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Avery Dennison Label Printer User Manual

Avery Dennison Label Printer
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Avery
®
Personal Label Printer
i
Table of Contents
Preface
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................v
Software License .......................................................................................................................v
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................vii
Registration .............................................................................................................................viii
Avery Support ...........................................................................................................................ix
General Safety Information ......................................................................................................xi
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................................................xii
FCC Part 15 Regulation ...........................................................................................................xii
Avery
®
Personal Label Printer Guide
Overview ....................................................................................................................................1
Getting Started ................................................................................................................1
Printing ............................................................................................................................1
Labels ..............................................................................................................................1
Power ..............................................................................................................................1
PC Connection ................................................................................................................2
Contents of the Printer Package .................................................................................................3
Printer Parts & Descriptions ......................................................................................................4
Printer Connection & Software Installation ..............................................................................5
System Requirements .....................................................................................................5
System Requirements for the Avery
®
Assistant
TM
Software ...........................................5
Avery
®
Personal Label Printer Installation .....................................................................5
Software Installation .......................................................................................................6
QuickStart ..................................................................................................................................9
Loading the Labels ..........................................................................................................9
Using the Avery
®
Personal Label Printer ................................................................................12
Printer Button and Lights ..............................................................................................13
Label Removal ..............................................................................................................14
Printer Lights ...........................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................17

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Avery Dennison Label Printer Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
Label Width0.5 inches
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
Supported Barcode TypesData Matrix, QR Code, PDF417
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
Print Resolution203 dpi

Summary

Preface

Copyright

Copyright information for Avery Dennison Corporation and its software.

Software License

Terms and conditions governing the use of Avery software products.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks associated with Avery products.

Registration

Instructions for registering the product to receive technical support.

Avery Support

Contact details and support services available for Avery products.

General Safety Information

Critical safety warnings and precautions for operating the printer.

Care and Cleaning

Guidelines for maintaining and cleaning the Avery Personal Label Printer.

FCC Part 15 Regulation

Information regarding compliance with FCC Part 15 regulations.

Chapter 1: Avery® Personal Label Printer Guide

Overview

An introductory overview of the Avery Personal Label Printer.

Getting Started

Initial steps required to set up and start using the printer.

Printing

Details about the direct thermal printing technology.

Labels

Information on Avery's specially designed label rolls.

Power

Instructions for connecting and using the printer's power adapter.

PC Connection

How to connect the printer to a computer via USB.

Contents of the Printer Package

List of all items included in the printer's packaging.

Printer Parts & Descriptions

Identification and explanation of the printer's physical components.

Printer Connection & Software Installation

Steps for connecting the printer and installing the required software.

QuickStart

A concise guide to quickly set up and begin using the printer.

Loading the Labels

Step-by-step instructions for loading label rolls into the printer.

Using the Avery® Personal Label Printer

Guidance on operating the printer for various printing tasks.

Printer Button and Lights

Explanation of the printer's control buttons and status indicator lights.

Label Removal

Procedure for safely removing labels from the printer.

Printer Lights

A guide to understanding the meaning of the printer's status and error lights.

Troubleshooting

Solutions and remedies for common printer issues.

Chapter 2: Avery® AssistantTM for the Personal Label Printer

Overview

Introduction to the Avery Assistant software features.

Create an Individual Label

Step-by-step instructions for designing a single label.

Insert New Graphics and Photos

Guidance on adding images, logos, or photos to labels.

Replace Existing Graphics and Photos

How to substitute graphics or photos on existing label designs.

Merge Names and Addresses

Using the software to merge data from lists for label creation.

Start the Avery® AssistantTM from Other Applications

Methods to launch the Assistant from Microsoft Office apps.

Insert a Bar Code

Instructions for incorporating barcode elements into label designs.

Create a New Address List

Steps for creating and managing address lists for mail merge.

Check Address

Using the feature to verify and correct address details.

Chapter 3: DesignPro® SE for the Personal Label Printer

Getting Started

Introduction to the DesignPro SE software and its capabilities.

DesignPro® Special Features

Highlights of unique functionalities within the DesignPro software.

DesignPro® Quick Tour

A guided overview of the DesignPro software's interface and basic operations.

Starting DesignPro® SE

Different methods to launch and start the DesignPro SE application.

Understanding DesignPro® Basics

Explanation of key terms and concepts used in DesignPro.

Welcome Screen

Description of the options presented on the DesignPro welcome screen.

Design Screen

Overview of the main design workspace and its constituent elements.

Menu Bar and Toolbars

Navigating and utilizing DesignPro's menu and toolbar options.

Master Tab

Using the Master tab for shared design elements across multiple labels.

Label Tab

Working with individual label tabs for unique designs.

Rulers

Using the on-screen rulers for precise object placement and alignment.

Unprintable Area

Understanding and displaying the printer's non-printing margins.

DesignPro® Help

How to access and utilize the built-in help system for DesignPro.

DesignPro® Lesson 1 - Creating Identical and Different Labels

Tutorial on creating labels with identical or varying information.

Identical Labels

Steps to create labels that share the exact same design.

Labels with a Master Design and Different Information

Combining shared elements with unique content for each label.

Different Labels

Methods for designing entirely unique labels for each item.

DesignPro® Lesson 2 - Creating a Database and Mail Merge

Tutorial on integrating databases for mail merge functionality.

Selecting a Template

Choosing an appropriate Avery label template for a new project.

Creating a Database

Detailed steps for creating a new database file from scratch.

DesignPro® Editing Your Design

Tools and techniques for modifying and refining label designs.

Undoing and Redoing Edits

How to reverse or reapply recent editing actions within DesignPro.

Selecting an Object

Methods for selecting individual design elements for editing.

Selecting Multiple Objects

Techniques for selecting and editing several design elements simultaneously.

Grouping Multiple Objects

Combining objects into a single unit for easier manipulation and editing.

Moving and Copying Objects

Procedures for relocating and duplicating design objects.

DesignPro® Tools

Detailed explanation of the various tools available in DesignPro.

Menu Bar

Accessing commands and features through the main menu interface.

Standard, Advanced and Vertical Toolbars

Using toolbar buttons for quick access to common DesignPro functions.

DesignPro® Selecting Your Project

Procedures for selecting label templates or opening existing projects.

Starting with a Pre-Designed Layout

Selecting and customizing pre-made label designs.

Starting from Scratch

Creating new label designs from a blank template.

DesignPro® Starting Your Design

Adding and formatting text, shapes, and graphics to label designs.

Text Objects: Inserting and Formatting Text

Adding and styling text elements within label designs.

Changing Text Styles

Modifying font, size, color, and other text attributes.

Aligning Text

Adjusting the alignment of text elements within their objects.

Aligning Round Text

Formatting text specifically placed on a circular path.

Text Objects: Inserting Date & Time

Adding the current date and time dynamically to labels.

Text Objects: Inserting Symbols

Inserting special characters and symbols into label text.

Text Objects: Inserting and Generating Serial Numbers

Creating sequential numbers or letters for label series.

Drawing Objects: Inserting Lines and Shapes

Adding geometric shapes and lines to enhance label designs.

Graphic Objects: Inserting Images, Logos and Clipart

Incorporating visual elements like images and clipart into designs.

Inserting Images From File

Importing graphic files from the computer's storage.

Inserting Images from the Clipart Gallery

Accessing and utilizing DesignPro's library of clipart.

Inserting OLE Objects

Embedding or linking objects from other compatible applications.

Inserting and Creating Bar Codes

Generating and inserting various types of barcodes onto labels.

Designing Database Fields as Bar Codes

Converting database fields into scannable barcode formats.

DesignPro® Saving and Printing Your Project

Procedures for saving, resaving, and printing completed DesignPro projects.

Saving a New Project

Steps required to save a newly created DesignPro project.

Resaving or Renaming an Existing Project

How to update a saved project or change its file name.

Printing Your Project

General instructions and options for printing DesignPro projects.

The Print Dialog Box

Understanding and configuring options within the print dialog window.

Printing Identical Labels

Specific steps for printing multiple copies of the same label design.

Printing Different Labels

Printing unique designs on each label within a project.

Printing to the Edge

Techniques for achieving full label coverage during edge printing.

Printing Projects with Database Fields

Printing labels that dynamically incorporate data from a database.

The Print Options Dialog Box

Accessing and configuring advanced print settings for output control.

DesignPro® Working with Databases

Comprehensive guide to managing and utilizing databases within DesignPro.

Basic Database Concepts

Fundamental terms and definitions related to database structures and operations.

Database Tools

Overview of the database management features and tools available in DesignPro.

Creating a New Database

Detailed step-by-step instructions for creating a new database file.

Opening an Existing Database

Procedures for loading and using previously saved database files.

Opening Databases Created in Other Programs

Methods for importing and using databases from external software.

Merging Information onto Your Avery Product

Combining data from databases with label designs for mail merge.

Displaying Field Contents and Navigating Between Records

Viewing and moving through records within a linked database.

Modifying Fields

Editing database field names, lengths, and data types.

Editing Records

Procedures for modifying individual entries within a database.

Sorting Records

Arranging database records based on specified field criteria.

Filtering and Selecting from a Database

Creating subsets of records based on specific filter conditions.

Displaying Database Information

Viewing details and status information about the linked database.

Updating Fields

Manually refreshing fields with current data from the database.

Inserting an Image from a Database

Adding images stored within a database directly to label designs.

Designing Database Fields as Bar Codes

Converting database fields into scannable barcode formats.

Chapter 4: Select, Design & Print Personal Label Printer Labels in Microsoft® Word

Overview

Introduction to designing and printing labels using Microsoft Word.

Select Avery® Label and Input Text

Choosing a label template and entering text directly within Word.

Merge Mailing Labels with an Existing Database

Performing mail merge operations using external data lists in Word.

Use Text Boxes and Graphics in Microsoft® Word

Utilizing text boxes and graphics for flexible label design in Word.

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