Dymo LetraTag Instruction Manual

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Power Supply
• Insert six AA batteries, as shown in Fig. A.
• We recommend that you remove the batteries from the LabelMaker
if you will not be using it for some time.
Inserting the cassette
• The Labelmaker uses paper, plastic and metallic labels.
• Insert cassette as shown in Fig. B and press until it "clicks" into place - Fig. C.
• Check that the cassette is correctly placed before closing the access door.
The Display
• Shows up to 6 characters plus cursor and 5 indicators
Indicators show whether a feature is selected.
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Labelmaker
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Instruction Manual
CAPS = capital letters
Function keys
ON/OFF
Switches the power on and off.
• The LetraTag will switch off if no keys are pressed for two minutes.
The last label will be automatically retained in memory.
Note: If the batteries are removed for more than a few seconds,
the memory will be lost.
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CAPITALS
CAPS
• Press
CAPS
on in the display.
• To return to lower case letters press and release
indicator will turn off in the display.
SHIFT KEY
• Press before pressing a number, punctuation or function indicated above a
key.
DELETE
DEL
• Press to delete a character to the left of the cursor or to exit a function menu.
DEL
CLEAR +
• Press +
Last label settings will remain unchanged.
CURSOR KEYS
• Press or
• Press +
to the beginning of the next or previous label, when labels are stored.
• When used in conjunction with certain function keys, use
options.
SPACE
• Press
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USA AUS SIZE + SIZE
K
CAN NZ • To change the size of the text on the label press
Your LetraTag can print four different text sizes.
CAPS STYLE B
B
The "B" (BIG CAPS) mode will produce highly visible labels using the entire print height.
• To create a label in "B" mode use
Note: 1. "B" cannot be selected if text has already been entered.
as shown below.
Press DEL to remove all text and then select "B".
2. When "B" is selected, all other formatting options are unavailable.
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3. Stored labels in memory can not be converted into Big font.
123456
• Now key in text and the label is ready to print in BIG CAPS ONLY.
• To exit "B" mode, press
BOX/UNDERLINE + L
• To use a border or underline your text press
= box/underline STYLE = outline/italic etc. You can choose from the following seven options:
1. Normal - = DYMO
B = BIG CAPS = shift key
2. Underlined - = DYMO
3. Round Corners - = DYMO
4. Shaded Box - = DYMO
5. Toothed Box - = DYMO
6. Crocodile Box - = DYMO
7. Pointed Box - =
DYMO
• Use or to move the cursor under the desired option. Press
STYLE
STYLE +
M
• There are 5 options available
under the STYLE menu.
again. The CAPS
CAPS
• Place the cursor under your STYLE selection
and press .
OK
2-line
2-LINE LABELS + N
• Print two lines of half height characters.
• Type the first line of text eg. DYMO and press
The display shows an arrow (
DEL
line of your text, eg. DYMO
to erase the current text and stored labels.
DEL
or
Note: The Box/Underline and Style features are not available on 2-line labels.
to move the cursor along the text, one character at a time.
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NEW LABEL +
or to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the label or O
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• Press + O .
or to select
Allows you to start a new label after stored labels. You may store as many labels as
you like until the memory is full when an error flash is given. To make space in the
memory you can edit any stored label.
to insert a space into the text.
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS
To add a diacritical (accent) to create an international character, enter the character
first, followed by the diacritical.
Eg. a + = á
ˆ
a + + = â
SYMBOLS SYMBOLS
Press followed by the space bar ( ) to access symbols and special
SIZE
+ . characters. The display will show: A-H? (or A-F? if "B" has been selected)
K
Press to cancel, or press a letter key 'A' to 'H' until you find the line of
DEL
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condensed
symbols required. See table.
normal
Use or to select a symbol. Press OK to place the symbol in the label.
extended
Printing a label
BIG CAPS B
• To print a label place the cursor anywhere within the label and press
PREVIEW
PRINT PREVIEW +
PRINT
to move the cursor under "B" and press OK .
Allows you to preview your label before printing.
PREVIEW
• Press + and all label will scroll across the display.
PRINT
CUTTING A LABEL
• To cut a label push the cutter forward as shown in Fig. E.
• The label has a split in the backing for easy removal, as shown in Fig. F.
Cleaning
SIZE
+ K and select another text size, then press .
OK • Check and clean the print head regularly to ensure optimum print quality - see
Fig. D.
• Using the cleaning tool D1 supplied, clean the print head as shown in D2.
+ L .
Troubleshooting
No display
• check that the machine is on
• check batteries and replace if necessary
No response to keys
• remove batteries for a few minutes then refit. The Labelmaker will now reset.
No printing or poor text
• check batteries and replace if necessary
• check tape cassette installed correctly and not empty
• clean print head (see 'Cleaning')
.
OK
Print contrast
CAPS STYLE B 123
For use under extreme temperature or humid conditions.
• Press + + 'X'.
• The display will show the five contrast symbols
• Use or to select lighter or darker print and press
Flashing !!!!!!!! in the display
• !!!!!!!! in the display indicates that the tape can not be transported.
• Press any key to return to normal display.
• Check if there is a tape jam. In that case, lift out the cassette and carefully
release jammed tape. Cut off excess tape and refit/replace the cassette.
2-line
• If there is no tape jam, replace the batteries.
then N .
Contacting Technical Support
) to indicate the line break. Type the second
LABEL This will print as • Support for your LetraTag is available 24 hours a day at www.dymo.com.
• To speak to a Customer Service representative please consult your warranty
DYMO
booklet for a list of telephone service centers.
LABEL
Label cassettes
USA CAN MX BZ AUS NZ
Type: Paper Plastic Metallic Paper Plastic Metallic
Length: 4m 4m 4m 4m 4m
White 91330 ------ ------ 91200 ------
Pearl White ------ 91331 ------ ------ 91201
PREVIEW
HyperYellow ------ 91332 ------ ------ 91202
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PRINT
Cosmic Red ------ 91333 ------ ------ 91203
Acid Green ------ 91334 ------ ------ 91204
Ultra Blue ------ 91335 ------ ------ 91205
Smiles (Yellow) ------ 91336 ------ ------ 91206
Feet (Blue) ------ 91337 ------ ------ 91207
Party ------ 91340 ------ ------ 91341
Christmas ------ 91256 ------ ------ ------
Silver ------ ------ 91338 ------ ------
Green ------ ------ 91339 ------ ------
Assorted Pack 91242: Assorted Pack 91240:
1 x paper white 1 x paper white
1 x plastic yellow 1 x plastic yellow
1 x metallic silver 1 x metallic silver
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DYMO LetraTag
This product is CE marked in accordance with the CE directive and is designed to conform with
the following international standards:
. Safety – BSEN 60950
IEC 950
OK to set.
UL 1950
- EN 61000-4-2 (1995)
- EN 61000-4-3 (1995)
- ENV 50204 (1995)
- EN 55022 (1994) + amendment 1 (1995)
- FCC Class B
* Although unlikely, it is possible that abnormal behavior may result from electrostatic
discharges. In such cases, should normal operation not resume, follow the relevant procedure as
detailed in the trouble-shooting section: No response to keys.
The user should avoid directly touching the thermal print head.
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