PERSONAL Label MAKER

LetraTag Plus LT-100T Personal Label Maker
Personalize Your Home Organize Your Home Office.
The DYMO LetraTag Plus LT-100T is the compact label maker that is ideal for the home or small office. The computer-style keyboard design is easyto-use with navigation buttons that allow for quick access to advanced features like multiple font styles, text sizing, date stamping and more. Its unique graphical display allows you to see bold, italic, underlined and other text effects on screen before you print. It prints on a variety of labels for different applications, such as paper and plastic labels for organizing, iron-on labels for clothing and magnetic labels for file cabinets and whiteboards.

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Quick Glance LABEL MAKER Features

Label Refills

13 - character LCD screen Unique graphical display lets you see font effect on screen before you print Auto - off power saver 5 font sizes, 7 print styles, 8 box styles 9 label memory 2-line printing Date stamp 195 symbols Computer style QWERTY keyboard design 3 language options: English, Spanish, and French Easy -to-use navigation buttons Uses 4 AA batteries or optional AC adapter (not included)

Rounded Crocodile

Flowers

7 PRINT styles

8 BOX STYLES
Square Pointed Rounded Crocodile
Edged Train Sweet Hearts Flowers

PERFECT FOR LABELING

Home Office Storage Areas Kitchenware Items in the Garage Kids clothes and toys Arts and crafts School books and much, much more.

5 FONT SIZES

Extra Small

195 SYMBOLS

Medium

Extra Large

Paper LetraTag paper labels are the economical solution for file folders and similar applications. Plastic Wipeable, tear-resistant and easy-to-use, the LetraTag plastic labels come in a variety of colors for added visual impact and easy communication. METALLIC Give some more flair to your labeling efforts with a metallic look with black on silver or black on shiny green. iron-on LetraTag iron-on labels are perfect for identifying pieces of clothing or fabrics. MAGNETIC LetraTag magnetic labels are ideal for file cabinets or whiteboards.

LETRATAG LABELS

Product Specifications
LetraTag Plus LT-100T Label Maker Dimensions: 6.7W x 5.7 H x 2.8D Weight: 1.41 lbs. Warranty: Limited one year Includes: LetraTag Plus LT-100T, 1/2 white paper label cassette, 1/2 clear plastic label cassette, instruction manual and warranty card. Requires: 4 AA alkaline batteries or optional AC adapter (not included)
These label cassettes are designed for use in any LetraTag model. Use them to organize your basement, garage, kitchen or office. Available in a variety of styles that adhere to a range of surfaces, in a rainbow of eye-catching colors.

ITEM Information

LetraTag Plus LT-100T Label Maker Item No: 1733013 UPC Code: Blister Pack Dimensions: 9.0H x 8.68W x 3.27D Units Per Master Carton: 3 Master Carton Dimensions: 11.02 H x 12.99W x 10.23 D

Item UPC No.

DescriptionTape Size
Paper - White 2 pk Plastic - Clear Plastic - White Plastic - Yellow Plastic - Red Plastic - Green Plastic - Blue Metallic - Silver Metallic - Green Iron On Magnetic 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 6.5 1/2 x 6.5
6 Individual blister packs per box, 5 boxes per carton Dimensions: Box: 4.2 x 3.4 x 6.4 Carton 16.2 x 6.6 x 4.7 * Item No. 10697 has 3 individual blister packs per box, 5 boxes per carton

Variety Pack:

1 White Paper; 1 White Plastic; 1 Clear Plastic 1/2 x4 Individual blister packs per box, 3 boxes per carton Dimensions: Box 4.2x 5.4x 6.5 Carton 13.3x 6.6x 5.7
2007 Sanford, LP., Oak Brook, IL 60523 A Newell Rubbermaid Company www.dymo.com

LetraTag

LT-100T
User Guide. Page 2 Guide DUtilisation. Page 24 Gebruikershandleiding. Pagina 48 Bedienungsanleitung. Seite 70

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LetraTag User Guide
Label Exit Memory Save Memory Recall Print LCD Display Power Connector Power Cutter Insert Format
Settings Clear Space Bar OK Navigation Cancel Num Lock CAPS Back Space

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Figure 1 DYMO LetraTag Labelmaker

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About Your New Labelmaker
With your new DYMO LetraTag labelmaker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different font sizes and styles. The labelmaker uses DYMO LetraTag (LT) 12mm label cassettes. LT cassettes are available in multiple colors of plastic and metallic tape, and in white iron-on tape. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your labelmaker. Warranty Registration Please complete the warranty registration card and return it to the appropriate Customer Support address within seven days. Visit www.dymo.com/registration for details or to register online.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.

Connecting the Power

The labelmaker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power adapter. To save power, the labelmaker will automatically turn off after two minutes of inactivity.

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Inserting the Batteries
The labelmaker uses four high-capacity AA alkaline batteries. To insert the batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 2. 2. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and ). 3. Replace the cover.
Remove the batteries if the
labelmaker will not be used for a long period of time.

Figure 2

Connecting the Optional Power Adapter
An optional 9 Volt,1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power the labelmaker. Connecting the AC adapter to the labelmaker disconnects the batteries as a power source. To connect the power adapter 1. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of the labelmaker. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.

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Make sure the labelmaker power is turned off before you disconnect the power adapter from the main power source. Otherwise, your most recent memory settings will be lost.
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your labelmaker 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. See Figure 3. Before using the labelmaker for the first time, remove the protective cardboard insert from label exit slot. See Figure 4. Figure 4 2. Insert the cassette with the label positioned between the print head and pinch roller. 3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. 4. Close the label cassette cover and press to turn on the power.

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Selecting a Language

The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select your desired language. By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose determines the character set that is available. To select a language 1. Press. 2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Language and press. 3. Use the up or down arrow key to select the language you want and press.
Setting the Date and Time

You need to set the current date and time so that the date is correct if you choose to automatically insert a date on your label. To set the date and time 1. Press. 2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Set Date and press. The default date is displayed.
3. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each setting (month, day, and year) and use the up or down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value.

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4. When finished, press. The default time is displayed.
5. Use the left or right arrow key to move the cursor over each setting (hours and minutes) and use the up or down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. 6. When finished, press.
Printing Your First Label
You are now ready to print your first label. To print a label 1. Enter text to create a simple label. 2. Press. 3. Press the cutter button to cut the label. Congratulations! You printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more about the options available for creating labels.

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Getting to Know the Labelmaker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your labelmaker. Refer to Figure1 on the inside front cover. The following sections describe each feature in detail.
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. You can also press to cancel printing and return to edit mode.

LCD Display

You can enter up to 100 characters and spaces on a label; however, the display will only show a small portion of the characters. And, with DYMOs exclusive graphical display, any formatting you is visible instantly. Font size CAPS add example, the italics and rounded # lines Num Lock For border added to the text in Figure 5 Figure 5 are clearly displayed. Feature indicators appear along the top of the display to let you know when a feature is selected.

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CAPS Mode
The [ key toggles capitalization on or off. 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 appear in lower case.

Num Lock

The key provides access to the numbers located on some of the alphabetic keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 0 through 9 appear when you press the corresponding letter keys. Num Lock is turned off by default.

Backspace

The key removes the character to the left of the cursor.
The key clears all label text and formatting.

Navigation Keys

You can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys on the Navigation key. You can navigate through menu selections using the up and down arrow keys, and then press to make a selection.

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The key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action.

Format Insert

The key displays the Size, Style, and Borders submenus. These formatting features are described later in this User Guide. The key allows you to insert symbols, a second line, or the date on your label.

Settings

The key displays the Preview, Language, Set Date, and Set Contrast submenus. These features are described later in this User Guide.

Formatting Your Label

You can choose from a number of formatting options to enhance the appearance of your labels.

Changing the Font Size

Five font sizes are available for your labels: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. When you select a size, that size applies to all characters on a label.

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To set the font size 1. Press the key. Use the up or down arrow keys to select Size and press. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the desired font size and then press.

Adding Font Styles

You can choose from six different font styles: AaAbCc AaAbCc AaAbCc Normal Bold Italic Outline Shadow

Vertical

When you select a style, that style applies to all characters. Styles can be used with alphanumeric characters and some symbols. To set the font style 1. Press. Use the up or down arrow key to select Style and press. Use the up or down arrow key to select a font style and press.

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Creating Two-Line Labels
You can print a maximum of two lines on labels. To create a two-line label 1. Type the text for the first line and press. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Second Line and press. A multiline symbol is inserted at the end of the first line, but will not print on the label. 3. Type the text for the second line.

Adding the Date

You can insert the date on your label. The date format is MMM DD, YY (US) or DD MMM YY (Europe) depending upon the version of your labelmaker. To insert the date 1. Press. 2. Select Date and press.

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Adding Box and Underline Styles
You can highlight your text by choosing a box or underline style.
Underline Square Pointed Rounded Crocodile

Edged Sweet Hearts

Train Flowers
A label can be underlined or enclosed in a box, but not both together. To add an underline or box style 1. Press. 2. Select Borders, and press. 3. Select underline or a box style and press. On two-line labels, both lines are underlined. In box style mode, all the lines are enclosed in one box style.

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Using Symbols and Special Characters
Symbols and other special characters can be added to your labels.

Adding Symbols

The labelmaker supports the extended symbol set shown below.

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To insert a symbol 1. Press , select Symbols, and press. The first row of symbols shown in 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. 3. When you locate the symbol, press to add the symbol to your label. The labelmaker remembers the last symbol used. The next time you choose to insert a symbol, the last symbol that you used is automatically selected.
Adding International Characters
The labelmaker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE technology. Similar to using a mobile phone keypad, when you hold down a letter key for longer than one second, you will scroll through variations on that letter. To insert the character, release the key when the desired character appears. For example, if French is selected as the language and you hold down the letter a, you will see a 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.

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Printing Options
You can preview your label and adjust the printing contrast.

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 with a line break character between the two lines. To preview your label 1. Press. 2. Select Preview and press. The text of the label scrolls across the display.
Adjusting the Print Contrast
You can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label. To set the contrast 1. Press. 2. Select Set Contrast and press. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting and press.

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Using Labelmaker Memory
The labelmaker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to store the text of up to nine labels you use frequently.

Storing Label Text

You can store up to nine specific labels you use frequently. To store the current label text 1. Press. The first of the memory fields is displayed. 2. Use the arrow keys to move through the fields. You can store new text in any of the memory locations. 3. Select a memory location and press. Your label text is saved and you are returned to the label.

Recalling Stored Labels

You can easily recall labels stored in memory to use at a later time. To recall labels 1. Press. The first memory location is displayed similar to storing a label or format. 2. Use the arrow keys to select a label to recall and press. To clear a memory field, first recall a label and then press.

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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. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette. To clean the cutter blade Press in and hold 1. Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol. 2. Remove the label cassette. 3. Place the tip of a ball-point pen or pencil on the black post as shown in Figure 6, and press the post down. Print head Figure 6 4. While holding down the post, press and hold the cutter lever to expose the cutter blade. 5. Release the post and clean both sides of the blade with the cotton ball. 6. Release the cutter lever. You can also follow this procedure if the cutter blade becomes lodged in the forward position and will not move.

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To clean the print head 1. Remove the label cassette. 2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label compartment cover. 3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head. See Figure 6.

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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your labelmaker.
Problem/Error Message No display Poor Print Quality Solution Ensure the labelmaker is turned on. Replace discharged batteries. Replace batteries or attach power adapter. Ensure label cassette is installed properly. Clean the print head. Replace the label cassette. Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your Labelmaker. No action required. Message disappears when printing is finished.

Poor Cutter Performance

Printing Too many characters
Exceeded maximum number of Delete some or all of the buffer text. characters in buffer. Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter. Battery low Batteries almost discharged. Remove jammed label; replace label cassette. Tape Jam Motor is stalled due to label jam. Clean cutter blade.
If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support. See Contacting Customer Support at the back of this User Guide to locate the contact number for your country.

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Documentation Feedback
We are constantly working to produce the highest quality documentation for our products. We welcome your feedback. Send us your comments or suggestions about our user guides. Please include the following information with your feedback: Product name, model number, and User Guide page number Brief description of instructions that are inaccurate or unclear, areas where more detail is needed, and so on We also welcome your suggestions about additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation. Send email messages to: documentation@dymo.com Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Support.

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Environmental information
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may content hazardous substances for the health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. The crossed-bin symbol marked in your device invites you to use those systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact us for more information on the environmental performances of our products.

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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 & addendum 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. RoHS 2002/95/EC

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