Dymo LetraTag Plus LT-100T User manual

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LetraTag
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LT-100T
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User Guide
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AboutYourNewLabelmaker
With your new DYMO LetraTag® labelmaker, 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 labelmaker
uses DYMO LetraTag (LT) 12 mm label cassettes. LT cassettes are
available in multiple colors of plastic and metallic tape, and in
white iron-on tape.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and
accessories for your labelmaker.
Warranty Registration
Please complete the warranty registration card and return it to
the appropriate Customer Support address within seven days. Visit
www.dymo.com/registration for details or to register online.
GettingStarted
Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.
Connecting the Power
The labelmaker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power
adapter.To save power, the labelmaker will automatically turn off
after two minutes of inactivity.
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Inserting the Batteries
The labelmaker uses four high-capacity AA alkaline batteries.
To insert the batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover. See Figure 2.
2. Insert the batteries following the
polarity markings (+ and –).
3. Replace the cover.
ÇRemove the batteries if the
labelmaker will not be used for a long
period of time.
Figure 2
Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
An optional 9 Volt,1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power
the labelmaker. Connecting the AC adapter to the labelmaker
disconnects the batteries as a power source.
To connect the power adapter
1. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of
the labelmaker.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
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ÇMake sure the labelmaker power is turned off 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
label cassette. Visit www.dymo.
comfor information about purchasing
additional label cassettes.
Figure 3
To insert the label cassette
1. Lift the label cassette cover to open
the label compartment.
See Figure 3.
Ç Before using the labelmaker for
the first time, remove the protective
cardboard insert from label exit slot.
See Figure 4.
Figure 4
2. Insert the cassette with the label positioned
between the print head and pinch roller.
3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
4. Close the label cassette cover and press âto turn on the power.
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Selecting a Language
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select your
desired language. By default, the language is set to English.The
language option you choose determines the character set that is
available.
To select a language
1. Press ä.
2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Language and press ã.
3. Use the up or down arrow key to select the language you want
and press ã.
Setting the Date and Time
You need to set the current date and time so that the date is correct
if you choose to automatically insert a date on your label.
To set the date and time
1. Press ä.
2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Set Date and press ã.
The default date is displayed.
3. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each
setting (month, day, and year) and use the up or down arrow
keys to increase or decrease the value.
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4. When finished, press ã. The default time is displayed.
5. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each
setting (hours and minutes) and use the up or down arrow keys
to increase or decrease the value.
6. When finished, press ã.
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 å.
3. 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.
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GettingtoKnowtheLabelmaker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys
on your labelmaker. Refer to Figure 1 on the inside front cover. The
following sections describe each feature in detail.
Power
The âbutton 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.
You can also press âto cancel printing and return to edit mode.
LCD Display
You can enter up to 100 characters and
spaces on a label; however, the display
will only show a small portion of the
characters. And, with DYMO’s exclusive
graphical display, any formatting you
add is visible instantly.
For example, the italics and rounded
border added to the text in Figure 5
are clearly displayed.
 ≠ Font size ßCAPS
Æ # lines ∞Num Lock
Figure 5
Feature indicators appear along the top of the display to let you
know when a feature is selected.
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CAPS Mode
The [key toggles capitalization on or o. 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 CAPS
mode on. When CAPS mode is o, all letters appear in lower case.
Num Lock
The ñkey 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 o by default.
Backspace
The ókey removes the character to the left of the cursor.
Clear
The îkey clears all label text and formatting.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys
on the Navigation key. You can navigate through menu selections
using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ã to make a selection.
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Cancel
The úkey allows you to exit from a menu without making a
selection or to cancel an action.
Format
The ôkey displays the Size, Style, and Borders submenus. These
formatting features are described later in this User Guide.
Insert
The òkey allows you to insert symbols, a second line, or the
date on your label.
Settings
The äkey displays the Preview, Language, Set Date, and Set
Contrast submenus. These features are described later in this User
Guide.
FormattingYourLabel
You can choose from a number of formatting options to enhance
the appearance of your labels.
Changing the Font Size
Five font sizes are available for your labels: Extra Small, Small, Medium,
Large, and Extra Large. When you select a size, that size
applies to all characters on a label.
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To set the font size
1. Press the ôkey.
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select Size and press ã.
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the desired font size and
then press ã.
Adding Font Styles
You can choose from six dierent font styles:
AaAbCc Normal
AaAbCc Bold
AaAbCc Italic
Outline
Shadow
ÄVertical
When you select a style, that style applies to all characters. Styles
can be used with alphanumeric characters and some symbols.
To set the font style
1. Press ô.
2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Style and press ã.
3. Use the up or down arrow key to select a font style and press ã.
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Creating Two-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on labels.
To create a two-line label
1. Type the text for the first line and press ò.
2. Use the arrow 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. Type the text for the second line.
Adding the Date
You can insert the date on your label. The date format is MMM DD,
YY (US) or DD MMM YY (Europe) depending upon the version of
your labelmaker.
To insert the date
1. Press ò.
2. Select Date and press ã.
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Adding Box and Underline Styles
You can highlight your text by choosing a box or underline style.
ÂUnderline ÌEdged
ÁSquare ÒTrain
ÈPointed ÛSweet Hearts
ÎRounded ÙFlowers
ÔCrocodile
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both
together.
To add an underline or box style
1. Press ô.
2. Select Borders, and press ã.
3. Select underline or a box style and press ã.
On two-line labels, both lines are underlined. In box style mode, all
the lines are enclosed in one box style.
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UsingSymbolsandSpecialCharacters
Symbols and other special characters can be added to your labels.
Adding Symbols
The labelmaker supports the extended symbol set shown below.
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To insert a symbol
1. Press ò, select Symbols, and press ã. 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.
3. When you locate the symbol, press ãto add the symbol to your
label.
The labelmaker remembers the last symbol used.The next time
you choose to insert a symbol, the last symbol that you used is
automatically selected.
Adding International Characters
The labelmaker supports the extended Latin character set using
RACE technology. Similar to using a mobile phone keypad, when
you hold down a letter key for longer than one second, you will
scroll through variations on that letter. To insert the character,
release the key when the desired character appears.
For example, if French is selected as the language and you hold
down 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 have selected
to use.
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PrintingOptions
You can preview your label 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.
To preview your label
1. Press ä.
2. Select Preview and press ã.
The text of the label scrolls across the display.
Adjusting the Print Contrast
You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of
your label.
To set the contrast
1. Press ä.
2. Select Set Contrast and press ã.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting and press ã.
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UsingLabelmakerMemory
The labelmaker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to
store the text of up to nine labels you use frequently.
Storing Label Text
You can store up to nine specific labels you use frequently.
To store the current label text
1. Press ö. The first of the memory fields is displayed.
2. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields.You can store new
text in any of the memory locations.
3. Select a memory location and press ã.
Your label text is saved and you are returned to the label.
Recalling Stored Labels
You can easily recall labels stored in memory to use at a later time.
To recall labels
1. Press õ. The first memory location is displayed similar to
storing a label or format.
2. Use the arrow keys to select a label to recall and press ã.
To clear a memory field, first recall a label and then press î.
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Caring for Your Labelmaker
Your labelmaker is designed to give you long and trouble-free
service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your
labelmaker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the
cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette.
To clean the cutter blade
Press in and hold
1. Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol.
2. Remove the label cassette.
3. Place the tip of a ball-point pen or
pencil on the black post as shown in
Figure 6, and press the post down.
Print head
Figure 6
4. While holding down the post, press and
hold the cutter lever to expose the cutter blade.
5. Release the post and clean both sides of the blade with the
cotton ball.
6. Release the cutter lever.
ÇYou can also follow this procedure if the cutter blade becomes
lodged in the forward position and will not move.
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To clean the print head
1. Remove the label cassette.
2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label compartment
cover.
3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head.
See Figure 6.
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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem
while using your labelmaker.
Problem/Error Message Solution
No display • Ensure the labelmaker is turned on.
• Replace discharged batteries.
Poor Print Quality • Replace batteries or attach power adapter.
• Ensure label cassette is installed properly.
• Clean the print head.
• Replace the label cassette.
Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your
Labelmaker.
Printing No action required.
Message disappears when printing is finished.
Too many characters
Exceeded maximum number of
characters in buffer.
Delete some or all of the buffer text.
Battery low
Batteries almost discharged.
Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter.
Tape Jam
Motor is stalled due to label jam.
• Remove jammed label; replace label cassette.
• Clean cutter blade.
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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