Dymo LM 220P User Manual
Contents
About Your New Label Maker .................................................................5
Product Registration ............................................................................................ 5
Getting Started ....................................................................................5
Connecting the Power.......................................................................................... 5
Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................... 5
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter .......................................................... 6
Inserting the Tape Cassette .................................................................................. 6
Using the Label Maker for the First Time ................................................7
Getting to Know the Label Maker ..........................................................8
Power .................................................................................................................. 8
LCD Display .......................................................................................................... 8
Format ................................................................................................................. 9
Insert ................................................................................................................... 9
Settings ............................................................................................................... 9
CAPS Mode ........................................................................................................... 9
Num Lock ............................................................................................................. 9
Backspace ............................................................................................................ 9
Clear ....................................................................................................................10
Navigation Keys ..................................................................................................10
Cancel ................................................................................................................10
Formatting Your Label ........................................................................10
Changing the Font Size .......................................................................................10
Adding Font Styles ..............................................................................................11
Adding Borders and Underline Styles ................................................................. 11
Creating Two-Line Labels ....................................................................................12
Aligning the Text ................................................................................................12
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Creating Fixed-Length Labels .............................................................................13
Using Mirror Text ................................................................................................13
Using Symbols and Special Characters ................................................. 14
Adding Symbols ..................................................................................................14
Adding Punctuation ............................................................................................15
Using the Currency Key .......................................................................................15
Adding International Characters .........................................................................15
Printing Options ................................................................................. 16
Previewing Your Label ........................................................................................16
Printing Multiple Labels......................................................................................16
Adjusting the Print Contrast ...............................................................................17
Using the Label Maker Memory ...........................................................17
Saving a Label .....................................................................................................17
Opening Saved Labels ........................................................................................18
Inserting Saved Text ...........................................................................................18
Caring for Your Label Maker ................................................................19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................20
DYMO D1 Tape Cassettes ...................................................................... 21
Power Adapter ...................................................................................21
Documentation Feedback ...................................................................22
Environmental Information ................................................................23
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Figure 1 LabelManager 220P Electronic Label Maker
1 Tape cutter b utton 9 Currency 17 AC power conne ctor
2 Print 10 Sp ace bar 18 Clear
3 Preview 11 Insert 19 Recall
4 OK 12 CAPS 20 Navigation
5 Backspace 13 Number lock 21 LCD display
6 Enter 14 Cancel 22 Settings
7 Accented character 15 Format 23 Save
8 Punctuation 16 Po wer 24 Tape exit
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About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO LabelManager 220P elec tronic 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 6 mm, 9 mm, or 12 mm. These tape cassettes are available in a wide
range of colors.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your
label maker.
Product Registration
Visit www.dymo.com/registration to register
your label maker online.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Figure 2
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power adapter. To save
power, the label maker will automatically turn off after two minutes of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The label maker uses six high-capacity AA alkaline batteries.
To insert the batteries
Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker. See Figure 2.1.
Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –).2.
Replace the cover.3.
Ç Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long time.
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Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
An optional 9 Volt, 1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power the label maker.
Connecting the AC adapter disconnects the batteries as a power source.
To connect the power adapter
Plug the power adapter into the power connector on 1.
the top, left side of the label maker.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet. 2.
Ç Make sure the label maker power is turned o before
you disconnect the power adapter from the main power
source. Otherwise, your most recent memory settings
Figure 3
will be lost.
Inserting the Tape Cassette
Your label maker comes with one tape cassette.
You can purchase additional tape cassettes from
your local office supply retailer.
To insert the tape cassette
Lift the tape cassette cover to open the tape 1.
compartment. See Figure 3.
Ç Before using the label maker for the first
time, remove the protective cardboard inser t
from the tape exit slot. See Figure 4.
Insert the cassette with the label facing up and 2.
the tape positioned between the guideposts.
Press firmly until the cassette clicks into place. 3.
See Figure 5.
Close the tape cassette cover. 4.
Guideposts
cardboard insert
Click!
Click!
Remove
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Using the Label Maker for the First Time
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language and units
of measure. These selections will remain set until you change them, or until the
label maker is reset. You can change these selections using the Settings key.
To set up the label maker
Press 1. { to turn on the power.
Select the language and press 2. }.
By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose
determines the charac ter set that is available.
Select inches or mm and press 3. }.
Select the width of the tape cassette currently inserted in the label maker. 4.
You are now ready to print your first label.
To print a label
Enter text to create a simple label.1.
Press 2. G.
Select the number of copies.3.
Press 4. } to print.
Press the cutter button to cut the label.5.
Congratulations! You printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more
about the options available for creating labels.
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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 ac tivity, 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.
LCD Display
You can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. The display shows about thirteen
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 italics and rounded 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.
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