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LetraTag User Guide Memory Memory Label Exit Save Recall Print LCD Display Power Connector Power Cutter Insert Format Navigation Settings Cancel Canc Num Lock CAPs Clear Backspace Space Bar Figure 1 DYMO LetraTag Labelmaker...
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 font sizes and styles. The labelmaker 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.
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 Figure 2 period of time.
Otherwise, your most recent memory settings will be lost. 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 Figure 3 1.
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.
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.
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 Font size # lines CAPs Num Lock display, any formatting you add is visible instantly.
CAPS Mode 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 key provides access to the numbers located on some of the alphabetic keys.
Cancel key allows you to exit from a menu without making a Cancel selection or to cancel an action. Format key displays the Size, Style, and Borders submenus. These formatting features are described later in this User Guide. Insert key allows you to insert symbols, a second line, or the date on your label.
Changing the Font Size Five font sizes are available for your labels: , Medium, Small Extra Small Extra Large Large , and When you select a size, that size applies to all characters on a label. To set the font size 1.
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 Creating Two-Line Labels You can print a maximum of two lines on labels. To create a two-line label 1.
Adding Box and Underline Styles You can highlight your text by choosing a box or underline style. Underline Edged Square Train Pointed Sweet Hearts Rounded Flowers Crocodile A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both together.
Using Symbols and Special Characters Symbols and other special characters can be added to your labels. Adding Symbols The labelmaker supports the extended symbol set shown below.
To insert a symbol 1. Press , select Symbols, and press . The first row of symbols shown in the table appears in the display. 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired symbol. The left and right arrows move horizontally along a row of symbols. The up and down arrow keys scroll vertically through the rows of symbols.
Printing Options You can preview your label and adjust the printing contrast. Previewing Your Label You can preview the text or format of your label prior to printing. A two-line label is previewed as a single-line label with a line break character between the two lines.
Using Labelmaker Memory The labelmaker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to store the text of up to nine labels you use frequently. Storing Label Text You can store up to nine specific labels you use frequently. To store the current label text 1.
Caring for Your Labelmaker Your labelmaker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your labelmaker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette. To clean the cutter blade Press in and hold...
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To clean the print head 1. Remove the label cassette. 2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label compartment cover. 3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head. See Figure 6.
• Remove jammed label; replace label cassette. Motor is stalled due to label jam. • Clean cutter blade. If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support. See Contacting Customer Support at the back of this User Guide to locate the contact number for your country.
We also welcome your suggestions about additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation. Send email messages to: documentation@dymo.com Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Support.