Notice DYMO RhinoPRO 5000

« n Please complete the warranty registration card and return it to the appropriate customer service address within seven days. Visit www.dymo.com/ industrial for details. Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to get started by printing your first label. Power Supply The printer can operate on AC or battery power. To save power, the printer will automatically turn off after five minutes of inactivity. Inserting the Batteries The printer uses six AA batteries. To insert the batteries 1.Press the thumb latch on the bottom of the labelmaker to open the battery compartment door. See Figure 1. Figure 1 2.Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –). 3.Close the compartment door. Remove the batteries if the printer will not be used for a long period of time. Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the printer disconnects the batteries as a power source. To connect the AC adapter 1.Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top, left side of the printer. Figure 2 2.Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. Inserting the Tape Cassette Your printer comes with one label tape cassette. Visit www.dymo.com/industrial for information about purchasing additional label cassettes. Press thumblatch US4 To insert the tape cassette 1.Press the thumb catch on the right side of the printer to open the tape cassette door. The first time you use the printer, remove the protective cardboard insert from between the print head and pinch roller. See Figure 3. Figure 3 2.Set the cassette switch for the size of the tape cassette that you are inserting. See Figure 3. A notch in the cassette fits over the switch when the cassette is in the correct position. 3.Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes between the guideposts. If necessary, turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon. 4.Insert the cassette with the tape and ribbon positioned between the print head and pinch roller. See Figure 4. Figure 4 5.Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. Make sure tape and ribbon are positioned correctly. 6.Close the tape cassette door and press to turn on the power. Selecting a Language Several language-related features on the printer are determined by the language setting, such as availability of special characters, units of measure, menu text, and so on. By default the language is set to English. To select a language 1.Press + . 2.Use and to select the language. 3.Press to set the language. Select Universal as the language for the units of measure to be in millimeters. 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 . Set cassette switch Remove cardboard Tighten tape insert = 6 mm = 9/12 mm = 19 mm Push down gently Pinch Roller Print Head SIZE Print5 3.Cut the label using your thumb to lift the cutting lever and pull it towards the back of the printer. See Figure 5. Figure 5 4.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 Your Printer Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your printer. See Figure 1 on the inside front cover. The following sectio... »