LETRATAG QX50 - Labeler DYMO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Electronic Label Maker
Brand and Model	DYMO LETRATAG QX50
Power Supply	5 AA alkaline batteries (1.5 V)
Display	9 characters with function indicators
Buffer Memory	Up to 70 characters for 20 labels
Print Formats	Thin, normal, wide, large characters (B)
Print Styles	6 different styles
Frames and Underlining	8 options: square, rounded, shaded, spiky, zigzag, crocodile, underlined, normal
2-Line Printing	Yes (except with large characters or vertical text)
Number of Copies	Up to 9 continuous copies
Adjustable Label Length	From 2 mm to 300 mm (in 2 mm increments)
Available Symbols	24 symbols including currencies (€, £, $, ¥, etc.)
Supported Languages	English, French, Spanish, and all diacritical marks
Adjustable Print Contrast	5 levels
Compatible Ribbon Cassettes	Paper, plastic, metal, textile (4 m or 2 m)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regular cleaning of the print head with the supplied accessory
Safety	Do not use the tape cutter during printing; remove batteries if not used for extended periods
Auto Power Off	After 2 minutes of inactivity

Frequently Asked Questions - LETRATAG QX50 DYMO

How to install batteries in the DYMO LetraTag QX50?

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the device. Insert 5 AA alkaline batteries respecting the polarities (+ and -). Start with the top slot, then slide the next two under the bridge, finally the last two. Close the cover.

How to insert a ribbon cassette?

Press the tab on the front cover and open it. Place the cassette so that the ribbon comes out from the top. Press gently in the middle until it clicks. Close the cover.

What do the indicators on the screen mean?

CAPS: capitals activated; BF: large characters; ABC: frame/underline; STYLE: chosen style; fixed length: ruler icon. All light up when a function is active.

How to print multiple copies of the same label?

Enter the text, then press and hold the CHAP and CYLLE keys (or indicated combination). The screen displays 'n=1'. Use the arrows to select the number of copies (1-9). Press the print key to start.

What to do in case of ERROR 1 message?

Error 1 indicates a jammed ribbon or weak batteries. Remove the cassette to clear the jam, or replace the batteries.

How to change the language of the label maker?

Press and hold the sym and capes keys (or specific combination). The language abbreviation appears (US, F, E, UNI). Use the arrows to select, press the confirmation key.

How to print on two lines?

Press the dedicated function key (often labeled '2L' or similar). Enter the text for the first line, press the down key or the same key to go to the second line. The label will be printed on two lines. Note: large characters and vertical text are not compatible.

How to adjust the print contrast?

Press sym and FxH simultaneously. The screen displays 5 contrast symbols. Use the up/down arrows to select a lighter or darker setting. Confirm with the print key (or selection key).

How to cut the label after printing?

Use the tape cutter button located on the left side of the device. Press inward to cut. Do not cut during printing to avoid damaging the device.

How to clear the entire buffer memory?

Press and hold the MMP and CLAM keys (or the indicated combination) to erase all stored labels. A confirmation message may appear.

USER MANUAL LETRATAG QX50 DYMO

Electronic Labelmaker

Instructions for Use

Thank you for choosing the DYMO LetraTag for your labeling needs.

Install Batteries

1. On the back of the unit, push the tab and lift the battery compartment cover off (fig. A).
2. Match the + and - marks on the batteries to the + and - marks in the battery compartment case and insert 5 "AA" alkaline batteries. Start with the single battery in the upper slot, then slide the second and third under the bridge. Slot in the fourth and fifth batteries.
3. Press the battery cover back into place. Remove the batteries if the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

Inserting the Tape Cassette

1. Press the tab on the front side of the cassette cover (figure B) and open cover. Insert the cassette, the cassette inserts with the tape exiting to the top of the machine. Gently press on the center of the tape until it clicks into position.
2. Close the cassette cover.

Display

The display will show 9 characters including the cursor and feature indicators that are highlighted when a feature is activated.

Feature indicators include:

CAPS Characters are typed as capital letters

Fixed length is activated

B The label will be print in BIG FONT

ABC The label will be printed in a certain type of box

STYLE The label will print with the style selected

123 Number lock

ABC The text will be underlined

If an incorrect key sequence is pressed, the display will flash.

Function Keys

ON/OFF

Turns the unit on or off. When turning the unit on, a DYMO welcome screen will be displayed for a few seconds. The unit will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if no keys are pressed. The last label will be saved and displayed when the unit is turned on again.

Note: If the batteries are removed for more than a few seconds the text and settings will not be saved.

CANCE

The key enables you to exit from a menu or to cancel an action.

Note: The printing function can not be cancelled.

DELETE

Press the key to delete the character on the left of the cursor.

CLEAR

Press the Key and the key to clear off the text from the display. This also will restore the style and size to the default settings.

NUMBER LOCK

While this feature is active, only numbers will be typed.

SIZE

1. Press the Size Key to display the size menu:

I narrow (condensed)
normal
wide (extended)
B big font (full print height)

1. Use the and of the Navigation Key to scroll the cursor to the size desired.
2. Press to select or press Key to exit menu and return to prior setting.
3. If Big Font is selected, B will be shown on the display.
4. Label prints in selected size.

Note: For 2-line labels, each size will be half

their normal height. Big Font size is not available for 2-line labels.

STYLE

1. Press Key to display the Style menu; which shows 6 style options :

1. Use the and of the Navigation Key to scroll the cursor to the style desired.
2. Press to select a style or press OK Key to exit menu and return to prior setting.
3. The label prints in the selected style. Each style is independent and cannot be combined with other styles or with Big Font setting.

BOX/UNDERLINE

1. Press the o/- Key to display the box/ underline menu which shows 8 box options:

1. Use the and of the Navigation Key to scroll the cursor to the desired box or underline selection.

2. Press to select or press Key to exit menu and return to prior setting.

3. The ABC will be highlighted on the display to show feature is activated.
4. Text will print on the label in the selected format.

Note: The underline and box settings cannot be combined or used with the Big Font size selection.

EXTENDED MEMORY --II--

Adding to the buffer/ label breaks

The extended memory can store up to 70 characters for a maximum of 20 labels.

1. Press and hold the Key and the Key to insert a label break.
2. The --ll-- will show on the display in between the labels to indicate the beginning/end of each label that is stored in the memory.
3. Press the key to move to the beginning of the buffer or + to move to the end of the buffer.

The labels will remain in the memory buffer, even if the unit is turned off. If you try to type when the memory buffer is full, the message ERROR 4 will be displayed. Delete part or all of the text in the buffer in order to store a new label in the memory.

1. To clear the entire memory buffer, press the + .

REVIEW

This feature allows you to review all the text/labels stored in the extended memory.

1. Press Key and Key.

2. The text will scroll across the display.

3. Press Key to exit.

LENGTH

Length is automatically set based on the text entered, but length can be adjusted if desired.

1. Press and hold the GAP Key and the GCP Key to set a fixed length.
2. The screen will display X.X inches (or XX mm depending on the language selected, see languages on page 8).
3. The lenght of the label can be increased or decreased in steps of 0.1 inches or 2mm by using the or arrows on the Navigation Key. The maximum length is 12 inches or 300mm . Press when the correct length is selected.
4. The fixed length indicator will highlight on the display. If the selected length is too short for the label, the display will flash ERROR 5.
5. To return to automatic length default setting, press and hold the Key and the Key.

Note: For a fixed length label the text is always centered.

TEXT

FIRST LINE SECOND LINE

COPIES

9 copies of a label can be printed at one time.

1. Enter the text for the label.

2. Press and hold the Key and the Key.

3. The screen will display n = 1 .

4. Use the or arrows on the Navigation Key to set the desired number of copies (1-9).
5. Once you have entered the correct number of copies press and the labels will print the text. The labels will print in one continuous label with a vertical chain mark to indicate where to manually cut the labels.

FEED

Additional blank label tape (1/2 inch or 12mm) will exit from the unit when the Key and the Key are pressed.

SYMBOLS

1. Press the Sym Key.
2. The display will show: A and 7 symbols.
3. Use the Navigation Key to cursor to the desired symbols. The or arrows will scroll through the various symbol rows.
4. Once the cursor is under the desired symbol, press to enter it into text. The last symbol row selected will be displayed the next time the symbol menu is entered.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
A							⊗
B							←
C							■
D							■
E							⊗
F							★
G	€	£	$	€	¥
H	”	-	=	<	>
I	()	[	]	#	°

Changing the Language

The labelmaker default setting is English with additional international character sets that can be accessed by selecting a different language. The selection of a language defines which diacritical characters (see next section), measurement setting and currency symbols can be accessed.

For example, if Spanish is selected then the diacritical characters for Spanish will be available first with the measurements in millimeters and the currency pesos.

To change the language setting:

1. Press the Key and key
2. An abbreviation of the language will appear.

$$ \begin{array}{l} \mathrm {U S} = \quad \text {E n g l i s h} \ F = \quad F r e n c h \ E = \text {S p a n i s h} \ \mathrm {U N I} = \quad \text {A l l D i a c r i t i c a l C h a r a c t e r s} \ \end{array} $$

1. Use the or arrows on the Navigation Key to scroll to the desired language.
2. Press to select.
3. To return to English setting repeat steps 1-4.

Diacritical Characters/Accented Characters Many diacritical marks (accented characters) and extra characters relevant to a specific language setting are stored and can be accessed by selecting a language.

Once a specific language set is selected, the diacritical and extra characters are accessed for the specific language as follows: If the key is tapped repeatedly within a short time, you can scroll through a list of all the diacritical characters for that letter.

As an example, pressing "E" repeatedly in the French-language selection will scroll through e - - - . If you wait for more than one second, the character will be selected and the cursor will move to the next position on the display. In addition, the currency key will operate in the same way. This offers an easy access to the most commonly used currency symbols quickly.

Note: When the batteries are removed the language setting will default to English.

TWO LINE LABEL

A second line of text can be added to your label by pressing to select.

If the display shows: abc 123

the label will print as:

Abc

123

Note: Big Font and vertical styles are not available in 2-line printing, ERROR 6 will flash if Big Font or vertical are active when 2-line printing is selected.

Printing Your Label

PRINT PREVIEW

Preview label before printing by pressing and holding the Key and Key. The label text will scroll across the display once. You can also scroll manually through the label using the or arrows on the Navigation Key. If you want to edit the label, use the navigation Key to move the cursor through the text to the place you want, then type or delete.

PRINTING A LABEL

Type in the text for your label and press OK Key.

PRINTING A LABEL FROM THE MEMORY

1. Press and hold the Key and to view the labels stored in memory.
2. Use the or arrows on the Navigation Key to position cursor inside the text of the label desired to print.
3. Press . During printing the message PRINT... will be displayed.

CUTTING THE LABEL

After the label is printed use the cutter button on the left-hand side of the unit and press inwards, towards the machine (see Figure E). DO NOT PUSH THE CUTTER BUTTON WHILE THE LABEL IS BEING PRINTED, THIS WILL CAUSE LABELS TO JAM AND DAMAGE THE UNIT. Labels have easy peel split back tape for easy removal of the tape backing.

PRINT CONTRAST

1. Press Key and the Key simultaneously.
2. The display will show the 5 contrast symbols.
3. Use the and arrows on the Navigation Key to select a lighter or darker setting.
4. Press to select desired contrast setting.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Error 1

Tape jammed or low battery

Remove cassette to clear the tape jam Replace batteries

Error 2

Big Font cannot be selected with characters in memory

Select another format

Error 3

Big Font cannot be selected w underline/2 line or lower case

Select another format

Error 4

Memory buffer is full

Delete some or all of the buffer text

Error 5

Text is bigger than defined length

Choose a longer label length

Error 6

2 line cannot be selected with the format

Select another format

Display Blinks

The cursor cannot move further

Wrong key pressed in editing mode

to the left or right

Wrong key pressed in menu

No display

No response from keys

Check that machine is on

Check batteries and replace

No printing or poor text

Check batteries and replace if necessary

Check installation of cassette

Clean printhead (see cleaning)

CLEANING

To ensure optimum print quality, check and clean the print head regularly by using the cleaning tool supplied. See figure D.

DYMO label cassettes for the LetraTag

Type:	Paper	Plastic	Metallic	Iron-on
Length:	13ft	13ft	13ft	6.5ft
White	10697	-----	-----	-----
Pearl White	-----	91331	-----	-----
HyperYellow	-----	91332	-----	-----
Cosmic Red	-----	91333	-----	-----
Acid Green	-----	91334	-----	-----
Ultra Blue	-----	91335	-----	-----
Smiles (Yellow)----		-----	91336	-----
Feet (Blue)	-----	91337	-----	-----
Party	-----	91340	-----	-----
Christmas	-----	91256	-----	-----
Silver	-----	-----	91338	-----
Green	-----	-----	91339	-----
Clear	-----	16952	-----	-----
Iron-on	-----	-----	-----	18771

Assorted Pack 12331:

1 x paper white
1 x plastic white
1 x metallic silver