your PC or Mac.
1 Double-click the Smart Label Printer Application.
• The SLP can be connected to the USB port on your PC or Mac.
2 The default address label will
appear. (Screen at right.)
To clear this template, press Delete.
• Connect the other end of the cable into
the appropriate port on the back of the SLP.
Installing the Smart Label Program for Mac OS X
1 Insert the Smart Label CD. If the installer does not appear automatically, double-click
the CD on your desktop or in the left pane of a new Finder window.
2 Double-click the file SIISmartLabelPrinter.mpkg. The installer will appear. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
3 For Mac OS X 10.2: After installation is complete, open Print Center and select your SLP
printer. Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 will automatically set up your printer.
Installing the Smart Label Program for Windows
1 Insert the Smart Label CD. The installation wizard starts automatically on most systems.
If the introductory screen doesn’t appear after a few seconds, continue with the
following steps.
2 Click the Windows Start button then point to Settings and choose Control Panel.
3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs then click the Install button. Follow the install
wizard to assist with installation.
• To change your label template,
select a label from the Templates
or select New from the File menu.
2 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the
back of the SLP and to a power outlet.
3 The printer powers on automatically when connected
to AC power. The status light will flash until the labels are loaded.
• To add a bar code, select
4 Lift the label cover.
3 Click
5 Load a roll of standard labels.
• Close the label cover.
to print the label.
4 Select Save from the File menu
to save the label.
• Remove the sticker from the roll, and then place
the roll on the spindle as illustrated. Adjust the
label guides to fit against the roll.
• Feed the labels into the slot on the back of
the printer. The labels automatically feed to
the exit slot, then stop.
• To change the font or text,
select
Label guides
Your First Address Label (Windows)
1 Click the Windows Start button then point to Programs and choose the
Smart Label program, or select the Smart Label icon on your desktop.
SLP 440/450
2 Click
to begin a new label.
6 Start your SLP software and begin using your
new SLP. If you want to run a test label, please
refer to the FAQ “Test Labels” on our website:
www.siibusinessproducts.com.
Note: The address is automatically
entered into fields in the Contact
information window.
3 Type the address.
To customize the label, click one of the
Smart Label Icons.™
Click
©2011 Seiko Instruments USA Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change
4 Click
to add additional information.
to print the label.
without notice. “SII” is a registered trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc. “Smart Label
Printer” is a registered trademark and “SmartLabels”, “SmartCapture”, “SmartCopy”
and "Smart Label Icons" are trademarks of Seiko Instruments USA Inc. Other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Printed in U.S.A. Part Number: 20-40159-07 v10262011
5 Click
to Save the label.
Quick Tour
Label Objects for Mac OS X
Label Objects for Windows
Object buttons are used to add different elements to the labels. Choose from six different
elements: Smart Text, Format Text, Picture, Bar Code, Return Address, Frame.
Save Changes to the Label Format. From the Format menu, select Save Format.
The Save Format Wizard appears where you can assign a name and icon to the format.
To use the object buttons:
Capturing Addresses and Copying Text. Click on the SmartCapture ™ icon
in the
notification area of the Windows Taskbar to capture addresses or SmartCopy ™ selected
text from other programs. Some programs may require you to highlight the text to be
captured and then click on the SmartCapture icon.
Object buttons are used to add different elements to the labels. The object buttons appear
in the layout palette at the bottom of the Main Window.
• Click one of the object buttons, then position pointer
at desired location on label. Left click and hold the
mouse to draw the object box on the label.
• Click an object button, define its attributes in
the drop down sheet and click OK.
• Position the pointer over an object and right click
the mouse to open the object’s shortcut menu.
• To modify an object on the label, click the
button to the right of the object.
• Choose Properties to open the Properties dialog box.
• For text objects, choose Move/Resize to
adjust the object.
• To change the import characteristics,
double-click the object.
• Drag handles to resize the
object or drag the object
to move it.
• Drag handles to resize the object or drag the
object to move it.
To change the default properties of any objects, go to
Options then Object Defaults.
• To adjust text objects, click one of the
following buttons to the right of the handles:
Changing Labels
• Tear off any printed labels so the labels are flush with the exit slot. Press and hold the
button to reverse the labels out the back of the printer. DO NOT pull the labels out
of the printer. Load the new roll as described on the front of this card.
• To select a different label type in the Smart Label program:
Windows: Choose Properties from the Label menu or select the label type from the
pull-down list at the bottom of the window.
Mac: Choose the label from Templates menu
Text object properties sheet will appear.
Smart Label Icons
• The print margins can be adjusted if the printing isn't positioned properly when the
label is printed, particularly on small labels. To adjust the margins, choose Print from
the Label menu then click the Setup button. Click the Advanced tab to adjust the
print margins.
A pop-up menu for text alignment will appear.
Smart label icons are shortcuts to popular label templates.
Twelve preset template can be used for the seven icons.
About Your Labels
A pop-up menu for fonts will appear.
• To use a icon, simply click on the icon and the label
template will be changed.
• The SLP 420, 430, 440 and 450 can use any of the SmartLabels ™ provided by Seiko
Instruments. The SLP 410 can use labels up to 1-1/8 inches (28mm) wide. The default
settings for the Smart Label Icons provide examples of how you might use the different
label types.
A pop-up menu for font size will appear.
• To customize your icons, go to Options, Settings, Click on the
Toolbar tab. Click on the Format button you would like to
change, and click the desired icon from the Formats menu.
How To’s
Create a New Label. Click a Smart Label Icon in the Templates list or create a new format
by adding objects. Click
to add an address or
to add a picture, for instance.
Save Labels in Folders. Click in the Saved Labels list. Click the
the folder. Drag saved labels to this folder.
button and name
Save a Template. Choose Save Template... from the File menu. Name the template
and click OK.
Edit a Saved Label. Click the label in the the Saved Labels list and edit as shown above.
Print Saved Labels. Click the label in the the Saved Labels list then click the
button.
Print Labels from Another Application. Click on Advanced button located near the bottom
of the window. Choose the program from which to print the labels. Select the labels from
the list and click OK.
How To’s
Create a New Label. Click
. To change the format, click a
smart label icon or select New from the Label menu.
Save Labels in Categories. Select the category when you save the label. To add new
categories or modify the existing names, choose Library then Define category names
from the Label menu.
Print Saved Labels. Choose Print selected... from the Label menu and select the label
you want to print.
Open a Saved Label. Click
and select the label that you want to open. The label
may be edited and printed. To access or change the contact information (e.g., add
phone numbers, etc.) click
.
Important: For best results we recommend the use of Seiko Instruments SmartLabels.
Other brands may not be engineered to provide optimum, trouble-free results, they
may not work with your SLP or they may damage it and void your warranty.
• SmartLabels are available from your local Seiko Instruments dealer or they may be
ordered from Seiko Instruments. For information call:
(800) 688-0817 in USA and Canada
Or visit our website at www.siibusinessproducts.com
What to do if...
Refer to your Smart Label Printer User Guide or the on-line help if you have a problem
or need additional information when using your SLP.
To access on-line help, choose Help Topics from the Help menu.