Quick Start Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1. (Labels included in the package may vary.
Become familiar with the features shown in Figure 2. 1 7 2 6 5 00000000 00000 3 4 8 Figure 2 1 Power button/Status light 4 USB port 7 Serial Number label 2 Cutter button 5 Side cover 8 Label compartment 3 Label exit slot 6 Battery compartment Inserting the Battery The label maker is powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. To insert the battery 1 Open the side cover of the label maker. 2 Remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 3.
Inserting the Label Cassette Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes. Ribbon rewind spool Label guides To insert the label cassette 1 Open the side cover of the label maker. 2 Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth of the cassette and that the tape passes between the label guides. Figure 4 If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon. 3 Insert the cassette and press firmly until the cassette clicks into place. See Figure 5.
Starting the Built-In Software The built-in software resides on the label maker; no installation is required. To start the software for Windows® 1 If necessary, press the power button to turn on the label maker. Depending on Windows AutoRun settings, the software may start automatically. 2 If the software does not start automatically, do one of the following: • If the AutoRun or AutoPlay dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions to start the DYMO Label Light software.
Printing Labels with the Built-In Software The following figure shows some of the features available in the software. Capture an area of the screen and insert on your label. Choose to print a horizontal or vertical label. Add a border around the label. Change the units of measure or language settings. Insert text you’ve copied to the Clipboard. Start advanced DYMO Label v.8 software. Create a new label. Rotate images 90 degrees. Format your label as you would in any text editor.
Maintaining Your Label Maker Recharging the Battery The label maker is shipped with the lithium-ion battery partially charged. The battery is recharged through the USB connection to your computer. NOTE The label maker must be connected to a powered USB port. The label maker may not charge or function properly when connected to a non-powered USB port, such as those on some Mac keyboards, or a non-powered USB hub. The label maker status is displayed in the lower-left corner of the software window.
Cleaning the Label Maker Your label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your label maker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the label cassette. To clean the tape print head 1 Open the side cover of the label maker. Print head 2 Remove the label cassette.
Troubleshooting Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker. Problem/Error Message Solution Poor Print Quality Ensure label cassette is installed properly. Clean the print head. See Cleaning the Label Maker. Replace the label cassette. Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. See Cleaning the Label Maker. Printer is disconnected or turned off The label maker is disconnected or turned off.