Dymo M1011 User manual

User Guide
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ATape cassette door HCharacter selection window
BTape rollers ICutting handle
CTape advance knob JEmbossing adjustment screw
DStart line KCable tie slot punch
ETape pawl LHole punch
FEmbossing handle MCutting assembly
GEmbossing wheel NLeader/trailer length guide
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
J
N
E

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About Your New Labelmaker
With your new DYMO M1011 labelmaker, you can create a wide
variety of plastic and metal labels. The labelmaker uses DYMO
12 mm (1/2") label tape. DYMO plastic tapes are available in a wide
variety of colors. Metal tapes are available as follows:
• Aluminium with adhesive (35800)
• Aluminium without adhesive (31000)
• Stainless Steel (32500)
You can also use a Reverse Image Wheel with the DYMO M1011
labelmaker. This wheel allows you to print mirror script labels that
meet special requirements in the industry. Mirror labels are used on
moulds or casts for metal or rubber injection, silicon casting, fiber
glass applications, and so on.
Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining tapes and
accessories for your labelmaker.

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Loading the Label Tape
The DYMO M1011 is set to emboss non-adhesive aluminium or
plastic tape.
To load the tape roll
1. Hold the labelmaker in your left hand.
2. Open tape door (A).
3. Insert roll of tape allowing the end to extend about 5 cm (2")
through the tape slot.
4. Close the tape door.
5. Feed the tape between the two rollers (B).
6. Squeeze the embossing handle (F) half-way (one click) several
times to ensure the tape is inserted all the way.

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Cutting the Tape
To cut the tape
1. Squeeze the embossing handle half-way, several times until the
tape extends from the front of the cutting assembly (M) by at least
1 cm (1").
Before cutting the tape, make sure the end of the tape
extends beyond the edge of the cutting assembly so you can easily
pull the label out. Otherwise, a tape jam may occur.
2. Lift the cutting handle (I) gently until it is vertical to cut the tape.
I
M

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Embossing the Label
Avoid turning the embossing wheel at the same time you are
squeezing the embossing handle. This can damage the character
blades.
To emboss a label
1. Turn the character selection wheel (G) until the desired letter is
centered in the window (H).
2. Squeeze the embossing handle (F) firmly.
3. Release the embossing handle fully before selecting the next
character.
To add space between words
Squeeze embossing handle (F) half-way (one click) or turn the
tape advance knob clockwise (one click per space).
G
H
F

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Embossing on Stainless Steel Tape
You may need to adjust the labelmaker to emboss properly when
using stainless steel tape.
To adjust for stainless steel tape
1. Turn the adjustment screw (J) clockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
2. Emboss the text as described in “Embossing the Label” on
page 6.
When you return to using plastic or aluminum tape, you may need to
reverse this adjustment.
J

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Retracting the Tape
You may want to retract the tape, for example, if the tape advanced
too far or to center the text on the label.
To retract the tape
1. Pull back the pawl (E).
2. Turn the tape advance knob (C) counter-clockwise.
E
C

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Removing the Tape
To remove the tape
1. Retract the tape as described in “Retracting the Tape” on page 8.
2. Open the tape cassette door (A) and remove the tape.
Use caution when removing stainless steel tape that may
have sharp edges.
3. Reload the tape as described in “Loading the Label Tape” on
page 4.
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Centering the Text on the Label
The leader/trailer length guide (N) has positioning marks for a short
(S) or long label (L). Use the marks on the guide to center the text on
your label.
To center the text on a long label
1. After cutting the previous label, emboss the text on a new label.
2. Pull the leader/trailer length guide (N) to the forward position.
3. Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite the L
on the guide. The label has a leader/trailer of approximately 5 cm
(2") and the text is centered.
4. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to cut the tape.
To center the text on a short label
1. Retract the tape until the tape edge is at start line (D).
2. Emboss the text on your label.
3. Advance the tape until the last embossed letter is opposite the S
on the guide. The label has a leader/trailer of approximately 3 cm
(1.5") and the text is centered.
4. Lift the cutting handle (I) to the vertical position to cut the tape.
N
ID