Label Exit Cutter LCD Display Power Key Style/Language Key Align/Underline Box Key Fixed Length/Font Key Memory/Extra Key Numeric Keys Print Key Cancel Key Navigation Key Ok Key Currency Key Backspace/Clear Key Enter/Return Key Alpha Keys CAPS Key Shift Key Space Bar Symbols Key Figure 1 LabelPOINT 250 Electronic Labelmaker
About Your New Labelmaker GB 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. 2.
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 CLICK! Figure 3 Figure 5 The first time you use the labelmaker, remove the protective cardboard insert from between the print head and pinch roller. See Figure 3. 5. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. 6.
Getting to Know the Labelmaker CAPS Mode 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.
Cancel Adding Font Styles The key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action. You can choose from six different font styles: Bold Return Key Italic The 7 key inserts a new line on your label. Outline Extra Key Shadow The key displays the Format Break, Set Units, Set # Copies, Preview, Set Tab Length, Insert Tab, and Print Contrast submenus. These features are described later in this User Guide.
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both together. To add a box style 1. Press the key. 2. Select underline or a box style and press . On multi-line labels, both lines are underlined. However, all the lines are enclosed in a box style. > Creating Multiple-Line Labels You can print a maximum of two lines on 9 mm (3/8") and 12 mm (1/2") labels. To create a multiple-line label 1. Type the text for the first line, and press 7.
Adding Symbols Printing Options The labelmaker supports the extended symbol set as shown in Figure 10. To add a symbol 1. Press + . The first row of symbols shown in the table appears in the display. 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired symbol. The left and right arrows move horizontally along a row of symbols. The up and down arrow keys scroll vertically through the rows of symbols. To quickly see a row of symbols, you can press the letter corresponding to the row you want. 3.
Printing a Fixed Label Length Normally, the length of the label is determined by the length of the text entered. However, you may wish to make a label for a specific purpose that is a fixed length regardless of the length of the text. You can specify a fixed length for a label in 2 mm (0.1”) increments between 40 mm (1.5”) and 400 mm (15.0”). The preset fixed length is 100 mm (4.0”). Any change you make to the fixed length setting remains in effect until you change it. To set the label length . 1.
Storing Formats Caring for Your Labelmaker In addition to label text, you can store up to nine specific label formats you use frequently. This feature stores only the formatting information not the label text. To store the current format 1. Press + . 2. Select SAVE and then FORMAT. The first of the memory fields is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields.
Troubleshooting Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your labelmaker. Problem/Error Message Solution No display • Ensure the labelmaker is turned on. • Replace discharged batteries. Poor Print Quality • • • • Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your Labelmaker Replace discharged batteries or attach power adapter. Ensure tape cassette is installed properly. Clean the print head. Replace the tape cassette.
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