Dymo LabelManager 160 User manual

LabelManager®160
User Guide

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Contents
About Your New Label Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Registering Your Label Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inserting the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Inserting and Removing the Label Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Label Maker for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting to Know the Label Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Backspace/Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Caps Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adding Clip Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adding Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adding International Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Formatting Your Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Changing the Font Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adding Box and Underline Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Creating Vertical Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating Two-Line Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for Your Label Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clip Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Figure 1 DYMO LabelManager 160 Label Maker
1LCD display 8Cancel 15 Accented characters
2Italic 9OK 16 Navigation
3Label exit slot 10 Symbols – Punctuation 17 Menu
4Underline/Boxes 11 Backspace 18 On/Off
5Vertical 12 Return 19 Font size
6Cutter button 13 Space bar 20 Bold
7Print 14 Caps
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About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO LabelManager 160 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 D1 label
cassettes in widths of 1/4”, 3/8”, or 1/2”. Labels are
available in a wide range of colors.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels
and accessories for your label maker.
Registering Your Label Maker
Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your label
maker online.
Register your label maker to receive these benefits:
Notification of availability of upgrades by email
Special offers and new product announcements
During the registration process, you will need the serial
number, which is located inside the back cover of the
label maker.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by alkaline batteries or
an optional AC power adapter. To save power, the
label maker automatically turns off after two minutes
of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The label maker is powered by six AAA alkaline batteries.
To insert the batteries
1Press the thumb latch on the back of the label maker
to remove the battery compartment cover. See
Figure 2.
2Insert the batteries following the polarity markings
(+ and –).
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be
used for a long period of time.
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
An optional 9 Volt, 2 A power adapter can be used to
power the label maker. Connecting the power adapter
to the label maker disconnects the batteries as a
power source.
To connect the optional power adapter
1Plug the power adapter into the power connector on
the top of the label maker.
2Plug the other end of the power adapter into a
power outlet.
Inserting and Removing the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes. Visit
www.dymo.com for information about purchasing
additional label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1Lift the label cassette cover to open the label
compartment. See Figure 3.
2Make sure that the label and ribbon are taut across
the mouth of the cassette and that the label passes
between the label guides. See Figure 4.
If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise
to tighten the ribbon.
Figure 2
Press thumb
latch to open
Figure 3
Figure 4
Label
guides
Ribbon
rewind
spool

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3Insert the cassette and press firmly until the cassette
clicks into place. See Figure 5.
4Close the label cassette cover.
Each time you change the label cassette, you will be
prompted to choose the label width.
To remove the label cassette
1Lift the label cartridge door on the back of the printer.
2Remove the label cassette.
3Insert a new label cassette as described above.
4Select the new label width when prompted by the
label maker.
Using the Label Maker for the First Time
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to
select the language and label width settings. These
selections remain set until you change them.
You can change these selections using the key.
To set up the label maker
1Press to turn on the label maker.
2Select the language and press .
3Select the width of the label cassette currently in the
label maker and press .
You are now ready to print your first label.
To print a label
1Enter text to create a simple label.
2Press .
3Press the cutter button to cut
the label.
4Remove the backing from the
label to expose the adhesive,
and then attach the label.
See Figure 6.
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 function keys on
your label maker. Refer to Figure 1 on page 4. The
following sections describe each feature in detail.
Power
The key turns the label maker on and off. After two
minutes of inactivity, the label maker is switched off
automatically.
When the label maker is turned off, the current label text
and formatting are remembered and will be displayed
when power to the label maker is turned back on.
When the batteries are removed and the optional power
adapter is disconnected, the current label text and
formatting are lost.
LCD Display
With DYMO’s exclusive graphical display, most of the
formatting you add is visible instantly.
Feature indicators along the top and bottom of the LCD
display appear black when a feature or setting is selected.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left and right
navigation keys. You can move through menu selections
using all four navigation keys, and then press to make
a selection.
Cancel
The key exits from a menu without making a
selection or cancels an action, such as printing.
Backspace/Clear
The key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Pressing and holding the key quickly deletes the
characters to the left of the cursor.
Caps Mode
The key toggles capitalization on or off. When
CAPS mode is on, all the letters entered are in uppercase.
When CAPS mode is off, all the letters entered are in
lowercase. The default setting is CAPS mode on.
Figure 5
Split backing
Figure 6
1Uppercase 5Bold
2Lowercase 6Italic
3Accented characters 7Underline/Boxes
4Font size 8Vertical
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Menu
The key displays the Symbols/Clip Art and
Settings tabs.
Pressing the key toggles between the Symbols/
Clip Art and Settings tabs.
You can use the Symbols and Clip Art menu to insert
symbols and clip art on your labels.
You can use the Settings menu to change the language
and label width settings.
Using Clip Art, Symbols, and
Special Characters
You can add clip art, symbols, punctuation, and other
special characters to your labels.
Adding Clip Art
The label maker includes the clip art shown on page 9.
To insert clip art
1Press .
2Press and to select Clip Art.
3Press .
4Use the navigation keys to select the desired image.
5Press to add the image to your label.
Adding Symbols
The label maker supports the extended symbol set
shown on page 9.
To insert a symbol
1Press .
2Press and to select Symbols.
3Press .
4Use the navigation keys to select the desired symbol.
5Press to add the symbol to your label.
You can quickly access the punctuation symbols by
pressing .
Adding International Characters
The label maker supports the extended Latin character
set.
Pressing followed by a letter displays all of the available
variations of that letter.
For example, if you press and then the letter a,
you will see à á â ã ä and so on through all the
variations available.
To add accented characters
1Press and then press an alpha character.
The accent variations for that alpha character
are displayed.
2Use the navigation keys to select the character you
want and press .
You can also access the accent variations for a
letter by pressing and briefly holding the corresponding
alpha key.
Formatting Your Label
You can choose from several format options to enhance
the appearance of your labels.
Changing the Font Size
Six font sizes are available for your labels.
The font sizes available depend on the label width
selected. The font size applies to all characters on a label.
To change the font size
Press until the desired font size is displayed.
Changing the Font Style
Two font styles are available: bold and italic. These styles
can be combined.
Font styles are applied to all symbols and
alphanumberic characters. However, font styles are not
applied to clip art.
To change the font style
Press to add or remove bold.
Press to add or remove italic.
The style is instantly visible in the display.
Symbols/
Clip Art tab
Settings
tab
Label Width Font Sizes Available
1/4” 8, 10, 12 point
3/8” 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 point
1/2” 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 point

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Adding Box and Underline Styles
You can highlight the text by adding a box or
underline style.
Five styles are available:
To add a box or underline
Press until the desired box or underline style
is displayed.
A label can be underlined or enclosed within a box, but
not both together.
When adding an underline on a two-line label, each line is
underlined. When adding a box on a two-line label, both
lines are enclosed in a single box.
Creating Vertical Labels
You can print labels with the text oriented vertically.
When printing two-line vertical labels, the label will print
with the second line of text after the first line.
To create a vertical label
1Press .
2Enter text.
3Press to print.
The underline style will not print on a vertical label.
Creating Two-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on a label. Only one
line of text can be printed on 1/4” labels.
To create a two-line label
1Enter text for the first line and press .
The symbol appears. This symbol is not printed.
2Enter text for the second line.
3Press to print.
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 regularly to keep it
working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you
replace the label cassette.
To clean the cutter blade
1Remove the label cassette.
2Press and hold the cutter button to expose the cutter
blade. See Figure 7.
3Use a cotton ball and alcohol to clean both sides of
the blade.
The cutter blade is extremely sharp. Use caution
when cleaning.
To clean the print head
1Remove the label cassette.
2Remove the print head cleaning tool from inside the
label compartment cover. See Figure 7.
3Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the
print head.
Figure 7
Print head
cleaning tool
Print head
Press
and hold

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Clip Art Symbols
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☺
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:
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¡ ¿
/ \
&
@ # % ‰
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( ) { }
[ ]
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^ ~ ≈ = ≠
± < > ≤ ≥
€ £
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αβγδε
ζηθι κ
λμνξο
πρστυ
φχψ
ω
ΑΒΓΔΕ
ΖΗΘ Ι Κ
ΛΜΝΞΟ
ΠΡΣΤΥ
ΦΧΨΩ
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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker.
If you need further assistance, visit the DYMO Web site at www.dymo.com.
Problem/Error Message Solution
No display Ensure the label maker is turned on.
Replace batteries or connect the optional power adapter.
Poor print quality Replace batteries or connect the optional power adapter.
Ensure label cassette is installed properly.
Clean the print head. See Caring for Your Label Maker.
Replace the label cassette.
Poor cutter performance Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your Label Maker.
Printing... No action required. Message disappears when printing is finished.
Too many characters!
Exceeded maximum number of characters in buffer
Additional characters cannot be added.
Too many lines!
Exceeded maximum number of lines
Delete a line to fit text within the label width.
Insert a wider label cassette.
Only one line of text is allowed on 1/4” labels.
Up to two lines of text are allowed on 3/8” and 1/2” labels.
Battery low
Replace batteries or connect the optional power adapter.
Insert cassette!
No label cassette is inserted.
Insert a label cassette. See Inserting and Removing the Label
Cassette.
Label jam!
Motor is stalled due to label jam.
Remove jammed label; replace label cassette.
Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your Label Maker.
How do I remove the backing from the label? DYMO labels have an easy-to-peel split back.
1Locate the split on the label backing.
2Gently pinch the label length-wise, folding
toward the printed side of the label. The label
backing will separate.
3Carefully peel away the backing from the label.
Split backing