DYMO LetraTag 100-H Label Exit LCD Display Settings Power Insert Cancel Cutter Button Print Format OK Navigation Num Lock CAPs Memory Save Memory Recall Clear Space Bar Backspace Figure 1 2
About Your New Labelmaker With your new DYMO LetraTag™ labelmaker, 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 labelmaker uses DYMO LetraTag (LT) 12 mm label cassettes. LT cassettes are available in multiple colors of plastic tape and in white iron-on tape. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your labelmaker.
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 labelmaker will not be used for a long period of time. Figure 2 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.
2. Insert the cassette with the label positioned between the print head and pinch roller. See Figure 4. 3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. 4. Close the label cassette cover and press to turn on the power. Figure 4 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 and date format that are available. To select a language 1. Press . 2.
The default date and time format depends upon the language you select for the labelmaker. US English uses the date format MMM DD, YY and the 12-hour time format; all other languages use the date format DD MMM YY and the 24-hour time format. To set the date and time 1. Press . 2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select Set Date, and press . The default date is displayed. 3.
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 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.
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 the A through J keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 1 through 0 appear when you press the letters A through J. Num Lock is turned off by default. Backspace The key removes the character to the left of the cursor. Clear The key clears all label text and formatting. Navigation Keys You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys on the Navigation key.
Format The key displays the font 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, Set Date, Language, and Set 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.
When you select a size, that size applies to all characters on a label. 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.
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 multiline 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 labelmaker.
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 labelmaker 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. Adding International Characters The labelmaker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE technology.
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 Labelmaker Memory The labelmaker 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 Labelmaker Your labelmaker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your labelmaker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette. Press in To clean the cutter blade and hold 1. Remove the label cassette. 2. Place the tip of a ball-point pen or pencil on the black post as shown in Figure 6, and press the post down. 3.
To clean the print head Clean the print head using the cleaning tool located inside the label compartment lid. If you do not have a cleaning tool, contact DYMO Customer Care (http://support.dymo.com). 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.
Problem/Error Message Solution Tape Jam • Remove jammed label and replace label cassette. Motor is stalled due to label jam. • Clean cutter blade. If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support (http://support.dymo.com). Documentation Feedback We are constantly working to produce the highest quality documentation for our products. We welcome your feedback. Send us your comments or suggestions about our user guides.
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