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Table of Contents

Security Key Installation....................................................................................................

System Requirements / Installing Taggit Pro.....................................................................

Installing a Printer..............................................................................................................

Creating Tags and Labels...................................................................................................

Opening Tag and Label Templates....................................................................................

Adding Text.......................................................................................................................

Data Sources.....................................................................................................................

Adding Paragraphs...........................................................................................................

Adding Bar Codes............................................................................................................

Bar Code Types................................................................................................................

Adding Pictures................................................................................................................

Adding Database Fields...................................................................................................

Printing from a Database..................................................................................................

Tag and Label Design.......................................................................................................

Saving Tags and Labels....................................................................................................

Database Editor / Creating a Database.............................................................................

Opening an Existing Taggit Pro Database.......................................................................

Contact Information / Sales / Technical Support............................................(Back Cover)

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Taggit Pro is a powerful yet simple to use tag and label design software

package that allows for the design of many types of tags and labels for

virtually all types of industry. A tag or label designed in Taggit Pro can

include text, bar codes, graphics, lines and boxes.

See how easy it is! Let’s start!

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The male (pins) on the Security Key plugs into the parallel port (25 holes onthe back of your computer).

If you have a printer that usesthe parallel port, you can then connectthat printer to the back of the Security Key.

If the key is not properly installed,Taggit Pro will start in Demo mode.

The Security Key is only for the Taggit Prosoftware and is invisible to your printer.

HASPHASP

Installing the Security Key

HASP / Hardware Key

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Pentium or higher computer certified for use with Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000, Windows NT 3.51, or 4.0 (client / server).

30 MB of free space on your hard drive.

RAM - as required by your operating system

Parallel Port

Mouse

Serial port (if required by printer)

1. Insert the Taggit Pro CD

2. If your computer is set to Autorun, the main menu will appear.

3. If Autorun is not enabled, go to Start then Run. Enter the following at the prompt: replacing the D: with the drive letter appropriate for your CD Drive.

Starting Taggit Pro

For Windows 95/98/Me and NT 4.0

1. Click the Start button, and then place the mouse pointer over Programs.

2. Locate Taggit Pro on the pop-up list of available programs and point to it until it expands.

3. Click on the Taggit Pro icon to start the program.

Note: When starting Taggit Pro for the first time, you will be prompted to install a printer driver.See pages 3, 4, & 5 for information about installing printers in Taggit Pro.

D:\autorun.exe

System Requirements

Installing Taggit Pro

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Click on File, then Select Printer

Click on Install

Installing a Printer

Note:If you are using a printer that isalready installed in Windows, justclick on the down arrow to select that printer. Then click OK.

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Under Available Printer DriversChoose the desired printer, thenclick Install

Click Close

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TEC B-472 and TXP 3-4 printersuse the TEC B-472 Printer Driver

TEC B-572 and TXP 3-5 printersuse the TEC B-572 Printer Driver

Note:If you are going to connect the printer to a serial port, click Connect and choose the proper COM port

Note:The printer will default to LPT1(Parallel)

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Click File, then New

Creating Tags and Labels

Click OK

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The template is created

Type the correct height, width, margins, gaps, etc.

Click OK

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Click on File, then Open

Browse to the Economy\lbl directory

Opening Tag and Label Templates

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Double click on the desired folder(TEC472 & TXP3-4 use 4inch)(TEC572 & TXP3-5 use 5inch)

Click on the desired templateClick OK

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Click on the A for Add Text

Select the desired Font

Expand Height / Width (Controls the height & width of the point size)

If using True Type Fonts, select a point size

RotationControls the rotation of the Text field

Type the text in the Text String

Click OK

Adding Text

Note:For more information aboutData Sources, see page 11

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Place the text on the label

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Serial File - The data is retrieved from a serial file at the time of printing. The serial file is updated after printing.

CommWatch - The data is retrieved from an external serial device such as a scale, scanner, or portable data collection terminal

Accumulator File - This feature can take data from any field on a label after printing and add it’s value to a specified file.The Accumulator File can take data from multiple label formats and can then be printed to anylabel as a data source.

Pick List - The data comes from a pre-configured drop down menu allowing exact entry of data with no user errors or unauthorized entry.

Shift Code - Use this option to have the printout change depending upon the time of the day the labels are printed. Ideal for use when you need to keep track of which shift printed certain labels: The shift information can automatically be included on the label.

Data Dictionary - This advanced option is used to create variable data fields of unknown size for use with Command Files or DDE conversations.

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This tells Taggit Pro where the information will be coming from. Select a desired data source when adding Text,Paragraphs, Bar Codes, and Pictures.

Fixed - The text is entered at design time and remains constant.

When Printed - The text is entered at the time of printing by the operator.

Linked - The text is taken from one or more text or bar code fields on the label. Other fields are referred to by their field name.

Dbase - The data is retrieved from a database file.

ODBC DB - Open Database Connectivity is a Microsoft product that allows data files to be shared between programs such as Access and Taggit Pro. Refer to the online help for more information on ODBC.

OLE DB - This is Microsoft’s replacement for ODBC. It allows data files to be shared between many programs,and is easier to use than ODBC. Refer to the online help for more information on OLE DB.

Date Stamp - The current date is retrieved from the computer at the time of printing. The user will be prompted to select a date format and a possible offset value.

Time Stamp - The current time of the day is retrieved from the computer and included on the label. The user will be prompted to select a time format and a possible offset value.

Data Sources

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Click on the ABC Icon

Select the desired font

Expand Height / Width (Controls the height & width of the point size)

If using True Type Fonts, select a point size

RotationControls the rotation of the Text field

Enter the amount of Characters per Line

Enter the amount of Maximum Lines

Line Spacing (the amount of space between each line)

Select Word Wrap - Yes or No

Select Justification

Select the Data Source

Click OK

Adding Paragraph Fields

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Type the paragraph text as needed.Click Save and Exit

Make sure the Txt folder is displayed next to Save in.

Type a File name, then click Save

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Place the Paragraph Text Boxon the label

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Click on the Bar Code Icon

Select the Bar Code Type

Adding Bar Codes

Note:For more information aboutBar Code Types, see pages 17 & 18

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Type the Bar Code Value, then Click OK

Place the Bar Code on the Label

Note:If your Bar Code numbers are storedin a database, choose the data sourceas Dbase, select the proper Databaseand Print Field. For more informationabout Data Sources, see page 11.

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UPC A - Used primarily in the retail industry as the Point-of-Sale bar code symbology It designates the manufacturer and its product within one bar code. UPC A encodes 12 numeric digits:

1 system digit2-6 the manufacturer’s ID number, given by the appropriate registration body7-11 represents the product12 a check digit based on the preceding 11 digits, this digit is calculated by Taggit Pro.

UPC A has two variations (UPC A Plus 2 and Plus 5) which increase the amount of information contained. They add either 2 or 5 digits in a second, smaller bar code following the first.

UPC E - (also known as the “zero suppression version’) is also used in the retail industry. The data must contain 7 numeric digits with the software calculating the 8th digit, which is a check digit. Like UPC A, the E type has both2 and 5 digit extended versions.

UPC Shipping Container - Used in the retail industry, all data must contain 13 numeric digits, with the program finding the 14th digit, which is a check digit. The symbology must have the human readable attribute set to “Yes”.

EAN 8 - Used in the retail industry. The data must contain 7 numeric digits. Taggit Pro will determine the 8th digit.

EAN 13 - Symbol used in the international retail industry. The data must contain 12 numeric digits. The program willcalculate the last digit. The 13th digit is a check digit. Like UPC, both of the EAN bar codes have an extended Plus 2and Plus 5 version.

Code 39 / C39 mod 43 - Symbology used in almost every industry except retail. Data is of variable length and cancontain alphanumeric characters.

Interleaved 2 of 5 / Interleaved 2 of 5 mod 10 (ITF) - Symbology used in many types of industry, the data can be ofany length but must contain an even number of characters, otherwise the printer will add a leading zero.

Code 128 A, B, C, F1, Mod10, Autoswitching - Symbology used by many industries for inventory control.Data is of variable length. Code 128 C must contain an even number of characters (a leading zero will be added if not)and will only accept numbers. C128 B can accept the full ASCII character set, while version A can only accept a reduced set. Autoswitching is a software feature which will determine the combination of A, B and C that will produce the smallest bar code given the data entered. The F1/Mod10 option will add a Function 1 (F1) character to the beginning of the bar code, and a Mod 10 check digit to the end.

Bar Code Types

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UCC/EAN 128 / Multi - Specialized application of the Code 128 symbology, (requires data to be numeric only).The exact specifications of the meaning of each piece of data, varies between industries. The Multi option requiresinput that is more exacting: it automates some of the data entry functions with regards to the various ApplicationIdentifiers and the type of information each will require.

Codebar - Symbology used primarily in the library and medical industries: allows data that is alphanumeric(may contain either digits or characters) and variable lengths.

Plessey - Bar Code symbology used extensively by libraries. A modified form of Plessey (MSI) is used to mark retailshelving for scanning for inventory purposes.

Postnet - symbology used on envelopes and parcels by postal processing.

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Click on the Add Picture Icon

Select the desired picture

Adding Pictures

Note:If using your own Picture(s),the picture file must be saved in the Economy\Pcx Directory.

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Click OK

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Place the picture on the label

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Click on the A for Add Text

Select the Data Source as dBase,Select Your Database,Select a Key field(Database preview will sort by Key field).

Adding Database Fields

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Select a Field in which to printClick OK

Place your field on the label

Note:To add additional database fieldsto your label, follow the sameprocedure, and choose a different Print Field.

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Click on File, Print or click on the printer Icon

Quick Printing will then appear,click on the gray box to show the database.

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Printing from a Database

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Double click the items you wish toprint & type in the quantity desired.Click OK, then click OK again.

Click on Print to print the Database

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Delete Fields

To Delete a field:Move the mouse over the field and click the left mouse button to select it

Press the Delete button on the keyboard, then click Yes

Edit Fields

Double click with the left mouse on a Field to Edit

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Move / Resize Field

Hold the left mouse button down on a field to move (drag) a field. Release the button when the desiredlocation has been reached.

Click once on the field to activate the handles to resize the field

Drag the handles to adjust the size

Adding Boxes

Click on the Add Box Icon

A default Vertical and Horizontalthickness will appear

Select the desired thicknessand color

Click OK

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Place the Box on the label

Double-click on the edge of theBox to edit

Adding Lines

Click on the Add Line Icon

Drag the mouse to draw the line

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Double click on the Line to edit

Saving Tags and Labels

Click File, Save AsType a File name

Specify the desired location for the label format to be saved

This operation is identical to saving files from any other Windows program

Click Save

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Click on Tools, Database Editor

Click on File, New DBF File

Database Editor / Creating a Database

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Type a column heading (Name)

Choose the data type:(Character, numeric, data, memo, logical)

Type in the field length

Click Add to create more headings

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Make sure dbf shows next to Save in. If not, browse toC:\Economy\dbf. Type a file name,Click Save

You are now able to add and edit records as needed

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To add new records, click onthe +

Note:Taggit Pro automatically savesthe new entries

Opening an existing Taggit Pro Database

When Taggit Pro is installed, existing databases are installed with the program. To add to or edit an existing database,click on Tools, Database Editor, File, Open DBF File. Look in the dbf directory, open the desired database. You cannow add or edit records in an existing Taggit Pro Database.

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Feature Benefit Pro Gold

Select what you need Affordable, buy the features you need at a price you can afford. Pro or Gold

Affordable Print Only Edition

Print Only editions allow users to enter data & print, but users cannot create or change tags or labels.

General

Platform Win 95, 98, NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000.

Network Editions Use with Novell, NT, Windows 95, 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 networks.

Click Print One click to select and start printing your tags and labels. The fastest and easiest way.

Generate Bar Codes 24 different bar code symbologies are supported to meet any industry or compliancerequirements.

Print 2D Bar Codes PDF-417 and Maxicode are supported.

Intelligent Support for2D Bar Codes

Link multiple fields or database records to create complex “paragraphs” for PDF-417. Or use the Maxicode wizard to build UPS Maxicode shipping codes. All with simple ‘clicks’.

Fast and Accurate DataEntry and Selection

Easy to setup “drop down” pick lists to help users choose the correct data. Or lay outprompts in any order. All with point and click simplicity.

Multiple Language Support 18 Languages are built into Taggit Pro.

Wide array of Printer choices and options

Over 500 ThermalBar Code Printers

Works with virtually any thermal bar code printer. Use built in fonts for speed, or usetrue-type fonts for design flexibility.

Control Printer Features Printer specific features such as incrementing, cutters, stacker, peelers, batch separators and temperature control are simple to manage within Taggit Pro.

Switch between Printers Automatically converts formats to work with any printer, at print time, with no work required.

Intelligent Print Station Set time of day, prioritize or schedule printing as needed.

Supports Print Padfor Affordable Printing

Design labels, link graphics and databases. One click downloads everything necessaryfor Print Pad.

Ease of use for tag and label design

Previews See previews of tags and labels prior to printing.

Easy Editing Right click pop-up help, undo functions, block move, copy operations, and zoom makedesign faster.

Precise Control Snap-to-grid, precisely set X & Y coordinates, US or metric measurements & justificationfor easy precision.

Specify and control data sources

Open on Internet Access label files from any internet IP address. Design in one place, use globally.

Color on Demand Create full color labels for many new thermal printers with native support speed.

Color Labels for Color Windows Printers

Create full color labels for any color Windows printer.

When Printed Field Prompt operator for data at print time, in easy data entry format.

Incrementing Start with any number, software will increment any field(s) for each label.

Serial Number ControlAutomatically create, increment and control simple or complex serial numbers for every label. Meets ISO and QS-9000 standards. Supports alpha/numeric numbering.

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Tag and Label Templates Templates included for a wide variety of tag and label sizes.

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Feature Benefit Pro Gold

Simple Pick-list ‘Drop-Down’ Data Entry

Easily add Windows style ‘drop-down’ selection box for easy and accurate selection of data for when-printed fields.

Add PowerfulLogic withLinked Fields

Our linked fields process makes it easy to add logic, math and data manipulation to fields.

Flexible Date and TimeStamping

Select from dozens of date and time formats. Specify shelf life and have systemprint expiration date. Supports 7 year accounting calendars used by major companiesto correctly print production week.

Accumulator Controls For work and product measurement and printing. Create and control accumulators, to track and print total units per case, labels per day, etc.

Database Editor Create, edit and use databases for label production.

ODBC Open Database Connectivity

Uses data from applications such as Microsoft Access FoxPro, Visual Basic and more.

OLE DB OLE DB provides universal data integration. It is a low-level set of data access callsthat enable data sorces of various types and sizes to work together.

OLE Client The ability to embed an object created in a third party application such as Microsoft Word or any program that supports OLE server.

Password ControlledDesign Management

Assign a password to allow/restrict who may print or change a label.

Password ControlledUser Access

Multiple level control, restrict or allow users access to label and database design,printing and modifications.

Graphics

Flexible Graphics Graphic formats (bmp, pcx, jpg, tif, etc.). Import or use easily, including rotate, stretch& grow.

Link Graphics to Database Easy to generate the right picture for each label. Automatically select graphic basedon item being printed.

Paragraphs

Paragraph Fields andParagraph Editor

For long descriptions, ingredients or material lists. Includes word wrap and complete font control.

Link to Database Database can reference paragraph files which will be automatically linked and printed.

Documentation, help and samples

Sample Labels Dozens of label templates included.

Help File with Tutorials Hundreds of screens of context sensitive help, tutorials and samples for quick proficiency.

Taggit Pro Gold: 3rd Part Integration Tools

OLE Automation Link to hundreds of applications that support OLE Automation such as Visual Basic,Delphi, C, and C++. Design custom screens, entry boxes, controls and more.

Visual Basic Forms Builder Creates Visual Basic data entry screens for front end applications. Add custom edits,layouts, logic in minutes.

Label Select Select product from database, automatically select label format, printer and fill inappropriate data fields.

Datawatch Print bar codes from Therefore or batch data collection applications.

CommWatch Configure Taggit Pro to link to weigh scales, bar code scanners, shop floor controllers counters etc.

DDE Support Link to hundreds of applications that support Dynamic Data Exchange.

Visual Basic andRemote Control

Allows complete external control of Taggit Pro from launch to shutdown and everythingin between. Simplifies data collection applications that need to print labels, using Taggit Pro as a background print engine, for any supported bar code printer.

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Contact Information:

Technical SupportDial 800-858-7425

Or e-mail us at support@economylabel.com

Sales / Ordering / Information

Dial 800-874-4465 and a Sales Professional will assist you with your order.

Or e-mail us at sales@economylabel.com