Dymo LabelManager PCII User manual

English
Quick Start
Follow these steps to install the LabelMANAGER PCII printer and print your first label.
1. Unpacking your LabelMANAGER PCII Printer
NOTE For Windows, do not plug the printer into your computer until asked to do so during the
software installation.
1Unpack your printer and save the packing materials.
2Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Power Adapter
LabelMANAGER PCII Label Printer
CD-ROM
D1 Tape Cassette
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable

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2. Installing the Software
To install the software on a Windows system
NOTE Do not connect the printer until instructed to do so during the software installation.
1Insert the DYMO Label Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.
If the installation screen does not appear:
a. Click Start, and then Run on the Windows taskbar. The Run dialog box
appears.
b. Enter D:\install.exe (where D is the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive)
and click OK.
2Select the language version to install and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To install the software on a Macintosh system
1Insert the DYMO Label Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
After a few seconds, the DYMO Label Software Installer icon appears.
See Figure 2.
2Double-click the Installer icon and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
3. Connecting your LabelMANAGER PCII Printer
During the software installation, you will be asked to connect the printer to the USB port.
NOTE If you are connecting the printer to a Windows system, do not connect the printer to your
computer until asked to do so during the software installation.
DYMO Label
Software Installer
Figure 2

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To connect the power
1Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the
back of the printer. See Figure 3.
2Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
To connect the USB cable
1Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the
printer. See Figure 3.
2When asked during the software installation, plug the
USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
4. Loading Labels
To load the D1 tape cassette
1Press and release the label cassette cover to open the label
compartment. See Figure 4.
NOTE The first time you open the printer, remove the
protective cardboard insert from the tape exit slot.
2Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut across the mouth
of the cassette and that the tape passes between the
guideposts. If necessary, turn the spool clockwise with a
pencil to tighten the ribbon.
3Insert the cassette and press firmly until the cassette
clicks into place. Make sure tape and ribbon are
positioned correctly.
4Close the label cassette cover.
You are now ready to print your first label.
Figure 3
USB
Power
Figure 4
Press
Figure 5
Remove
Cardboard Insert

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5. Printing Labels with DYMO Label Software
The following figure shows some of the many features available in DYMO Label Software.
To print your first label
1Start DYMO Label software as follows:
•For Windows, click Start, then Programs>DYMO Label>DYMO Label.
•For Mac OS, double-click the DYMO Label icon in the DYMO Label folder.
The first time you open the application, you are asked to register. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Insert a picture, date,
barcode, or symbol.
Insert text you’ve copied
to the Clipboard.
Store favorite
addresses in the
Address Book;
automatically
insert them on
your label.
If you also have a
LabelWriter
printer, two
buttons allow
you to easily
switch between
the label and
tape editors.
Verify and correct addresses as you add
them to the Address Book. (US Only)

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2If you already have a LabelWriter printer installed, click
to display the Tape Editor. Otherwise, go to step 3.
3Type some text on the label.
4Choose a font and a style setting from the Formatting toolbar.
5Click to print the label.
6Squeeze the cutter lever to cut the label. See Figure 6.
Printing Labels from Other Applications
With DYMO Label Software, you can quickly print multiple labels
from text created in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications using Smart Paste. You
can use Smart Paste to print from the clipboard or a text file.
To print multiple labels quickly from Microsoft Excel
1From Excel, copy a list of items to the clipboard.
2From DYMO Label Software, click Edit>Smart Paste>From
Clipboard.
Each item is automatically printed with cut-marks between each
label.
3Squeeze the cutter lever to cut the tape; use scissors to cut each label at the cut marks.
Congratulations! You are now ready to design and print labels.
For complete details on how to use the software, refer to the DYMO Label Software User
Guide, located on the DYMO Label Software CD-ROM, and to the online Help.
Figure 6
Pens Pencils Erasers Paper Ink

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Ordering Labels
The LabelMANAGER PCII uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8”
(9 mm), 1/2” (12 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), or 1” (24 mm). Label cassettes are available in a variety
of colors and materials. You can purchase label cassettes from your local office supply
retailer or directly from DYMO. Visit www.dymo.com.
Obtaining Support
For support, visit www.dymo.com. You can also find local support numbers for each country
listed in the DYMO Label Software User Guide located on the CD-ROM and in the Online
Help.
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