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ColorBar®

Color coding – We invented it.

Achieve maximum fileroom efficiency throughcolor coding and automated label printing

American Filing Solutions P.O. Box 891719, Temecula CA 92589

Tel: 1-951-694-4150 or 1-888-891-1970 Fax: 1-951-506-7717 or 1-888-891-9970

Email: [email protected] Website: www.FilingToday.com

Add color coded yearand month bands.

Print file labels and folders on-demandwith your PC and color printer.

Use nearly any style of barcode for file tracking, includingadvanced 2D bar codes.

Format constant or datadriven text to any size,color or typestyle.

Include graphic images, such ascompany logos or key symbols.

Use a color coding systemthat matches existing folders,or create your own.

Use your PC and color printer to create filelabel strips on-demand.

Color coded filing systems improve office efficiency up to 50%.

ColorBar®

solutions makecolor coding easy.

ColorBar Labels are available in a wide variety of sizes. Templatesfor each are included in the software, or create your own customdesigned label sheet.

ColorBar printable folders let you use the entire folder surface for printing indexes,forms, images or other graphics.

Design your label to match any existing system, including Smead®,Tab®, Jeter®, Ames®, Barkley®, Traco®, GBS/VRE and Kardex®.

Smead®

Barkley®

Tab®

■ Automated label printing

■ Database connectivity

■ Advanced integration features

■ Advanced label design capability

■ Comprehensive bar code support

■ Works with unlimited label designs

■ Create alphabetic, numeric or custom index filingsystems

■ Match any existing system, including Smead, Tab,Jeter, Ames, Barkley, Traco, GBS/VRE and Kardex

■ Create labels to your exact specifications

■ Available for stand-alone or network applications

■ Print on labels or folders

■ Integratable with records management softwarepackages

Why Color Coding?

■ Reduces filing and retrieval time – Color codes guide users towithin inches of desired folder

■ Virtually eliminates misfiles

■ Reduces labeling cost to pennies per label

■ Improves the availability and use of information

Why ColorBar?Simple. Flexible. Integratable.

The ColorBar® suite of color labeling products gives you thepower to produce labels with maximum ease and flexibility.Whether you print one label at a time, need label designcapability, or require label printing at multiple locations, ColorBar meets your color labeling needs.

WYSIWYG interface showsexactly what your label willlook like as you create it.

Generate labels from keyboard entry or import data from virtually any hostdatabase.

ColorBar® offers a complete line of software and supplies.

Form No. CB–03

WaterGuard®, ColorBar®, Smeadlink® and Imagetrax® are registered trademarks of the Smead Manufacturing Company. Form-a-Tab™, ClickStrip™ and ColorFit™ are trademarks of the Smead Manufacturing Company. Windows® is a registeredtrademark of Microsoft Corp. Tab® is a registered trademark of TAB Products Co. Jeter® is a registered trademark of JeterSystems Corp. Barkley® is a registered trademark of Barkley Corp. Ames® is a registered trademark of Ames Safety EnvelopeCompany. Traco® is a registered trademark of Traco Business Systems. Kardex® is a registered trademark of Kardex Systems.

ColorBar® DesignFull-featured design and printing software for creatingand printing vibrant, color coded labels using your PCand color printer. Create any size label with customcolor codes, symbols, text, bar codes and images.Automate label production by using data from virtuallyany database source.

ColorBar® PrintEasy-to-use software for printing color coded labelsusing your PC and color printer. Print color labels fromvirtually any data, any color printer. ColorBar Printworks with unlimited label designs. Integratable withdocument management applications.

ColorBar® NetworkColorBar Network is the perfect color labeling solutionfor multiple users. Print labels at multiple workstationsfrom virtually any data source and any color printer.ColorBar Network works with an unlimited number oflabel designs and is integratable with other softwareapplications.

ColorBar® ClickStrip™

Print single labels on-demand using convenientClickStrip label forms. Special sized forms utilizestandard envelope settings on printers.

ColorBar® ClickFile™

Print customized file folders with indexing and colorcodes, as well as forms and logos on the entire filefolder using ClickFile printable folders. No labels toapply.

Conversion Labels and ServicesSave time and money on backfile conversions or otherhigh volume labeling needs by ordering finished labelsprinted from your data. Smead ColorBar resellers canprovide printed labels, prelabeled folders, assist withlabel design, create custom colormaps and more. Callyour reseller for more information.

ColorBar® Bright White LabelsSpecifically designed for color laser printers, ColorBarBright White labels print accurate colors and havespecial adhesives that will not ooze out as the stockpasses through printer rollers, avoiding damage to theprinter’s platen. Available on sheets or rolls.

ColorBar® Waterguard® LabelsAchieve optimum print quality from inkjet printersusing ColorBar Waterguard labels. The unique doublecoating prevents ink runs, bleeds and fading, evenwhen submerged in water for several minutes.Available on sheets or rolls.

EZ Fold™ LabelsUsed for overlabeling existing folders, EZ Fold labelsare made of an opaque material that prohibits see-through. The advanced design has a natural fold linethat aids in precise alignment when applied to folders.

Design-A-Sheet Custom LabelsCreate your own custom label stock to fit your specificfiling requirements. Design labels up to letter size.Available in Bright White or Waterguard stock.

Form-A-Tab™ Conversion LabelsReuse existing top tab folders or pockets by convertingthem to end tab style with extra-thick Form-A-Tablabels. Converted files will match new folders orpockets for day-forward labeling.

ClickStrip Label FormsSpecially designed forms allow on-demand labelprinting using standard envelope printer settings.

ClickFile Printable FoldersPrint on the entire outside surface of these letter sizedend tab folders using ColorBar or ClickFile software.Choose standard 11 point or heavy 14 point manila stock.

ColorBar® Design

Full-featured design and printing software for creating and printing vibrant,

color coded labels using your PC and color printer. Create any size label

with custom color codes, symbols, text, bar codes and images. Automate

label production by using data from virtually any database source.


■ Automate label creation

■ Create unlimited custom label designs

■ Easy-to-use label design and printingtools

■ True WYSIWYG design and editing

■ Match any existing system, includingSmead®, Tab®, Jeter®, Ames®, Barkley®,Traco®, GBS/VRE® and Kardex®

■ Design your own custom colormap

■ Create and print labels from a varietyof standard label sizes or design yourown custom label sheet for your ownspecific needs

■ Alphabetic, numeric or customindexing

■ Variable-size bar codes, text, linesand graphics

■ AutoPrint automates label printing bypolling a directory for new data

■ Integratable with other hostapplications

■ Create bar codes, generated eithersequentially or from data – Over 25bar code symbologies are available

■ Label print preview allows you to viewlabel and data before printing

■ Custom shapes feature allowssymbols and logos to be added tolabel designs

■ Advanced alignment button quicklyrepositions images or groups ofimages

■ Print labels from multiple datasources

■ Multiple language editions available

■ Import graphic formats including:BMP, DIB, DCX, GIF, JPG, PCX, TGA

■ SQL query capability

ColorBar DesignProduct Features

System Requirements

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

PROCESSOR: IBM Compatible, 486 or better

MEMORY: 16MB for Windows 95, 32MB for Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT or XP

DISK STORAGE: 10MB minimum free space

PRINTER(S): Laser Printers: Any Laser Printer that is capable of feeding label stock. Straight or U-shaped path is best. HP, Panasonic, Tektronics

Inkjet Printers: Any Inkjet Printer that is capable of feeding label stock. Straight or U-shaped path is best. Epson. HP. Lexmark. For specific recommendations, please call 1-800-216-3832.

DATABASE CONNECTIVITY: All ODBC compliant databases (Access, SQL Server, Oracle, dBase, Btrieve)

For more information, please call 1-888-891-1970.

American Filing Solutions P.O. Box 891719, Temecula CA 92589 Tel: 1-951-694-4150 or 1-888-891-1970 Fax: 1-951-506-7717 or 1-888-891-9970


ColorBar® Print

Easy to use software for printing color coded labels using your PC and color

printer. Print any number of different label designs or print entire folders

using ColorBar printable folders. ColorBar Print integrates with document

management applications, and can print labels automatically from host data.



■ Unlimited label designs supported

■ Match any existing system, includingSmead®, Tab®, Jeter®, Ames®,Barkley®, Traco®, GBS/VRE® andKardex®

■ Works with all ColorBar label stocksand Design-a-Sheet labels

■ Allows adjustment to ColorMapwithout ColorBar Design program

■ Password protection for modifyinglabel ColorMap and data sources




■ Double-Entry keyboard verification

■ Drop-down options for keyboard entry

Colorbar PrintProduct Features

System Requirements








For more information, please call 1-888-891-1970.


American Filing Solutions P.O. Box 891719, Temecula CA 92589 Tel: 1-951-694-4150 or 1-888-891-1970 Fax: 1-951-506-7717 or 1-888-891-9970


ColorBar® Network

ColorBar Network is the perfect labeling solution for situations requiring

label production by multiple users. Print color labels from virtually any data

source and any color printer. ColorBar Network works with an unlimited

number of label designs and is integratable with other software applications.


■ Concurrent licensing

■ Concurrent seats are managed by theserver


■ Unlimited label designs supported

■ Match any existing system, includingSmead®, Tab®, Jeter®, Ames®,Barkley®, Traco®, GBS/VRE® andKardex®

■ Works with all ColorBar label stocksand Design-A-Sheet labels

■ Allows adjustment to colormapwithout ColorBar Design program

■ Password protection for modifyinglabel colormap and data sources




■ Double-entry keyboard verification

■ Drop-down options for keyboard entry

ColorBar NetworkProduct Features


System Requirements


NETWORKS: Windows NT, Novell, Banyan, Other Netbios–compatible network operating systems







For more information, please call 1-888-891-1970.American Filing Solutions

P.O. Box 891719, Temecula CA 92589 Tel: 1-951-694-4150 or 1-888-891-1970 Fax: 1-951-506-7717 or 1-888-891-9970


ColorBar® Supplies

Why ColorBar®

supplies?ColorBar supplies are always the rightchoice. They deliver exceptional printquality and hassle-free label printing.Designed specifically to work withColorBar software, our supplies provideaccurate color matching and uniformity.

■ ColorBar labels will not yellow overtime. Consistent whiteness preventscolor shifts in your color coding.

■ Precision die cutting guaranteesaccurate printing and label positioning.

■ Stringent adhesive quality controlsprevent problems with curling, peelingand printing.

■ All ColorBar substrates are markedwith lot numbers for assured qualitymanagement.

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■ Item number

To ensure label printing quality, matchyour label stock to your printer.

Laser Printers. If you use a laserprinter, it is very important to use alabel specifically designed for laserprinting. If non-laser stock is used, theadhesives may ooze out as stockpasses through the printer rollers,damaging the printer’s platen. UseBright White label stock.

Inkjet Printers. ColorBarWaterGuard® labels are designedspecifically to work with inkjet printers.ColorBar WaterGuard labels are madewith a unique double coating toprevent ink runs, bleeds and fading.Even when submerged in water forseveral minutes, WaterGuard labelswill not cause the ink to fade, run orbleed when handled.


ColorBar® sheet labelsColorBar label sheets are the economical way to handle typical label production.

ColorBar roll labelsColorBar roll label stock is perfect for high volume printing.

Form-A-Tab™ conversion labels

For ordering information, contact American Filing Solutions at 1-888-891-1970. For ordering information, contact your ColorBar reseller or call 1-800-216-3832.

Label laminatesEZ Fold™ labels for overlabeling

Reuse your existing top tab folders orpockets by quickly and easily convertingthem to end tab style. Form-A-Tab’sextra thick construction creates adurable, color coded tab.

■ Available in standard letter size to fit virtually any printer that supports8-1/2" x 11" adhesive label stock.

■ Print brilliant, accurate colors quickly and easily.■ Special sheet construction reduces paper jams during printing. ■ Choose from Bright White labels (laser) or extra durable WaterGuard® (inkjet) labels.

■ Roll stock labels eliminate misfeeds or paper jams during printing.

■ Roll labels are more cost effective for high volume label printing than sheet labels.

■ Ideal for unattended label production.

■ Available for inkjet printers only.

■ Opaque label material prohibits see-through whenoverlabeling existing files.

■ Advanced design creates a natural fold line.

■ The fold acts as an alignment feature for accurate placement on new folders or over existing labels.


■ Clear label protectors add to labeldurability and water-resistance.

■ Protects labels from fading and helpsretain color-fastness.

■ Special sheet design allows you tolaminate an entire sheet of labels inone simple motion.

Bright White 7 Up Label Sheet

No. CB-170078


No. CB-170025

WaterGuard 6 Up Label Sheet

No. CB-170166


No. CB-170173

For inkjet printersFor laser printers

For File Folders4 labels per page

No. CB-170121

■ Heavy stock pre-scored for easy folding and application.

■ Pockets or folders can convert to endtab style without removing file contents.

■ Form-A-Tab converted pockets orfolders match new end tab pockets or folders with ColorBar labels for day-forward labeling.

■ Labels are available factory printed andlaminated, or as blank roll stock.

7 per page 350 laminates per package

No. 02451

Seal & ViewPackage of 100 laminates

No. CLL-8


No. 02450

No. CB-170061X-Ray Size

No. CB-170076 No. CB-170084

8"W

x 1

-7/1

6"H

10"W

x 2

-3/8

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7-3/

4"W

x1-

2/3"

H

8"W

x 1-7

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2.-1/

2"W

x1-7

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Dual LabelNo. CB-170069

For File Pockets2 labels per page

No. CB-170131

SheetPerforatedfor Two UpRecords

11 point manilaNo. 02710


Flat FormSize:

13"W x 19"H

Folder Size:12-1/2"Wx 9-1/2"H

(including tab)




For ordering information, contact your ColorBar reseller or call 1-800-216-3832. For ordering information, contact American Filing Solutions at 1-888-891-1970.

















No. CB-170078


No. CB-170025


No. CB-170166


No. CB-170173

ColorBar EZ Fold LabelNo. CB-170064-F

ColorBar EZ Fold LabelNo. CB-170086-F

8" W

1-2/3" H1-1/2" H

8" W

7-3/

4"W

x1-

2/3"

H

8"W

x 1-7

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2.-1/

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x1-7

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Design-A-Sheet custom label stockThe Design-A-Sheet program allows you to create your own custom label stock. Sheet labelsare designed to your specifications and requirements.

■ Custom designs for end tab, top tab, or anycustom label.

■ Order label sheets die cut to virtually anyshape and any size up to 8 " X 10-1/2".

■ Available for laser and inkjet printers.

■ Perforation and hole punch options are also available.

ClickStrip™ label stock■ Conveniently sized forms feed into

printer at standard envelope settings.

■ Unique alignment contours line up withstandard end tab folders for preciselabel positioning.

■ Use ColorBar® or ClickStrip software.

ClickFile™ printable foldersPrint customized file folders from your PC.

■ Print directly on the entire outside foldersurface of ClickFile printable folders.

■ Use ColorBar or ClickFile software.

End TabFolder Label

AddressLabel

Bar CodedDocumentLabels

Folder or Document I.D.Labels

SheetPerforatedfor Two UpRecords

WaterGuardDesign-A-Sheet

For Inkjet PrintersNo. CB-170015 EXAMPLE

Bright WhiteDesign-A-Sheet

For Laser PrintersNo. CB-170115

1-1/2"

4 -1/8"

8" 9 -1/2"

50 packNo. 02780

250 packNo. 02781




For ordering information, contact your ColorBar reseller or call 1-800-216-3832. For ordering information, contact your ColorBar reseller or call 1-800-216-3832. For ordering information, contact American Filing Solutions at 1-888-891-1970.

















No. CB-170078


No. CB-170025


No. CB-170166


No. CB-170173

For inkjet printersFor laser printers

For File Folders4 labels per page

No. CB-170121

■ Heavy stock pre-scored for easy folding and application.

■ Pockets or folders can convert to endtab style without removing file contents.

■ Form-A-Tab converted pockets orfolders match new end tab pockets or folders with ColorBar labels for day-forward labeling.

■ Labels are available factory printed andlaminated, or as blank roll stock.


No. 02451

Seal & ViewPackage of 100 laminates

No. CLL-8


No. 024508" W

1-2/3" H1-1/2" H

8" W

No. CB-170061X-Ray Size

No. CB-170076 No. CB-170084

8"W

x 1

-7/1

6"H

10"W

x 2

-3/8

"H

7-3/

4"W

x1-

2/3"

H

8"W

x 1-7

/16"

H an

d

2.-1/

2"W

x1-7

/16"

H


For File Pockets2 labels per page

No. CB-170131

Design-A-Sheet custom label stockThe Design-A-Sheet program allows you to create your own custom label stock. Sheet labelsare designed to your specifications and requirements.

■ Custom designs for end tab, top tab, or anycustom label.

■ Order label sheets die cut to virtually anyshape and any size up to 8 " X 10-1/2".

■ Available for laser and inkjet printers.

■ Perforation and hole punch options are also available.

ClickStrip™ label stock■ Conveniently sized forms feed into

printer at standard envelope settings.

■ Unique alignment contours line up withstandard end tab folders for preciselabel positioning.

■ Use ColorBar® or ClickStrip software.

ClickFile™ printable foldersPrint customized file folders from your PC.

■ Print directly on the entire outside foldersurface of ClickFile printable folders.

■ Use ColorBar or ClickFile software.



Flat FormSize:

13"W x 19"H

Folder Size:12-1/2"Wx 9-1/2"H

(including tab)

ColorBar® Supplies

www.smead.comwww

Why ColorBar®

supplies?ColorBar supplies are always the rightchoice. They deliver exceptional printquality and hassle-free label printing.Designed specifically to work withColorBar software, our supplies provideaccurate color matching and uniformity.

■ ColorBar labels will not yellow overtime. Consistent whiteness preventscolor shifts in your color coding.

■ Precision die cutting guaranteesaccurate printing and label positioning.

■ Stringent adhesive quality controlsprevent problems with curling, peelingand printing.

■ All ColorBar substrates are markedwith lot numbers for assured qualitymanagement.

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■

■

■

■

8 per page, LaminatedNo. CB-170141

No. CB-130065

CB-100705.

Choosing the rightlabelTo ensure label printing quality, matchyour label stock to your printer.

Laser Printers. If you use a laserprinter, it is very important to use alabel specifically designed for laserprinting. If non-laser stock is used, theadhesives may ooze out as stockpasses through the printer rollers,damaging the printer’s platen. UseBright White label stock.

Inkjet Printers. ColorBarWaterGuard® labels are designedspecifically to work with inkjet printers.ColorBar WaterGuard labels are madewith a unique double coating toprevent ink runs, bleeds and fading.Even when submerged in water forseveral minutes, WaterGuard labelswill not cause the ink to fade, run orbleed when handled.


Can’t find what you’re looking for?

All adhesive products have a limited shelf life. We recommend that you purchase only thequantity that may be used within 12 months of purchase. Be sure that any color comparisonor matching is performed on the actual label stock to be used for production. Color variationscan and do occur when printing on stock provided by other manufacturers. Smead is notresponsible for color fastness, color matching, or the adhesive properties of third partysuppliers. Use only genuine ColorBar labels for conversions and day-forward applications.

Factory conversion labelsSave time and money on backfile conversionsor other high volume labeling needs by orderingfinished labels printed from your data.

■ Preprinted labels will match your day-forward printed labels for a consistent, coloraccurate filing system.

■ Simply provide your database files along withyour ColorBar label design. (Datasecurity/Confidentiality assured)

■ Provided on sheets or rolls, laminated ornon-laminated.

■ Also available pre-applied to folders.■ Other label stock available, call for details.

LaminatedNo. CB-130062

Non-laminated, WaterGuard ®

No. CB-130063

8 per page, LaminatedNo. CB-170141

7 per page, Non-laminatedNo. CB-130065

Roll holder

Supplies and services

The roll holder is used with pin-fed printers (Epson 1520 andEpson 3000) and roll label stock.

We offer the most complete selection of folders,jackets and pockets for filing systems. We can help you with folderselection, label design, database integration, high volume produc-tion, custom colormaps and automated label production. For assistance and professional recommendations on howto maximize your office efficiency and get the mostbenefit from your ColorBar software and supplies.

If you can’t find a product you’re looking for, call usto discuss Special Made and Made-To-Orderproducts 1-888-891-1970.

■ Used with roll label stock.■ Item number CB-100705

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