Dymo LabelManager 280, User Manual

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Using Auto-Numbering
You can print a series of up to 10 labels at a time using
auto-numbering.
You can add numeric (0,1, 2...9), uppercase (A, B, C...Z),
or lowercase (a, b, c...z) auto-numbering to your label.
Optionally, you can add text before and after the auto-
numbering.
To auto-number your labels
1
Press
,
select , and then press .
2
Select Auto-numbering , and then press .
3
Select the auto-numbering type to use, and then
press .
4
Use the navigation keys to select a start and end
value, and then press
.
Auto-numbering is added to your label and the number of
labels in the series is shown on the LCD display.
Deleting Auto-Numbering
Auto-numbering is entered on the label as one character.
To delete auto-numbering
1
Place the cursor at the end of the auto-numbering
text on the display.
2
Press .
Changing the Settings
Several options are available for customizing your label
maker. You can choose the display language, units of
measure, and set the width of the label.
Changing the Language
You can change the display language for the label maker
so that you can work in a language that is most familiar to
you.
To change the language
1
Press , select , and then press .
2
Select the current language, and then press .
3
Press or to select the desired language, and
then press .
Setting the Label Width
Each time you insert a label cassette into the label maker,
you are prompted to set the label width so the label
maker knows what size label you are currently using.
Some of the features available for designing labels
depend on the width of the label. You can change the
label width setting at any time, regardless of what label
cassette is actually inserted in the label maker.
To change the label width setting
1
Press , select , and then press .
2
Select the current label width, and then press .
3
Press or to select the desired label width, and
then press
.
Setting the Units of Measure
You can choose to work in English (Inches) or Metric
units. Metric is selected by default.
To change the default units of measure
1
Press , select , and then press .
2
Select , and then press .
3
Press or to select inches or millimeters.
4
Press .
Printing Options
You can preview your label layout or print multiple copies.
Previewing Your Label Layout
You can preview the size and layout of your label prior to
printing.
To preview your label layout

Press and hold for a few seconds.
The label length, width, and layout information are
displayed.
Printing Multiple Labels
You can print up to ten copies of a label.
To print multiple labels
1
Press and hold for a few seconds.
2
Press or to select the number of copies to print,
and press .
When printing is finished, the number of copies to print
returns to the default value of 1.
Using the Label Maker Memory
The label maker has a powerful memory feature that
allows you to save the text of up to nine frequently used
labels. You can recall saved labels, and you can also
insert saved text into the current label.
Saving a Label
You can save up to nine frequently used labels. When you
save a label, the text and any formatting are saved.
To save the current label
1
Press .
The first available memory location is displayed.
2
Use the navigation keys to move through the
locations.
You can store a new label in any of the memory
locations.
3
Select a memory location, and then press .
Your label is saved and you are returned to the label.
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