Dymo LetraTag User manual
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LetraTag User Guide
Figure 1 DYMO LetraTag Label Maker
Cancel
Clear
Space Bar
Backspace
Settings Cancel
OK
CAPs
Clear
Insert
Label Exit Print LCD Display
Cutter
Format Navigation
Num Lock
Power
Memory
Save Memory
Recall
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About Your New Label Maker
With your new DYMO LetraTag® label maker, you can create a wide
variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print
your labels in many different font sizes and styles. The label maker
uses DYMO LetraTag (LT)
12 mm
label cassettes. LT cassettes are
available in multiple colors of plastic and metallic tape, and in white
iron-on tape.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and
accessories for your label maker.
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 label maker is powered by standard batteries. To save power,
the label maker will automatically turn off after two minutes of
inactivity.
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Inserting the Batteries
The label maker 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 label
maker will not be used for a long
period of time.
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker comes with one
label cassette. Visit
www.dymo.com for information
about purchasing additional label
cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1. Lift the label cassette cover to
open the label compartment. See Figure 3.
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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2. Insert the cassette with the
label positioned between the
print head and pinch roller.
3. Press firmly until cassette clicks
into place.
4. Close the label cassette cover and press to turn on the power.
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 that is
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 .
Figure 4
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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.
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 .
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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 .
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 Label Maker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys
on your label maker. Refer to Figure 1. 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.
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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.
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.
Font size # lines CAPs Num Lock
Figure 5
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Num Lock
The key provides access to the numbers located on some of
the alphabetic keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num
Lock indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 0 through 9
appear when you press the corresponding letter keys. 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.
Clear
Cancel
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Format
The key displays the 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.
Settings
The key displays the Preview, Language, Set Date, and Set
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.
Changing the Font Size
Five font sizes are available for your labels: Extra Small, Small, Medium,
Large, and Extra Large.
When you select a size, that size applies to all characters on a label.
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To set the font size
1. Press the key.
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select Size and press .
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the desired font size and
then press .
Adding Font Styles
You can choose from six different font styles:
When you select a style, that style applies to all characters. Styles
can be used with alphanumeric characters and some symbols.
To set the font style
1. Press .
2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Style and press .
3. Use the up or down arrow key to select a font style and press .
Normal
Bold
Italic
Outline
Shadow
Vertical
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