Dymo LetraTag Labelmaker User manual

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User Guide

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LetraTag User Guide

Figure 1 DYMO LetraTag Labelmaker

Space Bar Backspace

Extra

Cancel

Memory Save

Memory Recall

CAPs

Clear

Insert

Label Exit

LCD Display

Cutter

Settings

Navigation

Num Lock

Power

Power Connector

About Your New Labelmaker

With your new DYMO LetraTag® labelmaker, you can create a wide

variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print

your labels in many different sizes and styles. The labelmaker uses

DYMO LetraTag (LT)

12 mm

label cassettes. LT cassettes are available

in multiple colors of plastic tape and in white iron-on tape.

Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and

accessories for your labelmaker.

Warranty Registration

Please complete the warranty registration card and return it to the

appropriate Customer Support address within seven days. Visit

www.dymo.com/registration for details or to register online.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.

Connecting the Power

The labelmaker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power

adapter. To save power, the labelmaker will automatically turn off

after two minutes of inactivity.

Inserting the Batteries

The labelmaker uses four high-capacity AA alkaline batteries.

To insert the batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment

cover. See Figure 2.

2. Insert the batteries following the

polarity markings (+ and –).

3. Replace the cover.

Remove the batteries if the

labelmaker will not be used for a long

period of time.

Connecting the Optional Power Adapter

An optional 9 Volt, 1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power

the labelmaker. Connecting the AC adapter to the labelmaker

disconnects the batteries as a power source.

To connect the power adapter

1. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of

the labelmaker.

2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.

Make sure the labelmaker power is turned off before you

disconnect the power adapter from the main power source.

Otherwise, your most recent memory settings will be lost.

Figure 2

Inserting the Label Cassette

Your labelmaker comes with one label cassette. Visit

www.dymo.com for information about purchasing additional

label cassettes.

To insert the label cassette

1. Press and release the label

cassette cover to open the label

compartment. See Figure 3.

Before using the

labelmaker, remove the

protective cardboard insert

from label exit slot.

2. Insert the cassette with the

label positioned between the

print head and pinch roller. See

Figure 4.

3. Press firmly until cassette clicks

into place.

4. Close the label cassette cover

and press to turn on the

power.

Remove

cardboard inser

Figure 3

Figure 4

Selecting a Language

The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select your

desired language. By default, the language is set to English. The

language option you choose determines the character set and date

format that are available.

To select a language

1. Press .

2. Use the up or down arrow key to select

Language

and

press .

3. Use the up or down arrow key to select the language you want

and press .

Setting the Date and Time

You need to set the current date and time so that the date is correct

if you choose to automatically insert a date on your label.

The default date and time format depends upon the language you

select for the labelmaker. US English uses the date format MMM DD,

YY and the 12-hour time format; all other languages use the date

format DD MMM YY and the 24-hour time format.

To set the date and time

1. Press .

2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Set Date and press .

The default date is displayed.

3. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each

setting (month, day, and year) and use the up or down arrow

keys to increase or decrease the value.

4. When finished, press .The default time is displayed.

5. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each

setting (hours and minutes) and use the up or down arrow keys

to increase or decrease the value.

6. When finished, press .

Printing Your First Label

You are now ready to print your first label.

To print a label

1. Enter text to create a simple label.

2. Press PRINT.

3. Press the cutter button to cut the label.

Congratulations!You printed your first label. Continue reading to

learn more about the options available for creating labels.

Getting to Know the Labelmaker

Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys

on your labelmaker. Refer to Figure 1 on the inside front cover. The

following sections describe each feature in detail.

Power

The button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of no

activity, the power is switched off automatically. The last label

created is remembered and displayed when the power is turned

back on. The previously selected style settings are also restored.

You can also press to cancel printing and return to edit mode.

LCD Display

You can enter up to 100 characters and spaces on a label; however,

the display will only show a small portion of the characters.

And, with DYMO’s exclusive graphical

display, any formatting you add is

visible instantly. For example, the

italics and rounded border added to

the text in Figure 5 are clearly

displayed.

Feature indicators appear along the

top of the display to let you know

when a feature is selected.

Font size # lines CAPs Num Loc

Figure 5

CAPS Mode

The key toggles capitalization on or off. When CAPS mode is

turned on, the CAPS mode indicator is shown on the display and all

letters that you enter will be capitalized. The default setting is CAPS

mode on. When CAPS mode is off, all letters appear in lower case.

Num Lock

The key provides access to the numbers located on the A

through J keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock

indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 1 through 0

appear when you press the letters A through J. Num Lock is turned

off by default.

Backspace

The key removes the character to the left of the cursor.

Clear

The key clears all label text and formatting.

Navigation Keys

You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow

keys on the Navigation key.You can navigate through menu

selections using the up and down arrow keys, and then press

to make a selection.

Cancel

The key allows you to exit from a menu without making a

selection or to cancel an action.

Settings

The key displays the font size, style, and borders submenus.

These formatting features are described later in this User Guide.

Insert

The key allows you to insert symbols, a second line, or the

date on your label.

Extra

The key displays the Preview, Set Date, Language, and Set

Print Contrast submenus. These features are described later in this

User Guide.

Formatting Your Label

You can choose from a number of formatting options to enhance the

appearance of your labels.

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