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    - Metapace T-25 Printer Software -
      Readme File                                                11/08/2013

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  Thank you for purchasing a Metapace Printer!

  Contents:

    1. Silent Installation
    2. Silent Un-Installation
    3. Installation for POSReady 2009 Operating System
    4. OPOS Settings
    5. Restrictions
    6. Software Evaluation Environment
    7. Release Notes


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    1. Silent Installation
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    By running a silent installation, the software can be automatically
    installed without operator action or onscreen feedback. This is
    convenient when performing installation on several PCs. 
    To begin a silent installation, run
    "msiexec.exe /i [file name of msi(with full path)] /qn"

    Windows Vista / 7 / 8 /POSReady7: Execute command prompt as administrator.

    msi file is in "D:\Windows\Setup" folder.
    (D is the drive letter of your CD)

    <Windows Vista(32-bit) / 7(32-bit) / 8(32-bit) / POSReady7(32-bit)>
      msiexec.exe /i D:\Windows\Setup\PrinterSoftware-1.0.0-MetapaceT-25_1.0-Release_x86.msi /qn

    <Windows Vista(64-bit) / 7(64-bit) / 8(64-bit) / POSReady7(64bit)>
      msiexec.exe /i D:\Windows\Setup\PrinterSoftware-1.0.0-MetapaceT-25_1.0-Release_x64.msi /qn

    <Windows XP>
    .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 must be installed prior to running the msi file.
    Run "NetFx20SP2_x86.exe" with at the command prompt to install it.
    “NetFx20SP2_x86.exe” is in "D:\Windows\Setup" folder.
    (D is the drive letter of your CD)

    [If .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 is not installed]
     D:\Windows\Setup\NetFx20SP2_x86.exe /q /c:"install /q"
     msiexec.exe /i D:\Windows\Setup\PrinterSoftware-1.0.0-MetapaceT-25_1.0-Release_x86.msi /qn

    [If .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 is installed already]
     msiexec.exe /i D:\Windows\Setup\PrinterSoftware-1.0.0-MetapaceT-25_1.0-Release_x86.msi /qn
    (D is the drive letter of your CD)


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    2. Silent Un-Installation
    =========================
    By running a silent un-installation, the software can be automatically
    uninstall without operator action or onscreen feedback.
    This is convenient when uninstalling this software from several PCs. 

    To run a silent un-installation,
    run "msiexec.exe" with the following command.

    msiexec.exe /x {6581caef-d606-4c08-a5a6-dc5359e1824b} /qn



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    3.  Installation for POSReady 2009 Operating System
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    3-1. Installation for Operating System
      1. Follow the process of the POSReady 2009 installation screen until
        "Storage Drivers" appears.
        
        Select "No Additional Storage Drivers are Required" and click "Next".

      2. For "Installation Type", select "Custom" and click "Next".

      3. For "Optional Components", check the "Additional Drivers" box.
        Note: If you do not check the "Additional Drivers" box now and wish to install them
              later on, you will need the POSReady 2009 Installation CD.

      4 Follow the remaining steps in the installation process to complete the installation.

    3-2. Adding the "Additional Drivers" Component After Installation
      - If you did not check the "Additional Drivers" box during the initial
        POSReady 2009 installation, you can add it after. To do this:
        
        1. Open Control Panel
        2. Open "Add or Remove Programs"
        3. Click the "Add/Remove Windows Components" button
        4. Check "Additional Drivers" and click "Next"
        5. Insert the POSReady 2009 Installation CD to complete the installation


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    4. OPOS Settings
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    4-1  USB Printer Class
      Remove the check next to 'Enable bidirectional support' located in
      the 'Ports' tab of the printer driver's Properties window
      (Right click > Properties).

    4-2  Serial Interfaces
      An OPOS printer cannot share the same port as another device.
      Navigate to the 'Ports' tab of your printer driver's Properties
      window (Right Click > Properties).
      Ensure no other printer is set to the same port as your Metapace
      printer configured for OPOS.


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    5. Restrictions and Cautions
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    Below are the restrictions and cautions for this version.

    <Install, Uninstall>
    Note the following points when uninstalling software under Windows
    Vista/7/8/POSReady7.

     - Metapace T-25 folder
         In some cases the following folders do not delete after the driver
         is uninstalled:
           [Start Menu] -> [All Programs] -> [Metapace T-25]
           32-bit Windows:   C:\Program Files\Metapace T-25
           64-bit Windows:   C:\Program Files(x86)\Metapace T-25

       They can be manually deleted. (Right Click > Delete)

     - Installing this software may fail if Windows Update is installing
       updates on the computer at the same time as Setup is running.
       To remedy this issue, wait for Windows Updates to finish,
       restart the computer, and then run setup.

     - Install after uninstallation
         Uninstallation could not delete "connection settings" information.
         Install after uninstalltion, delete "old" connection settings,
         then make new connection.

    <Printer Driver>
     - If you have installed only the printer driver, you may observe an
       error in the print job status reading "Error - Printing-"
       when sending a large amount of data.  This message can be ignored as
       there actually is no real error.
       The print job will be processed and executed normally.

     - If the Printer Queue Name is changed after a USB Printer is already
       installed using the USB Printer Class Driver,
       it is necessary to reboot the PC.
   
     - (OS: Windows 8, Mode: USB Printer Class)
        When install driver by plug & play, printer status will not display on printer queue.
        Once data is printed or printer property sheet is opened, then printer status will appear.
   
    <Printer Utility>
     - When changing Memory Switch Settings,
       ensure the printer power is on.

    <LogoStore>
     - While storing Logo data, sometimes progress bar does not appear and it seems that utility stops but
       actually in progress.
       Please do not close PrinterUtility and wait until progress bar appear and complete message on screen.
       When you close utility, power off and on printer and execute PrinterUtility to store Logo data again. 


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    6. Software Evaluation Environment
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    This software has been evaluated mainly on the following environments.

    PC specifications
      - Windows
         CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40GHz
         RAM : 2GB
         HDD : 250GB

    Windows operating systems 
      - Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3        (32-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP2       (32-bit/64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise SP1           (32-bit/64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise               (32-bit/64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 SP3 (32-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Embedded POSReady 7        (32-bit/64-bit)
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    7. Release Notes
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    Vol. 1.0.0    Initial release
    11/08/2013


