DYMO LetraTag Instruction Manual

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Labelmaker

Instruction Manual

USA

AUS

CAN

NZ

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tapes and accessories for your LetraTag.

Power Supply

• Insert six AA batteries, as shown in Fig. A.

• We recommend that you remove the batteries from the LabelMaker

if you will not be using it for some time.

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Inserting the cassette

• The Labelmaker uses paper, plastic and metallic labels.

• Insert cassette as shown in Fig. B and press until it "clicks" into place - Fig. C.

• Check that the cassette is correctly placed before closing the access door.

The Display

• Shows up to 6 characters plus cursor and 5 indicators as shown below.

Indicators show whether a feature is selected.

CAPS

STYLE

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123456

CAPS = capital letters = box/underline STYLE = outline/italic etc.

B = BIG CAPS = shift key

Function keys

ON/OFF

Switches the power on and off.

• The LetraTag will switch off if no keys are pressed for two minutes.

The last label will be automatically retained in memory.

Note: If the batteries are removed for more than a few seconds,

the memory will be lost.

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SIZE +

• To change the size of the text on the label press +

Your LetraTag can print four different text sizes.

The "B" (BIG CAPS) mode will produce highly visible labels using the entire print height.

• To create a label in "B" mode use to move the cursor under "B" and press OK.
Note: 1. "B" cannot be selected if text has already been entered.

• Now key in text and the label is ready to print in BIG CAPS ONLY.

• To exit “B” mode, press

BOX/UNDERLINE

• To use a border or underline your text press + L.

You can choose from the following seven options:

1. Normal - = DYMO

2. Underlined - = DYMO

3. Round Corners - =

4. Shaded Box - =

5. Toothed Box - =

6. Crocodile Box - =

7. Pointed Box - =

• Use or to move the cursor under the desired option. Press OK.

SIZE

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CAPS

STYLE

B

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Press

2. When "B" is selected, all other formatting options are unavailable.

3. Stored labels in memory can not be converted into Big font.

to remove all text and then select "B".

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DYMO

DYMO

DYMO

DYMO

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normal
extended

BIG CAPS B

SIZE

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and select another text size, then pressOK.

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SYMBOLS

Press followed by the space bar ( ) to access symbols and special
characters. The display will show: A-H? (or A-F? if "B" has been selected)

Press
symbols required. See table.

Use or to select a symbol. Press OK to place the symbol in the label.

Printing a labe l

• To print a label place the cursor anywhere within the label and press .
PRINT PREVIEW +

Allows you to preview your label before printing.

• Press + and all label will scroll across the display.

CUTTING A LABEL

• To cut a label push the cutter forward as shown in Fig. E.

• The label has a split in the backing for easy removal, as shown in Fig. F.

Cleaning

• Check and clean the print head regularly to ensure optimum print quality - see

• Using the cleaning tool D1 supplied, clean the print head as shown in D2.

Troubleshooting

No display

• check that the machine is on

• check batteries and replace if necessary
No response to keys

• remove batteries for a few minutes then refit. The Labelmaker will now reset.
No printing or poor text

• check batteries and replace if necessary

• check tape cassette installed correctly and not empty

• clean print head (see ‘Cleaning’)

SYMBOLS

DEL

to cancel, or press a letter key ‘A’ to ‘H’ until you find the line of

PREVIEW

PRINT

PREVIEW

PRINT

Fig. D.

PREVIEW

PRINT

Label cassettes

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Type: Paper Plastic Metallic Paper Plastic Metallic
Length: 4m 4m 4m 4m 4m 4m

White 91330 ------ ------ 91200 ------ -----­Pearl White ------ 91331 ------ ------ 91201 -----­HyperYellow ------ 91332 ------ ------ 91202 -----­Cosmic Red ------ 91333 ------ ------ 91203 -----­Acid Green ------ 91334 ------ ------ 91204 -----­Ultra Blue ------ 91335 ------ ------ 91205 -----­Smiles (Yellow) ------ 91336 ------ ------ 91206 -----­Feet (Blue) ------ 91337 ------ ------ 91207 -----­Party ------ 91340 ------ ------ 91341 -----­Christmas ------ 91256 ------ ------ ------ -----­Silver ------ ------ 91338 ------ ------ 91208
Green ------ ------ 91339 ------ ------ 91209

Assorted Pack 91242: Assorted Pack 91240:

1 x paper white 1 x paper white
1 x plastic yellow 1 x plastic yellow
1 x metallic silver 1 x metallic silver

For more information on replacement tapes and accessories for your
LetraTag please visit dymo.com.

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Produced by: DYMO Corp., Stamford, CT 06902 ©2006

www.sanfordbrands.com

A Division of Newell Rubbermaid

Imported into: Sanford Canada LP, Oakville, ON L6H 5R6

Sanford Australia, 1 - 11 Keysborough Avenue, Keysborough, VIC 3173 - Australia

Sanford New Zealand, 1 Verisimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland 1730 - New Zealand

CAPITALS

• Press

• To return to lower case letters press and release

SHIFT KEY

• Press before pressing a number, punctuation or function indicated above a

DELETE

• Press

CLEAR +

• Press +

CURSOR KEYS

• Press or to move the cursor along the text, one character at a time.

• Press + or to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the label or

• When used in conjunction with certain function keys, use or to select

SPACE

• Press to insert a space into the text.

CAPS

CAPS

on in the display.

CAPS

indicator will turn off in the display.

key.

DEL

DEL

to delete a character to the left of the cursor or to exit a function menu.

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DEL

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to erase the current text and stored labels.

Last label settings will remain unchanged.

to the beginning of the next or previous label, when labels are stored.

options.

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• There are 5 options available

under the

• Place the cursor under your
and press OK.

2-LINE LABELS +

• Print two lines of half height characters.

• Type the first line of text eg. DYMO and press then N.

The display shows an arrow ( ) to indicate the line break. Type the second
line of your text, eg. DY MO LA BEL This w ill p rin t as

Note: The Box/Underline and Style features are not available on 2-line labels.

NEW LABEL

• Press + O .

Allows you to start a new label after stored labels. You may store as many labels as
you like until the memory is full when an error flash is given. To make space in the
memory you can edit any stored label.

INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS

To add a diacritical (accent) to create an international character, enter the character
first, followed by the diacritical.

Eg. a +

a +

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Print contrast

For use under extreme temperature or humid conditions.

• Press + + 'X'.

• The display will show the five contrast symbols

• Use or to select lighter or darker print and press OK to set.

Flashing !!!!!!!! in the display

• !!!!!!!! in the display indicates that the tape can not be transported.

• Press any key to return to normal display.

• Check if there is a tape jam. In that case, lift out the cassette and carefully

release jammed tape. Cut off excess tape and refit/replace the cassette.

• If there is no tape jam, replace the batteries.

Contacting Technical Support

• Support for your LetraTag is available 24 hours a day at www.dymo.com.

• To speak to a Customer Service representative please consult your warranty

booklet for a list of telephone service centers.

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DYMO LetraTag

This product is CE marke d in accordance with the CE directive and is designed to conform with
the following international standards:

Safety – BSEN 60950

- EN 61000-4-2 (1995)

- EN 61000-4-3 (1995)

- ENV 502 04 (1995 )

- EN 55022 (1994) + amendment 1 (1995)

- FCC Class B

* Although unlikely, it is possible that abnorma l behavior may result from electrostatic
discharges. In such cases, shoul d normal operation not resume, follow the relevant procedure as
detailed in the trouble-shooting section : No response to keys.

The user should avoid directly t ouching the thermal print head.

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