Canon Mk2500 User manual

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Abbreviations
Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text.
•Microsoft Windows 7 is abbreviated as “Windows 7”
•Microsoft Windows Vista is abbreviated as “Windows Vista”
•Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as “Windows XP”
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Thank you for understanding the following points.
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omissions, please contact us.
•We can accept no responsibility for loss or damages resulting from the use of this
software.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Note: Please read the following software license agreement (to be referred to as the "Agreement") carefully.
This Agreement is made between Nisca Corporation (to be referred to as "Nisca") and the user for use of
software (to be referred to as the "Software," and to include manuals, printed matter and so forth in addition
to this Agreement) provided with this Agreement by the user for the purpose of using the applicable printer
made by Nisca (to be referred to as the "Printer").
The user shall be presumed to have agreed to this Agreement either by taking an action that indicates
"Consent" to the terms of the Agreement or by using the Software. The user shall not be permitted to use
the Software in the case of not agreeing with the Agreement.
1. License
(1). Nisca shall grant the user non-exclusive license to install the Software into a single computer and use
such installed Software on such single computer at a time for the purpose of using the Printer. The
user may not use the Software on plural computers at a time or on a network.
(2). The user shall be permitted to make one reproduction of the Software as a backup for using the
Software on the basis of clause (1) above.
(3). With the exception of that stipulated in clauses (1) and (2) above, any and all of intellectual property
rights of Nisca or licensors of Nisca, whether express or implied, shall not be transferred or licensed to
the user by this Agreement.
2. Restrictions on Use
(1). The user shall not allow the Software to be used by a third party by sub-licensing, transfer, sales,
distribution, lease, loan or any other method.
(2). The user shall not be permitted to revise, modify, decompile, disassemble or perform any other form
of reverse engineering on all or any portion of the Software. The user shall also not allow such actions
to be taken by a third party.
3. Title
Title and ownership relating to the Software shall be retained by Nisca or a licensor of Nisca depending
on their contents.
4. Copyright Markings
The user shall not alter, remove or delete any copyright markings of Nisca or a licensor of Nisca
contained in the Software.
5. Disclaimer and Exemption of Warranties
(1). The Software is licensed "as is". Nisca, affiliates of Nisca (exclude Nisca, to be referred to as
"Affiliates") and their agents or vendors shall not make any warranty, whether express or implied,
including warranty of product feasibility or suitably to a specific purpose, with respect to the Software.
(2). Nisca, Affiliates and their agents or vendors shall not be liable, as recognized by applicable laws, for
any damages incurred due to the use or inability to use the Software (referring to all damages,
including, but not limited to, lost profit and other derivative or incidental damages). This shall apply
similarly even if Nisca, Affiliates and their agents or vendors were informed of the possibility of said
damages.
(3). Nisca, Affiliates and their agents or vendors shall not bear any liability regarding any and all disputes
arising between the user and a third party caused by or related to use of the Software.
6. Export
The user shall not export, either directly or indirectly, all or any portion of the Software without
obtaining the required approval from the Japanese government or related foreign governments.
7. Term of Agreement
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(1). This Agreement shall come into effect at the time the user has taken an action that indicates "Consent"
to the terms of the Agreement or at the time the Software has been used, and shall remain in effect
until terminated in accordance with clause (2) or (3) below.
(2). The user shall be able to terminate this Agreement by discarding and erasing the Software and all of
its reproductions.
(3). This Agreement shall terminate immediately when the user has violated any of the terms of the
Agreement.
(4). If the Agreement has been terminated as result of clause (3) above, the user shall promptly discard or
erase the Software and all of its reproductions.
8. U.S. Government Restricted Rights Notice
The Software is a "commercial item," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (Oct. 1995), consisting
of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation," as such items
are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 (Sept. 1995). Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1
through 227.7202-4 (June 1995), all U.S. Government End Users shall acquire the Software with only
those rights set forth herein. Manufacturer is NISCA CORPORATION/430-1 Kobayashi, Fujikawa-cho,
Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi 400-0593, Japan. The term "the Software" used in this clause refers to
and indicates the "Software" defined in this Agreement.
9. Separable Agreement
In the case it has been determined that a portion of any of the terms of this Agreement become invalid by
law, the other terms of the Agreement shall remain completely in effect.
Nisca Corporation

Contents
Contents
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............................................i
Contents .........................................................................................iii
Introduction .....................................................................................1
System Requirements ....................................................................2
1. Installing ...................................................................................3
1.1 Installing Mk2500PC and the Printer Driver .................................................3
1.2 Uninstalling the Software............................................................................11
2. Starting Mk2500PC ................................................................12
2.1 Starting .......................................................................................................12
2.2 Shutting Down ............................................................................................13
3. Screen Structure....................................................................14
3.1 Main Screen ...............................................................................................14
Data List .....................................................................................................15
Toolbar .......................................................................................................15
Style Settings /Data Display Area...............................................................15
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................16
Status Bar...................................................................................................18
4. Operating Mk2500PC.............................................................19
4.1 File Types ...................................................................................................19
4.2 Basic Operations ........................................................................................21
Creating a New Data List............................................................................21
Opening Existing Files................................................................................22
Loading Additional Data .............................................................................24
Saving Data Lists........................................................................................24
4.3 Sending Data to the Printer ........................................................................26
4.4 Creating Numbering ...................................................................................30
4.5 Format Settings ..........................................................................................32
4.6 Remote Operation ......................................................................................36
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Connecting the Printer and Computer ........................................................36
Starting Printing ..........................................................................................37
Saving Print Data........................................................................................40
Saving the Backup Data .............................................................................42
Select the Printer ........................................................................................46
5. How to Use the Status Monitor.............................................48
5.1 Setting up the Status Monitor .....................................................................48
5.2 Using the Status Monitor ............................................................................50
Viewing the Printer Status ..........................................................................51
Message List ..............................................................................................52
6. Appendix ................................................................................53
6.1 Index...........................................................................................................53

Introduction
Introduction
This manual contains descriptions of operating instructions for the Application software
“Mk2500PC” and the printer driver for “Mk2500” printer.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation.
This manual has been written with the assumption that users have knowledge of basic Windows
operations and functions. We recommend that users familiarize themselves with the Windows
environment before using Mk2500PC. For details about Windows terminology or operations
such as ‘Open’, refer to the documentation provided with Windows.
Features of the PC Connection Kit
Following functions are available with the PC Connection Kit.
"PC Connection Kit" consists of a software CD and a USB cable.
•Data which is made on a computer can be transmitted to the Mk2500 printer. It will be
able to input data more quickly and easily.
•A number of data files can be saved in a computer.
•CSV form data can be used.
•Print by the remote operation is possible.
USB2.0
A connector – B connector
Screens Appearing in This Manual
•This manual provides descriptions using the screens displayed under Windows Vista.
Basically, the screen contents and operation methods of Windows Vista are true of
Windows XP and Windows 2000. If they are different, descriptions will be provided
separately for individual operating systems.
•Buttons displayed on the screen are enclosed in [ ].
Example: [OK]
Explanation of Symbols
The meanings of the symbols that are used in this manual are explained below.
An important notice or restriction to be followed to prevent troubles due to
improper operation is written. Be sure to read it.
Supplementary information is provided to facilitate operation.
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System Requirements
System Requirements
The hardware and software items listed below are required for using Mk2500PC.
Compatible operating systems
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) English
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32bit) English
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32bit) English
Be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up.
Computer
A computer that supports any of the above operating systems.
Monitor and video driver
A Monitor capable of 1024 x 768 dots resolution and 256 color display or higher.
1280 x 1024 recommended.
When using an 1024 x 768 dot monitor, set the display font size to “Small Fonts”.
In case of using the "PC Connection Kit for Mk2100"
In case the application software and the printer driver for "Mk2100" printer have already been
installed, it is necessary to uninstall both of them in order at first.
(1) How to uninstall the application - Please uninstall it referring to the procedure as is explained
in "Uninstalling the Software (P.11)".
(2) How to uninstall the printer driver - It doesn't have an uninstaller program for the printer
driver.During the installation of the application software and the printer driver for "Mk2500"
printer, a message appears to ask whether to uninstall the printer driver for " Mk2100" printer
or not. Then please uninstall the printer driver for an Mk2100 printer according to the
message.
You can print with "Mk2100" printer by the use of the application software for "Mk2500" printer.
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Installing
1. Installing
1.1 Installing Mk2500PC and the Printer Driver
Install Mk2500PC and the printer driver for the Mk2500 into your computer.
Close all applications before installing the software.
Be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up.
Windows Vista/ Windows XP allows multiple users to use one computer at the same time.
However, only one user can log on to the computer when making settings.
Do not make the printer connected with the computer till installation is completed.
This CD-ROM contains programs for both 64bit use and 32bit. Please confirm your Computer
before the use.
Do not switch off the computer till installation is completed. Installation may become impossible.
1 Have ready the installation CD-ROM that contains the software.
2 Turn on your computer and start Windows.
3Insert the CD-ROM to install the software into your CD-ROM drive.
•If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon,
and then double-click the [Run Setup.exe] file in the [APP] folder.
•When the AutoPlay screen appears, click [Setup.exe].
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Installing
•When the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the [Yes].
4Install the Mk2500PC.
(1) Click the [OK].
(2) Click the [Next].
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