Dymo 150 manual

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    Electronic Labelmaker User Guide www .dymo.com 150 US LM150 US.qxd 25-09-2003 16:07 Pagina 1[...]

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    15 0 On/Off Style Key Frame/Align Key Font/Fixed Length Key Extra Key Numeric Keys Alpha Keys CAPS Key Cutter Button Print Key Arrow Keys with OK Key Cancel Key Backspace/ New Label Key Return/OK Key Symbols Key Currency Key DC Power Connector T ape Exit LCD Display Space Bar Shift Keys Figure 1 LabelMANAGER 150 Electronic Labelmaker LM150 US.qxd 2[...]

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    About Y our LabelMANAGER 15 0 Electronic Labelmaker The LabelMANAGER 150 electronic labelmaker allows you to create a wide variety of high- quality , self-adhesive labels. Y ou can choose to print your labels in many different sizes and styles. The labelmaker uses D1 tape cassettes in widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), or 1/2” (12 mm). These[...]

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    2. Set the cassette switch for the size of the tape cassette that you are inserting. See Figure 3. A notch in the cassette will fit over the switch when it is in the correct position. 3. Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes between the guideposts. If necessary , turn the spool clockwise to[...]

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    In addition, feature indicators appear on the display to let you know when a feature is selected. See Figure 6. Figure 6 On/Off The On/Off key switches 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[...]

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    Only one style can be used at a time. Styles can be used with both alphanumeric characters and symbols. See “Adding Symbols” for more information on printing symbols. To set the font style 1. Press the Style key . 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired style and then press OK . Framing Y our T ext Y ou can further highlight your text by c[...]

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    3. When you locate the desired symbol, press OK to add the symbol to your label text. Adding International Characters The labelmaker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE technology . Similar to using a mobile phone keypad, if you press a letter multiple times within a very short time, you will scroll through variations of that lette[...]

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    3. Pr ess Clear to turn off the alignment setting. Adjusting the Print Contrast Y ou can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label. To set the contrast 1. Press Extra . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Set Contrast and press OK . 3. Use the arrow keys to select one of the five contrast settings and press OK . Caring for [...]

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    T roubleshooting Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your printer . Problem/Error Message Solution No Display • Ensure the printer is turned on. • Replace discharged batteries. Poor Print Quality • Replace discharged batteries. • Ensure tape cassette is installed properly . • Clean the print head[...]

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    Documentation Feedback At DYMO Corporation, 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 or online help. Please include the following information with your feedback: • Product name and version number • T ype of docume[...]

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    11 LM150 US.qxd 25-09-2003 16:07 Pagina 11[...]

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    This product is CE marked in accordance with the EMC directive and the low voltage directive and is designed to conform with the following international standards: Safety – EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950 EMC emissions – EN 55022 Class B, CIS PR22 Class B, FCC pt15 Sub pt B Class B EMC immunity – EN50082-1, IEC801-2 & IEC801-3 Although unlikel[...]