Page 2
No part of this document or the software may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Sanford, L.P. Trademarks DYMO and LabelWriter are registered trademarks of Sanford, L.P. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Chapter 1 About the LabelWriter Print Server Congratulations on purchasing a DYMO LabelWriter print server. Your print server will give you years of reliable service. We encourage you to take a few minutes to review how to use and care for your print server.
This User Guide includes information for installing and using the print server with a DYMO LabelWriter printer. Depending on the model of DYMO printer you are using, some sections of this User Guide may not apply to you. The following table provides a summary of the contents.
• A LabelWriter 400 or later series printer, with power adapter and USB cable • Installed LabelWriter printer drivers (included in the DYMO Label Software installation) • A standard Ethernet cable (available from your local office supply and other retailers) •...
Installing the LabelWriter Print Server Connecting the Cables The print server connects directly to your network using a standard Ethernet connection. To connect the cables Plug the Ethernet cable into the right side of the print server. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet connection on your network.
Double-click Dymo LabelWriter Print Server Control Center.dmg. The DYMO LabelWriter Print Server folder opens. Drag the DYMO LabelWriter Print Server Control Center icon into the Applications folder on your computer. Double-click DYMO LabelWriter Print Server Control Center in the Applications...
Installing the LabelWriter Print Server Configuring the Print Server When you first install the print server, the server is automatically assigned an IP address. Every time the software is launched, the IP address is displayed next to the server name in the Control Center window.
Page 11
Configuring the Print Server Click Login. The Set TCP/IP Configuration dialog box appears. Select Static IP. Enter the IP address you want to use in the IP Address field, and then click Apply. Click Yes when prompted to save the TCP/IP configuration After the server restarts, click Close to close the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box.
Page 12
Installing the LabelWriter Print Server...
You must have the LabelWriter printer drivers installed on your local computer to add a printer. The printer drivers are included in the DYMO Label Software installation. Note Because the LabelWriter Duo printer is actually two printers in one, you need to add both the label printer and the tape printer to your computer.
Page 14
Adding a Printer On the Select a Printer Port page, do the following: Select Create a new port. Choose Standard TCP/IP Port from the Type of port list. Click Next. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click Next. On the Add Port page, do the following: In the Printer Name or IP...
Page 15
On the last page of the Add Standard TCP/ IP Printer Port Wizard, click Finish. On the Install Printer Software page of the Add Printer Wizard, do the following: Choose DYMO from the Manufacturer list. Choose the LabelWriter printer that you are adding from the Printers list.
Page 16
On the last page of the Add Standard TCP/ IP Printer Port Wizard, click Finish. On the Install Printer Software page of the Add Printer Wizard, do the following: Choose DYMO from the Manufacturer list. Choose DYMO LabelWriter Duo Tape from the Printers list.
Adding a Printer in Windows Vista Adding a Printer in Windows Vista This section describes how to add a LabelWriter printer in Windows Vista. When adding a LabelWriter Duo printer, you will need to create separate ports for the Label printer and the Tape printer.
Page 18
Click OK. On the Additional Port Information Required page, click Next. On the Install the printer driver page, do the following: Choose DYMO from the Manufacturer list. Choose the LabelWriter printer that you are adding from the Printers list. To add the LabelWriter...
Page 19
Port Number field. Click OK. On the Additional Port Information Required page, click Next. On the Install the printer driver page, do the following: Choose DYMO from the Manufacturer list. Choose DYMO LabelWriter Duo Tape from the Printers list. Click Next.
Page 20
Adding a Printer On the Type a printer name page, do the following: Enter a name for your printer in the Printer name field. This name must be different than the LabelWriter Duo Label printer name. Select whether or not you want to use this printer as the default printer.
Adding a Printer in Mac OS Adding a Printer in Mac OS When adding a printer in Mac OS, the printer appears in the Printer Name list as lw print server- nnn-usb1, where nnn represents the last three numbers of the IP address assigned to the print server. Note You must be running Mac OS 10.5 or later to add a LabelWriter Duo printer connected to the print server.
If you are adding the DYMO LabelWriter Duo printer, make sure that you select DYMO LabelWriter Duo Label from the list. If you see the Tape printer and not the Label printer in the Available Printers list, click Reload until the Label printer is displayed in the list.
Page 23
Adding a Printer in Linux To add the Tape printer portion of the LabelWriter Duo printer Select the Printers tab. Write down the Device URI for the LabelWriter Duo Label printer. Select the Administration tab, and then click Add Printer. On the Add New Printer page, do the following: Enter a name for the printer, such as...
Adding a Printer Select DYMO from the Make list, and then click Continue. Select the DYMO LabelWriter DUO Tape printer that you are adding from the Model list, and then click Add Printer. The printer is now available. Printing a Test Label Make sure that the printer is connected and working properly by printing a test label after you have added a printer.
Chapter 4 Managing the LabelWriter Print Server With the Print Server Control Center software, you can quickly view server information and configure the IP address. The print server also has an internal set of web pages that can be accessed from the Control Center for even more management options.
Managing the LabelWriter Print Server Choose Configuration from the Tools menu. Select the show server information check box, and then click OK. The server information is now displayed in a separate pane under the servers list. About the Print Server Web Pages From the Print Server Web pages, you can: •...
Configuring the Server Viewing the Print Server Status The print server status page displays the print server status and TCP/IP configuration. To view print server status ♦ Click Status at the top of the Print Server home page. Configuring the Server From the Print Server Configuration page, you can change the server name and description, configure the IP address, change the administrator name and password, and perform maintenance on the print server.
Managing the LabelWriter Print Server Changing the TCP/IP Configuration You can configure the print server to obtain an IP address automatically or assign a static IP address that you choose. If you are using the print server on a small office or home network, we recommend that you configure the server to use a static IP address.
You can upgrade your print server whenever new firmware becomes available. We recommend that you only upgrade the firmware if you are instructed to do so by a DYMO Technical Support representative or if you are experiencing a problem that has been identified as a firmware issue.
However, in the event that you encounter a problem, this chapter offers suggestions for resolving problems that can occur when using the print server. If you are unable to solve a problem, this chapter also describes how to contact DYMO Technical Support. Troubleshooting This section provides information on how to detect and correct problems you might encounter while using your print server.
LabelWriter Print Server. You can also contact DYMO Technical Support by phone or fax from 9 am to 8 pm, Eastern time. Phone: (203) 588-2500 Fax: (203) 588-2560 or (203) 355-7060 Visit the Support area of our Web site at www.dymo.com...
Except as otherwise provided by law, you may be required to pay all shipping charges, and you will be so notified at the time that you request an RMA from DYMO. Upon return of the print server and finding that the service required is covered by this warranty, we may repair or replace the print server, at our discretion.
Chapter 6 Technical and Certification Information This chapter contains technical and certification information for the LabelWriter Print Server. Technical Specifications LabelWriter Print Server Dimensions (WHD) 3.07 in (78 mm) by 2.31 in (59 mm) by 0.88 in (22 mm) Weight 2.1 ounces (58 g) Power DC IN 5V/2A adaptor...
We also welcome your suggestions for additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation. Send email feedback to: documentation@dymo.com Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Service.