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PRINTING THE FIRST LABEL
The first time opening the application, it asks to register
the software. Registering the software ensures that the
labelwriter will inform of any software updates.
During the registration process, user will be asked to
enter the serial number for the label printer. The serial
number is located on the bottom of the printer.
To print first label:
1. Start DYMO Label software by doing one of the
following:
• For Windows, click
Start
, then
Programs>DYMO>DYMO Label v.8.
• For Macintosh, double-click the DYMO Label icon
in the
Applications
folder.
The first time starting DYMO Label software, a list of
available label types is displayed on the left side of the
window and an address label is displayed in the Edit
area. (See Figure 4)
2. Click once in the address label in the Edit area and
type some text.
3. Optionally, choose a font and a justification setting
from the Formatting toolbar.
4. Click
to print the label.
For complete details on using the software, refer to the online
Help. From the Help menu, view the following:
• DYMO Label v.8 Help
• DYMO Label v.8 User Guide
• LabelWriter Printer User Guide
PRINTING
Figure 4
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRINTER ISSUES
The following are solutions to some common issues with
the label printer.
POWER STATUS LIGHT FLASHING
If the power status light is flashing, the problem could
be one of the following:
OPERATING ISSUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
No labels
The label roll is out of labels or no label roll is inserted.
Always use authentic labels.
Overheated print head
Turn printer off and wait 3-5 minutes before turning printer on again.
System error
Turn printer off and then on again. If none of the recommendations above
correct the problem and light is still flashing, contact Uline Customer Service at
1-800-295-5510.
Visually choose label type
and apply layouts.
Select a printer to
print labels.
Verify and correct
addresses on label.
Insert text, addresses,
images, shapes lines,
barcodes, dates and
counters.
Store your favorite addresses
in the Address Book or view
Outlook or Mac Address
Book contacts; automatically
insert addresses on label.