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DYMO

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 6000 Labelmaker

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DYMO 6000 Electronic Labelmaker

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Dymo 6000 Electronic Labelmaker.
This machine enables you to create a wide variety of high quality
self-adhesive labels in numerous colour combinations.

Facilities are arranged so that simple labels can be created quickly
and easily, whilst more advanced features are available using
additional key operations.

Tape cassettes are available in Clear, White, Red, Blue, Yellow or
Green in widths 6mm (

´

"), 12mm (

œ"

) or 19mm (

¨"

), with ink ribbon

cassettes available in Black, Red or Blue.

Special features of model 6000 Labelmaker include:

• Normal, bold or italic text from the standard Helvetica font.

• Text can be arranged horizontally,                                              ,

underlined , 

outline

outline

 or within a line box or a mix of these on any

label.

• Creation of bar code labels (to a number of bar code standards),

with or without accompanying text.

• Power is supplied from internal re-chargeable batteries or from

an external AC adaptor (supplied).

• Labels can be up to four lines deep, with automatic re-sizing of

the text to fit the width of label selected.

• Text can be ranged to the left, right or centred on the label.

• Automatic label cut-off.

• Labels are tab-cut for easy removal from the backing tape.

• Multiple tab cut labels can be produced, enabling a string of

labels to be be created for removal and fixing ‘off the roll’.

• Auto shut-off facility removes power after one minute to conserve

battery power if the machine is standing idle.

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Summary of Contents for RhinoPRO 6000

Page 1: ...DYMO 6000 Electronic Labelmaker User s Guide ESSELTE DYMO ...

Page 2: ...rical business equipment UL 1950 EN 55022 Specification for limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment FCC pt15 J Federal communications commission radio frequency Class B emissions Written by DAW Publications Cambridge Addendum Please note that the ESC function referred to in this manual can be obtained by pressing 1 ESC or 1 ESC ...

Page 3: ... 18 Keying in 18 Display window 19 Inserting characters 19 Deleting characters 20 Storing a label in the memory 20 Deleting a label 20 Inserting an existing label from memory 20 Editing an existing label 21 Formatting the label 22 Using the M key 22 Label sizes 23 Auto scaling 23 Character sizes 23 Text styles 25 Mixed styles and pages 25 Mixing auto scaling and fixed size text 26 Colour 26 Bar co...

Page 4: ...m the standard Helvetica font Text can be arranged horizontally underlined outline outline or within a line box or a mix of these on any label Creation of bar code labels to a number of bar code standards with or without accompanying text Power is supplied from internal re chargeable batteries or from an external AC adaptor supplied Labels can be up to four lines deep with automatic re sizing of t...

Page 5: ...to the cassette compartment rubber or vinyl objects on the Labelmaker for a long time as it may become stained DO clean the Labelmaker with a soft dry or damp cloth do not use any solvents use only the special AC adaptor designed for the DYMO 6000 Labelmaker disconnect from the AC power supply and remove the cassettes if the Labelmaker is not to be used for a long period of time clean the print he...

Page 6: ...al batteries should be charged for AT LEAST 24 hours before using the machine on battery power for the first time Connect the round plug from the AC adaptor into the power input socket on the Labelmaker see Fig 1 then plug the AC adaptor into a convenient wall socket Switch on at the wall socket and leave it on charge for AT LEAST 24 hours You can use the Labelmaker with power from the AC adaptor ...

Page 7: ...ing the AC adaptor for continuous operation The AC adaptor will also charge the internal batteries all the time it is connected to the AC supply If you have been using the Labelmaker from battery power re connect it to the AC adaptor after use to ensure that the batteries are always fully charged Note that the batteries cannot be overcharged The external interface socket at the rear of the Labelma...

Page 8: ...all socket 2 Open the cassette compartment lid and check that both the tape and ink ribbon cassettes are fitted correctly see Fig 2 TAPE CASSETTE INK RIBBON CASSETTE Print head Ensure tape and ribbon are positioned as shown between print head and pinch roller Fig 2 Correct label tape and ink ribbon paths If no cassettes are installed or you need to change one of them see Changing cassettes page 28...

Page 9: ...on 5 When you have finished press PRINT A label will be printed and will emerge from the slot in the left hand end of the Labelmaker Wait until the cutter mechanism has cut off the label then remove it from the machine You should now have a high quality printed name label don t waste it If this is your personal machine why not fix the label to the underside to identify its owner You have just foun...

Page 10: ...ilable as shown on the display SIZE PREVIEW Shows a view of the whole label on the display STYLE A menu appears from which you can select normal A bold A or outline outline A A character styles as indicated down the right hand side of the display The whole label will change to your chosen style STYLE ITALIC Changes the whole label into italic text A as indicated in the bottom right hand corner of ...

Page 11: ...or SEARCH functions COPIES Displays a small box enabling you to use or to select the number of multiple copies of a label Press ESC to cancel COPIES 123 n Enables a number label or barcode label to be incremented by 1 on each of up to 100 copies of a label Press ESC to cancel CASSETTE Press to select the correct label format for the tape cassette installed If the label format tape width are incomp...

Page 12: ... and numerical values When editing text on a single line label pressing moves the cursor to the end of the label Pressing or moves the cursor to the beginning or end of the line Cursor keys 2 The main typewriter style keyboard The main QWERTY keyboard follows the conventional typewriter style layout Keys with single legends e g A function in the normal way with A producing UPPER CASE characters On...

Page 13: ...cter to the left of the cursor Del Clear All Press to clear the complete label from the display If the label has already been stored in memory it will be retained unchanged All function settings e g width justify fixed length etc are retained 1 ESC or Press ESC to escape from a selection menu or function which you 1 ESC do not wish to complete You can create international language characters by co...

Page 14: ...ill flash on and off to warn you You can continue to edit the label but there will be no response to the PRINT key CASSETTE Pressing CASSETTE enables you select the correct label format to match the label tape width installed Note however that the format of your label may be altered when you select a different width Justify L ranged left centred ranged right Auto scaling see page 23 T Fig 4 LCD di...

Page 15: ...will change to show m m for one second to confirm If you then change the label pressing M in again will save a separate copy of the latest version of the label to the memory i e both your original label and the changed version will be stored in the memory To recall a label from memory press MR and use or to scroll through the memory until the label required is displayed You can use or to move the ...

Page 16: ...elmaker will search for and group together all labels which include DYMO 6 Use or to search through these labels for the label required Note that the search function is not case sensitive any combination of upper and lower case letters can be used to search for any combination in a label e g dymo 6 will find DYMO 6 or Dymo 6 etc Press to place a copy of the selected label in the display at the cur...

Page 17: ...ow around the table and to place the cursor over the character required e g Press the display will revert to your label with the selected symbol character in position Fax 284 1826 Pressing SYMBOL again will display the table with the cursor on the same symbol for repeat insertions if required Each further press of SYMBOL will switch the display between the symbols table and your label If the Label...

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