With your new RHINO label printer, you can create a
wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels.
You can choose to print your labels in many
different sizes and styles. The printer uses RHINO
Industrial label cartridges in widths of 1/4” (6 mm),
3/8” (9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm), or 3/4” (19 mm). RHINO
label cartridges are also available in a wide range of
materials, such as flexible nylon, permanent
polyester, vinyl, non-adhesive tag, and heat shrink
tubes.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on the full
line of labels and accessories for your printer.
To insert the batteries
1. Press the thumb latch on the back of the
printer to remove the battery compartment
cover. See Figure 2.
Warranty Registration
Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your
label printer online. During the registration process,
you will need the serial number, which is located
inside the battery compartment.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to start using
your printer for the first time.
Connecting the Power
The printer can be powered with batteries or AC
power. A rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack
and AC power adapter are included with some
models. Visit www.dymo.com for information on
obtaining an optional rechargeable battery pack.
For optimal power, use the optional
rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack for portable
use when not connected to the AC power adapter.
Press thumb
latch to open
Figure 2
2. Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment. See Figure 2.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Remove the batteries if the printer will not be
used for a long period of time.
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
The printer uses a 110V-240V power adapter.
Connecting the power adapter with the battery
pack inserted recharges the battery pack.
To connect the power adapter
1. Plug the power adapter into the power
connector on the top of the printer. See Figure 3.
To save power, the printer will automatically turn
off after five minutes of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The printer can operate using six AA alkaline
batteries.
Figure 3
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a
power outlet.
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Inserting the Optional Battery Pack
The hard case kit includes a rechargeable, Lithiumion battery pack for portable use when not
connected to the power adapter.
To insert the battery pack
1. Press the thumb latch on the back of the printer
to remove the battery compartment cover. See
Figure 4.
3. Insert the cartridge with the label and ribbon
positioned between the label guides.
Label guides
Lift
Ribbon
rewind spool
Press thumb
latch to open
Figure 4
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery
compartment. See Figure 4.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Remove the battery pack if the printer will not
be used for a long period of time.
Recharging the Battery Pack
The battery pack automatically recharges while the
printer is connected to a power source through the
power adapter. Charging the battery pack for the
first time will take approximately eight hours;
recharging the battery pack will take approximately
two hours.
Inserting and Removing the
Label Cartridge
Your printer comes with a starter label cartridge.
Visit www.dymo.com for information about
purchasing additional label cartridges.
To insert the label cartridge
1. Gently lift the label cartridge door on the back
of the printer.
2. Make sure the label and ribbon are taut across
the mouth of the cartridge and that the label
passes between the label guides. If necessary,
turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to
tighten the ribbon.
Figure 5
4. Press firmly on the cartridge until the cartridge
snaps into place.
To avoid tape jams, make sure both sides of the
label cartridge snap into place.
5. Close the label cartridge door.
To remove the label cartridge
1. Gently lift the label cartridge door on the back
of the printer.
2. Gently remove the label cartridge.
3. Insert a new label cartridge as described above.
4. Reset the label width as described in Setting
the Label Width.
Setting the Label Width
Each time you insert a label cartridge into the
printer, you are prompted to set the label width so
the printer knows what size label you are currently
using. Some of the features you use to design labels
depend on the width of the label.
However, to create a label for a label width different
than what is currently in the printer, you can set the
label width at any time from the Settings menu.
To set the label width
1. Press .
The Settings menu appears on the display.
2. Select Label width and press .
3. Select the width of the label currently inserted in
the printer.
4. Press and then select Done (OK).
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Selecting a Language
LCD Display
The first time you turn on the power, you are
prompted to select your desired language. By
default, the language is set to English.
Several language-related features on the printer
are determined by the language setting, such as
special characters, menu text, and so on. You can
change the language selection at any time from the
Settings menu.
To select a language
1. Press .
2. Select Language and press .
3. Select the language.
4. Press and then select Done (OK).
Selecting Units of Measure
The first time you turn on the power, you are
prompted to select your desired units of measure.
You can choose to work in inches or millimeters.
You can change the units of measure at any time
from the Settings menu.
To select the units of measure
1. Press .
2. Select Units and press .
3. Select inch or mm.
4. Press and then select Done (OK).
Getting to Know Your Printer
Become familiar with the location of the feature
and function keys on your printer. See Figure 1 on
page 4. The following sections describe each
feature in detail.
Power
The button turns the power on and off. If no
keys are pressed after five minutes, the power is
turned off automatically.
When the printer is turned off, the current label file
and its settings are remembered for the next time
the printer is turned on. If the batteries and power
adapter are disconnected at the same time, some
of the settings are remembered; however, the
current label file is lost and you will need to reset
the label width when you reconnect the power and
turn on the printer.
The LCD display includes a caption bar across the
top showing the current label type, and feature
indicators on the right side showing which features
are currently selected. See Figure 6.
Caption bar
Figure 6
When the text you have entered will not fit on the
label as currently defined, the portion of the text
that will not fit is shaded. If you attempt to print the
label containing text that will not fit, the excess text
will not be printed.
Feature indicators
Battery level
indicator
Using the Backlight
In low light conditions, you can turn on the
backlight to make it easier to see the display. To
save power, the back light will turn off
automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity.
Pressing any key will turn the backlight back on
again. The backlight key acts as a toggle to turn the
light on and off.
To toggle backlighting on and off
Press .
Adjusting the Display Contrast
In addition to backlighting, you can adjust
the display contrast to help in different
lighting conditions.
To adjust the display contrast
1. Press .
2. Select LCD contrast and press .
3. Use the arrow keys to select a value between
0 (lighter) and 8 (darker). The contrast changes
as you select the different settings.
4. Press , and then select Done (OK).
Caption Bar
The Caption bar at the top of the display shows the
current label type and for some label types,
additional information about the label, such as size
or barcode type.
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