4
Figure 4  
4. Press firmly until cartridge clicks into place. 
Make sure label and ribbon are positioned 
correctly.
5. Close the label cartridge door and press   to 
turn on the power.
Settings
You can select the language and corresponding 
units of measure you want the printer to use.
Selecting a Language 
The language setting determines the availability of 
special characters. You can choose from English, 
Spanish, or French. By default, the language is set 
to English.
To select a language
1. Press . 
2. Use the arrow keys to select the language.
3. Press   to set the language.
Selecting Units of Measure
You can choose to show measurements in inches 
or millimeters. By default, the units of measure are 
set to inches.
To set the units of measure
1. Press + . 
2. Use the arrow keys to select the units.
3. Press   to set the units.
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   and press the Cutter key to cut the 
label. 
Congratulations! You have printed your first label. 
Continue reading to learn more about the options 
available for creating labels.
Getting to Know Your Printer
Become familiar with the location of the feature and 
function keys on your printer. See Figure 1 on the 
inside of the front cover. The following sections 
describe each feature in detail. 
Power 
The   key turns the power on and off. If no keys 
are pressed after two minutes, 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 printer’s LCD display typically shows a row of 
eleven characters. However, you can enter up to 
99 characters and spaces. 
Hot key and feature indicators appear on the top 
and sides of the display to indicate that a feature is 
selected. See Figure 5.
Figure 5  
Push down gently
Pinch Roller
Print Head
CAPS
Shift
Style
Box/
Flag Length
Underline
Vertical Serial