Dymo 500TS - Manual (Page 18)

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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker.
If you need further assistance, visit the DYMO Web site at www.dymo.com.
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Problem/Error Message Solution
No display  Ensure the label maker is turned on.
 Attach the charging adapter to the label maker to recharge the battery pack.
See Charging the Battery Pack.
Poor Print Quality  Attach the charging adapter to the label maker to recharge the battery pack.
See Charging the Battery Pack.
 Clean the print head. See Cleaning Your Label Maker.
 Ensure the label cassette is installed properly.
 Replace the label cassette.
No label cassette inserted Insert a label cassette.
Text exceeds printable area  Delete some or all of the buffer text.
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Decrease the font size.
 Select the Auto-fit text check box on the Font tab of the Label Edit screen.
 Delete lines to fit on the label width.
 Insert a wider label cassette.
Battery level is low  Attach the charging adapter to the label maker to recharge the battery pack.
See Charging the Battery Pack.
 Ensure the battery pack is inserted correctly. See Inserting the Battery Pack.
 Replace the battery pack.
Label jam  Remove jammed label; replace label cassette.
 Clean cutter blade.
Cutter jam  Remove jammed label; replace label cassette.
 Clean cutter blade.
Unable to print Insert the battery pack and try again. See Inserting the Battery Pack.
How do I remove the backing from the label? DYMO labels have an easy-to-peel split back.
1 Locate the split on the label backing.
2 Gently pinch the label lengthwise, folding toward the
printed side of the label. The label backing will
separate.
3 Carefully peel away the backing from the label.
Split label