I - Installing the EPC-PSI Program

The EPC-PSI Program may be installed from the Internet or from CD. Follow the steps in the appropriate sections below.

1. Uninstall any old copies of the EPC-PSI Program

   It is best to uninstall any old copies of the EPC-PSI program before installing a new version. Follow the steps below to uninstall the program. The uninstallation process removes only the EPC-PSI program. It will not affect any EPC-PSI datafiles, reports or settings that may be on your computer.

   These steps may vary slightly, sepending on your operating system:

   1. Open the My Computer icon on your desktop.
   2. Open the Control Panel icon.
   3. Open the Add/Remove Programs icon.
   4. Select the EPC-PSI program from the list.
   5. Select Remove (or Add/Remove), and follow the instructions.
2. Installing the EPC-PSI Program from the Internet
   1. Use your web browser to go to http://www.epc-psi.com/downloads
   2. Click on Download latest EPC-PSI Software
   3. Click on Click here to get the file
   4. Select Run this program from its current location and Click OK
   5. If you get any security warnings, make the appropriate selections to allow the installation to continue.
   6. Follow the installation instructions. The default selections will work in most situations.
3. Installing the EPC-PSI Program the CD
   1. Insert the EPC-PSI CD into your computer's CD drive.
   2. Open the My Computer icon on your desktop.
   3. Open the icon for your CD drive.
   4. Open the EPC-PSI Setup program, setup_epcpsi_0_4_1.exe. The "0_4_1" might be replaced with another version code on your CD.
   5. Follow the installation instructions. The default selections will work in most situations.

II - Starting the EPC-PSI Program

The EPC-PSI Program can be launched in several different ways:

1. Launching EPC-PSI from the "Start" Button
   1. Click the Start button on your desktop.
   2. Select Programs
   3. Select EPC-PSI
   4. Select EPC-PSI (again)
2. Launching EPC-PSI from a desktop icon

   If you selected "Create a desktop icon" during the EPC-PSI install, you can use that icon to launch the EPC-PSI program.

3. Launching EPC-PSI from a quick-launch icon

   If you selected "Create a Quick Launch icon" during the EPC-PSI install, you can use that icon to launch the EPC-PSI program.

III - Setting up the EPC-PSI Report Server

There is no charge for the EPC-PSI program. You are only charged for the EPC-PSI reports that you generate. These reports are generated by an "EPC-PSI Server". There are two types of server: the Internet Report Server and the Keydisk Report Server. You may use one or both servers.

1. The EPC-PSI Internet Report Server
   1. About the EPC-PSI Internet Report Server.

   Your computer connects to the EPC-PSI Internet Report Server via your internet connection. As you request reports, the Internet Report Server debits a charge from your EPC-PSI account.

   With the Internet Report Server, you are always assured of receiving the latest version of EPC-PSI reports. The Internet Report Server will also keep your EPC-PSI Program updated to the latest version.

   You must be connected to the Internet while you use the Internet Report Server. If you can view web pages with your web browser, you are connected to the internet.

   1. Setting up the EPC-PSI Internet Report Server.
      1. Start the EPC-PSI Program (See above).
      2. Click on the Options link.
      3. Click on the Account tab. Enter your EPC-PSI account and password. If you select Remember password you will have not to re-enter your password every time you start the EPC-PSI program.
      4. Click on the Internet Server tab. Select Use Internet Server.
      5. Click the Set button.
2. The EPC-PSI Keydisk Report Server
   1. About the EPC-PSI Keydisk Report Server

   The EPC-PSI Internet Keydisk Server generates reports from a pre-paid "Key Diskette". The key diskette contains authorization to produce a specified amount of reports. As you request reports, the Keydisk Report Server debits a charge from the pre-paid amount on the key diskette.

   With the Keydisk Report Server, you are not required to be connected to the Internet when you produce reports. However, when your key disk runs out of report authorizations, you must order a new one by mail. Also, you must request EPC-PSI program updates by mail.

   1. Setting up the EPC-PSI Keydisk Report Server

   When you receive your key diskette, you should install the report authorizations on your computer. Keep your key diskette in a safe place: you will need it for uninstallation.

   1. Start the EPC-PSI Program (See above).
   2. Click on the Options link.
   3. Click on the Key Disk tab.
   4. Insert your key diskette in the diskette drive.
   5. Click the Install button. It may take up to three minutes to install your key diskette. The EPC-PSI program will be unresponsive until installation is complete.
   6. Select Use Installed Key Disk.
   7. Click the Set button.
   8. Uninstalling a Key Diskette

   When the report authorizations on your key diskette are used up, you should uninstall your old key diskette before installing a new key diskette. You may also uninstall a key diskette in order to move the report authorizations to another computer.

   1. Start the EPC-PSI Program (See above).
   2. Click on the Options link.
   3. Click on the Key Disk tab.
   4. Insert your key diskette in the diskette drive.
   5. Click the Uninstall button. It may take up to three minutes to uninstall your key diskette. The EPC-PSI program will be unresponsive until uninstallation is complete.
   6. Select Do not use Key Disk.
   7. Click the Set button.
   8. Authorizing reports directly from a Key Diskette

   Instead of installing your key diskette, you may choose to authorize reports directly from the key diskette. This way, you can quickly move the key diskette from one computer to another. You can also secure the key diskette in a safe place, to prevent unauthorized persons from incurring report charges.

   However, report authorizations direct from a key diskette are very slow. It may take up to one minute to authorize each report.

   1. Start the EPC-PSI Program (See above).
   2. Click on the Options link.
   3. Click on the Key Disk tab.
   4. Insert your key diskette in the diskette drive.
   5. Select Direct from diskette.
   6. Click the Set button.
3. Using the EPC-PSI Internet and Keydisk Report Servers Together

You may switch between report servers at any time. Use EPC-PSI Options to enable or disable either the Internet Report Server or the Keydisk Report Server.

To control use of the Internet Report Server, go to the Internet Server tab, and select or unselect Use Internet Server

To control use of the Keydisk Report Server, go to the Keydisk Server tab, and select either Do not use Key Disk, Use Installed Key Disk, or Direct from Diskette.

If both the Internet Server and the Keydisk Server are enabled, the EPC-PSI program will use the Internet Server if the computer is connected to the Internet, otherwise it will use the Keydisk Server.