Dymo LabelMANAGER 150 User Manual

Electronic
Labelmaker
User Guide
www.dymo.com
US
150
On/Off
Style Key
Frame/Align Key
Font/Fixed
Length Key
Extra Key
Numeric Keys
Alpha Keys
CAPS Key
Cutter Button
Print Key
Arrow Keys with OK Key
Cancel Key
Backspace/ New Label Key
Return/OK Key
Symbols Key
Currency Key
DC Power Connector Tape Exit LCD Display
Space Bar Shift Keys
Figure 1 LabelMANAGER 150 Electronic Labelmaker
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About Your LabelMANAGER 150 Electronic Labelmaker
The LabelMANAGER 150 electronic labelmaker allows you to create a wide variety of high­quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different sizes and styles. The labelmaker uses D1 tape cassettes in widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), or 1/2” (12 mm). These tape cassettes are available in a wide range of colors.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining tapes and accessories for your labelmaker.
Warranty Registration
Please complete the warranty registration card and return it to the appropriate customer service address within seven days. See the Warranty booklet for details.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to get started printing your first label.
The labelmaker uses five AA batteries.
To insert the batteries
1. Press the thumb catch to open the battery compartment door. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
2. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –).
3. Close the compartment door.
Remove the batteries if the labelmaker will
not be used for a long period of time.
Connecting the power adapter to the labelmaker disconnects power from the batteries.
To connect the power adapter
1. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top, left side of the labelmaker.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
Make sure you disconnect the labelmaker from the power adapter before you unplug the adapter from the main power source. Otherwise, the most recent memory settings will be lost.
To insert the tape cassette
1. Press the thumb catch to open the tape
cassette door.
Remove the protective cardboard insert from between the print head and roller. See Figure 3.
Remove Cardboard
Cassette Switch
Figure 3
Inserting the Tape Cassette
Connecting the Power Adapter
Inserting the Batteries
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2. Set the cassette switch for the size of the tape cassette that you are inserting. See Figure 3.
A notch in the cassette will fit over the switch when it is in the correct position.
3. Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes between the guideposts. If necessary, turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
4. Insert the cassette with the tape and ribbon
positioned between the print head and roller.
See Figure 4.
Figure 4
5. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
6. Close the tape cassette door.
The labelmaker default setting is English, how­ever you can select from a number of different language options.
To select your language
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn power on.
2. Press Extra.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Set Language and press OK.
4. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll to the language you want and press OK.
You can choose to show measurements in inches or millimeters.
To set the units of measure
1. Press Extra.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Set Units and press OK.
3. Use the arrow keys to toggle between inches and millimeters, and press OK.
You are now ready to print your first label!
To print a label
1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn power on.
2. Enter text to create a simple label.
3. Press the Print key to print the label.
4. Press the Cutter button and then remove the label.
Congratulations! You have printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more about the font, styles, and formatting options available.
Getting to Know Your Labelmaker
The following sections describe each feature in detail. Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys. See Figure 1 on page 2.
The Display
The LCD display shows a row of 13 characters. However, you can enter up to 99 characters/ spaces. The display is similar to a window that scrolls across the text. (See Figure 5.) The number of characters actually displayed can vary due to proportional spacing.
Figure 5
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Printing Your First Label
Selecting Units of Measure
Selecting the Language
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Print head and roller
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