LetraTag User Guide Memory Memory Label Exit Save Recall Print LCD Display Power Cutter Insert Format Settings Cancel OK Navigation Cancel Num Lock CAPs Clear Clear Backspace Space Bar Figure 1 DYMO LetraTag Label Maker 2
About Your New Label Maker With your new DYMO LetraTag® 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 LetraTag (LT) 12 mm label cassettes. LT cassettes are available in multiple colors of plastic and metallic tape, and in white iron-on tape. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker.
Inserting the Batteries The label maker uses four high-capacity AA alkaline batteries. To insert the batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 2. 2. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –). 3. Replace the cover. ! Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time. Figure 2 Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker comes with one label cassette. Visit www.dymo.com for information about purchasing additional label cassettes.
2. Insert the cassette with the label positioned between the print head and pinch roller. 3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. 4. Close the label cassette cover and press Figure 4 to turn on the power. Selecting a Language The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select your desired language. By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose determines the character set that is available. To select a language 1. Press . 2.
Setting the Date and Time You need to set the current date and time so that the date is correct if you choose to automatically insert a date on your label. To set the date and time 1. Press . 2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Set Date and press The default date is displayed. 3. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each setting (month, day, and year) and use the up or down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. 4. When finished, press .The default time is displayed. 5.
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. Press the cutter button to cut the label. Congratulations! You printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more about the options available for creating labels. 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.
LCD Display You can enter up to 100 characters and spaces on a label; however, the display will only show a small portion of the characters. And, with DYMO’s exclusive graphical Font size # lines CAPs Num Lock display, any formatting you add is visible instantly. For example, the italics and rounded border added to the text in Figure 5 are clearly displayed. Feature indicators appear along the top of the display to let you know when a feature is selected.
Num Lock The key provides access to the numbers located on some of the alphabetic keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 0 through 9 appear when you press the corresponding letter keys. Num Lock is turned off by default. Backspace The key removes the character to the left of the cursor. Clear The Clear key clears all label text and formatting.
Format The key displays the Size, Style, and Borders submenus. These formatting features are described later in this User Guide. Insert The key allows you to insert symbols, a second line, or the date on your label. Settings The key displays the Preview, Language, Set Date, and Set 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.
To set the font size 1. Press the key. 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select Size and press . 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the desired font size and then press . Adding Font Styles You can choose from six different font styles: Normal Bold Italic Outline Shadow Vertical When you select a style, that style applies to all characters. Styles can be used with alphanumeric characters and some symbols. To set the font style 1. Press . 2.
Creating Two-Line Labels You can print a maximum of two lines on labels. To create a two-line label 1. Type the text for the first line and press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Second Line and press .A multi-line symbol is inserted at the end of the first line, but will not print on the label. 3. Type the text for the second line. Adding the Date You can insert the date on your label. The date format is MMM DD, YY (US) or DD MMM YY (Europe) depending upon the version of your label maker.
Adding Box and Underline Styles You can highlight your text by choosing a box or underline style. Underline Edged Square Train Pointed Sweet Hearts Rounded Flowers Crocodile A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both together. To add an underline or box style 1. Press . 2. Select Borders, and press . 3. Select underline or a box style and press . On two-line labels, both lines are underlined. In box style mode, all the lines are enclosed in one box style.
Using Symbols and Special Characters Symbols and other special characters can be added to your labels. Adding Symbols The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below.
To insert a symbol 1. Press , select Symbols, and 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. 3. When you locate the symbol, press to add the symbol to your label. The label maker remembers the last symbol used.
Printing Options You can preview your label and adjust the printing contrast. Previewing Your Label You can preview the text or format of your label prior to printing. A two-line label is previewed as a single-line label with a line break character between the two lines. To preview your label 1. Press . 2. Select Preview and press . The text of the label scrolls across the display. Adjusting the Print Contrast You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label.
Using Label Maker Memory The label maker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to store the text of up to nine labels you use frequently. Storing Label Text You can store up to nine specific labels you use frequently. To store the current label text 1. Press . The first of the memory fields is displayed. 2. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields. You can store new text in any of the memory locations. 3. Select a memory location and press .
Caring for Your Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your label maker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette. ! The cutter blade is extremely sharp. Use caution when cleaning. Press in To clean the cutter blade and hold 1. Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol. 2. Remove the label cassette. 3.
To clean the print head 1. Remove the label cassette. 2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label compartment cover. If you do not have a cleaning tool, contact DYMO Customer Care (http://support.dymo.com). 3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head. See Figure 6.
Troubleshooting Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker. Problem/Error Message Solution No display • Ensure the label maker is turned on. • Replace discharged batteries. Poor Print Quality • • • • Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your label maker. Printing No action required. Message disappears when printing is finished. Replace batteries. Ensure label cassette is installed properly. Clean the print head.
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