Dymo LabelManager 160 User Guide 1 - Page 5

About Your New Label Maker With the DYMO LabelManager 160 label maker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different font sizes and styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2". Labels are available in a wide range of colors. Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker. Registering Your Label Maker Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your label maker online. Register your label maker to receive these benefits:  Notification of availability of upgrades by email  Special offers and new product announcements During the registration process, you will need the serial number, which is located inside the back cover of the label maker. Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label. Connecting the Power The label maker is powered by alkaline batteries or an optional AC power adapter. To save power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity. Inserting the Batteries The label maker is powered by six AAA alkaline batteries. To insert the batteries 1 Press the thumb latch on the back of the label maker to remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 2. Connecting the Optional Power Adapter An optional 9 Volt, 2 A power adapter can be used to power the label maker. Connecting the power adapter to the label maker disconnects the batteries as a power source. To connect the optional power adapter 1 Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of the label maker. 2 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. Inserting and Removing the Label Cassette Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes. Visit www.dymo.com for information about purchasing additional label cassettes. To insert the label cassette 1 Lift the label cassette cover to open the label compartment. See Figure 3. Figure 3 2 Make sure that the label and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the label passes between the label guides. See Figure 4. If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon. Ribbon rewind spool Press thumb latch to open Figure 2 2 Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and -). 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time. Label guides Figure 4 5