User manual DYMO 1540

[. . . ] 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. Lift the tape cassette cover to open the tape compartment. x Before using the label maker for the first time, remove the protective cardboard insert from the tape exit slot. [. . . ] 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. You are now ready to print your first label. Press the cutter button to cut the label. Continue reading to learn more about the options available for creating labels. Getting to Know the Label Maker Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your label maker. The following sections describe each feature in detail. Power The { button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of no activity, the power is switched off automatically. The last label created is remembered and displayed when the power is turned back on. The previously selected style settings are also restored. 7 LCD Display You can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. The display shows about thirteen characters at a time. The number of characters displayed will vary due to proportional spacing. 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. The accented character indicator is shown on the display. 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. Clean your label maker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the tape cassette. Print head Cutter button To clean the cutter blade 1. [. . . ] 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. · Ensure tape cassette is installed properly. Message disappears when printing is finished. Replace batteries. Poor Cutter Performance Printing . [. . . ]