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2. Insert the batteries following the
polarity markings (+ and –).
About Your New Labelmaker
With your DYMO ExecuLabel LP150 labelmaker,
™
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-
adhesive labels. You can choose to print your
labels in many different sizes and styles. The
labelmaker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in
widths of 3/8” (9 mm ) and 1/2” (12 mm). Label
cassettes are also available in a wide range of
colors.
Remove the batteries if the labelmaker will
not be used for a long period of time.
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your labelmaker comes with one label cassette.
purchasing additional label cassettes.
labels and accessories for your labelmaker.
To insert the label cassette
1. Lift the label cassette cover to open the label
compartment. See Figure 3.
Warranty Registration
Please complete the warranty registration card and
return it to the appropriate Customer Support
registration for details or to register online.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your
first label.
Remove
cardboard insert
Connecting the Power
The labelmaker is powered by six AAA alkaline
batteries. To save power, the labelmaker will
automatically turn off after two minutes of inactivity.
Figure 3
The first time you use the labelmaker,
remove the protective cardboard insert from
between the print head and pinch roller. See
Figure 3.
To insert the batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover. See
2. Make sure the label and ribbon are taut across
the mouth of the cassette and that the label
passes between the guideposts. If necessary,
turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3. Insert the cassette with the label and ribbon
positioned between the print head and pinch
roller. See Figure 4.
Figure 2
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Getting to Know the Labelmaker
CLICK!
Become familiar with the location of the feature and
function keys on your labelmaker. Refer to Figure 1
describe each feature in detail.
Power
The
button turns the power on and off. After
A
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.
Figure 4
4. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place.
5. Close the label cassette cover and press
to
A
turn on the power.
You can also use the
and return to edit mode.
button to cancel printing
Selecting a Language
A
You can select from a number of different language
options. By default, the language is set to English.
The language option you choose determines the
default units of measure (inches or millimeters) and
the character set that is available.
LCD Display
The labelmaker’s LCD display shows a row of 13
characters. However, you can enter up to 99
characters and spaces.
To select a language
The display window can accommodate 13
characters. As you type more characters, they
begin to scroll to the left. See Figure 5. The number
of characters actually displayed can vary due to
proportional spacing.
Language
1. Press
.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the language you
want and press
.
Printing Your First Label
You are now ready to print your first label.
The quickbrown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
To print a label
1. Enter text to create a simple label.
Figure 5
In addition, feature indicators appear on the display
to let you know when a feature is selected. See
2. Press
.
3. Use the cutter lever to cut the label.
Congratulations! You have printed your first label.
Continue reading to learn more about the options
available for creating labels.
Box/
Align/ Scroll
Font
Style Underline Justify bar
Fixed length
# of copies
CAPS mode
Figure 6
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CAPS Mode
Cancel
The
key toggles capitalization on and off.
#
The
key allows you to exit from a menu
When CAPS mode is turned on, the CAPS mode
indicator is shown on the display and all letters that
you enter will be capitalized. The default setting is
CAPS mode on. When CAPS mode is off, all letters
entered appear in lower case.
without making a selection or to cancel an action.
Return Key
The key inserts a new line on your label.
Extra Key
Shift Key
The
key displays Units, Copies, Preview, and
The
key, when used in combination with an
Print Contrast submenus. These features are
described later in this User Guide.
alphabet key, changes the case of the selected
letter. When used in combination with number keys
or function keys, the
function shown on the key. For example, when you
press , the character to the left of the cursor is
deleted; however, when you press
key selects the alternate
Formatting Your Label
You can choose from a number of formatting
+
options to enhance the appearance of your labels.
together, the entire label text and formatting is
deleted and the display is ready for you to type a
new label.
The labelmaker remembers the last selection
made so that each time you enter one of the
feature menus described in this section, you are
positioned at the last item selected from that menu.
Space Bar
The
key inserts one or more blank
V
Changing the Font
Three fonts are available for your labels: Arial
spaces in your text.
Clear/Delete
Narrow, Arial Normal, and Arial Wide
.
When you select a font, that font applies to all
characters on a label.
The
key removes the character to the left of
the cursor. Pressing
text and formatting.
+
clears all label
To set the font
1. Press the
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired font
and then press
key.
Navigation Keys
You can review and edit your label using the left
and right arrows on the navigation key. Using
with the left or right arrows moves the cursor to the
beginning or end of the label text.
.
You can navigate through menu selections using
the up and down arrow keys, and then press
to make a selection.
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A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but
not both together.
To add an underline or box style
Adding Font Styles
You can choose from six different font styles in
addition to Normal:
1. Press the
key.
>
2. Select underline or a box style and press
On multi-line labels, both lines are underlined. In
box-style mode, all the lines are enclosed in one
box style.
.
Normal
Bold
Italic
Outline
Shadow
Vertical
Mirror
Creating Multiple-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on
3/8" (9 mm) and 1/2" (12 mm) labels.
To create a multiple-line label
1. Type the text for the first line, and press . A
Figure 7
new line character
is displayed at the end of
When you select a style, that style applies to all
characters. Styles can be used with alphanumeric
information on printing symbols.
the first line, but will not print on the label.
2. Type the text for the second line.
Using Symbols and
Special Characters
Symbols and other special characters can be
added to your labels.
To set the font style
1. Press the
2. Use the arrow keys to select a style and then
press
key.
.
Adding Box and Underline Styles
You can further highlight your text by choosing a
box or underline style.
Underline
DYMO
Square Box
DYMO
Pointed Box
DYMO
Rounded Box
DYMO
Crocodile Box
DYMO
Scroll Box
DYMO
Figure 9
Figure 8
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Adding Symbols
The labelmaker supports the extended symbol set
Printing Options
You can print multiple copies of a label at one time,
print fixed-length labels, review label text and
format, and adjust the printing contrast.
To add a symbol
Symbols
1. Press
. The first row of symbols shown in
Printing Multiple Copies
the table appears in the display.
2. Use the arrow keys to move to the desired
symbol. The left and right arrows move
horizontally along a row of symbols. The up and
down arrow keys scroll vertically through the
rows of symbols.
You can print up to 16 copies of a label at one time.
When printing multiple copies, a dotted cut-line is
printed between each label.
To print multiple copies of the label
1. Press
2. Select Set # Copies and press
3. Use the arrow keys to set the desired number of
copies to print and press
4. Press to begin printing.
.
To quickly see a row of symbols, you can press
the letter corresponding to the row you want.
.
3. When you locate the symbol, press
the symbol to your label text.
to add
.
When printing is finished, the number of copies to
print returns to the default value of 1.
Adding International Characters
The labelmaker supports the extended Latin
character set using RACE technology. Similar to
using a mobile phone keypad, if you type a letter
multiple times within a very short time, you will
scroll through variations on that letter.
Printing a Fixed-Length Label
Normally, the length of the label is determined by
the length of the text entered. However, you may
wish to make a label for a specific purpose that is a
fixed length regardless of the length of the text.
For example, if French is selected as the language
and you repeatedly 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 have selected to use.
You can specify a fixed length for a label in 0.1”
(2 mm) increments between 1.5” (40 mm) and
15.0” (400 mm). The preset fixed length is 4.0”
(100 mm). Any change you make to the fixed
length setting remains in effect until you change it.
Currency Symbols
To set the label length
1. Press
+
.
The currency key $ also uses RACE to scroll
2. Select ON to turn on Fixed Length, then press
.
3. Press the up arrow to increase the length.
4. Press the down arrow to decrease the length.
through a number of currency symbols:
€ £ $ ¢ ¥
The order these symbols appear depends on the
language you have selected.
5. Press
to set the fixed length.
6. After printing the label, repeat step 1 and turn
Fixed Length OFF; otherwise, all subsequent
labels will print with this fixed length.
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• Allows you to name and store up to three
commonly used label formats.
Previewing Your Label
You can preview the text or format of your label
prior to printing. A two-line label is previewed as a
single-line label.
Storing Label Text
The labelmaker automatically keeps the last three
labels printed in a text buffer. In addition, you can
store up to three specific labels you use frequently.
To preview your label
1. Press
2. Select Preview and press
3. Select Text or Format and press
.
.
To store the current label text
..
1. Press
+
.
If you select Text, the text of the label scrolls
across the display. If you select Format, the format
selected displays briefly.
2. Select Save and then Label.
The first of the memory fields is displayed.
3. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields.
You can store new text in any of the memory
locations, however, if you select a location that is
filled, the previous label text will be overwritten.
4. Select a memory location and press
Your label text is saved and you are returned to the
label.
Aligning the Text
When you print a fixed length label you can choose
to align the text at the left, center, or right side of
the label. For multi-line labels, all lines of text are
aligned left, center, and right relative to each other.
.
To align the text
1. Press
+
.
Storing Formats
>
2. Select the desired alignment and press
The alignment setting remains active until you reset
the alignment.
.
In addition to label text, you can store up to three
specific label formats you use frequently. This
feature stores only the formatting information not
the label text.
Adjusting the Print Contrast
You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the
print quality of your label.
To store the current format
1. Press
+
.
2. Select Save and then Format.
To set the contrast
The first of the memory fields is displayed.
3. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields.
You can store a new format in any of the
memory locations, however, if you select a
location that is filled, the previously stored format
will be overwritten.
4. Select a field and press
appears in the field.
5. Enter a name for the format and press
1. Press
2. Select Set Contrast and press
3. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting
and press
.
.
.
Using Labelmaker Memory
The labelmaker has a powerful memory feature
that stores text and formatting as follows:
. The word Name?
. The
label format is saved and you are returned to the
label.
• Automatically stores the last three labels printed.
• Allows you to store the text of up to three labels
you use frequently.
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Recalling Stored Labels
and Formats
You can easily recall labels and formats stored in
memory to use at a later time.
To recall labels or formats
1. Press
+
.
2. Select Recall and then Label, Format, or Last
Printed.
The first memory location is displayed similar to
storing a label or format.
3. Select a label or format to recall and press
.
Caring for Your Labelmaker
Your labelmaker is designed to give you long and
trouble-free service, while requiring very little
maintenance.
Clean your labelmaker from time to time to keep it
working properly.
To clean the print head
♦ Use the cleaning tool located inside the label
compartment lid.
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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your labelmaker.
Problem/Error Message
Solution
No display
•
•
Ensure the labelmaker is turned on.
Replace discharged batteries.
Poor Print Quality
• Replace discharged batteries.
• Ensure label cassette is installed properly.
• Clean the print head.
• Replace the label cassette.
Printing
No action required.
Message disappears when printing is finished.
Too many characters
Exceeded maximum number of characters in buffer.
Delete some or all of the buffer text.
Select another format.
Too many lines
Exceeded maximum number of lines allowed.
Insert Tape Cassette
Insert a new label cassette
Label cassette missing or empty.
Battery low
Replace batteries.
Batteries almost discharged.
Tape Jam
• Remove jammed label and replace label cassette.
Motor is stalled due to label jam.
Set
• Following this message, a fixed-length value is
displayed which indicates the minimum label length
necessary to fit the text. Do one of the following:
• Adjust the fixed-length label setting appropriately, or
• Select a narrower font size.
Fixed-length label selected and the length necessary to
print the label exceeds the selected length.
If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support. Refer to Contacting Customer Support at the back
of this User Guide to locate the contact number for your country.
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Send us your comments or suggestions about our user guides. Please include the following information with your
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This product is CE marked in accordance with the EMC directive and the low voltage directive and is designed to conform with the
following international standards:
US FCC Class B Compatibility
Safety - EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950
EMC Compatibility EN 61000 3-2/3 ; EN 61000 4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11; ENV 50204;
EU
Immunity - EN 55024 & addendums A1, A2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Information Technology equipment,
Immunity Characteristics
Emissions – EN 61000-6-3: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 6: Generic Standards - Section 3: Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light industrial environments.
Esselte is an ISO 14001 registered company. Plastic components of this printer have been marked to enable final disposal in a manner
that is sensitive to the environment.
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Contacting Customer Support
The following table provides a list of telephone numbers to reach DYMO Sales and Support departments.
Country
Telephone
Fax
Australia
1800/ 633 868
01/ 599 14 20 12
02/ 713 38 08
1800/ 817 558
Austria
02/627-400-160
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
Belgium
Canada
(800) 263-6105
02/619 12 720
35 25 65 08
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
+02/619 12 730
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
09 229 07 04
France
01/69 32 49 32
069/ 66 56 85 29
+852 2527 1928
1 424 6600
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
1 424 6601
Italy
02/ 45 28 13 08
+01 5368 2066
020/581 93 86
0800 803 966
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
Mexico
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
020/ 581 93 80
0800 737 212
22 97 17 10
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
(+420) 2/619 12 730
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
212/ 286 26 28
Poland
00800/311 12 50
(+420) 2/619 12 720
91/662 31 49
Slovakia
Spain/Portugal
Sweden
08/ 632 00 57
Turkey
212/ 286 26 30 PBX
(+44) 020/ 7341 55 29
(203) 588-2500
01/342 04 66
United Kingdom
United States
Switzerland
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
+31/ 20/ 581 93 80
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