(A) Definitions. For purposes of this rule, "plaintiff" shall include any party issuing summons and "defendant" shall include any party upon whom service of summons is sought. For purposes of this rule, a "true copy" of a summons and complaint means an exact and complete copy of the original summons and complaint. (B) Issuance. Any time after the action is commenced, plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney may issue as many original summonses as either may elect and deliver such summonses to a person authorized