Dymo LABELWRITER User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide ® DYMO LabelWriter Label Printers ®...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About the LabelWriter Printer ............1 Printer Features .
  • Page 5: About The Labelwriter Printer

    Printer Features Your LabelWriter printer is a direct thermal printer and does not use ink or toner. Instead, the printer uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated, heat-sensitive labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy.
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Flashing blue - labels are not loaded properly or the label roll is empty. • Dimmed blue - printer is in power saving mode. System Requirements The LabelWriter printer requires a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 connection and one of the following: ® • Windows XP 32-bit ®...
  • Page 7: About Labels

    Contact with plasticizers (for example, labels placed on plastic ring binders) will cause fading. In the original packaging, the shelf life for LabelWriter labels is 18 months. When labels are used for short-term applications (envelopes, packages, and so on), fading is not a problem. When labels are used to label files in a file cabinet, fading is very gradual over many years.
  • Page 8 About Labels Figures 3 and 4 in this section show loading labels in a LabelWriter 450 printer. However, the instructions apply to loading labels in any LabelWriter printer model. To load a label roll Spool Spool guide spindle With the printer plugged in, press the form-feed button to eject the labels that protected the printer during shipment.
  • Page 9: Ordering Labels

    Ordering Labels Ordering Labels DYMO offers a full range of labels for the LabelWriter printers, including labels suited for addressing envelopes, shipping packages, naming file folders, labeling all sorts of media, printing name badges, and much more. A complete listing can be found in the label catalog that was supplied with this printer and at the DYMO Web site: www.dymo.com.
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  • Page 11: Caring For Your Printer

    (800) 426-7827. To keep your LabelWriter printer working properly, you should clean it from time to time. Dusting the outside of the printer occasionally will help keep foreign matter from getting inside the printer. However, it is still a good idea to periodically perform some basic interior maintenance, such as cleaning the label path with the cleaning card.
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  • Page 13: Getting Help

    Chapter 4 Getting Help Your LabelWriter printer should offer years of trouble-free printing with very little maintenance. However, in the event that you encounter a problem, this chapter offers suggestions for resolving problems that can occur when using the printer. If you are unable to solve a problem, this chapter also describes how to contact DYMO Technical Support.
  • Page 14: Correcting Poor Print Quality

    • A dirty print head First, make sure you are using DYMO-branded labels. Do not use third-party labels because the thermal coating on other labels has a different sensitivity than DYMO-branded labels. Also, the perforated holes between the labels made by other manufacturers are frequently not detectable by LabelWriter printers.
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    LabelWriter printer. 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...
  • Page 16: Returning Your Printer For Repair

    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 RA from DYMO. Upon return of the printer and finding that the service required is covered by this warranty, we may repair or replace the printer, at our discretion.
  • Page 17: Technical And Environmental Information

    Chapter 5 Technical and Environmental Information This chapter contains technical and certification information for the LabelWriter printer. Technical Specifications 450 Turbo 450 Twin Turbo Print Method Direct Thermal Print Resolution 300 dots per inch (11.8 dots per mm) Print Speed...
  • Page 18: 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 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Committee) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 19: Documentation Feedback

    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.

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