Inserting the Optional Battery Pack
The printer can operate using an optional rechargeable,
Make sure the power adapter is disconnected before handling the
To insert the battery pack
1Press the thumb latch on the back of the printer to remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 4.
Press thumb latch to open
Figure 4
2Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment following the polarity markings. See Figure 4.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Make sure to read the
Removing the Optional Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack if the printer will not be used for a long period of time.
Make sure the power adapter is disconnected before handling the
To remove the battery pack
1Unplug the power adapter.
2Press the thumb latch on the back of the printer to remove the battery compartment cover.
3Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Make sure to read the
Recharging the Battery Pack
The battery pack automatically recharges while the printer is connected to a power source through the power adapter. Charging the battery pack for the first time will take approximately eight hours; recharging the battery pack will take approximately two hours.
Inserting and Removing the Label Cartridge
Your printer comes with a starter label cartridge. Visit www.dymo.com for information about purchasing additional label cartridges.
To insert the label cartridge
1Gently lift the label cartridge door on the back of the printer.
2Make sure the label and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cartridge and that the label passes between the label guides.
If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3Insert the cartridge with the label and ribbon positioned between the label guides. See Figure 5.
Lift
Ribbon 
rewind spool
Label guides
Figure 5
4Press firmly on the cartridge until the cartridge snaps into place.
To avoid label jams, make sure both sides of the label cartridge snap into place.
5Close the label cartridge door.
To remove the label cartridge
1Gently lift the label cartridge door on the back of the printer.
2Gently remove the label cartridge.
3Insert a new label cartridge as described above.
4Select the width of the new label cartridge when prompted.
Setting the Label Width
Each time you insert a label cartridge into the printer, you are prompted to set the label width so the printer knows what size label you are currently using. Some of the features you use to design labels depend on the width of the label. You can change the label width setting at any time from the Settings menu.
To set the label width
1Press 
+ 
.
2Select Print options and press 
.
3Select Label width and press 
.
4Select the width of the label currently inserted in the
printer and press 
.
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