Dymo LabelManager 210D User manual

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Contents
About Your New Label Maker ........................................................................ 5
Product Registration.......................................................................................................5
Getting Started............................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Power.....................................................................................................5
Inserting the Batteries................................................................................................5
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter.....................................................................6
Inserting the Tape Cassette.............................................................................................6
Using the Label Maker for the First Time........................................................ 7
Getting to Know the Label Maker.................................................................. 7
Power .............................................................................................................................7
LCD Display......................................................................................................................8
Format ............................................................................................................................8
Insert ..............................................................................................................................8
Settings ..........................................................................................................................8
CAPS Mode......................................................................................................................8
Num Lock........................................................................................................................9
Backspace .......................................................................................................................9
Clear................................................................................................................................9
Navigation Keys ..............................................................................................................9
Cancel .............................................................................................................................9
Formatting Your Label.................................................................................. 9
Changing the Font Size ...................................................................................................9
Adding Font Styles........................................................................................................10
Adding Borders and Underline Styles ...........................................................................10
Creating Two-Line Labels..............................................................................................11
Aligning the Text...........................................................................................................11
Creating Fixed-Length Labels .......................................................................................12
Using Mirror Text ..........................................................................................................12
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Using Symbols and Special Characters ......................................................... 12
Adding Symbols............................................................................................................12
Adding Punctuation......................................................................................................14
Using the Currency Key .................................................................................................14
Adding International Characters...................................................................................14
Printing Options......................................................................................... 14
Previewing Your Label ..................................................................................................14
Printing Multiple Labels................................................................................................15
Adjusting the Print Contrast .........................................................................................15
Using the Label Maker Memory................................................................... 15
Saving a Label...............................................................................................................15
Opening Saved Labels ..................................................................................................16
Inserting Saved Text .....................................................................................................16
Caring for Your Label Maker ........................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 18
DYMO D1 Label Cassettes ............................................................................ 19
Power Adapter ........................................................................................... 19
Documentation Feedback........................................................................... 20
Environmental Information........................................................................ 21
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1Tape cutter button 9Accented character 17 AC power connector
2Print 10 Punctuation 18 Clear
3Save 11 Space bar 19 Recall
4OK 12 Insert 20 Navigation
5Number lock 13 CAPS 21 LCD display
6Backspace 14 Format 22 Cancel
7Currency 15 Settings 23 Preview
8Return 16 Power
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Figure 1 LabelManager 210D Electronic Label Maker
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About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO LabelManager 210D electronic 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 tape cassettes in widths of 6 mm, 9 mm, or
12 mm. These tape cassettes are available in a wide range of colors.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label
maker.
Product Registration
Visit www.dymo.com/registration to register your label maker online.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power adapter. To save power,
the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity.
Inserting the Batteries
The label maker uses six high-capacity AA alkaline
batteries.
To insert the batteries
Slide the battery compartment cover away from
the label maker. See Figure 2.
Insert the batteries following the polarity
markings (+ and –).
Replace the cover.
ÇRemove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a
long period of time.
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Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
An optional 9 Volt, 1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power the label maker.
Connecting the AC adapter to the label maker disconnects the batteries as a power source.
To connect the power adapter
Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top, left side of the label maker.
Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
xMake sure the label maker power is turned o before
you disconnect the power adapter from the main power
source. Otherwise, your most recent memory settings will
be lost.
Inserting the Tape Cassette
Your label maker comes with one tape cassette. You can
purchase additional tape cassettes from your local
office supply retailer.
To insert the tape cassette
Lift the tape cassette cover to open the tape
compartment. See Figure 3.
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the first time, remove the protective
cardboard insert from the tape exit slot.
See Figure 4.
Insert the cassette with the label facing up
and positioned between the guideposts.
Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
See Figure 5.
Close the tape cassette cover.
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Figure 5
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Guideposts
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Using the Label Maker for the First Time
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language and units of
measure. These selections will remain set until you change them, or until the label maker is
reset. You can change these selections using the Settings key.
To set up the label maker
Press {to turn on the power.
Select the language and press }.
By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose determines
the character set that is available.
Select inches or mm and press }.
Select the width of the tape cassette currently inserted in the label maker.
You are now ready to print your first label.
To print a label
Enter text to create a simple label.
Press G.
Select the number of copies.
Press }to print.
Press the cutter button to cut the label.
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 feature and function keys on your label maker.
Refer to Figure 1. The following sections describe each feature in detail.
Power
The {button turns 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 selected style settings are also restored.
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LCD Display
You can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. The display shows about thirteen characters
at a time. The number of characters displayed will vary due to proportional spacing.
With DYMO’s exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is visible instantly.
For example, the italics and rounded border added to the text below is clearly displayed.
Feature indicators along the top of the LCD display appear black to let you know when a
feature is selected.
Format
The 2key displays the Font Size, Clear Format, Mirror, Label Length, Alignment,
Underline, Borders, and Style submenus. These formatting features are described later in
this User Guide.
Insert
The 8key allows you to insert symbols or saved text on your label. These features are
described later in this User Guide.
Settings
The Ikey displays the Language, Units, Label Width, and Contrast menu selections.
These features are described later in this User Guide.
CAPS Mode
The key toggles capitalization on and off. When CAPS mode is on, the CAPS mode
indicator is shown on the display and all letters that you enter will be capitalized. The
default setting is CAPS mode on. When CAPS mode is off, all letters appear in lower case.
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Num Lock
The key provides access to the numbers located on some of the alphabetic keys. When
Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock indicator is shown on the display and the
numbers 0 through 9 appear when you press the corresponding letter keys. Num Lock is
turned off by default.
Backspace
The 0key removes the character to the left of the cursor.
Clear
The 6key gives you a choice to clear all label text, just the text formatting, or both.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys. You can also navigate
through menu selections using the up and down arrow keys, and then press } to make
a selection.
Cancel
The 7key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action .
Formatting Your Label
You can choose from a number of formatting options to enhance the appearance of your labels.
Changing the Font Size
Six font sizes are available for your labels: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large,
and Extra Extra Large. The font size you select applies to all characters on a label.
To set the font size
Press 2.
Select Font Size and press }.
Select the desired font size and press }.
The font size indicator on the display changes as you select font sizes.
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Adding Font Styles
You can choose from six different font styles:
AaBbCc Normal
AaBbCc Bold
AaBbCc Italic
Outline
Shadow
aVertical
The style you select applies to all characters. Styles can be used with alphanumeric
characters and some symbols.
To set the font style
Press 2.
Select Style and press }.
Select a font style and press }.
Adding Borders and Underline Styles
You can highlight your text by choosing a border or underline style.
≥Underline Parchment
›Square Callout
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∫Edged ¿Crocodile
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A label can be underlined or enclosed in a border, but not both together.
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To add a border style
Press 2.
Select Borders and press }.
Select a border style and press }.
When using borders on two-line labels, both lines are enclosed in one border.
To add an underline
Press 2.
Select Underline and press }.
Press }again when the underlined text is shown in the display.
On two-line labels, both lines are underlined.
Creating Two-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on labels.
To create a two-line label
Type the text for the first line and pressD.
A multi-line symbol ëis inserted at the end of the first line, but will not print on the
label.
Type the text for the second line.
Press Gto print.
Aligning the Text
You can align the text to print centered, left justified, or right justified on the label. The
default alignment is centered.
To change the alignment
Press 2.
Select Alignment and press }.
Select right, left, or centered alignment and press }.
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Creating Fixed-Length Labels
Normally, the length of the label is determined by the length of the text. However, you can
choose to set the length of the label for a specific application. When you choose a fixed
label length, the label text is automatically resized to fit the label. If the text cannot be
adjusted to fit within the fixed label length, a message is displayed showing the smallest
possible label length for this text. You can choose a fixed length label up to 400 mm long.
To make your label a fixed length
Press the 2key.
Select Label Length and press }.
Select Fixed and press }.
Select the length for your label and press }.
Using Mirror Text
The mirror format allows you to print text which reads from right to left, as you would see
it in a mirror.
To turn on mirror text
Press the 2key.
Select Mirror and press }.
Select On and press }.
Using Symbols and Special Characters
Symbols, punctuation, and other special characters can be added to your labels.
Adding Symbols
The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below.
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To insert a sym
(Subscripts/Superscripts)
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Press 8, select Symbols, and press }.
Select the symbol category and press }.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move to your 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 symbol types.
When you locate the symbol, press }to add the symbol to your label.
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Adding Punctuation
You can quickly add punctuation using the punctuation shortcut key.
To insert punctuation
Press .
Select the punctuation mark you want and press }.
Using the Currency Key
You can quickly add a currency symbol using the currency shortcut key.
Press .
Select the currency symbol you want and press }.
Adding International Characters
The label maker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE technology.
After pressing the key, repeatedly pressing a letter scrolls through the available
variations of that letter.
For example, if French is selected as the language and you press the letter a, you will see
a 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 use.
To add accented characters
Press . The accented character indicator is shown on the display.
Press an alpha character. The accent variations are displayed.
When the desired accented character appears, wait a few seconds for the cursor to move
beyond the character to continue entering text.
Printing Options
You can preview your label, print multiple labels, 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.
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To preview your label
Press 5.
The label length is displayed, then the text of the label scrolls across the display.
Printing Multiple Labels
Each time you print, you are asked how many copies to print. You can print up to ten copies
at one time.
To print multiple labels
Press G.
Select the number of copies to print.
Press }.
When printing is finished, the number of copies to print returns to the default value of 1.
Adjusting the Print Contrast
You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label.
To set the contrast
Press I.
Select Contrast and press }.
Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting between 1(less contrast) and 5(more
contrast), and press }.
Using the Label Maker Memory
The label maker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to save the text of up to
nine frequently-used labels. You can recall saved labels and insert saved text into a label.
Saving a Label
You can save up to nine frequently-used labels. When you save a label, the text and all
formatting are saved.
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To save the current label
Press 3.
The first available memory location is displayed. Use the arrow keys to move through the
locations. You can store new text in any of the memory locations.
Select a memory location and press }.
Your label text is saved and you are returned to the label.
Opening Saved Labels
You can easily open labels saved in memory to use at a later time.
To open saved labels
Press 4.
A message is displayed to confirm you want to overwrite the current label.
Press }.
The first memory location is displayed.
Use the arrow keys to select a label to open and press }.
To clear a memory location, first select a memory location and then press Clear.
Inserting Saved Text
You can insert the text of a saved label into the current label. Only the saved text is
inserted, not the formatting.
To insert saved text
Position the cursor at the location in the current label where you want to insert the text.
Press 8.
The first memory location is displayed.
Use the arrow keys to select the text you want to insert.
Press }. The text is inserted in the current label.
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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 from time to time
to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each
time you replace the tape cassette.
To clean the cutter blade
Remove the tape cassette.
Press and hold down the cutter button to expose the cutter
blade. See Figure 6.
Use a cotton ball and alcohol to clean both sides of the blade.
To clean the print head
Remove the tape cassette.
Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label compartment cover.
Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head. See Figure 6.
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Print head Cutter
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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label
maker.
Problem/Error Message Solution
No display Ensure the label maker is turned on.
Replace discharged batteries.
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Set Contrast to higher level.
See Adjusting the Print Contrast.
Ensure tape cassette is installed properly.
Clean the print head.
Replace the tape cassette.
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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
Delete some or all of the text.
Too many lines
Exceed maximum number of lines
Delete a line to fit on the tape width.
Insert a wider tape cassette.
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Batteries almost discharged
Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter.
Tape Jam
Motor is stalled due to label jam
Remove jammed label; replace tape cassette.
Clean cutter blade.
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If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support. See Contacting Customer
Support at the back of this User Guide to locate the contact number for your country.
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DYMO D1 Label Cassettes
Width:
Length:
6 mm
7 m
9 mm
7 m
12 mm
7 m
Black/Clear S0720770
43610
S0720670
40910
S0720500
45010
Blue/Clear ___ ___ S0720510
45011
Red/Clear ___ ___ S0720520
45012
Black/White S0720780
43613
S0720680
40913
S0720530
45013
Blue/White ___ S0720690
40914
S0720540
45014
Red/White ___ S0720700
40915
S0720550
45015
Black/Blue ___ S0720710
40916
S0720560
45016
Black/Red ___ S0720720
40917
S0720570
45017
Black/Yellow S0720790
43618
S0720730
40918
S0720580
45018
Black/Green ___ S0720740
40919
S0720590
45019
White/Clear ___ ___ S0720600
45020
White/Black ___ ___ S0720610
45021
Width:
Length:
6 mm
3,5 m
9 mm
3,5 m
12 mm
3,5 m
Flexible labels for
curved surfaces ___ ___ S0718040 16957
Width:
Length:
6 mm
5,5 m
9 mm
5,5 m
12 mm
5,5 m
Permanent Labels ___ ___ S0718060
16959
Power Adapter
UK Adapter S0721430 / 40075 AUS Adapter 40078
European Adapter S0721440 / 40076
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