Label printer Dymo LabelManager 280 — thermal transfer, D1 tape 6/9/12 mm, rechargeable, LCD, QWERTY

The DYMO LabelManager 280 is a compact thermal-transfer label printer with a computer-style QWERTY keyboard and an LCD screen for previewing text. It prints on DYMO D1 tapes in 6, 9 and 12 mm widths, connects to a PC or Mac for custom fonts and graphics, and runs on a rechargeable Lithium‑Ion battery pack for cordless use.

Advantages

The LabelManager 280 offers quick text entry via a country-specific keyboard layout and one-touch formatting keys for fast edits. Its large screen shows text effects before printing and the device can store up to nine frequently used labels and print up to ten copies of the same label. The unit supports six font sizes, six text styles, underline and boxed text, plus 220 symbols and clip‑art images. Battery life is extended by an automatic shut-off and the device includes quick-access keys for punctuation, currency and diacritical characters.

Suitable for

• Labeling shelves and storage in home or office
• Organizing files and folders
• Marking office supplies and equipment
• Small retail or back-office identification tasks

Key specifications

• Print technology: Thermal transfer
• Compatible tapes: DYMO D1, widths 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
• Display: LCD preview screen
• Keyboard: Computer-style QWERTY with country-specific layouts
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium‑Ion battery pack
• Connectivity: PC/Mac connection; compatible with DYMO Label Software v.8 (Windows Vista®, 7, XP; Mac OS X 10.5 or later — Intel only)
• Stored labels: Up to 9
• Copy printing: Up to 10 copies
• Symbols and graphics: 220 symbols and clip-art
• Product colours: Silver, Black
• Weight: 0.323 kg

How to use

Install a DYMO D1 tape cartridge of the appropriate width, power on the unit and type your text using the QWERTY keyboard. Use the one-touch formatting keys to select font size, style, underline or boxed text and add symbols from the built-in library. Preview the label on the LCD screen and press print. For custom fonts or graphics, connect the LabelManager 280 to a PC or Intel-based Mac and use DYMO Label Software v.8 to design and send labels to the printer.

Recommendations

For best results use original DYMO D1 tapes in the width required for your application, keep the battery charged for mobile use, and update or install DYMO Label Software v.8 on supported operating systems when creating custom labels from a computer.