Introduction

The Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC is the newest member of the Barcode Tagger^® family, specially designed to create on-demand package labels for United States Post Office Bulk Mail Centers. As with all Tagger^® computers, the Barcode Tagger^® 610 is built around the rugged Tagger^® Engine, and its easy menu-driven system makes using the Tagger^® simple to use without any computer training.

Using a 3-Digit or 5-Digit ZIP Code as input, the Barcode Tagger^® instantly prints this data along with a bar code and other information, formatted for the correct text size and graphic image position as specified for use in USPS Bulk Mail Centers.

Features

¨ Prints accurate, correct package labels instantly for use in USPS Bulk Mail Centers

¨ Fast print and peel, generating labels that are ready to apply

¨ User friendly menus eliminate computer training

¨ Bright, easy-to-read, backlit display

¨ No diskette needed for normal operation—data is stored in permanent flash memory

¨ Durable hardware withstands the conditions of mailrooms

The Basics

Protocol: Throughout this guide, reference to specific keys on the Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC keypad will be bolded and enclosed in brackets ([ ]). Example: [P] refers to the key labeled ‘P’. Menu names will be in Italics. Example: Systems Functions menu.

Shutting Down: The Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC is not fussy about when you turn it off. However, do not shut down while the Tagger^® is loading software.

Getting Around: On many of the menus, the [PREV] key appears as an option. This refers to the [P] key in the upper left-hand corner of the Barcode Tagger^® 610’s keypad. The [P] key is used as a “back up” key. You can almost always “back out” of a menu to the previous menu (P for previous) by pressing the [P] key. On some menus, the word HELP appears in the upper right corner. This indicates that some on-line help is available by pressing the [HELP] key.

Viewing the Software Version: To see what software version is currently installed in your Barcode Tagger^® 610, press the Help key, [HELP] from the Main menu.

Installing the BT 610 BMC

Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully remove all items from the shipping carton. Save the rigid packing foams and outside shipping carton. If your Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC ever requires service, you will be asked to ship the unit to Whittier Mailing Products in the original packaging. Inspect the contents of the box. If any items are missing or damaged, notify Whittier Mailing Products at once. Call at (562) 464-3000 or FAX to (562) 464-3007.

Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC Packing List

One (1) Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC control unit

One (1) AC power adapter and cord

One (1) Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC User’s Manual (this manual)

Installing the Cables

1. Remove the Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC control unit and AC power cord.

2. Attach the printer cable to the 9-pin serial connector on the back of the computer marked “COM2”, locking it down with the two finger screws.

3. The power supply consists of a wall mount AC adapter and cord with a single pin connector. Insert the power connector into the round socket on the back of the Barcode Tagger^® 610.

4. Plug the AC power cord into a grounded AC power socket. Although the computer and the printer each have their own power switches, it is preferable to use a power strip with its own power switch so that both elements can be turned on and off simultaneously.

Installing the Printer

Refer to the instructions that come with the printer for printer installation details. Prior to using the Barcode Tagger^® 610, make sure the printer has label stock properly loaded, the power is on, the printer data cable is connecting the Barcode Tagger^® 610 and the printer, and the printer is on line.

BMC Package Tags

The BMC package tag consists of five fields:

1. The barcode, which encodes a five digit ZIP code plus a one, three or five digit suffix. The suffix ensures that the barcode has an even number of characters, as required by the interleaved 2 of 5 format.

2. The five digit ZIP code. The ZIP code may be entered as three digits, in which case two zeros are appended.

3. The barcode suffix.

4. A BMC station code – a user configurable text field of up to seven characters in length.

5. A seven digit date/time field, consisting of the three digit day of the year (1 to 366), two digit hour (0 to 23), and two digit minute (0 to 59).

Operations

The Main Menu

When all the cables are attached, turn on the Barcode Tagger^® 610’s power switch. After approximately 20 seconds, the Whittier Mailing Products copyright screen appears. A few moments later, the Main menu appears.

HELP

BMC Package Tagger

1) Print Tags

2) Configure

Configure

From the Main menu, press [2] for “2) Configure” to set the options for your Tagger^® 610. You will be asked for a password. The default password that comes with your Tagger^® 610 BMC is “1234”. You may change this password from the Configuration menu. For now, type 1234 to continue on to the Configuration menu.

From the Configuration menu you can change the date, time, station code, barcode suffix, printer, or password.

Configuration Menu

1) Date (10-01-1998)

2) Time (13-57)

3) Station Code (LABMC)

4) Barcode Suffix

5) Printer (Datamax Prodigy Max)

6) Password

PREV) Main Menu

Setting the Date

Choose “1) Date” to set the correct date, if necessary.

Date (MM-DD-YYYY): 10-01-1998_

PREV) Cancel ENTER) Accept

Press [DEL] to erase digits as necessary and reenter the correct date, using two digits for the month, two digits for the date, and four digits for the year. For example: January 5, 1998 would be typed as ‘01-05-1998’ or November 27, 1999 would be typed as ‘11-27-1999’.

To leave this menu without changing the date, type [P] to cancel. To accept the date as shown on the screen, press [ENTER].

Setting the Time

The Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC has an internal clock that will keep time even when the machine is turned off. However, should the time need to be changed, for Daylight Savings Time, for example, choose “2) Time” to set the correct time.

Time (HH-MM): 14-15_

PREV) Cancel ENTER) Accept

The time is displayed in 24 hour mode, meaning that 8AM is shown as 08, while 2PM is shown as 14. Press [DEL] to erase the displayed time, and type in the current time, using two digits for the hour and two digits for the minute.

To leave this menu without changing the time, type [P] to cancel. To accept the time as shown on the screen, press [ENTER].

Station Code

To create or change the station code, choose “3) Station Code” from the Configuration menu to go to the Station Code Editor menu.

1:1.?!,:; 2:2ABC 3:3DEF

4:4GHI 5:5JKL 6:6MNO

7:7PQRS 8:8TUV 9:9WXYZ

0:0 “%$#_ -:+-*/=<>

Enter Station Code

Repeat key press to select the next character in the group.

Use Prev/Next to move within the text, New to insert, Del to delete. Press ENTER once to accept the character and again to exit.

Changing the station code: To change the station code, follow the directions on the screen. Numbers 0 through 9 and the hyphen each represent a character group. For example, press [1] once to type a ‘1’ or hit it again to type a period. Repeatedly pressing the key switches between the characters in the character group. Note that pressing [0] twice gives you a blank space, and that [P] and [N] moves the cursor left and right. Press [ENTER] to accept the station code and return to the previous screen.

Barcode Suffix

To change the barcode suffix, press [4] for “4) Barcode Suffix” from the Configuration menu. The Barcode Suffix menu will appear as follows:

HELP

Barcode Suffix Menu

1) Suffix Mode (List)

2) Single Suffix (9)

3) Suffix List

4) Allow 6 Digits (No)

5) Allow 8 Digits (Yes)

6) Allow 10 Digits (No)

PREV) Configuration Menu

Changing the Suffix Mode: Press [1] to toggle between “List” mode and “Single Entry”. List mode allows you to select a suffix from a list of several suffixes when you are in the Print Tags menu. This gives the user the flexibility of changing the suffix right before printing a tag. Single Entry mode will attach the suffix you set up from the Barcode Suffix menu and will not allow the user to change the suffix while in the Print Tags menu.

Changing the Single Suffix: To change the Single Suffix, press [2] from the Barcode Suffix menu. The following menu will appear:

Barcode Suffix: _

Type 1 or 3 digit suffix

PREV) Cancel ENTER) Accept

Type a 1 or 3 digit suffix and press [ENTER] to accept. To leave the menu without changing the barcode suffix, type [P].

Changing the Suffix List: Press [3] to change the suffixes on your Suffix List. A list of up to nine suffixes will appear.

Select Suffix:

1) (910)

2) (911)

3) (912)

4) (913)

5) (914)

6) (915)

7) (916)

8) (new)

PREV) Barcode Suffix Menu

Select a number on the list to change the suffix associated with that entry. If the last number has “(new)” at its suffix, that means there is at least one additional slot in the list that has not been assigned a suffix yet. This list will be active from the Print Tags menu when you select the “List” Suffix Mode from the Barcode Suffix menu.

Allowing 6, 8 or 10 digit entry: The last three options on the Barcode Suffix menu can be turned on and off to allow the user to enter up to 6, 8 or 10 digits instead of the default 5. Pressing [4] repeatedly will switch between turning “Allow 6 Digits” on and off. Pressing [5] repeatedly will switch between turning “Allow 8 Digits” on and off. Likewise, pressing [6] will turn “Allow 10 Digits” on or off. If all three are off, the user will only be able to enter up to 5 digits when printing a tag.

When done with the Barcode Suffix menu, press [PREV] to return to the Configuration Menu.

Setting the Printer

The Barcode Tagger 610 BMC comes with the Datamax Prodigy Max printer driver and Eltron 2642, LT5 printer driver already installed for use. If you need to change printers, select “5) Printer” from the Configuration menu to choose a different printer.

Select Printer Driver

1) Datamax Prodigy Max

2) Eltron 2642, LT5

Setting the Password

The configuration settings are protected by a password. The default password is "1234" and it can be changed to any 4-digit number by choosing number "6)" and entering the new password.

Print Tags

After configuring your Tagger^® 610-BMC, select [1] from the Main menu to print tags. If you selected the “List” Suffix Mode from the Configuration menu, the following screen appears:

HELP

Tag: _

Default suffix = 910

Press Enter before typing tag to

select default suffix.

PREV) Main Menu

The current default suffix is shown below the tag entry area. To change the default suffix, press [ENTER] to display the suffix list. Then press a number from the list to select that suffix. To change the suffixes on the suffix list, go to the Configuration menu and follow the instructions in the previous section of this manual.

Once you have the desired default suffix shown on the screen, enter the ZIP code for the package, and press [ENTER] to print the label. If you wish to leave this menu without printing a label, press [P].

Technical Support

If you need help with your Barcode Tagger^® 610 BMC, simply call our friendly technical support staff at 1-888-TRAYTAG (1-888-872-9824).

To order more label stock or for more information on any of WMP’s other products, call

1-888-TRAYTAG or visit WMP on the web at http://www.traytag.com.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.