Printing to the CoStar LabelWriter series printers from 
ACT! for Windows (Version 2.0.4 or higher)
June 12, 1995

Templates have been created to print directly from ACT! for Windows to the CoStar LabelWriter 
XL and LabelWriter XL Plus printers. These templates will work only with ACT! for Windows 
version 2.0.4 or higher - support is not available for earlier versions of the application. This 
document refers to ACT! for Windows Version 2.0.5 because it is the most recent release to date.

Owners of ACT! for Windows who wish to obtain a free upgrade to version 2.0.5 can find the 
upgrade in the Symantec forum (Keyword: SYMANTEC) on America Online, CompuServe (GO 
SYMANTEC) or on the Symantec BBS a (503) 484-6699 (300 -1200 - 2400 bps) or (503) 484-
6669 (9600 bps). The new templates that permit printing to the CoStar LabelWriter XL series 
printers are available on the Symantec BBS and the CoStar BBS at (203) - 661-6292 (2400 bps - 
14.4 bps).

On the Symantec BBS the files can be found in the Applications section under AW - ACT! 
for Windows. The files to download are:

act205.exe - 	This is a self-extracting file that contains the upgrade for ACT! for Windows 
	version 2.0.5.

readme.205 - 	This file contains important information supplied by Symantec about using the 
	ACT! for Windows upgrade. It is highly recommended that you download and 
	review this file before upgrading to ACT! for Windows Version 2.0.5.

readme2.205 - 	This file contains information supplied by Symantec about upgrading your present 
	version of ACT! for Windows to version 2.0.5. It is highly recommended that you 
	download this file and follow these upgrading instructions.

cs2_addr.rep - 	This file contains the template for the CoStar Address Label ( 1.12 x 3.5).

cs2_ship.rep - 	This file contains the template for the CoStar Shipping Label ( 2.25 x 4.0).

On the CoStar BBS you only need to download:

	Note - Before you can use these files you must download the ACT! for Windows upgrade 
	from the Symantec forum on America Online (Keyword: SYMANTEC). CompuServe 
	(GO SYMANTEC) or directly from the Symantec BBS.

actfiles.exe - 	This is a self extracting file that contains all of the files you will need to print to the CoStar 
	LabelWriter XL and LaberlWriter XL Plus printers. Copy this file into a temporary 
	subdirectory. Change directory to the temporary directory and type actfiles.exe on the 
	command line to execute this file.

	This file includes the following:

readme.205 - 	This file is a combination of the two files referenced on the Symantec BBS - readme.205 
	and readme2.205. It contains important information supplied by Symantec about installing 
	and using the ACT! for Windows upgrade. It is highly recommended that you download 
	and review this file before upgrading to ACT! for Windows Version 2.0.5.

cs2_addr.rep - 	This file contains the template for the CoStar Address Label ( 1.12 x 3.5).

cs2_ship.rep - 	This file contains the template for the CoStar Shipping Label ( 2.25 x 4.0).

read1st.txt - 	This is a text file that explains how to upgrade ACT! for Windows to version 2.0.5 and 
	explains how to use the CoStar LabelWriter templates.

To upgrade to ACT! for Windows version 2.0.5, after downloading the files:

	Step 1. Create a temporary working subdirectory on your hard drive. 

	Step 2. Copy the ACT205.EXE file to the temporary work directory.  

	Step 3. While in the temporary work directory at the DOS prompt,
		type "ACT205" and press [RETURN]. The ACT205 file creates
	     	the files that you need to actually install the patch. 

	Step 4. While in Windows, run the "Install.exe" file via the FILE>RUN
	        	command from Program Manager.

To load the CoStar templates in ACT! for Windows version 2.0.5:

	Step 1. Copy cs2_addr.rep and cs2_ship.rep files to the ACTWIN2\REPORTS 	
		subdirectory. 	

Note - In order to make the files more recognizable you can rename these files to any name of 
your choice, i.e., costaddr.rep and costship.rep, etc. Do not change the extension - .rep.

	Step 2. In Act! for Windows open the database you want to print labels in.

	Step 3. Select FILE\PRINT. In the Print dialogue box select Reports and Labels in 	
		the Printout Type drop down menu and select the proper template (.rep) 	
		from the Paper Forms list. Click on the Print button.

	Step 4. In the Prepare Report dialogue box select Printer and in the Print dialogue 	
		click on the Setup button to change to the CoStar LabelWriter printer driver.

The cs2_addr.rep and the cs2_ship.rep templates can both be used with the CoStar LabelWriter 
XL Plus. The CoStar LabelWriter XL will only support the cs2_addr.rep template because of its 
one inch print width.

Printing directly from ACT! for Windows version 2.0.5 to the CoStar LabelWriter XL Printers

There are two ways you can print directly from ACT! for Windows to the CoStar LabelWriter series 
printers - via the File/Print command or by using the Report menu. To print labels using the 
File/Print menu option.

	Step 1.	From the File menu select Print. In the Print dialogue box select Reports & 	
		Labels from the drop down menu under Printout Type. From the Paper 	
		Forms list, select the proper CoStar template.

Note - Remember that the template named cs2_addr.rep is the only one that can be used with 
the CoStar LabelWriter XL label printer. This template is for a standard address size label ( 1.12 x 
3.5). Both of the templates can be used while printing to a CoStar LabelWriter XL Plus label 
printer. The XL Plus has a wider print head and can accommodate all of the labels that CoStar 
manufactures. The template named cs2_ship.rep is for a shipping size label (2.25 x 4.0). 

	Step 2.	Click on the Print button. In the Prepare Report dialogue box make sure 	
		Printer is selected under Output and that youve made the proper selection 	
		under Use. (Active Contact, Active Lookup or Active Record.) Click OK.

	Step 3.	In the next Print dialogue box make sure youve selected the correct printer. 	
		If you need to change the printer settings click on the Setup button. Choose 	
		the CoStar LabelWriter XL in the drop down menu under Specific Printer 	
		and make sure Landscape is selected under Orientation. Select the proper 
		label size from the drop down menu next to Size under Paper. Click OK.

To print labels utilizing the Report menu option:

	Step 1.	Select Other from the Report menu. (Please refer to Note in previous 	
		section.) In the Select Report dialogue box, scroll down until you see the 	
		CoStar template of your choice. Highlight it by clicking on it once and click 	
		on the OK button.

	Step 2.	In the Prepare Report dialogue box make sure Printer is selected under 	
		Output and that youve made the proper selection under Use. (Active 	
		Contact, Active Lookup or Active Record.) Click OK.

	Step 3.	In the next Print dialogue box make sure youve selected the correct printer. 	
		If you need to change the printer settings click on the Setup button. Choose 	
		the CoStar LabelWriter XL in the drop down menu under Specific Printer 	
		and make sure Landscape is selected under Orientation. Select the proper 
		label size from the drop down menu next to Size under Paper. Click OK.

Note - The label named cs2_ship.rep has been formatted to include a return address in the upper 
left hand corner of the label. If you wish to modify or change the formatting on either of these 
templates please refer to page 7- 8 in your ACT! for Windows Version 2 manual. 

Should you experience trouble printing to the LabelWriter from ACT! there are a number of ways 
that you can get help. Symantec provides 90 days of free technical support that begins from the 
date of your first telephone call. You can reach them at (503) - 465 - 8645. If you are beyond your 
90 days free technical support period, Symantec offers other support options on page CSP-3 of 
your ACT! for Windows Version 2 manual. In addition you can received faxed support from the 
CoStar FaxInfo line at 800-350-6280. Assistance is also available from the CoStar Technical 
Support department at 203-661-9700.
