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...3 About Labels 5 Loading Labels 5 Ordering Labels 7 Printing Over a Network 9 Printing to a Shared Printer from Windows 9 Sharing a Printer on a Network 9 Adding a Network Printer 10 Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS 11 Sharing a Printer on a Network 11 Adding a Shared Printer 12 Using a Print Server 13 Printer Firmware Versions that Support Print Servers 14 Caring for Your Printer 15 Getting Help 17 Troubleshooting 17 Status Light 17 Performing a Printer Self-Test 18 Clearing Label Jams 18 Correcting Poor Print Quality 18 Labels Do Not Feed Correctly 18 Printer Does...
...3 About Labels 5 Loading Labels 5 Ordering Labels 7 Printing Over a Network 9 Printing to a Shared Printer from Windows 9 Sharing a Printer on a Network 9 Adding a Network Printer 10 Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS 11 Sharing a Printer on a Network 11 Adding a Shared Printer 12 Using a Print Server 13 Printer Firmware Versions that Support Print Servers 14 Caring for Your Printer 15 Getting Help 17 Troubleshooting 17 Status Light 17 Performing a Printer Self-Test 18 Clearing Label Jams 18 Correcting Poor Print Quality 18 Labels Do Not Feed Correctly 18 Printer Does...
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... a thermal print head to print on specially treated, heat-sensitive labels. Top cover Label spool Label release Label feed path and tear bar Label roll Label guide USB connector Reverse label button Form-feed button and status light Cable channel LabelWriter 450 LabelWriter 450 Turbo S/N 00000-0000000 DC power connector Serial number 1 Chapter 1 About the LabelWriter Printer Congratulations on the DYMO Web site (www.dymo.com). Instead, the printer uses heat from the Developers Program page on purchasing a DYMO LabelWriter label printer. Labels are the only supplies you...
... a thermal print head to print on specially treated, heat-sensitive labels. Top cover Label spool Label release Label feed path and tear bar Label roll Label guide USB connector Reverse label button Form-feed button and status light Cable channel LabelWriter 450 LabelWriter 450 Turbo S/N 00000-0000000 DC power connector Serial number 1 Chapter 1 About the LabelWriter Printer Congratulations on the DYMO Web site (www.dymo.com). Instead, the printer uses heat from the Developers Program page on purchasing a DYMO LabelWriter label printer. Labels are the only supplies you...
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... DYMO Label v.8 online Help or Software User Guide for those interested in developing products that LabelWriter printers use standard printer drivers. The LabelWriter SE450 does not include a reverse label button. System Requirements The LabelWriter printer requires a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 connection and one of the following: • Windows® XP 32-bit • Windows Vista® • Windows® 7 • Mac OS® v10.4 or later Printing Labels Your LabelWriter printer was shipped with QuickPrint, and from the printer when changing...
... DYMO Label v.8 online Help or Software User Guide for those interested in developing products that LabelWriter printers use standard printer drivers. The LabelWriter SE450 does not include a reverse label button. System Requirements The LabelWriter printer requires a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 connection and one of the following: • Windows® XP 32-bit • Windows Vista® • Windows® 7 • Mac OS® v10.4 or later Printing Labels Your LabelWriter printer was shipped with QuickPrint, and from the printer when changing...
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... Address or Shipping labels) and D1 plastic labels. 5 To prolong label life when labels are used to print labels. Because DYMO LabelWriter printers use of time, or to extreme heat will cause fading. • Contact with plasticizers (for LabelWriter labels is very gradual over many years. How long your labels will never have to replace toner, ink cartridges, or a ribbon to label files in the sun will show signs of labels: die-cut paper labels...
... Address or Shipping labels) and D1 plastic labels. 5 To prolong label life when labels are used to print labels. Because DYMO LabelWriter printers use of time, or to extreme heat will cause fading. • Contact with plasticizers (for LabelWriter labels is very gradual over many years. How long your labels will never have to replace toner, ink cartridges, or a ribbon to label files in the sun will show signs of labels: die-cut paper labels...
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... feeding of labels during shipment. Figure 3 If the printer does not feed the labels, make sure the first label is not a full label, press the form-feed button to load a second roll of the label. See Figure 4. Spool spindle Spool guide 2 Open the top cover and remove any LabelWriter printer model. See Figure 3. 7 Align the left edge of the label with the left edge of the label must fit snugly against the label...
... feeding of labels during shipment. Figure 3 If the printer does not feed the labels, make sure the first label is not a full label, press the form-feed button to load a second roll of the label. See Figure 4. Spool spindle Spool guide 2 Open the top cover and remove any LabelWriter printer model. See Figure 3. 7 Align the left edge of the label with the left edge of the label must fit snugly against the label...
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... the DYMO Web site: www.dymo.com. For example, shipping labels can be preprinted with text or graphics in the label catalog that may provide unsatisfactory printing or cause the printer to open the label cassette tray. Ordering Labels To load a label cassette (LabelWriter Duo) 1 Press the button on the front of the printer to close the label cassette tray. Because DYMO LabelWriter printers use thermal printing technology, you use specially designed and manufactured labels. Make sure label and ribbon are...
... the DYMO Web site: www.dymo.com. For example, shipping labels can be preprinted with text or graphics in the label catalog that may provide unsatisfactory printing or cause the printer to open the label cassette tray. Ordering Labels To load a label cassette (LabelWriter Duo) 1 Press the button on the front of the printer to close the label cassette tray. Because DYMO LabelWriter printers use thermal printing technology, you use specially designed and manufactured labels. Make sure label and ribbon are...
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... Windows" • "Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS" • "Using a Print Server" The following are the general steps you need to the printer before you first need to follow to the computer from which the printer is physically connected. Sharing a Printer on a Network These instructions assume that you have already installed DYMO Label Software on the local computer. The term remote computer refers to set...
... Windows" • "Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS" • "Using a Print Server" The following are the general steps you need to the printer before you first need to follow to the computer from which the printer is physically connected. Sharing a Printer on a Network These instructions assume that you have already installed DYMO Label Software on the local computer. The term remote computer refers to set...
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... already installed DYMO Label Software on printing to a shared printer under other versions of Mac OS, see your Mac OS documentation or contact your computer. The Print & Fax dialog box is displayed. 2 Double-click Print & Fax. Printing to a Shared Printer from the Apple menu. See the printer's Quick Start Guide for more information about adding a network printer. Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS To add a network printer ♦ Use the standard Windows Add Printer Wizard...
... already installed DYMO Label Software on printing to a shared printer under other versions of Mac OS, see your Mac OS documentation or contact your computer. The Print & Fax dialog box is displayed. 2 Double-click Print & Fax. Printing to a Shared Printer from the Apple menu. See the printer's Quick Start Guide for more information about adding a network printer. Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS To add a network printer ♦ Use the standard Windows Add Printer Wizard...
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... install a shared network printer 1 Install DYMO Label software. (See the Quick Start Guide for information.) 2 From the Finder, select Applications>Utilities>Printer Setup Utility. Adding a Shared Printer Before you can print on the remote computer. The Printer Browser dialog box is displayed. 3 Click Add. Note To share the DYMO LabelWriter Duo printer, which can printer to a network printer, you need to share and then click Sharing. The Printer List dialog box is displayed...
... install a shared network printer 1 Install DYMO Label software. (See the Quick Start Guide for information.) 2 From the Finder, select Applications>Utilities>Printer Setup Utility. Adding a Shared Printer Before you can print on the remote computer. The Printer Browser dialog box is displayed. 3 Click Add. Note To share the DYMO LabelWriter Duo printer, which can printer to a network printer, you need to share and then click Sharing. The Printer List dialog box is displayed...
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... installer doesn't automatically locate the printer drivers, navigate to a wired or wireless USB print server. To connect your label printer to a print server 1 Connect one end of operating system installed on the CD. Using a Print Server You can print to the label printer from Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2), and Mac OS X. See Printer Firmware Versions that you must add both the LabelWriter DUO Label and Tape printers. • DYMO label printers with print servers vary by print server type...
... installer doesn't automatically locate the printer drivers, navigate to a wired or wireless USB print server. To connect your label printer to a print server 1 Connect one end of operating system installed on the CD. Using a Print Server You can print to the label printer from Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2), and Mac OS X. See Printer Firmware Versions that you must add both the LabelWriter DUO Label and Tape printers. • DYMO label printers with print servers vary by print server type...
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Printing Over a Network Printer Firmware Versions that Support Print Servers Refer to the table below for information about the label printer firmware versions that does not support print servers, contact DYMO technical support for assistance on the bottom of the printer. If your printer's firmware version by checking the serial number printed on updating the printer's firmware. 14 You can determine your printer has firmware that support print servers. DYMO Label Printer Model DYMO LabelWriter 400 DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo Serial Numbers Greater ...
Printing Over a Network Printer Firmware Versions that Support Print Servers Refer to the table below for information about the label printer firmware versions that does not support print servers, contact DYMO technical support for assistance on the bottom of the printer. If your printer's firmware version by checking the serial number printed on updating the printer's firmware. 14 You can determine your printer has firmware that support print servers. DYMO Label Printer Model DYMO LabelWriter 400 DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo Serial Numbers Greater ...
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... will help keep your LabelWriter printer working properly, you should clean it from your printer and the label roll compartment 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Use the lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer. 3 Remove dirt and smudges with the cleaning card. Chapter 4 Caring for Your Printer The LabelWriter printer is designed to give you use glass cleaner, make sure it does not contain ammonia. • Small...
... will help keep your LabelWriter printer working properly, you should clean it from your printer and the label roll compartment 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Use the lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer. 3 Remove dirt and smudges with the cleaning card. Chapter 4 Caring for Your Printer The LabelWriter printer is designed to give you use glass cleaner, make sure it does not contain ammonia. • Small...
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... sides of the cutter blade. The cutter blade is very delicate, so use care when cleaning. 6 Replace the cleaning tool, insert the label cassette, and press the button to its home position. The print head is extremely sharp. Caring for Your Printer To clean the tape print head (LabelWriter Duo only) 1 Press the button on the front of the label cassette tray. 2 Remove the label cassette. 3 Quickly press the Form Feed and Label Eject buttons at the same time...
... sides of the cutter blade. The cutter blade is very delicate, so use care when cleaning. 6 Replace the cleaning tool, insert the label cassette, and press the button to its home position. The print head is extremely sharp. Caring for Your Printer To clean the tape print head (LabelWriter Duo only) 1 Press the button on the front of the label cassette tray. 2 Remove the label cassette. 3 Quickly press the Form Feed and Label Eject buttons at the same time...
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....dymo.com). USB cable is connected and printer is in power saving mode. www.dymo.com 17 Chapter 5 Getting Help Your LabelWriter printer should offer years of the printer: Status Light Solid Blue Dimmed Blue Flashing Blue Description Power is on and printer is ready. The status light visually shows the current state of trouble-free printing with very little maintenance. Printer is in power saving mode. For complete information about programming and using the LabelWriter...
....dymo.com). USB cable is connected and printer is in power saving mode. www.dymo.com 17 Chapter 5 Getting Help Your LabelWriter printer should offer years of the printer: Status Light Solid Blue Dimmed Blue Flashing Blue Description Power is on and printer is ready. The status light visually shows the current state of trouble-free printing with very little maintenance. Printer is in power saving mode. For complete information about programming and using the LabelWriter...
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... form-feed button on other labels has a different sensitivity than DYMO • Labels where the thermal coating has been compromised • A dirty print head First, make sure you experience problems with a cleaning card. If the second roll prints correctly, the problem is that all elements of the print head and printing mechanism are probably using a faulty roll of the printer for information about the LabelWriter cleaning card. Getting Help Performing a Printer Self...
... form-feed button on other labels has a different sensitivity than DYMO • Labels where the thermal coating has been compromised • A dirty print head First, make sure you experience problems with a cleaning card. If the second roll prints correctly, the problem is that all elements of the print head and printing mechanism are probably using a faulty roll of the printer for information about the LabelWriter cleaning card. Getting Help Performing a Printer Self...
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... the label feed slot. If the labels are not detected, the labels will blink. The LabelWriter printer driver takes print data from your software and directs it to make sure the cable is working. The Advanced dialog box appears. See "Obtaining Technical Support" on page 18. 3 Make sure that the power cable has not been disconnected. a From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes. When the perforations are jammed, the status light...
... the label feed slot. If the labels are not detected, the labels will blink. The LabelWriter printer driver takes print data from your software and directs it to make sure the cable is working. The Advanced dialog box appears. See "Obtaining Technical Support" on page 18. 3 Make sure that the power cable has not been disconnected. a From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes. When the perforations are jammed, the status light...
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...-7060 Visit the Support area of your printer, carefully read this manual to make sure you can also contact DYMO Technical Support by a user either intentionally or accidentally. DYMO LabelWriter printers are warranted for your problem by email. 20 SANFORD'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRINTER. Obtaining Technical Support If you cannot resolve your LabelWriter printer. Sanford, L.P. SANFORD SHALL...
...-7060 Visit the Support area of your printer, carefully read this manual to make sure you can also contact DYMO Technical Support by a user either intentionally or accidentally. DYMO LabelWriter printers are warranted for your problem by email. 20 SANFORD'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRINTER. Obtaining Technical Support If you cannot resolve your LabelWriter printer. Sanford, L.P. SANFORD SHALL...
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...address label in text mode) 53 71 N/A Maximum Print Width 2.25 in (56 mm) 4.16 in (105.73 mm) 2.25 in (56 mm) 0.71 in (18.1 mm) Maximum Media Width 2.44 in (62 mm) 4.53 in (115 mm) 2.44 in (62 mm) 0.95 in (24 mm) Maximum Label Length User-definable Interface USB 2.0 Printer...) 200,000 linear meters Average Print Head Life Minimum 200 cassettes (7 meters each) 4,590 feet (1.4 km) of label tape Printer Power Requirements 24 VDC 1.75 A 24 VDC 3.75 A 24 VDC 1.75 A Rated Duty Cycle 1000 shipping labels per mm) Print Speed 51 71 71 (labels/min for the LabelWriter printer.
...address label in text mode) 53 71 N/A Maximum Print Width 2.25 in (56 mm) 4.16 in (105.73 mm) 2.25 in (56 mm) 0.71 in (18.1 mm) Maximum Media Width 2.44 in (62 mm) 4.53 in (115 mm) 2.44 in (62 mm) 0.95 in (24 mm) Maximum Label Length User-definable Interface USB 2.0 Printer...) 200,000 linear meters Average Print Head Life Minimum 200 cassettes (7 meters each) 4,590 feet (1.4 km) of label tape Printer Power Requirements 24 VDC 1.75 A 24 VDC 3.75 A 24 VDC 1.75 A Rated Duty Cycle 1000 shipping labels per mm) Print Speed 51 71 71 (labels/min for the LabelWriter printer.
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... LabelWriter SE450 printer to the host computer or other device, and for address label in text mode) Serial (115.2K baud): 40 lpm Maximum Print Width 2.13 in (54 mm) Maximum Media Width 2.44 in (62 mm) Maximum Label Length User-definable Interface USB 2.0 Printer Class Device Bi-directional, RS232 Serial (1200 to the LabelWriter SE450 Technical Reference Guide, available from the Developers Program page on the DYMO...
... LabelWriter SE450 printer to the host computer or other device, and for address label in text mode) Serial (115.2K baud): 40 lpm Maximum Print Width 2.13 in (54 mm) Maximum Media Width 2.44 in (62 mm) Maximum Label Length User-definable Interface USB 2.0 Printer Class Device Bi-directional, RS232 Serial (1200 to the LabelWriter SE450 Technical Reference Guide, available from the Developers Program page on the DYMO...
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... from that interference will not occur in the direct field of view. 23 However, there is not intended for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment and void the manufacturer's warranty. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Description: Direct Thermal Printer Model: DYMO LabelWriter 450, 450 Turbo, 450 Twin Turbo, and 4XL This equipment has been tested and...
... from that interference will not occur in the direct field of view. 23 However, there is not intended for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment and void the manufacturer's warranty. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Description: Direct Thermal Printer Model: DYMO LabelWriter 450, 450 Turbo, 450 Twin Turbo, and 4XL This equipment has been tested and...