Dymo LabelPoint 250 User Manual
Power Key
Style/Language Key
Align/Underline Box Key
Fixed Length/Font Key
Memory/Extra Key
Numeric Keys
Label Exit
Cutter
LCD Display
Print Key
Cancel Key
Navigation Key
Ok Key
Currency Key
Backspace/Clear Key
Alpha Keys
CAPS Key
Space Bar
Symbols Key
Enter/Return Key
Shift Key
Figure 1 LabelPOINT 250 Electronic Labelmaker
About Your New Labelmaker
With your new DYMO LabelPOINT™ 250
labelmaker, you can 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 DYMO D1 tape cassettes in
widths of 6 mm (1/4”), 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 standard batteries or
an AC power adapter. To save power, the
labelmaker will automatically turn off after two
minutes of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The labelmaker uses six 1,5V AA batteries.
To insert the batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover. See
Figure 2.
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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.
Connecting the Power Adapter
An optional AC power adapter can also be used to
power the labelmaker. Connecting the AC adapter
to the labelmaker disconnects the batteries as a
power source.
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 the labelmaker power is turned off
before you disconnect the power adapter from the
main power source. Otherwise, your most recent
memory settings will be lost.
Inserting the Tape Cassette
Your labelmaker comes with one tape cassette.
Visit www.dymo.com for information about
purchasing additional tape cassettes.
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To insert the tape cassette
1. Press and release the tape cassette cover to
open the label compartment. See Figure 3.
4. Insert the cassette with the tape and ribbon
positioned between the print head and pinch
roller. See Figure 5.
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.
= 6 mm
= 9/12 mm
Select tape
cassette size
Figure 4
2. Set the cassette switch for the size of the label
cassette that you are inserting. See Figure 4.
A notch in the cassette fits over the switch when
the cassette 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.
CLICK!
Figure 5
5. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
6. Close the tape cassette cover and press
A
to
turn on the power.
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 + .
Language
2. Use the arrow keys to select the language you
want and press .
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 6.) The number of
characters actually displayed can vary due to
proportional spacing.
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In addition, feature indicators appear on the display
to let you know when a feature is selected. See
Figure 7.
Font
Fixed length
# of copies
CAPS mode
button to cancel printing
A
Figure 6
Align/
Box/
Underline
Justify
Style
Figure 7
Scroll
bar
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 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 key selects the
alternate function shown on the key. For example,
when you press , the character to the left of
the cursor is deleted; however, when you press
+ together, the entire label text and
formatting is deleted and the display is ready for
you to type a new label.
Space Bar
The key inserts one or more blank
spaces in your text. Pressing +
accesses the built in symbols table.
Backspace
The key removes the character to the left of
the cursor. Pressing + clears all label
text and formatting.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left
and right arrow keys. Using with the left or
right 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.
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