LabelManager 120P
Basic label maker with easy-to-use smart keys
User Guide
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
LM120P_Cover_US.indd 1
8/22/2007 10:18:32 AM
Contents
Inserting the Tape Cassette .......................................................................6
Num Lock ..................................................................................................9
Navigation Keys ........................................................................................9
Changing the Font Size .............................................................................9
Adding Font Styles ..................................................................................10
Adding Symbols ......................................................................................11
Previewing Your Label ............................................................................12
2
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
3
19 20
21
1
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Space
11
10
9
Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager® 120P Electronic Label Maker
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tape cutter
Preview
Print
8
9
Back space
15 Cancel
Accented character
16 Settings
17 Symbols
18 On/Off
10 Space bar
11 Caps
OK
Size
12 Underline
13 Vertical
14 Bold
19 Navigation
20 LCD Display
21 Tape exit
Border
Number lock
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO® LabelManager® 120P electronic 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 D1
tape cassettes in widths of 3/8” (9 mm) or 1/2” (12 mm). These tape cassettes
on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker.
Product Registration
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by six high-capacity AA alkaline batteries. To save
power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity.
To insert the batteries
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the label maker.
2. Insert the batteries following the
polarity markings (+ and –).
Figure 2
3. Replace the cover.
Ç Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long period
of time.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
5
Inserting the Tape Cassette
Your label maker comes with one tape cassette.
purchasing additional tape cassettes.
To insert the tape cassette
1. Lift the tape cassette cover to open the tape
compartment. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
Ç Before using the label maker for
the first time, remove the protective
cardboard insert from the tape exit
slot. See Figure 4.
2. Insert the cassette with the label
facing up and positioned between the
Guideposts
guideposts.
3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into
place. See Figure 5.
Remove
cardboard insert
Figure 4
4. Close the tape cassette cover.
Click!
Using the Label Maker for the
First Time
The first time you turn on the power, you are
asked to select the language. This selection will
remain set until you change it, or until the label
maker is reset. You can change this selection
Click!
Figure 5
using the
key.
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
To set up the label maker
1. Press
to turn on the power.
2. Select the language and press }.
By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose
determines the character set that is available.
3. Select the width of the tape cassette currently in the label maker and press
}.
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.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
7
LCD Display
You can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. The display shows about 13
characters at a time. The number of characters displayed will vary due to
proportional spacing.
With DYMO’s exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is
visible instantly. For example, the border added to the text below is clearly
displayed.
Feature indicators along the top of the LCD display appear black to let you
know when a feature is selected.
Settings
The
key displays the Language, Label Width, and Contrast submenus.
These features are described later in this User Guide.
CAPS Mode
The
key toggles capitalization on or off. When Caps mode is 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.
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys. You can
also 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.
Formatting Your Label
You can choose several format options to enhance the appearance of your
labels.
Changing the Font Size
Two font sizes are available for your labels: Normal and Large. The font size
applies to all characters on a label. The font size key toggles the font from one
size to the other.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
9
To set the font size
♦ Press
.
The font size indicator on the display changes as you select font sizes.
Adding Font Styles
You can choose different font styles:
Normal
Bold
Vertical
The style you select applies to all characters. Styles can be used with
alphanumeric characters and some symbols. The font style keys toggle the
style on and off.
To add bold text
♦ Press
To print vertical text
♦ Press
.
.
Adding a Border or Underline
You can highlight your text by choosing a border or underline style.
Square
Underline
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a border, but not both together.
To add a border
♦ Press
.
To add an underline
♦ Press
.
10
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Using Symbols and Special Characters
Symbols and other special characters
can be added to your labels.
Position in Row
Adding Symbols
The label maker supports the symbol
set shown here .
To insert a symbol
1. Press
.
2. Use the left and right arrow keys to
move to your 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.
3. When you locate the symbol, press }to add the symbol to your label.
Adding International Characters
The label maker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE
technology. After pressing the Accent key, repeatedly pressing a letter scrolls
through the available variations of that letter.
For example, if French is selected as the language and you press the letter a,
you will see a à â æ and so on through all the variations available. The
character variations and the order in which the variations appear depend on
the language you use.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
11
To add accented characters
1. Press
.
The accented character indicator is shown on the display.
2. Press an alpha character.
The accent variations are displayed.
3. When the desired accented character appears, wait a few seconds for the
cursor to move beyond the character to continue entering text.
Printing Options
You can preview your label and adjust the printing contrast.
Previewing Your Label
You can preview your label prior to printing.
To preview your label
♦ Press
.
The label length is displayed, then the text scrolls across the display.
Adjusting the Print Contrast
You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label.
To set the contrast
1. Press
.
2. Select Contrast and press }.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting between 1 (less contrast)
and 5 (more contrast), and press }.
12
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Caring for Your Label Maker
Your label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while
requiring very little maintenance. Clean your label maker from time to time to
keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the
tape cassette.
Press and
hold
To clean the cutter blade
1. Remove the tape cassette.
Print head
2. Press and hold the cutter button to
expose the cutter blade. See Figure 6.
3. Use a cotton ball and alcohol to clean
both sides of the blade.
èThe cutter blade is extremely sharp.
Use caution when cleaning.
To clean the print head
Figure 6
1. Remove the tape 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.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
13
Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while
using your label maker.
Problem/Error Message
Solution
•
•
Ensure the label maker is turned on.
Replace discharged batteries.
No display
•
•
Replace batteries or attach power adapter.
Set Contrast to higher level. See Adjusting
the Print Contrast.
Poor Print Quality
•
•
•
Ensure tape cassette is installed properly.
Clean the print head.
Replace the tape cassette.
Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your
Label Maker.
Poor Cutter Performance
No action required.
Message disappears when printing is finished.
Printing . . .
Too many characters
Exceeded max. number of characters
Delete some or all of the buffer text.
Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter.
Batteries almost discharged.
•
•
Remove jammed label; replace tape cassette.
Clean cutter blade.
Tape Jam
Motor is stalled due to label jam.
If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support at (203) 588-
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Documentation Feedback
We are constantly working to produce the highest quality documentation for
our products. We welcome your feedback.
Send us your comments or suggestions about our user guides. Please include
the following information with your feedback:
•
•
Product name, model number, and User Guide page number
Brief description of instructions that are inaccurate or unclear, areas where
more detail is needed, and so on
We also welcome your suggestions about additional topics you would like to
see covered in the documentation.
Send email messages to: [email protected]
Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation
feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Support.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
15
Environmental Information
The equipment that you have bought requires the extraction and use of
natural resources for its production. It may contain substances that are
hazardous to health and the environment.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment,
and to diminish the pressure on natural resources, we encourage you to use
the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most
of the materials of your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally sound
way.
The crossed-bin symbol marked on your device indicates you should use these
systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling of this
product, please contact your local or regional waste administration.
You can also contact us for more information on the environmental
performance of our products.
This product is CE marked in accordance with the EMC directive and the low voltage directive and is designed to
conform with the following international standards:
US FCC Class B Compatibility
Safety - UL, CUL, TUV, CE, T-Mark, SAA, BABT, C-Tick
EMC - EMI Compatibility
EN 55022; EN 61000 (+ addendums)
RoHS 2002/95/EC
16
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
17
Produced by:
DYMO
Stamford CT 06902
©2007
A Newell Rubbermaid Company
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
M220P-UK_WEU.indd 26
10-07-2007 15:12:24
|