Dymo LabelManager 420P User manual

High-Performance Portable Label Maker with PC or Mac®Connection
LabelManager®420P
Quick Start Guide

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Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1. (Labels included in the
package may vary.)
For complete information on using your label maker, download the full
LabelManager 420P User Guide from the Support section of the DYMO Web site
at www.dymo.com.
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Warranty card
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Quick Start Guide
D1 label cassette
Lithium-ion battery
LabelManager 420P Label Maker
Quick Start

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Become familiar with the features shown in Figure 2.
Inserting the Battery
To insert the battery
1Slide the battery compartment cover
away from the label maker. See Figure 3.
2Insert the battery into the battery
compartment.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
To charge the battery
1Plug the charging adapter into the power
connector on the top of the label maker.
2Plug the other end of the charging adapter into a power outlet.
NOTE The charging adapter is only used for recharging the battery; the
charging adapter cannot be used to power the label maker.
1Battery compartment 4Power connector 7Cleaning tool
2Cutter button 5USB connector
3Label exit slot 6Label compartment
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Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1 label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1Lift the label cassette cover to open the label
compartment. See Figure 4.
2Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut
across the mouth of the cassette and
that the tape passes between the label
guides. See Figure 5.
If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind
spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3Insert the cassette and press firmly until
the cassette clicks into place. See
Figure 6.
4Close the label cassette cover.
Printing Your First Label
The first time you turn on the power, you are
asked to select the language and label width.
These selections remain set until you change
them.
To set up the label maker
1Press Power to turn on the power.
2Select the language and press OK.
3Select the width of the label cassette currently in the label maker and press OK.
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To print a label
1Enter text to create a simple label.
2Press Print.
3Press the cutter button to cut the label.
4Remove the paper backing from the label to expose
the adhesive, and then attach the label.
Using Your Label Maker with Your Computer
Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer
The label maker connects to your computer using the USB connection located on
the top of the label maker. You do not need to install additional software or drivers
to use the label maker with your computer.
To connect the label maker to your computer
1Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the top of
the label maker. See Figure 8.
2Plug the other end of the USB cable into an
available USB port on your computer.
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Figure 8

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Starting the Built-In Software
The built-in software resides on the label maker; no installation is required.
To start the software for Windows®
1If necessary, press to turn on the label maker.
Depending on Windows AutoRun settings, the software may start
automatically.
2If 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.
• If the AutoRun dialog box does not appear, navigate to My
ComputerÆDYMO 420P, and then click DYMO Label Light.exe.
To start the software for Mac OS®
1If necessary, press to turn on the label maker.
The DYMO 420P volume appears on your desktop.
2Double-click DYMO 420P to open the volume.
3Double-click to start the software.
Disconnecting the Label Maker from Your Computer
To disconnect the label maker from your computer
1(Mac Only) Drag the DYMO 420P volume to the trash.
2Press the power button to turn off the label maker.
3Unplug the USB cable from your computer.

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Printing Labels with the Built-In Software
The following figure shows some of the features available in the software.
To print a first label
1Click once on the label in the Edit area and type some text.
2Click to print the label.
3Press the cutter button on the label maker to cut the label.
To capture and insert an image from your desktop
1Click on the toolbar.
2Drag the curser to draw a selection box around the area to capture.
The selected area is inserted into your label.
Insert text you’ve
copied to the
Clipboard.
Format your label
as you would in
any text editor.
Create a
new label.
Match the label
width to the label
cassette in the
label maker.
Start advanced
DYMO Label v.8
software.
Rotate images 90
degrees.
Choose to print
a horizontal or
vertical label.
Add a border
around the label.
Choose a fixed length for the
label or make the label resize
automatically to fit the text.
Crop an image
added to the label.
Change the units of
measure or
language settings.
Capture an area of
the screen and insert
on your label.
View the status of
the label maker. Print a label.
Zoom the label.

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Installing the DYMO Label™ v.8 Software
To install the software on a Windows®system
1Click in the built-in software to download the latest version of DYMO
Label v.8 from the Support section of the DYMO Web site.
When DYMO Label v.8 is installed, clicking will start the software.
2Close all open Microsoft Office applications.
3Double-click the Installer icon.
After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.
4Click Install and follow the instructions in the installer.
NOTE Depending on your system configuration, the software
installation could take some time while the required Microsoft .NET™
software is installed.
5If not already connected, connect the label maker to your computer.
QuickBooks If you have QuickBooks 2007 or later, you will be prompted
to install the QuickBooks Add-in.
To install the software on a Mac OS®system
1Click in the built-in software to download the latest version of DYMO
Label v.8 from the Support section of the DYMO Web site.
When DYMO Label v.8 is installed, clicking will start the software.
2Double-click the Installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
3If not already connected, connect the label maker to your computer.

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Printing Labels with DYMO Label™ v.8 Software
The following figure shows some of the major features available in DYMO Label v.8.
To print your first label
1Click in the built-in software to start DYMO Label v.8 software.
The first time you start DYMO Label software, a list of available label types is
displayed on the left side of the window and a blank label is displayed in the
Edit area.
2From the Labels tab, select a tape label and then select a layout.
Make sure that the width of the tape label you select matches the width of
the label cassette loaded in the label maker.
3Click once on the tape label in the Edit area and type some text.
4Click to print the label.
For complete details on using the software, refer to the online Help.
Insert text,
addresses,
images,
shapes, lines,
barcodes,
dates, and
counters.
Apply a layout to
a label.
Store your
favorite
addresses or
other data in the
Address Book;
automatically
insert the data
on your label.
Visually
choose your
label type and
apply layouts.
Select a label
maker to print
your labels.
Print a label.
Capture an area of the screen
and insert on your label.

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LabelManager 420P Quick Reference
1Print 9Accented characters 17 Format
2Preview 10 Space bar 18 LCD display
3Save 11 Caps 19 Cancel
4Settings 12 Numeric keys 20 Navigation
5Symbols 13 Insert 21 OK
6Shift 14 Font Size 22 Open
7Backspace 15 New label/Clear
8Return 16 On/Off
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Formatting Quick Reference
Font Types
Font Sizes
Borders
To take advantage of more advanced formatting features, click in the built-in
software to download and install DYMO Label™ v.8 software from the DYMO
Web site.
1Font type 5Mirror
2Font size 6Vertical text
3Font style 7Alignment
4Borders 8Label length
Label Width Font Size Available
1/4” (6 mm) 8, 10, 12 point
3/8” (9 mm) 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 point
1/2” (12 mm) 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 point
3/4” (19 mm) 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32, 40 point
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