Dymo LP150 User Manual
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Professional Labelmaker
User Guide
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Align/Underline Box
Power
Style
Fixed Length/Font
Memory/Extra
Numeric Keys
Alpha Keys
Language
CAPS
Space Bar Shift
Label Exit
Cutter
LCD Display
Print
Ok
Cancel
Navigation
Clear/Delete
Return
Symbols
Currency
Figure 1 ExecuLabel LP150 Professional Labelmaker
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About Your New Labelmaker
With your DYMO ExecuLabel™ LP150 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 label cassettes in
widths of 3/8” (9 mm ) and 1/2” (12 mm). Label
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 Support
address within seven days. Visit www.dymo.com/
registration for details or to register online.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Connecting the Power
The labelmaker is powered by six AAA alkaline
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.
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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 Label Cassette
Your labelmaker comes with one label cassette.
Visit www.dymo.com for information about
purchasing additional label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1. Lift the label 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 label and ribbon are taut across
the mouth of the cassette and that the label
passes between the guideposts. If necessary,
turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3. Insert the cassette with the label 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 label cassette cover and press
turn on the power.
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Selecting a Language
Y ou 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
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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! Y ou have printed your first label.
Continue reading to learn more about the options
available for creating labels.
Getting to Know the Labelmaker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and
function keys on your labelmaker. Refer to Figure 1
on the inside front cover. 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 13
characters. However, you can enter up to 99
characters and spaces.
The display window can accommodate 13
characters. As you type more characters, they
begin to scroll to the left. See Figure 5. 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 6.
Fixed length
# of copies
CAPS mode
button to cancel printing
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Figure 5
Font Style
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Box/ Align/
Underline Justify
Scroll
bar
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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 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
spaces in your text.
key inserts one or more blank
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Clear/Delete
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 arrows on the navigation key. 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.
Cancel
The key allows you to exit from a menu
without making a selection or to cancel an action.
Return Key
The key inserts a new line on your label.
Extra Key
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, Arial Normal, and
When you select a font, that font applies to all
characters on a label.
To set the font
1. Press the key.
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired font
and then press .
Arial Wide
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