Dymo LabelPoint 150 User Manual
About Your New Labelmaker
With your DYMO LabelPOINT™ 150 labelmaker,
you can create a wide variety of high-quality, selfadhesive labels. You can choose to print your
labels in many different sizes and styles. The
labelmaker uses DYMO D1 tape cassettes in
widths of 9 mm (3/8”) and 12 mm (1/2”). Tape
cassettes are also available in a wide range of
colors.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining
labels 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. Visit www.dymo.com
for details.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Connecting the Power
The labelmaker is powered by six AAA batteries.
To save power, the labelmaker will automatically
turn off after two minutes of inactivity.
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 battery compartment cover.
Remove the batteries if the labelmaker will
not be used for a long period of time.
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Inserting the Tape Cassette
Your labelmaker comes with one tape cassette.
Visit www.dymo.com for information about
purchasing additional tape cassettes.
To insert the tape cassette
1. Press and release the tape cassette cover to
open the label compartment. See Figure 3.
Remove
cardboard insert
Figure 3
The first time you use the labelmaker,
remove the protective cardboard insert from
between the print head and pinch roller. See
Figure 3.
2. 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.
3. Insert the cassette with the tape and ribbon
positioned between the print head and pinch
roller. See Figure 4.
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Figure 4
4. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
5. Close the tape cassette cover and press
turn on the power.
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Selecting a Language
You can select from a number of different language
options. By default, the language is set to English.
The language option you choose determines the
default units of measure (inches or millimeters) and
the character set that is available.
To select a language
1. Press .
2. Use the arrow keys to select the language you
Language
want and 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. Use the cutter lever to cut the label.
Congratulations! You have printed your first label.
Continue reading to learn more about the options
available for creating labels.
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Getting to Know the Labelmaker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and
function keys on your labelmaker. Refer to
Figure 1. The following sections describe each
feature in detail.
Power
The A 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 use the
and return to edit mode.
LCD Display
The labelmaker’s LCD display shows a row of
thirteen characters. However, you can enter up to
99 characters and 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.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
In addition, feature indicators appear on the display
to let you know when a feature is selected. See
Figure 6.
Fixed length
# of copies
CAPS mode
brown fox jum
button to cancel printing
A
Figure 5
Font Style
Figure 6
Box/ Align/
Underline Justify bar
Scroll
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CAPS Mode
The # key toggles capitalization on and 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
entered appear in lower case.
Shift Key
The 8 key, when used in combination with an
alphabet key, changes the case of the selected
letter. When used in combination with number keys
or function keys, the
function shown on the key. For example, when you
press
deleted; however, when you press 8 + 0
together, the entire label text and formatting is
deleted and the display is ready for you to type a
new label.
, the character to the left of the cursor is
0
key selects the alternate
8
Space Bar
The
spaces in your text.
key inserts one or more blank
V
Backspace
The 0 key removes the character to the left of the
cursor. Pressing 8 + 0 clears all label text and
formatting.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left
and right arrow keys. Using
arrows moves the cursor to the beginning or end of
the label text.
You can navigate through menu selections using
the up and down arrow keys, and then press
to make a selection.
with the left or right
8
ok
Cancel
C
The key allows you to exit from a menu
without making a selection or to cancel an action.
Return Key
The 7 key inserts a new line on your label.
Extra Key
Extra
The key displays Units, Copies, Preview, and
Print 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.
The labelmaker remembers the last selection
made so that each time you enter one of the
feature menus described in this section, you are
positioned at the last item selected from that menu.
Changing the Font
Three fonts are available for your labels: Arial
Narrow, Normal, and
When you select a font, that font applies to all
characters on a page.
To set the font
1. Press the
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired font
and then press .
X
key.
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Wide
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