Quick Reference Guide
LabelManager
® 280
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.
Quick Reference Guide
This guide describes some of the features of your DYMO ® LabelManager ® 280 label maker. Read the following sections for information about using your label maker.
Registering Your Label Maker
Connecting the Power
Inserting the Label Cassette
Getting to Know Your Label Maker
Installing DYMO Label Software
Connecting the Label Maker to Your Computer
Using DYMO Label Software
For complete information on using your label maker, download the full
LabelManager 280 User Guide at http://userguides.dymo.com.
Registering Your Label Maker
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
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Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack.
Inserting the Battery
The battery pack included with your label maker comes partially charged.
Make sure the charging adapter is disconnected before handling the
Li-ion battery pack.
To insert the battery
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Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker. See
Figure 1.
Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown in Figure 1.
Replace the battery cover.
Make sure to read the Li-ion Safety
Precautions found on "Safety Precautions for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack" on page 8.
Figure 1
Removing the Battery
Remove the battery pack if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time.
Make sure the charging adapter is disconnected before handling the
Li-ion battery pack.
To remove the battery
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Unplug the charging adapter.
Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker.
See Figure 1.
Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Make sure to read the Li-ion Safety Precautions found on page 8.
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Charging the Battery
A charging adapter is included with your label maker for recharging the battery pack. Charging the battery pack will take approximately three hours; however, after charging for about 10 minutes, the label maker can be used to print labels.
The charging adapter is only used for recharging the battery pack; the charging adapter cannot be used to power the label maker.
To recharge the battery
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Plug the charging adapter into the power connector on the top of the label maker. See Figure 2.
Plug the other end of the charging adapter into a power outlet.
Make sure to read the Li-ion Safety
Precautions found on page 8.
Ribbon rewind spool
Figure 2
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes.
Label guides
Figure 3
To insert the label cassette
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Lift the back cover of the label maker to open the label compartment.
Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes
between the label guides. See Figure 3.
Click!
If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
Insert the cassette with the label facing out and
positioned between the label guides. See Figure 3.
Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. See
Figure 4.
Close the back cover.
Figure 4
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Getting to Know Your Label Maker
Become familiar with the features shown in Figure 5.
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1 USB port
2 Power port
3 LCD display
4 Cutter
5 Italics
6 Underline
7 Vertical text
8 Print/Copies
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Figure 5
9 Back
10 Save/Open
11 Numeric keys
12 Symbols
13 Backspace
14 Return
15 Space bar
16 Caps
17 Accented characters
18 Navigation
19 OK
20 New Label/Clear
21 Menu
22 On/Off
23 Text size
24 Bold
Quick Tips
To print multiple copies, press and hold for several seconds.
To open saved labels, press and hold for several seconds.
Pressing displays the Format, Insert, Open, and Settings tabs.
Select the font, font size, formatting, border, text direction, alignment and length for your label.
Insert symbols, clip art, date and time, autonumbering, or saved text into a label.
A abc
Change the default settings.
Open a saved label.
Using the Label Maker with Your Computer
Your label maker can be used as a standalone label printer or you can print labels directly from your computer using the latest version of DYMO Label™ software.
Installing DYMO Label Software
Do not connect the label maker to your computer until after the software installation is complete.
To install the software on a Windows ® system
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Close all open Microsoft ® Office applications.
Download the latest version of DYMO Label software from the DYMO Web site at lm280.dymo.com.
Double-click the Installer icon.
After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.
Click Install and follow the instructions in the installer.
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To install the software on a Mac OS ® system
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Download the latest version of DYMO Label software from the DYMO Web site at lm280.dymo.com.
Double-click the Installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting the Label Maker to Your Computer
The label maker connects to your computer using the USB connection located on the top of the label maker.
Do not connect the label maker to your computer until after the software installation is complete.
To connect the label maker to your computer
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Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the top of the label maker. See
Figure 6.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
If necessary, press to turn on the label maker.
Figure 6
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Using DYMO Label Software
The following figure shows some of the major features available in
DYMO Label software.
Apply a layout to a label.
Capture an area of the screen to insert on your label.
Visually choose your label type and apply layouts.
Insert text, addresses, images, shapes, lines, barcodes, dates, and counters.
Store your favorite addresses or other data in the
Address Book; automatically insert the data on your label.
Select a label maker to print your labels.
Print a label.
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To print your first label
Click once on the label in the Edit area and type some text.
Click to print the label.
Press the cutter on the label maker to cut the label.
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Safety Precautions for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
Inaccurate handling of a lithium-ion rechargeable battery may cause leakage, heat, smoke, an explosion, or fire. This could cause deterioration of performance or failure. This may also damage the protection device installed in the battery pack. This could damage equipment or injure users. Thoroughly follow the instructions below.
While Charging the Battery
Danger
When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and follow the specified conditions.
Do not connect directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger.
Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be over 60°C.
Warning
Stop charging the battery if charging is not completed within the specified time.
Caution
Thoroughly read this document before charging the battery.
Do not charge in a place that generates static electricity.
Battery can only be charged within 0°C~45°C temperature range.
When Discharging the Battery
Danger
Use the battery only in the specified equipment.
Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be over 60°C.
Caution
Do not charge in a place that generates static electricity.
Battery can only be used within -20°C~60°C temperature range.
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1-Year Warranty for Your DYMO Product
Your electronic DYMO product is sold with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. DYMO will repair or replace your product free of charge on the following conditions:
1 Products returned under this warranty must be accompanied by a description of the defect together with a copy of the product’s proof of purchase and your full contact and delivery details: name, telephone, complete address – street, house number, postal code, city, country.
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Products returned to DYMO must be adequately packaged. DYMO will accept no liability for goods lost or damaged in transit from the customer.
Products must have been used strictly in accordance with operating instructions supplied. DYMO will have no liability for defects caused by accident, misuse, alteration or neglect.
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DYMO accepts no liability for any consequential loss, damage or expense of any kind resulting from the machines or accessories or the use thereof, save that liability for death or bodily injury caused by such products is not excluded.
DYMO label printers are designed for use only with DYMO-branded labels. This warranty does not cover any malfunction or damage caused by the use of third-party labels.
6 This warranty does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
What to do if your product is defective?
DYMO offers you the following service options:
DYMO Web site: In most situations a visit to www.dymo.com will give you the right assistance. In the Customer Support area, you will find information about your DYMO product, such as Frequently Asked Questions and solutions to known problems. The
User Guide also gives you additional information.
Dealer: Your DYMO dealer can help you to determine the exact nature of the problem and assist you further.
DYMO Help Desk: You can also contact the DYMO Help Desk where an associate will help you to determine the exact nature of the problem and advise you what to do next:
US 1 877 724 8324
Intl +44 203 564 8356
Repair Center: You can send your defective product to a DYMO repair center (please see the above-mentioned conditions 1 and 2 on how to replace a defective product).
The address of your nearest DYMO repair center can be found at www.dymo.com or you can contact the DYMO Help Desk.
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