Page 3 - About Your New Label Maker; Metal tapes are available as follows:
3 About Your New Label Maker With your new DYMO M1011 label maker, you can create metal labels. The label maker uses DYMO 12 mm (1/2") tape. Metal tapes are available as follows: • Aluminium with adhesive (35800)• Aluminium without adhesive (31000)• Stainless Steel (32500) You can also use a Rev...
Page 4 - Loading the Tape; The DYMO M1011 is set to emboss non-adhesive aluminium tape.; To load the tape roll; to ensure the tape is visible at the tape exit.
4 Loading the Tape The DYMO M1011 is set to emboss non-adhesive aluminium tape. To load the tape roll 1. Hold the label maker in your left hand.2. Open tape cassette door (A).3. Insert roll of tape allowing the end to extend about 5 cm (2") through the label slot. 4. Close the tape cassette door...
Page 5 - Cutting the Label; To cut the label; Before cutting the tape, make sure the end of the tape extends
5 Cutting the Label To cut the label 1. Squeeze the embossing handle half-way, several times until the tape extends from the front of the tape exit (M) by at least 2,5 cm (1"). Before cutting the tape, make sure the end of the tape extends beyond the edge of the cutting assembly so you can easil...
Page 6 - Embossing the Label; Avoid turning the embossing wheel at the same time you are; To emboss a label; Turn the character selection wheel (G) until the desired letter is; To add space between words
6 Embossing the Label Avoid turning the embossing wheel at the same time you are squeezing the embossing handle. This can damage the character wheel. To emboss a label 1. Turn the character selection wheel (G) until the desired letter is centered in the window (H). 2. Squeeze the embossing handle (F...
Page 7 - Embossing on Stainless Steel Label; To adjust for stainless steel label
7 Embossing on Stainless Steel Label You may need to adjust the labelmaker to emboss properly when using stainless steel tape. To adjust for stainless steel label 1. Turn the adjustment screw (J) clockwise 3/4 to 1 turn.2. Emboss the text as described in “Embossing the Label” on page 6. When you ret...
Page 8 - Retracting the Label; To retract the label
8 Retracting the Label You may want to retract the tape, for example, if the tape advanced too far or to center the text on the label. To retract the label 1. Pull back the pawl (E).2. Turn the tape advance knob (C) counter-clockwise. E C
Page 9 - Removing the Label; To remove the label; Use caution when removing stainless steel tape that may have
9 Removing the Label To remove the label 1. Retract the tape as described in “Retracting the Label” on page 8.2. Open the tape cassette door (A) and remove the label. Use caution when removing stainless steel tape that may have sharp edges. 3. Reload the tape as described in “Loading the Tape” on pa...
Page 10 - Centering the Text on the Label; To center the text on a long label; To center the text on a short label; on the
10 Centering the Text on the Label The trailer length guide (N) has positioning marks for a short (S) or long label (L). Use the marks on the guide to center the text on your label. To center the text on a long label 1. After cutting the previous label, emboss the text on a new label.2. Pull the tra...
Page 11 - Applying Self-Adhesive Labels; To apply self-adhesive tape
11 Applying Self-Adhesive Labels Self-adhesive aluminum tape sticks permanently to any smooth, clean, and dry surface. To apply self-adhesive tape 1. Peel off the protective backing taking care not to touch the adhesive.2. Press the label in place. 3. Apply firm pressure along the entire length to e...
Page 12 - Punching Holes in Non-Adhesive Labels; To punch a hole; Insert one end of the cut label into the cable tie slot (K) with the
12 Punching Holes in Non-Adhesive Labels You can choose to punch one or two holes in non-adhesive labels so that the labels can be attached using screws, nails, rivets, and metal or plastic wires or ties. You can also punch a cable tie slot in one or both ends of the label. To punch a hole 1. Insert...
Page 13 - Changing the Wheel; You can replace the character wheel with a Reverse Image Wheel.; To change the wheel
13 Changing the Wheel You can replace the character wheel with a Reverse Image Wheel. To change the wheel 1. Remove the tape.2. Unscrew the screw in the center of the embossing wheel (G) and remove the wheel. 3. Position the new wheel.4. Insert the screw in the center and tighten. Do not tighten the...
Page 14 - Hints for Trouble Free Operation
14 Hints for Trouble Free Operation Keep the following in mind when using the label maker: • Letters appear where you want spaces - You are probably squeezing the embossing handle too hard. • Letters overlap - The tape is slipping. This can happen when dirt or grease gets on the rollers. Clean the r...
Page 15 - Warranty Registration; USA; and; Canada; : For repairs or replacement, please contact your local
15 Warranty Registration This DYMO M1011 has been manufactured under strict quality control and performance tested before leaving the factory. Within one year after purchase, DYMO will repair or replace, at its own option, the M1011 free of charge if sent prepaid by the purchaser to DYMO and found, ...