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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 Ba
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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
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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 9 Space bar 17 LCD display 2 Print 10 Caps 18 Clear 3 Preview 11 Numeric Keys 19 AC Power adapter 4 Settings 12 Symbols - Currency 20 Cancel 5 Backspace 13 Insert 21 Navigation 6 Symbols - General 14 Open 22 OK 7 Return 15 Format 23 Save 8 Accented character 16 On/Off 4
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About Your New Label Maker ® With the DYMO LabelManager 260P electronic label maker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different fonts, font sizes, and styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), or 1/2” (12 mm). 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.
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Inserting the Battery Pack The battery pack included with your label maker comes partially charged. You do not need to charge the battery pack before using your label maker for the first time. Figure 2 To insert the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker. See Figure 2. 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. NOTE Remove the battery pack if the label maker will not be used for a long period of ti
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Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker comes with one label cassette. Visit www.dymo.com for information about purchasing additional label cassettes. Figure 3 To insert the label cassette 1 Lift the label cassette cover to open the label compartment. Label guides See Figure 3. 2 Before using the label maker for the first time, remove the protective cardboard insert Remove cardboard from the label exit slot. See insert Figure 4. Figure 4 3 Insert the cassette with the label facing
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Using the Label Maker for the First Time The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language and label width. These selections remain set until you change them. You can change these selections using the key. To 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 . You are now ready to print your first label. To print a label 1 Enter text to create a simp
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Getting to Know the Label Maker Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your label maker. Refer to Figure 1. The following sections describe each feature in detail. Power The button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of inactivity, the power is switched off automatically. When the printer switches off automatically, the last label created is remembered and displayed when the power is turned back on. The previously selected style settings are also
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LCD Display The display can show two lines of text at a time. The number of characters displayed on each line will vary due 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 the LCD display appear black 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 Batt
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Format The key displays the Font, Font Size, Style, Borders and Underline, Label Length, Alignment, and Mirror submenus. These formatting features are described later in this User Guide. Insert The Insert key allows you to insert symbols, clip art, or saved text on your label. These features are described later in this User Guide. Settings The key displays the language, label width, and information submenus. CAPS Mode The key toggles capitalization on or off. When Caps mode is on, the C
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Navigation Keys You can review and edit your label using the left and right navigation keys. You can also navigate through menu selections using the up and down navigation keys, and then press to make a selection. Cancel The key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action. 12
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Formatting Your Label You can choose from several format options to enhance the appearance of your labels. 23 1 4 7 5 6 1 Font type 5 Mirror 2 Font size 6 Alignment 3 Font style 7 Label length 4 Borders/Underline 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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Font Type Three font types are available for your labels: Basic Serif { Fun ♦ Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font type. Font Size Six font sizes are available for your labels: The font sizes available depend on the label width you have selected. The font size applies to all characters on a label. Label Width Font Size Available 1/4” (6 mm) 8 point 1/2” (12 mm) 8, 12, 18 point 1/2” (12 mm) 8, 12, 18, 24, 28, 32 point ♦ Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to
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Font Styles You can choose from six different font styles: Normal Bold Italic Outline Shadow { Vertical ♦ Use the up and down navigation keys to select the font style. Adding Borders and Underline Styles You can highlight your text by choosing a border or underline style. Underline Parchment Square Call Out Rounded Flowers Edged Banner Pointed 15
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♦ Use the up and down navigation keys to select the border or underline style. A label can be underlined or enclosed in a border, but not both together. When using borders on two-line labels, both lines are enclosed in one border. When using underline on two-line labels, both lines are underlined. Using Mirror Text The mirror format allows you to print text which reads from right to left, as you would see the text in a mirror. ♦ Use the left and right navigation keys to select the mirror form
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Creating Fixed-Length Labels Normally, the length of the label is determined by the length of the text. However, you can choose to set the length of the label for a specific application. When you choose a fixed label length, the size of the label text is automatically adjusted to fit the label. If the text cannot be adjusted to fit within the fixed label length, a message is displayed showing the smallest possible label length for this text. You can choose a fixed length label up to 15” l
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Creating Two-Line Labels You can print a maximum of two lines on a label. Only one line of text can be printed on labels. To create a two-line label 1 Type the text for the first line and press . 2 Type the text for the second line. 3 Press to print. 18
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Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters Clip art, symbols, punctuation, and other special characters can be added to your labels. Adding Clip Art The label maker includes the clip art shown below. ↔ ©® ™ ☺ ♠♣ ♥ ♦ To insert clip art 1 Press Insert, select Clip Art, and then press . 2 Use the up and down or left and right navigation keys to select the desired clip art. 3 When you locate the clip art, press to add the clip art to your label. 19
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Adding Symbols The label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below. ? ! _ - : ₅ ₆ ₇ ₈ ₉ ⁰ ' " , . ; ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ’ ¡ ¿ / \ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹ & @ # % ‰ α β γ δ ε | ( ) { } ζ η θ ι κ [ ] ° • * λ μ ν ξ ο + - x ÷ √ π ρ σ τ υ ^ ~ ≈ = ≠ φ χ ψ ω ± < > ≤ ≥ Α Β Γ Δ Ε £ ¢ € ¥ Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ $ ⅓ ⅔ ⅛ ⅝ ⅞ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ ¼ ½ ¾ ⅜ § Φ Χ Ψ Ω ₀ ₁ ₂ ₃ ₄ 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 select the desi
