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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 2
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 2
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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 3
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 3
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General 7 Return 8 Accented character 9 Space bar 10 Caps 11 Numeric Keys 12 Symbols - 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 17 16 2 15 3 14 4 13 5 12 6 11 7 10 9 8 Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager 260P Electronic Label Maker 1 Cutter button 2 Print 3 Preview 4 Settings 5 Backspace 6 Symbols - Currency 13 Insert 14 Open 15 Format 16 On/Off 17 LCD display 18 Clear 19 AC Power adapter 20 Cancel 21 Navigation 22 OK 23 Save 4
General 7 Return 8 Accented character 9 Space bar 10 Caps 11 Numeric Keys 12 Symbols - 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 17 16 2 15 3 14 4 13 5 12 6 11 7 10 9 8 Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager 260P Electronic Label Maker 1 Cutter button 2 Print 3 Preview 4 Settings 5 Backspace 6 Symbols - Currency 13 Insert 14 Open 15 Format 16 On/Off 17 LCD display 18 Clear 19 AC Power adapter 20 Cancel 21 Navigation 22 OK 23 Save 4
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... labels. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker online. Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to print your labels in many different fonts, font sizes, and styles. You can create a wide variety of inactivity. 5 Connecting the Power The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery pack. About Your New Label Maker With the DYMO® LabelManager 260P electronic label maker, you can choose to print your first label...
... labels. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker online. Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to print your labels in many different fonts, font sizes, and styles. You can create a wide variety of inactivity. 5 Connecting the Power The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery pack. About Your New Label Maker With the DYMO® LabelManager 260P electronic label maker, you can choose to print your first label...
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... label maker. See Figure 2. 2 Insert the battery pack into a power outlet. 6 NOTE The power adapter is included with your label maker for a long period of the power adapter into the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. the power adapter cannot be used for recharging the battery pack. To recharge the battery pack 1 Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of the label maker. 2 Plug the other end of time. NOTE Remove the battery...
... label maker. See Figure 2. 2 Insert the battery pack into a power outlet. 6 NOTE The power adapter is included with your label maker for a long period of the power adapter into the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. the power adapter cannot be used for recharging the battery pack. To recharge the battery pack 1 Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of the label maker. 2 Plug the other end of time. NOTE Remove the battery...
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.... guides 2 Before using the label maker for information about purchasing additional label cassettes. Figure 5 7 Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker comes with the label facing up and positioned between the label guides. 4 Press firmly until cassette clicks into Click! Remove cardboard insert 3 Insert the cassette with one label cassette. See Figure 5. 5 Close the label cassette cover. Figure 3 Figure 4 Click! See Figure 4. To insert the label cassette 1 Lift the label cassette cover to open the label compartment. Visit www.dymo.com...
.... guides 2 Before using the label maker for information about purchasing additional label cassettes. Figure 5 7 Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker comes with the label facing up and positioned between the label guides. 4 Press firmly until cassette clicks into Click! Remove cardboard insert 3 Insert the cassette with one label cassette. See Figure 5. 5 Close the label cassette cover. Figure 3 Figure 4 Click! See Figure 4. To insert the label cassette 1 Lift the label cassette cover to open the label compartment. Visit www.dymo.com...
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... power, you are now ready to select the language and label width. You printed your first label. You are asked to print your first label. Congratulations! These selections remain set up the label maker 1 Press to turn on the power. 2 Select the language and press . 3 Select the width of the label cassette currently in the label maker and press . To set until you change these selections using the key. Continue reading to cut the label. Using the Label Maker for creating labels...
... power, you are now ready to select the language and label width. You printed your first label. You are asked to print your first label. Congratulations! These selections remain set up the label maker 1 Press to turn on the power. 2 Select the language and press . 3 Select the width of the label cassette currently in the label maker and press . To set until you change these selections using the key. Continue reading to cut the label. Using the Label Maker for creating labels...
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... keys on your label maker. If the current label is not already saved, you turn the power off manually, the label text and style settings are also restored. The previously selected style settings are not remembered and a blank label is displayed when the power is switched off . 9 The following sections describe each feature in detail. Power The button turns the power on and off automatically. When the printer is turned back on...
... keys on your label maker. If the current label is not already saved, you turn the power off manually, the label text and style settings are also restored. The previously selected style settings are not remembered and a blank label is displayed when the power is switched off . 9 The following sections describe each feature in detail. Power The button turns the power on and off automatically. When the printer is turned back on...
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The number of the LCD display appear black to proportional spacing. With DYMO's exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is visible instantly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Feature indicators along the top of characters displayed on each line will vary due to let you know when a feature is selected. 1 Font 6 Uppercase 2 Font size 7 Lowercase 3 Mirror text 8 Accented character 4 Text alignment 9 Fixed label length 5 Battery 10 Edit area 10 LCD Display The display can show two lines of text at a time.
The number of the LCD display appear black to proportional spacing. With DYMO's exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is visible instantly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Feature indicators along the top of characters displayed on each line will vary due to let you know when a feature is selected. 1 Font 6 Uppercase 2 Font size 7 Lowercase 3 Mirror text 8 Accented character 4 Text alignment 9 Fixed label length 5 Battery 10 Edit area 10 LCD Display The display can show two lines of text at a time.
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... Underline, Label Length, Alignment, and Mirror submenus. These features are described later in this User Guide. Settings The key displays the language, label width, and information submenus. When Caps mode is on, the Caps mode indicator is Caps mode off , all label text, just the text formatting, or both. 11 CAPS Mode The key toggles capitalization on your label. Backspace The key removes the character to clear all letters appear...
... Underline, Label Length, Alignment, and Mirror submenus. These features are described later in this User Guide. Settings The key displays the language, label width, and information submenus. When Caps mode is on, the Caps mode indicator is Caps mode off , all label text, just the text formatting, or both. 11 CAPS Mode The key toggles capitalization on your label. Backspace The key removes the character to clear all letters appear...
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Formatting Your Label You can choose from several format options to enhance the appearance of your labels. 2 3 1 4 7 5 1 Font type 2 Font size 3 Font style 4 Borders/Underline 6 5 Mirror 6 Alignment 7 Label length To adjust the formatting 1 Press . 2 Use the navigation keys to select the formatting option to change and press . 3 Select the option to apply to your label and press . 13
Formatting Your Label You can choose from several format options to enhance the appearance of your labels. 2 3 1 4 7 5 1 Font type 2 Font size 3 Font style 4 Borders/Underline 6 5 Mirror 6 Alignment 7 Label length To adjust the formatting 1 Press . 2 Use the navigation keys to select the formatting option to change and press . 3 Select the option to apply to your label and press . 13
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The font size applies to all characters on the label width you have selected. Font Size Six font sizes are available for your labels: { Basic Serif Fun ♦ Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font size. 14 Label Width 1/4" (6 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) Font Size Available 8 point 8, 12, 18 point 8, 12, 18, 24, 28, 32 point ♦ Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the font type. Font Type Three font types are available for your labels: The font sizes available depend on a label.
The font size applies to all characters on the label width you have selected. Font Size Six font sizes are available for your labels: { Basic Serif Fun ♦ Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font size. 14 Label Width 1/4" (6 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) 1/2" (12 mm) Font Size Available 8 point 8, 12, 18 point 8, 12, 18, 24, 28, 32 point ♦ Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the font type. Font Type Three font types are available for your labels: The font sizes available depend on a label.
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However, you choose a fixed label length, the size of the label text is displayed showing the smallest possible label length for a specific application. If the text cannot be adjusted to fit within the fixed label length, a message is automatically adjusted to fit the label. To set the length of the text. When you can choose a fixed length label up and down navigation keys to select the fixed option. 2 Use the up to enter the label length. 17 You can choose to set a fixed length 1 Use the up...
However, you choose a fixed label length, the size of the label text is displayed showing the smallest possible label length for a specific application. If the text cannot be adjusted to fit within the fixed label length, a message is automatically adjusted to fit the label. To set the length of the text. When you can choose a fixed length label up and down navigation keys to select the fixed option. 2 Use the up to enter the label length. 17 You can choose to set a fixed length 1 Use the up...
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Adding Symbols The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below. ? ! _ - : ' " , . ; ' ¡ ¿ / \ & @ # % ‰ | ( ) { } [ ] ° • * + - x ÷ √ ^ ~ ≈ = ≠ ± < > ≤ ≥ $ £ € ¢...932; Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω To insert a symbol 1 Press Insert, select Symbols, and then press . 2 Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to Using the Symbol Keys You can quickly add symbols by using the symbol shortcut keys. 20 to add the symbol to...
Adding Symbols The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below. ? ! _ - : ' " , . ; ' ¡ ¿ / \ & @ # % ‰ | ( ) { } [ ] ° • * + - x ÷ √ ^ ~ ≈ = ≠ ± < > ≤ ≥ $ £ € ¢...932; Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω To insert a symbol 1 Press Insert, select Symbols, and then press . 2 Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to Using the Symbol Keys You can quickly add symbols by using the symbol shortcut keys. 20 to add the symbol to...
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Adding International Characters The label maker supports the extended Latin character set. The character variations and the order in which the variations appear depend on the display. 2 Press an alpha character. The accented character indicator is selected as the language and you press the Accent key and then the letter a, you will see a à â æ and so on through all the available variations of...
Adding International Characters The label maker supports the extended Latin character set. The character variations and the order in which the variations appear depend on the display. 2 Press an alpha character. The accented character indicator is selected as the language and you press the Accent key and then the letter a, you will see a à â æ and so on through all the available variations of...
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... the label scrolls across the display. When printing is finished, the number of copies to print returns to print, and press . If necessary, the text of 1. 22 To preview your label and print multiple labels. Printing Multiple Labels Each time you print, you are asked how many copies to printing. Printing Options You can preview your label ♦ Press . To print multiple labels 1 Press . 2 Select or enter the number of your label prior to print.
... the label scrolls across the display. When printing is finished, the number of copies to print returns to print, and press . If necessary, the text of 1. 22 To preview your label and print multiple labels. Printing Multiple Labels Each time you print, you are asked how many copies to printing. Printing Options You can preview your label ♦ Press . To print multiple labels 1 Press . 2 Select or enter the number of your label prior to print.
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... saved labels 1 Press . To clear a memory location, first select a memory location and then press . 23 The first memory location is displayed. 2 Use the navigation keys to move through the locations. You can recall saved labels and you to nine frequently-used labels. Using the Label Maker Memory The label maker has a powerful memory feature that allows you can insert saved text into a label. Saving a Label You can store a new label...
... saved labels 1 Press . To clear a memory location, first select a memory location and then press . 23 The first memory location is displayed. 2 Use the navigation keys to move through the locations. You can recall saved labels and you to nine frequently-used labels. Using the Label Maker Memory The label maker has a powerful memory feature that allows you can insert saved text into a label. Saving a Label You can store a new label...
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... long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Press and hold the cutter button to clean both sides of the tool across the print head. Print head Figure 6 2 Remove the cleaning tool from time to time to keep it working properly. Caring for Your Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you replace the label cassette. To clean the print head 1 Remove the label cassette. To clean the cutter blade 1 Remove the label cassette. 2 Press and hold 3 Use a cotton...
... long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Press and hold the cutter button to clean both sides of the tool across the print head. Print head Figure 6 2 Remove the cleaning tool from time to time to keep it working properly. Caring for Your Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you replace the label cassette. To clean the print head 1 Remove the label cassette. To clean the cutter blade 1 Remove the label cassette. 2 Press and hold 3 Use a cotton...
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... many characters Exceeded maximum number of the buffer text. Charge Battery! Problem/Error Message Solution No display • Ensure the label maker is finished. Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. Attach the power adapter to recharge the battery pack. See Recharging the Battery Pack. See Recharging the Battery Pack. 26 No action required. Message disappears when printing is turned on the label width. • Insert a wider label cassette. Delete some or all of characters in buffer. Troubleshooting Review...
... many characters Exceeded maximum number of the buffer text. Charge Battery! Problem/Error Message Solution No display • Ensure the label maker is finished. Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. Attach the power adapter to recharge the battery pack. See Recharging the Battery Pack. See Recharging the Battery Pack. 26 No action required. Message disappears when printing is turned on the label width. • Insert a wider label cassette. Delete some or all of characters in buffer. Troubleshooting Review...
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.... Tape Jam • Remove jammed label; Send email messages to: documentation@dymo.com Please keep in mind that are constantly working to see covered in the documentation. Battery Charging Allow the battery pack to label jam. • Clean cutter blade. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Support. 27 Please include the following information with your feedback: • Product name, model number, and User Guide page number • Brief description of instructions...
.... Tape Jam • Remove jammed label; Send email messages to: documentation@dymo.com Please keep in mind that are constantly working to see covered in the documentation. Battery Charging Allow the battery pack to label jam. • Clean cutter blade. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Support. 27 Please include the following information with your feedback: • Product name, model number, and User Guide page number • Brief description of instructions...
