3M User Manual for Label Maker and PL200 Features

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Removing Labels from a File

You can remove one or more labels from a label file.

To remove a label

1. Press + .

2.Select one of the following:

All to remove all of the labels in the file.

Current to remove the label at the current cursor position.

Range and then select the range of labels to remove.

3.Press .

The selected labels are removed from the display.

Printing a Label File

When you print a label file, you choose whether to print all of the labels, the current label, or a range of labels in the file.

To print labels

1.Press . If your label file contains more than one label, the print menu is displayed.

2.Select one of the following:

All to print all of the labels in the file.

Current to print the label at the current cursor position.

Range and then select the range of labels to print.

3.Press . The selected labels are printed.

4.Press the CUT button and remove the labels.

Formatting a Label

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

Changing the Text Size

You can print the text on your label in several sizes: extra-extra-small, extra-small, small, medium, large, extra-large, and BIG (all capital letters). The text size selected applies to all the text on all the labels in a label file.

The text size available for you to use depends on the width set for the label and the type of label you are creating.

You can also select Auto as the text size. When Auto is selected, the best text size is automatically determined for the height and width of the label you are creating. BIG font is not used when Auto text size is selected.

To set the text size

Press . Each time you press , the next available text size is highlighted on the Size feature indicator on the display.

Changing the Text Style

You can print the text on your label in several styles: bold, italic, underlined, and boxed. And, you can choose normal width or narrow width. The text style applies to all the text on all the labels in the label file, including most symbols.

To set the text style

1.Press .

2.Select Text styles and press .

3.Select a style and press .

4.Select On or Off to enable or disable the selected style.

5.Press and then select Done (OK).

To set the text width

1.Press .

2.Select Text styles and press .

3.Select Font and press .

4.Select Narrow or Normal.

5.Press and then select Done (OK).

To insert an underlined 6 or 9 character

Press and hold or until 6 or 9 appears in the display.

Creating Multi-Line Labels

You can create multi-line labels depending upon the width of the label, as follows:

Label

1/4”

3/8”

1/2”

3/4”

Width

(6 mm)

(9 mm)

(12 mm)

(19 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

# Lines

1

3

3

5

 

 

 

 

 

The display only shows two lines of text. Use the arrow keys to scroll through more than two lines.

To create a multi-line label

1.Type the text for the first line, and press .

2.Type the text for the next line.

3.Repeat these steps for each additional line.

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Contents Portable Labeler PL200 User Guide Contents Adding Symbols PL200 Connecting the Power About Your New PrinterGetting Started Recharging the Battery Pack Setting the Label WidthInserting and Removing Label Cartridge Inserting the BatteriesGetting to Know Your Printer PowerSelecting a Language Selecting Units of MeasureWorking with Label Files Formatting a Label Using International Characters Creating Cable and Wire LabelsCreating Industrial Labels Creating Panel Labels Creating Fixed Length LabelsCreating Patch Panel Labels Creating Electrical Panel LabelsCreating Block Labels Using Breaker MultipliersPrinting Empty Breakers Creating Terminal Block LabelsCreating Module Labels Using Fuse MultipliersCreating Vertical Labels Changing the Label TypeUsing Barcodes Adding Symbols Using the Text LibraryCreating a Series of Labels Using Simultaneous Serialization Using Simple SerializationUsing Advanced Serialization Printing OptionsUsing Printer Memory To clean the print head Cleaning Your PrinterDeleting a Label File from Memory To delete a label from memorySymbols Problem/Error Message Solution TroubleshootingWhile Charging When Discharging the BatteryPage Applied Tests or Technical Standards for LiION Battery Pack