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Modifying and Storing Graphics Using StarPRNT

Introduction This application note shows how to import, modify, and assign monochrome graphics to be stored in a Star Printer. StarPRNT offers an easy-to use management system for logos and/or coupons. While these instructions were written using the TSP700II, this document suffices for the below models. Supported Printers: FVP10, TSP650II, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700, TUP500, TUP900 Supported Printer Emulation: Star Line Mode (Default), ESC/POS Mode Supported Interfaces: Ethernet*, USB, PoweredUSB, Serial, Parallel Supported Environments: Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP Star Tools Needed: StarPRNT Intelligence Configuration Utility found on the Installation CD * TUP900 does not support Ethernet connection Table of Contents I. StarPRNT and Printer Installation ……………………………………. Page 1 II. Modifying and Storing Graphics ……………………………………… Page 2 III. Deleting Individual Stored Graphics ………………………………. Page 9 IV. Deleting All Stored Graphics …………………………………………. Page 11 V. Printing All Stored Graphics …………………………………………… Page 12 VI. Exporting/Importing Settings ………………………………………… Page 13

I. StarPRNT and Printer Installation If the Star Printer has already been installed on the system, skip to section 2, Modifying and Storing Graphics. If the Star Printer has not been installed on the system, it is necessary to install it using the StarPRNT Intelligence Driver at this point in time. For detailed installation instructions, choose the printer’s connection interface below:

Ethernet (Static IP Address)

Ethernet (Dynamic IP Address)

USB

Serial

Parallel

Once the printer is installed on the system, return to this application note and skip to section 2, Modifying and Storing Graphics.

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II. Modifying and Storing Graphics 1. Connect the printer to the PC and turn the power on. StarPRNT should have already been installed at this time.

2. Click the Windows Start button and navigate StarMicronics > Printer Software > Printer Utility.

3. Click “Logo Store”.

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4. Click “Add”.

5. Browse to the location where the graphic to be used is saved on the PC and click “Open”.

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6. The graphic is imported into StarPRNT. Click “Test Print” to print the image.

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7. StarPRNT allows the graphic to be modified directly in the utility. Click “Edit”.

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8. Modify image size, brightness, and dithering levels as desired.

9. After adjusting the image, click “Test Print” to print the image. 10. If the printed image is acceptable, click “Export Edited Image” to save the customized graphic to the PC if desired. Then, click “OK”. If the printed image is not acceptable, adjust the size, brightness, and dithering to satisfaction. To start fresh, click “Restore Original” to revert the image back to its unformatted state.

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11. It is possible to add multiple graphics. After importing them into the StarPRNT Utility, use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to position them in the desired order. Each graphic is saved into the printer in consecutive order as displayed in StarPRNT.

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12. After adjusting all graphics and their order, click “Store Logos” to download them into the printer.

13. The printer resets, confirming the graphics have been successfully stored. Click “Yes” to print out all graphics that were just stored to confirm print quality is satisfactory. Congratulations! You have successfully modified and stored graphics into your Star Printer.

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III. Deleting Individual Stored Graphics

1. Highlight the stored graphic to be deleted and click “Delete”.

2. Click “Yes”.

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3. Click “Store Logos”.

4. The printer resets, confirming the graphics have been successfully stored. Click “Yes” to print out all stored graphics. The image deleted from the list will no longer appear in the printer memory.

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IV. Deleting All Stored Graphics

It is possible to remove all graphics from the printer memory at one time. 1. Click “Clear All”.

2. Click “Yes”. The printer resets, confirming all stored graphics have been deleted from its memory.

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V. Printing All Stored Graphics

Graphics stored in the printer can be printed all at once from StarPRNT. 1. Specify the amount of graphics desired to print out; the default setting is up to 10 but can be increased. 2. Click “Print Logos”. All stored graphics within the designated range are printed in consecutive order.

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VI. Exporting/Importing Settings

Settings in StarPRNT can be exported and replicated across multiple terminals. To export: 1. Click “Export”.

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2. Browse to the preferred location to save this file and give it a unique name. Then click “Save”.

The XML file is saved in the specified directory and can serve to archive the current settings in StarPRNT. This file can also be imported on other systems with StarPRNT installed to replicate printer settings quickly.

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To import: 1. Click “Import”.

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2. Browse to the location of the XML file and click “Open”.

3. StarPRNT automatically loads the settings stored in the XML file that was just imported. To save these graphics to the printer, click “Store Logos”.

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