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DATAMAX PRINTER SETUPMODULE 1

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Welcome! To help you understand how to get from one screen to the next, here are a few pointers!

To navigate the presentation:1.To advance – use any of these keys; Page Down, Right Arrow or Enter2.To go BACK – use any of these keys: Page Up, Left Arrow Key

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Before we get started with the module, here are a few helpful hints!

1.Take your time! Read each slide carefully.2.Take notes! You will need to contact DEC after viewing all modules to receive a quiz. The phone number is: 518-402-8843.3.Slides are designed to show you the steps to complete an action. 4.Some screen captures may not look EXACTLY like you will see on your system. It all depends on the computer system setup that you are using. 5.REMEMBER to refer to the License Issuance Handbook for further information on Business Rules.

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1. Slides are designed to show you the steps to complete an action and use screen captures from the application.

2. Red squares points out things that require an ACTION or INPUT.3. Red circles point out the button to COMPLETE the action and

move to the next step.4. Yellow shaded boxes with red print are there to EXPLAIN items

on the screen or business rules.

Explains the screen and points out

business rules.

MODULE 1: OBJECTIVES

• Upon completion of this module, Agent will :• Prepare DATAMAX printer for setup

• Set up Datamax printer• Load Valeron stock• Locate Agent Help Link• Install Printer Drivers using the Agent Help Link• Uninstall Printer Drivers using the Agent Help Link• Troubleshoot printer problems

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• Install the printer using the AGENT HELP link found on the Agent Login screen• For technical issues with the printer setup, support

documentation can be found for both the INSTALL and UNINSTALL of the printer through the Agent Help Link.

• Use the correct Valeron stock

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BUSINESS

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SETTING UP YOUR DATAMAX PRINTER

• Remove DATAMAX from the carton• Remove all

Styrofoam, tape, and any other packaging materials

PRINTER PREPARATION

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CONNECT TO POWER

1. Connect power supply to printer’s power jack.

2. Connect AC power cord into the power supply.

3. Connect the AC power cord to an electrical outlet.

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CONNECT TO WORKSTATION

• Connect USB cable

• Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB on the back of the DATAMAX.

• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your workstation/computer.

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The printer automatically establishes communications with the first port in which valid data passes through.

LOAD VALERON STOCK ROLL

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• Pull the cover latches forward and lift up the cover.

VALERON STOCK- CONT’D

1. Slide Valeron stock roll hangers outward.

2. Roll guides will guide the Valeron stock through the printer.

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3. Allow hangers to retract and grasp the stock roll and pull the stock forward.

LOAD VALERON STOCK- CONT’D

• Pull out enough valeron to exit the front of the printer.• Adjust the valeron

guides so they lightly touch the edge of the valeron.

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The printer is set to use continuous rolls by the factory.

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INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVERSAGENT HELP LINK

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Click

Click

Click START

If your computer is running Windows XP, Windows 7 or higher follow these steps. Technical Support Documentation for Printer Install and Uninstall is found and may be downloaded through Agent Help Link.

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Click

Views can be

changed to

reflect screen

capture

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Click

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Click

Click

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Select

Click

SETUP FOR SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

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Select

Click

Select

4

Click

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AGENT HELP LINK

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

To continue the printer installation, the Agent Help Link directs the Agent to the Datamax installation files.

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

This Windows Security

message MAY display.

INSTALL PRINTER DRIVERS THROUGH AGENT HELP LINK

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Click

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ADJUSTING LABEL SIZE

ADJUST LABEL SIZE

1. Go to Windows START button 2. Click CONTROL PANEL

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Click

The screen may display the options in a different format than shown.

ADJUST LABEL SIZE – CONT’D

1. Find the DataMax printer

2. Right click the mouse over the printer icon.

3. Select Printing preferences from the drop-down menu

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Click

ADJUST LABEL SIZE – CONT’D

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1. Select Page Setup tab

2. Click New

ADJUST LABEL SIZE – CONT’D

1. Change the Label Size• Width = 3.38 in • Height = 4.25

in

2. Click OK to save settings

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ADJUST LABEL SIZE – CONT’D

1. Verify the Stock Name field displays the new size.

2. Click OK. • Printer Preferences will

close.• The Datamax printer is now

ready for use.

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UNINSTALL THE PRINTER

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If using Windows XP, Windows 7 or higher, verify that system changes are made to allow for the uninstall.

These are the same steps found on slides 15-20 and Support Documentation can be downloaded from the Agent Help link.

UNINSTALL THE PRINTER

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Click

Click

INSTALL THE PRINTER

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Click

UNINSTALL THE PRINTER

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Click

UNINSTALL THE PRINTER

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Click

Make sure the printer is

turned OFF

Click

Your computer must RESTART for the settings to take

effect

TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Use this chart to troubleshoot any problems with the printer installation.

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Please continue to Module 2 – Account Management