Dymo ExecuLabel LM450 User manual

Professional Labelmaker
User Guide
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About Your New Labelmaker
With your new DYMO ExecuLabel™LM450
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 D1 label cassettes in
widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm),
3/4” (19 mm), or 1” (24 mm). Label cassettes are
also available in a wide range of materials.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining
labels and accessories for your labelmaker.
Warranty Registration
Please complete thewarrantyregistration cardand
return it to the appropriate Customer Support
address within seven days of purchase. Visit
www.dymo.com/registration for details.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Connecting the Power
The labelmaker can operate on AC or battery
power. To save power, the labelmaker will
automatically turn off after two minutes of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The labelmaker uses six 1.5 volt high-capacity AA
alkaline batteries.
To insert the batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover. See
Figure 2.
Figure 2
2. Insert the batteries following the polarity
markings (+ and –).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Remove the batteries if the labelmaker will
not be used for a long period of time.
Connecting the Power Adapter
An optional AC power adapter can also be used to
power the labelmaker. Connecting the power
adaptertothelabelmakerdisconnectsthebatteries
as a power source.
To connect the power adapter
1. Plugthepoweradapterintothepowerconnector
on the top, left side of the labelmaker.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a
power outlet.
Makesure thelabelmaker poweristurnedoff
before you disconnect the power adapter from the
main power source. Otherwise, your most recent
memory settings will be lost.
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your labelmaker comes with one DYMO D1 label
cassette. Visit www.dymo.com for information
about purchasing additional label cassettes.
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To insert the label cassette
1. Press and release the label cassette cover to
open the label compartment. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
The first time you use the labelmaker,
remove the protective cardboard insert from
between the print head and pinch roller. See
Figure 4.
Figure 4
2. Makesurethelabelandribbonistautacrossthe
mouth of the cassette and that the label passes
between the guideposts. If necessary, turn the
spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3. Insert the cassette with the label and ribbon
positioned between the print head and pinch
roller. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
4. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
When positioned correctly, you will hear the
labelmaker wind the label ribbon into place.
5. Close the label cassette cover and press Ato
turn on the power.
The Label Settings menu automatically appears
immediately after inserting a new label cassette.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the label width of
the label cassette currently in the labelmaker
and press .
Settings
You can set the language, current date and time,
and the units of measure you want the labelmaker
to use.
Selecting a Language
Youcanselect froma number ofdifferentlanguage
options. By default, the language is set to English.
To select a language
1. Press .
2. Use the arrow keys to select the language you
want and press .
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Setting the Current Date
The default date format depends upon the
language selection for the labelmaker. You can
change the default date format by following the
instructions in Changing the Date Format on
page 10.
To set the date
1. Press .
2. SelectSetDate,andpress .Thedefaultdate
is displayed.
3. Move the cursor over each setting (month, day,
and year) and use the arrow keys to increase or
decrease the value.
4. When finished, press .
Setting the Current Time
The default time format depends upon the
language selection for the labelmaker. You can
change the default time format by following the
instructions in Changing the Time Format on
page 11.
To set the time
1. Press Settings.
2. Select Set Time, and press . The default
time is displayed.
3. Move the cursor over each setting (hours and
minutes) and use the arrow keys to increase or
decrease the value.
4. When finished, press .
Selecting Units of Measure
You can choose to show measurements in inches
or millimeters. The default units ofmeasure
depends upon the language chosen.
To set the units of measure
1. Press .
2. Use the arrow keys to select Set Units and
press .
3. Select inches or millimeters and press .
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 . The label is automatically cut.
The Auto Cut feature is turned on by default. To
disable the Auto Cut feature, see Changing the
Cutting Option on page 13.
3. Remove the label.
Congratulations! Youhaveprinted your first label.
Continue reading to learn more about the options
available for creating labels.
GettingtoKnowtheLabelmaker
The following sections describe each feature in
detail. Become familiar with the location of the
feature and function keys on your labelmaker. See
Figure 1 on the inside front cover.
Power
The Abutton turns the power on and off. After
twominutes of no activity, the poweris 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.
LCD Display
Thelabelmaker’sLCDdisplayshowsarowofupto
16 characters. However, you can enter up to 99
characters and spaces.
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The display window can accommodate 16 upper-
casecharacters.Asyoutypemorecharacters,they
begin to scroll to the left. (See Figure 6.) The
number of characters actually displayed can vary
due to proportional spacing.
Figure 6
Inaddition,featureindicatorsappearonthedisplay
to let you know when a feature is selected. See
Figure 7.
Figure 7
CAPS Mode
The key toggles capitalization on and off.
When CAPS mode is turned on, the CAPS mode
indicator is shown on the display and all letters that
you enter will be capitalized. The default setting is
CAPSmodeon.WhenCAPSmodeisoff,allletters
entered appear in lower case.
Shift Key
The key, when used in combination with an
alphabet key, changes the case of the selected
letter.When used incombination withnumberkeys
or function keys, the key selects the alternate
function shown on the key. For example, when you
press ,thecharacterto theleftof thecursor is
deleted; however, when you press
+ together, the entire label text and
formatting is deleted and the display is ready for
you to type a new label.
Space Bar
The Vkey inserts one or more blank
spaces in your text.
Clear/Delete
The key removes the character to the left of
the cursor. + clears all label text and
formatting.
Cancel
The key allows you to exit from a menu
without making a selection or to cancel an action.
Navigation Keys
With the Ckeys, you can review and edit your
label,andnavigate through themenus.Usethe left
and right arrow keys to move the cursor along the
label text or to move through fields. Use the up and
down arrow keys to increase or decrease settings
and to select menu items, and then press to
accept the selection.
Connecting to Your Computer
Yourlabelmakercan beusedasastandalonelabel
printer or you can print labels from your computer
using DYMO LabelMANAGER software. Your
labelmaker connects to your computer using the
USB connection located on the top of the
labelmaker. See Figure 8.
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Figure 8
Refer to the ExecuLabel LM450 Quick Start Guide
for installation instructions and the DYMO
LabelMANAGER Software User Guide for
information about designing and printing labels.
Formatting Your Label
You can choose from a number of formatting
options to enhance the appearance of your labels.
The labelmaker remembers the last feature
selection made so that each time you enter one of
the feature menus described in this section, you
are positioned at the last item selected from that
menu.
Changing the Font
Seven fonts are available for your labels:
When you specify a font, that font applies to all
characters on the label. If you want to use more
than one font, you must insert format breaks. See
Using Mixed Formats on page 9 for more
information.
To set the font
1. Press the key.
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired font
and then press .
Adding Font Styles
You can choose from many different font styles to
apply to your text:
When you select a style, that style applies to all
characters on a label. If you want to use more than
one style, you must insert format breaks. See
Using Mixed Formats on page 9 for more
information. However,when you use mirror or
vertical style, that style applies to the whole label.
Styles can be used with alphanumeric characters
and symbols. See Using Symbols and Special
Characters on page 9 for more information on
printing symbols.
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Arial Normal
Arial Wide
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Normal
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To set the font style
1. Press the key.
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired style
and then press .
Adding Box and Background Styles
You can further highlight your text by choosing a
box, underline, or background style. You can also
uselabeltextstoredinmemoryas backgroundtext
on your label. See Storing Label Text on page 13
for information on storing text in memory.
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box or
background, but not both together. The styles
available are shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9
Background patterns are not available for 6
mm label.
To set the box style
1. Press the key.
2. Select a frame style and then press .
On multi-line labels, all lines are underlined. In box
style mode, all lines are enclosed in one box style.
To select a text background
1. Press the key.
2. Select Text Background (TXT) and then press
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The first memory location is displayed.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the stored text you
wish to use as a background and press .
Creating Multi-Line Labels
The number of lines you can print on a label
depends on the width of the label you are using:
• Maximum of five lines on 3/4" (19 mm) and 1”
(24 mm) labels
• Maximum of three lines on 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2"
(12 mm) labels
• Maximum of one line on 1/4" (6 mm) labels
To create a multi-line label
1. Typethetextforthefirst line,andpress .A
new line character is placed at the end of
thefirstlineinthedisplay,butwillnotprintonthe
label.
2. Type the text for the second line.
The display shows the line on which you are
currently entering text. The example below
indicates that the second line is the current line on
the label.
Use the arrow keys to move between lines.
Underline
Square Box
Pointed Box
Rounded Box
Crocodile Box
Scroll Box
3D Box
Dots
Wood Grain
Bricks
Checkers
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Using Mixed Formats
You can apply different fonts and format styles to
the text on a label by inserting format breaks to
divide the label into blocks or sections of text. Each
section is separated by a format break. You can
add two format breaks, allowing you to apply three
separate formats to a label.
Alignment, underline, box styles, and background
patterns cannot be mixed on a label.These styles
are common to the entire label.
To add a format break
1. Enter and format text for the first section.
2. Press .
3. Select Insert Format Break and press .
4. Continue entering and formatting text for the
next section of the label.
Using Tabs
You can add tabs to a label to align text on multi-
line labels. Tabs are left justified and the default
spacing is 2.0” (50 mm).
To change the tab spacing
1. Press .
2. Select Set Tab Length and press .
3. Use the up and down arrow keys to increase or
decrease the tab setting, and then press .
To insert a tab
1. Enter your text.
2. Press the key and continue entering text.
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
as shown in Figure 10:
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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. When you locate the desired symbol, press
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 type a letter
multiple times within a very short time, you will
scroll through variations on that letter.
For example, if French is selected as the language
andyourepeatedlypressthelettera,youwillseea
à â æ and so on through all the variations
available. The character variations and the order in
which the variations appear depend on the
language you have selected to use.
Currency Symbols
The currency key $also uses RACE technology to
scroll through a number of currency symbols:
€£ $ ¢ ¥
The order these symbols appear depends on the
language you have selected.
Adding Date and Time
You can add the date and time to your labels.
Changing the Date Format
You can choose from twelve different date formats:
To change the date format
1. Press , select Set Date, and press .
2. Usethe arrowkeystoselectthe dateformatand
press .
The display shows the currently set date.
3. Use the arrow keys to change each part of the
date(month,day,year)andpress aftereach
part.
Adding the Date to Your Label
The date can be added as fixed text (the date
remains the same) or as variable text that is
automatically updated with the current date when
the label is actually printed.
To add the date
1. Press .
2. Select Insert Date and press .
3. Select Fixed Date or Autom. Updated and
press .
When Autom. Updated is selected, a date icon
is inserted on your label. When Fixed Date is
selected,theactualdateisinsertedonyourlabel in
the format specified.
Symbols
24/12/2004 12/24/2004
24/12/04 12/24/04
24 Dec 2004 Dec 24, 2004 (US default)
24 Dec 04 (EU default) Dec 24, 04
24 December 2004 December 24, 2004
24 December 04 December 24, 04
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