Dymo LabelManager® 450 User Guide 1 - Page 5

Setting the Current Date The default date format depends upon the language selection for the labelmaker. You can change the default date format by following the instructions in Changing the Date Format on page 10. To set the date 1. Press . Settings 2. Select Set Date, and press . The default date is displayed. 3. Move the cursor over each setting (month, day, and year) and use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. 4. When finished, press . Setting the Current Time The default time format depends upon the language selection for the labelmaker. You can change the default time format by following the instructions in Changing the Time Format on page 11. To set the time 1. Press Settings. 2. Select Set Time, and press . The default time is displayed. 3. Move the cursor over each setting (hours and minutes) and use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. 4. When finished, press . Selecting Units of Measure You can choose to show measurements in inches or millimeters. The default units of measure depends upon the language chosen. To set the units of measure 1. Press . Settings 2. Use the arrow keys to select Set Units and press . 3. Select inches or millimeters and press . Printing Your First Label You are now ready to print your first label. To print a label 1. Enter text to create a simple label. 2. Press 1,2...n . The label is automatically cut. The Auto Cut feature is turned on by default. To disable the Auto Cut feature, see Changing the Cutting Option on page 13. 3. Remove the label. Congratulations! You have printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more about the options available for creating labels. Getting to Know the Labelmaker The following sections describe each feature in detail. Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your labelmaker. See Figure 1 on the inside front cover. Power A The button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of no activity, the power is switched off automatically. The last label created is remembered and displayed when the power is turned back on. The previously selected style settings are also restored. LCD Display The labelmaker's LCD display shows a row of up to 16 characters. However, you can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. 5