Whittier Mailing Products

Getting the most from my Barcode Tagger 710

BT710 User Guide

Getting the most from my Barcode Tagger 710

BT-710 User Guide

ã Whittier Mailing Products

12366 Penn St.

Whittier, CA 90602

Phone 562.464.3000 • Fax 562.464.3007

WWW.TRAYTAG.COM

 

Table of Contents

Introduction                                                        i

Chapter 1

Getting Started                                                  1

Installing the Cables                                       1

Installing the Printer                                       2

Chapter 2

Operation                                                           3

Main Menu                                                          3

On Demand Menus                                           4

Get Tag File                                                     10

Registration and Licensing                         12

Update System                                                13

Chapter 3

Printing On Demand Tags                            16

Carrier Route Tag                                           17

5-Digit                                                               19

3-Digit                                                               21

Mixed ADC / Mixed AADC                             23

 

Chapter 4

Using The BT-710 Barcode Tagger On A Windows Network     26

Setting The Static IP Address and Gateway IP Address            26

Configuring The Tagger For FTP Communications    27

Configuring The Tagger To Access Files On A Workstation’s Shared Folder      28

Configuring The Tagger To Share Its Own Folders     29

Chapter 5

Tagger Job File                                              32

Print Job File                                                  33

Adding Tags To The End Of A Job              34

Modify Job File                                               35

The Job Name Editor                                     36

Tags In Job                                                      36

Saving A Job                                                   36

Chapter 6

ACT Table                                                        37

Editing The ACT Table                                  37

To Change An Entry In The ACT Table      38

Appendix A

Tagger Job File Programming Format      40

Appendix B

Class, Type, Sortation, Subtype Codes    44

Introduction

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ongratulations, you now have the latest in mail equipment technology.  The Barcode Tagger® 710 is the newest entry in the long line of Barcode Taggers® by Whiiter Mailing Products.  Now with Network Sharing capabilities built into each and every one of the Barcode Tagger® 710 Systems, you have the ease of “drag and drop” job tag file transfers to your Barcode Tagger® 710 System or at a moments notice you can print tags in On-demand basis.  You control the use of this powerful tool.

As with all Tagger® computers, the Barcode Tagger® 710 is built around the rugged Tagger® Engine.

The Barcode Tagger® 710 has an all-new and simplified menu system which has been designed to simplify the use of the System. 

Using a 3-Digit or 5-Digit ZIP Code as input, the Barcode Tagger® references the United States Postal Service’s most recently published labeling lists to look up the correct destination line and Content Identifier Number (CIN) for any class and category of domestic mail for any valid ZIP code in the United States. This data, along with the barcode and other information, is formatted for the correct text size, graphic image position, etc. as specified by the USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) and Postal Bulletins. This includes information on all tray, sack, and ACT tag formats defined in the DMM.  Note that the most recent Postal Bulletin which is included in your Barcode Tagger® can be viewed by pressing the [HELP] key while in the Main Menu of any of the Barcode Tagger® 710’s  operating modes. Printer output on WMP tag stock is produced to exact DMM specifications.

 

 

Features of Tagger® 710

 

¨       Prints accurate tray and sack tags instantly for every class and category of domestic mail, for every ZIP Code in the United States

¨       Fast data lookup

¨       “On Demand” tag printing using keypad input

¨       Data updates via floppy disk through the Internet, via download from Whittier’s website (http://www.traytag.com/support/updates/updates.html), through Whittier’s FTP Site or via U.S. Mail

¨       Makes backup copies of data updates

¨       Bright, easy-to-read, backlit display

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

¨       Instant tag repeat

¨       Supports multiple printers to eliminate switching tag stock for different mail classifications, or between sack and tray tags

¨       Creates, prints, and saves groups of tags as batch jobs

¨       Internally stores jobs that are always available

¨       Unlimited job storage on 3 ½-inch floppy disks

¨       Prints ACT tags alone or simultaneously with tray or sack tags

¨       Select Data Source

 

 

Plus Networkability

 

¨       Entire tag file jobs can be created on another computer and transferred to the Tagger® 710 by floppy disk, over a TCP/IP network: using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) using a “shared folder” on a network workstation, more details later in the manual.

¨       Prints tags from Major Presort software programs.

 

Throughout this guide, reference to specific keys on the Barcode Tagger® 710 keypad will be bolded and enclosed in brackets ([ ]).  Example: [PREV] refers to the key labeled ‘PREV’.  Menu names will be in Italics.  Example: Main Menu

Shutting Down: The Barcode Tagger® 710 needs to be shut down properly, as with any computer device.  It is best to return to the Main Menu , select [7] Shut Down System.  And follow the on screen instructions (which is to give the system five (5) seconds to save settings, prior to turning the system off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter

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Getting Started

This chapter covers the basics of setting up your Tagger.

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arefully remove all items from the shipping carton.  Save the rigid packing foams and outside shipping carton.  If your Barcode Tagger® 710 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® 710 Packing List: 1 Barcode Tagger® 710 control unit, 1 AC power adapter and cord and 1 Barcode Tagger® 710 User Guide

Installing The Cables

1.Remove the Barcode Tagger® 710 control unit and AC power cord from box.

2.The power supply consists of a 5-volt 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® 710 computer. 

3.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.

4.Attach the serial data link cable from the printer to the 9-pin serial connector on the back of the computer marked “COM1”, locking it down with the two finger screws.

 

 

Installing The Printer

Refer to the User Guide included with the printer for installation details.                  Before using the Barcode Tagger 710, please check the following:

·        Tag stock properly loaded in printer

·        Power is on

·        Data cable (See Illustration A) is connected from the printer to the Barcode Tagger 710

The data cable has a male 9-pin connector (with pins) on one end and a female 9-pin connector (with holes) on the other end. See ILLUSTRATION A.  Plug the male connector into the matching socket on the back of the printer and secure the plug with the two finger screws on the plug. 

·        Printer light is green (on line)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter

2

 

Operation

This chapter covers the basic abilities of your Tagger®.

Main Menu

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hen all the cables are attached, turn on the Barcode Tagger® 710’s power switch.  After a few moments the first information on the screen will be Traytag BT710 RC2 startup called…, This tells you that the System is booting-up.  Next to appear is the Whittier Mailing Products copyright screen. After approximately 15 seconds a verification screen appears. If you need to register, the screen will indicate the number of days left to register, and you can then press [ENTER] to continue.  If you do not need to make any changes the system will automatically go to the Main Menu.

HELP

 Main Menu

 

  1) On Demand Tags

  2) Get Tag Files                                                                                                                

 

 

  5) System Settings                                                                                                            

  6) Update System    (__ Days Remaining)

  7) Shut Down System

 

On - Demand Menus 

To use the On Demand Tags mode touch [1] key at the Main Menu and the System will enter the On-Demand Mode.

 

On Demand         

 

1) Print Tags

2) Mail Category                                

                                Class                                           (First Class)                                     

                                Type                                                 (Letters)

                                Sortation                                   (Automated)

3) Origin                                             (01 WHITTIER CA 90602)

 

5) System Settings

 

PREV) Main                                                      NEW) Main Menu

 

From the On Demand menu you can print tags or set the correct parameters for your tags.  If you need to adjust the settings for your tags you would follow the below routine.  When you select [2] from the above menu you will be taken first to the Class Menu.

Class

 

                                                            1) First Class                                                           

                                                            2) Standard                                                                            

                                                            3) Package Service

                                                            4) Periodicals

                                                            5) News                                                                         

  

PREV) Main                                                      NEW) Main Menu

 

When you select the Class of mail to be processed you will then be taken to the next level down, the Type Menu.  This menu will vary a bit dependent upon whichever Class was selected.  For our example let us assume that [2] Standard was selected.

 

 

 

Type