User manual DYMO 1540

[. . . ] You can choose to print your labels in several different font sizes and styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 tape cassettes in widths of 9 mm or 12 mm. 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 six highcapacity AA alkaline batteries. To save power, the label maker will automatically turn off after two minutes of inactivity. [. . . ] Slide the battery compartment cover Figure 2 away from the label maker. x Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time. 5 Inserting the Tape Cassette Your label maker comes with one tape cassette. You can purchase additional tape cassettes from your local office supply retailer. x Before using the label maker for the first time, remove the protective cardboard insert from the tape exit slot. Insert the cassette with the label facing up and the tape positioned Guideposts between the guideposts. Close the tape cassette cover. Figure 3 Figure 4 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. The language option you choose determines the character set that is available. Select the width of the tape cassette currently inserted in the label maker. To add an underline Press . 10 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. Position in row To insert a symbol 1. 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. 11 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. 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 and adjust the printing contrast. Previewing Your Label You can preview your label prior to printing. The label length is displayed, then the text of the label scrolls across the display. 12 Adjusting the Print Contrast You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting between 1 (less contrast) and 5 (more contrast), and press }. Caring for Your Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. [. . . ] The label length is displayed, then the text of the label scrolls across the display. 12 Adjusting the Print Contrast You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting between 1 (less contrast) and 5 (more contrast), and press }. Caring for Your Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. See Figure 6. 13 Troubleshooting Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker. Problem/Error Message No display Poor Print Quality Solution · Ensure the label maker is turned on. Too many characters Exceeded maximum number of characters Batteries almost discharged Tape Jam Motor is stalled due to label jam · Remove jammed label; replace tape cassette. [. . . ]