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    1 L etraT ag ® L T - 1 0 0T w ww.dy mo.co m User Guide LT Momentum AUS.indd 1 19-03-2007 09:12:46[...]

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    2 L et ra T ag U s er G ui de ≠ Label Exit Æ Memory Save ß Memory Recall ∞ Print ± L CD D isplay ≤ Pow er Connector ≥ Pow er ¥ Cutter µ Insert ∂ Format ∑ Settings ∏ Clear π Space Bar ∫ OK ª Navigation º Cancel Ω Num Lock æ CAPS ø Back Space ≠ Æ ß ∞ ± ≤ ≥ ¥ ∫ µ ª ∂ º ∑ Ω æ ∏ ø π Figure 1 D YMO Le[...]

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    3 A b o u t Y o ur N e w Lab e l ma k er W ith your new D YMO L etra T ag® labelmaker , you can create a wide variety of high-qualit y , self-adhesive labels. Y ou can choose to print your labels in many diff erent fon t sizes and styles. The labelmaker uses DY MO Letra T ag (L T) 12 mm label cassettes. L T cassettes are available in multiple c ol[...]

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    4 Inserting the Batteries The labelmak er uses four high-capacit y AA alkaline batteries. T o inser t the batteries 1. Remove the ba ttery compar tment cov er . See Figure 2. 2. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –). 3. Replace the cov er . Ç Remove the ba tteries if the labelmaker will not be used for a long period of t[...]

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    5 Ç Make sur e the labelmaker pow er is turned off before you disconnect the power adapter fr om the main power source . Other wise, your most r ecent memory settings will be lost. Inserting the L abel Cassette Y our labelmaker c omes with one label cassette. Visit ww w .dymo. com for information about pur chasing additional label cassettes. Figur[...]

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    6 Selec ting a Language The first time y ou turn on the power , you are asked t o selec t your desired language. B y default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose determines the char acter set that is available . T o selec t a language 1. Press ä . 2. Use the up or down arr ow key to select Language and press ã . 3. Use [...]

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    7 4. When finished, pr ess ã . T he default time is displayed . 5. Use the left or right arro w key to move the cursor ov er each setting (hours and minutes) and use the up or down arr ow keys to increase or decr ease the value. 6. When finished, pr ess ã . Printing Y our First Label Y ou are no w ready to print y our first label. T o print a lab[...]

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    8 G e t t in g t o Kn ow t he L ab el ma k er Become familiar with the location of the featur e and func tion keys on your labelmak er . Refer to Figur e 1 on the inside front cov er . The following sections describe each feature in detail . P ower The â button turns the po wer on and off . After two minutes of no activity, the po wer is switched [...]

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    9 CAPS Mode The [ k ey toggles capitalization on or o . When CAPS mode is turned on, the CAPS mode indicator is shown on the displa y and all letters that y ou enter will be capitalized. The default setting is CAPS mode on. When CAPS mode is o, all letters appear in lo wer case. Num Lock The ñ k ey provides ac cess to the numbers locat ed on[...]

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    10 Cancel The ú k ey allows you t o exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action. F ormat The ô k ey displays the Size, Style, and Borders submenus . T hese formatting featur es are described later in this User Guide . Insert The ò k ey allows you t o inser t symbols, a second line , or the date on y our label. Settings The[...]

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    11 T o set the font size 1. Press the ô k ey. 2. Use the up or down arr ow keys to select Size and press ã . 3. Use the up or down arr ow keys to select the desired font siz e and then press ã . Adding F ont S tyles Y ou can choose from six di erent font styles: AaAbCc Normal AaAbC c Bold AaAbCc Italic Outline Shadow Ä V er tical When you se[...]

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    12 Creating T wo-Line Labels Y ou can print a maximum of two lines on labels. T o create a two-line label 1. T ype the text for the first line and press ò . 2. Use the arro w keys to select Second Line and press ã . A multi- line symbol is inserted at the end of the first line, but will not print on the label. 3. T ype the text for the second lin[...]

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    13 Adding Bo x and Underline Styles Y ou can highlight your t ext by choosing a box or underline style. Â Underline Ì Edged Á Square Ò T rain È Poin ted Û Sw eet Hear ts Î Rounded Ù Flow ers Ô Crocodile A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both together . T o add an underline or box style 1. Press ô . 2. Select Borders [...]

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    14 U si ng S y mb ol s an d Sp ec ia l Ch a r a ct er s Symbols and other special characters can be added to y our labels. Adding Symbols The labelmak er supports the ex tended symbol set shown below . LT Momentum AUS.indd 14 19-03-2007 09:13:41[...]

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    15 T o inser t a symbol 1. Press ò , select Symbols , and press ã . The first r ow of symbols shown in the table appears in the display . 2. Use the arro w keys to move t o the desired symbol. The left and right arro ws move horiz ontally along a row of symbols. The up and down arro w keys scr oll vertically through the rows of symbols. 3. When y[...]

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    16 P r i n ti n g O pt io ns Y ou can preview y our label and adjust the printing contrast . Previewing Y our Label Y ou can preview the te x t or format of your label prior to prin ting. A two-line label is previewed as a single-line label with a line break character between the two lines. T o preview your label 1. Press ä . 2. Select Preview and[...]

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    17 U si ng L ab el ma k er M em ory The labelmak er has a powerful memor y feature tha t allows you t o store the t ex t of up to nine labels you use fr equently . Storing Label T ext Y ou can store up t o nine specific labels you use frequently . T o store the current label text 1. Press ö . The first of the memory fields is displayed. 2. Use the[...]

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    18 Caring for Y our Labelmaker Y our labelmaker is designed t o give you long and tr ouble -free ser vice, while r equiring ver y little maintenance. Clean y our labelmaker fr om time to time to k eep it working properly . Clean the cutter blade each time you r eplace the label cassette. T o clean the cutter blade Press in and hold 1. Dampen a cott[...]

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    19 T o clean the print head 1. Remove the label cassette . 2. Remove the cleaning t ool from inside the label compartment cov er . 3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the prin t head. See Figure 6. LT Momentum AUS.indd 19 19-03-2007 09:13:42[...]

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    20 T ro ub le sh oo ti n g Review the following possible solutions if you enc ounter a pr oblem while using your labelmak er . Problem/Error Message Solution No display • Ensure the labelmak er is turned on. • Replace discharged batt eries. Poor Prin t Q uality • Replace batteries or attach power adapt er. • Ensure label cassette is install[...]

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    21 D o cu me nt a ti on F ee db ac k W e are constantly work ing to produce the highest quality documentation for our pr oducts. We w elcome your feedback. Send us your comments or suggestions about our user guides . Please include the following information with y our feedback: • Product name, model number , and User Guide page number • Brief d[...]

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    22 E n vi ro nm e n ta l in f or ma t i o n The equipment that y ou bought has required the extraction and use of natural resourc es for its production. It may conten t hazardous substances for the health and the environment . In order to a void the dissemination of those substances in our en vironment and to diminish the pressur e on the natural r[...]

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    23 This product is CE marked in ac cordance with the EMC dir ec tive and the low voltage directive and is designed t o conform with the following interna tional standards: US FCC Class B C ompatibility Safety - EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950 EMC Compatibility EN 61000 3-2/3; EN 61000 4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11; ENV 50204; EU Immunity - EN 55024 & addendum A1[...]

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    24 C on ta cti ng C us t om er Su pp or t The following table pr ovides a list of telephone numbers to reach DY MO S ales and Suppor t depar tments. Y ou can also reach D YMO at ww w.dymo .com . Australia T el.: 1800 633 868 F ax: 1800 817 558 Austria T el.: 01 599 14 20 12 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 Belgium T el.: 02 713 38 08 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 ?[...]

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    25 Italy T el.: 02 45 28 13 08 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 The Netherlands T el.: 020 581 93 86 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 New Zealand T el.: 0800 848 111 F ax: 0800 737 212 Norway T el.: 22 97 17 10 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 Poland T el.: 022 349 15 02 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 Slovenská republika T el.: +420 239 000 448 F ax: +31 20 581 93 80 Spain T el.: 91 6[...]

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    26 ©20 07 DYMO A Newe ll Ru bb erm ai d com pa ny DYMO bvb a Ind ust ri ep ark- No or d 30 9100 Sint- Ni kl aa s Bel gi um ww w.dym o.com 931035 LT Momentum AUS.indd 26 19-03-2007 09:13:44[...]