Troubleshooting

Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker.

Problem/Error Message

Solution

 

 

 

 

No display

• Ensure the label maker is turned on.

• Replace discharged batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Replace batteries or attach power adapter.

 

 

 

• Set Contrast to higher level. See Adjusting

Poor Print Quality

the Print Contrast.

• Ensure tape cassette is installed properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Clean the print head.

 

 

 

• Replace the tape cassette.

 

 

 

 

Poor Cutter Performance

Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your

Label Maker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing . . .

No action required.

Message disappears when printing is finished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too many characters

Delete some or all of the buffer text.

Exceeded max. number of characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter.

 

 

 

Batteries almost discharged.

 

 

 

 

 

Tape Jam

• Remove jammed label; replace tape cassette.

Motor is stalled due to label jam.

• Clean cutter blade.

If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support at (203) 588- 2500. You can also visit the DYMO Web site at www.dymo.com.

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Dymo 120P manual Troubleshooting, Problem/Error Message Solution