Dymo LabelManager 260P 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 Battery Pack ................................................................... 6
Recharging the Battery Pack ............................................................... 6
Inserting the Label Cassette .................................................................... 7
Using the Label Maker for the First Time ......................................8
Getting to Know the Label Maker ................................................9
Power ...................................................................................................... 9
LCD Display ............................................................................................ 10
Format .................................................................................................. 11
Insert ..................................................................................................... 11
Settings ................................................................................................. 11
CAPS Mode ............................................................................................ 11
Backspace .............................................................................................. 11
Clear ...................................................................................................... 11
Navigation Keys .................................................................................... 12
Cancel ................................................................................................... 12
Formatting Your Label ..............................................................13
Font Type .............................................................................................. 14
Font Size ................................................................................................ 14
Font Styles ............................................................................................ 15
Adding Borders and Underline Styles .................................................... 15
Using Mirror Text ................................................................................... 16

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Aligning the Text ................................................................................... 16
Creating Fixed-Length Labels ................................................................17
Creating Two-Line Labels ...................................................................... 18
Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters ..........................19
Adding Clip Art ...................................................................................... 19
Adding Symbols ..................................................................................... 20
Using the Symbol Keys ..........................................................................20
Adding International Characters ............................................................ 21
Printing Options .......................................................................22
Previewing Your Label ........................................................................... 22
Printing Multiple Labels ........................................................................ 22
Using the Label Maker Memory .................................................23
Saving a Label .......................................................................................23
Opening Saved Labels ............................................................................23
Inserting Saved Text .............................................................................. 24
Caring for Your Label Maker ......................................................25
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 26
Documentation Feedback .........................................................27
Environmental Information ......................................................28

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1Cutter button 9Space bar 17 LCD display
2Print 10 Caps 18 Clear
3Preview 11 Numeric Keys 19 AC Power adapter
4Settings 12 Symbols - Currency 20 Cancel
5Backspace 13 Insert 21 Navigation
6Symbols - General 14 Open 22 OK
7Return 15 Format 23 Save
8Accented character 16 On/Off
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Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager 260P Electronic Label Maker

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About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO® LabelManager 260P 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 fonts, font sizes, and styles. The label maker
uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 6 mm (1/4”), 9 mm (3/8”), or
12 mm (1/2”). These label 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/registerto 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 a rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery pack.
To save power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes
of inactivity.

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Inserting the Battery Pack
The battery pack included with your
label maker comes partially charged.
You do not need to charge the battery
pack before using your label maker for
the first time.
To insert the battery pack
1Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker.
See Figure 2.
2Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
NOTE Remove the battery pack if the label maker will not be used for a long
period of time.
Recharging the Battery Pack
A power adapter is included with your label maker for recharging the
battery pack.
NOTE The power adapter is only used for recharging the battery pack; the
power adapter cannot be used to power the label maker.
To recharge the battery pack
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.
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Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker comes with one label
cassette. 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.
2Before using the label maker
for the first time, remove the
protective cardboard insert
from the label exit slot. See
Figure 4.
3Insert the cassette with the
label facing up and positioned
between the label guides.
4Press firmly until cassette clicks into
place. See Figure 5.
5Close the label cassette cover.
Figure 3
Label
guides
Remove
cardboard
insert Figure 4
Figure 5
Click!
Click!

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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
label width. 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 power.
2Select the language and press .
3Select inches or mm and press .
4Select 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 .
3Select the number of copies.
4Press or to print.
5Press 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.

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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
inactivity, the power is switched off automatically. When the printer
switches 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.
When the printer is switched off manually, the label text and style settings
are not remembered and a blank label is displayed when the power is turned
back on.
If the current label is not already saved, you are prompted to save the label
when you turn the power off.

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LCD Display
The display can show two lines of text at a time. The number of characters
displayed on each line will vary due to proportional spacing.
With DYMO’s exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is
visible instantly.
Feature indicators along the top of the LCD display appear black to let you
know when a feature is selected.
1Font 6Uppercase
2Font size 7Lowercase
3Mirror text 8Accented character
4Text alignment 9Fixed label length
5Battery 10 Edit area
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Format
The key displays the Font, Font Size, Style, Borders and Underline, Label
Length, Alignment, and Mirror submenus. These formatting features are
described later in this User Guide.
Insert
The Insert key allows you to insert symbols, clip art, or saved text on your
label. These features are described later in this User Guide.
Settings
The key displays the language, units of measure, label width, and
information submenus.
CAPS Mode
The key toggles capitalization on or off. When Caps mode is on, the
Caps mode indicator is shown on the display and all letters that you enter are
capitalized. The default setting is Caps mode off. When Caps mode is off, all
letters appear in lowercase.
Backspace
The key removes the character to the left of the cursor.
Clear
The key gives you a choice to clear all label text, just the text
formatting, or both.

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Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left and right navigation keys.
You can also navigate through menu selections using the up and down
navigation keys, and then press to make a selection.
Cancel
The key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or
to cancel an action.

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Formatting Your Label
You can choose from several format options to enhance the appearance of
your labels.
To adjust the formatting
1Press .
2Use the navigation keys to select the formatting option to change and
press .
3Select the option to apply to your label and press .
1Font type 5Mirror
2Font size 6Alignment
3Font style 7Label length
4Borders/Underline
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Font Type
Three font types are available for your labels:
♦Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font type.
Font Size
Six font sizes are available for your labels:
The font sizes availabledepend on the label widthyou have selected. The font
size applies to all characters on a label.
♦Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the
font size.
Basic
Serif
Fun
Label Width Font Size Available
6mm(1/4”) 8 point
9mm(3/8”) 8, 12, 18 point
12 mm (1/2”) 8, 12, 18, 24, 28, 32 point
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Font Styles
You can choose from six different font styles:
♦Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font style.
Adding Borders and Underline Styles
You can highlight your text by choosing a border or underline style.
Normal
Bold
Italic
Outline
Shadow
Vertical
Underline Parchment
Square Call Out
Rounded Flowers
Edged Banner
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♦Use the up and down navigation keys to select the border or
underline style.
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a border, but not both together.
When using borders on two-line labels, both lines are enclosed in one border.
When using underline on two-line labels, both lines are underlined.
Using Mirror Text
The mirror format allows you to print text which reads from right to left, as
you would see the text in a mirror.
♦Use the left and right navigation keys to select the mirror format.
Aligning the Text
You can align the text to print left or right justified on the label. The default
alignment is centered.
♦Use the left and right navigation keys to select the text alignment.

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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 size of the label text is
automatically adjusted 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 (15”) long.
To set a fixed length
1Use the up and down navigation keys to select the fixed option.
2Use the up and down navigation keys to select the label length, or use
the number keys to enter the label length.

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Creating Two-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on a label. Only one line of text can be
printed on 6 mm (1/4") labels.
To create a two-line label
1Type the text for the first line and press .
2Type the text for the second line.
3Press to print.

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Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters
Clip art, symbols, punctuation, and other special characters can be added to
your labels.
Adding Clip Art
The label maker includes the clip art shown below.
To insert clip art
1Press Insert, select Clip Art, and then press .
2Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the
desired clip art.
3 When you locate the clip art, pres s to add the clip art to
your label.
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Adding Symbols
The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below.
To insert a symbol
1Press Insert, select Symbols, and then press .
2Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the
desired symbol.
3When you locate the symbol, press to add the symbol to
your label.
Using the Symbol Keys
You can quickly add symbols by using the symbol shortcut keys.
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