DYMO LabelManager 280 User Guide

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User Guide
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Copyright
© 2012 Sanford, L.P. All rights reserved.
No part of this document or the software may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Sanford, L.P.
Trademarks
DYMO, DYMO Label, and LabelManager are registered marks in the US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contents
About Your New Label Maker ..... 5
Product Registration ..... 5
Getting Started ..... 5
Connecting the Power ..... 5
Inserting the Battery Pack ..... 5
Recharging the Battery Pack ..... 5
Removing the Battery ..... 5
Inserting the Label Cassette ..... 6
Using the Label Maker for the First Time ..... 6
Getting to Know the Label Maker ..... 6
Power ..... 6
LCD Display ..... 7
Navigation Keys ..... 7
Cancel ..... 7
Backspace ..... 7
Caps Mode ..... 7
New Label/Clear ..... 7
Text Size ..... 7
Format Keys ..... 7
Vertical Text ..... 7
Menu ..... 7
Formatting Your Label ..... 7
Changing the Font Type ..... 7
Changing the Text Size ..... 8
Changing the Text Style ..... 8
Adding Borders ..... 8
Using Mirror Text ..... 8
Creating Vertical Labels ..... 8
Creating Fixed-Length Labels ..... 9
Aligning the Text ..... 9
Creating Two-Line Labels ..... 9
Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters ..... 9
Adding Symbols ..... 9
Adding Clip Art ..... 10
Adding Accented Characters ..... 10
Inserting the Date and Time ..... 10
Using Auto-Numbering ..... 11
Deleting Auto-Numbering ..... 11
Changing the Settings ..... 11
Changing the Language ..... 11
Setting the Label Width ..... 11
Printing Options ..... 11
Previewing Your Label Layout ..... 11
Printing Multiple Labels ..... 11
Using the Label Maker Memory ..... 11
Saving a Label ..... 11
Opening Saved Labels ..... 12
Inserting Saved Text ..... 12
Caring for Your Label Maker ..... 12
Using the Label Maker with Your Computer ..... 13
Installing DYMO Label Software ..... 13
Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer ..... 13
Using DYMO Label Software ..... 14
Viewing the Label Maker Status ..... 14
Troubleshooting ..... 15
Documentation Feedback ..... 16
Environmental Information ..... 16
Safety Precautions for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack ..... 17

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Figure 1 LabelManager 280 Label Maker
| 1 | USB port | 9 | Back | 17 | Accented charac |
| 2 | Power port | 10 | Save/Open | 18 | Navigation |
| 3 | LCD display | 11 | Numeric keys | 19 | OK |
| 4 | Cutter | 12 | Symbols | 20 | New label/Clear |
| 5 | Italics | 13 | Backspace | 21 | Menu |
| 6 | Underline | 14 | Return | 22 | On/Off |
| 7 | Vertical text | 15 | Space bar | 23 | Text size |
| 8 | Print/Conies | 16 | Caps | 24 | Bold |
8 Print/Copies 16 Caps 24 Bold
About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO $ ^{\circledR} $ LabelManager $ ^{\circledR} $ 280 electronic label maker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in several different fonts, text sizes, and text styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4", 3/8", or 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/register to register your label maker online. During the registration process, you will need the serial number, which is located inside the back cover of the label maker.
Register your label maker to receive these benefits:
■ Notification of software upgrades by email
Special offers and new product announcements
Getting Started
Follow the steps in this section to print your first label.
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack. To save power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity.
Remove the battery pack if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time.
Inserting the Battery Pack
The battery pack included with your label maker comes partially charged. For best performance, fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Make sure the charging adapter is disconnected before handling the Li-ion battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2
2 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
3 Replace the