Dymo LabelManager Series User manual

LabelManager®Wireless PnP
Quick Start Guide

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This guide describes some of the features of your DYMO®LabelManager®
Wireless PnP label maker. Read the following sections for information about
using your label maker.
Registering Your Label Maker
Getting to Know your Label Maker
Inserting the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Inserting the Label Cassette
Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer
Starting the Built-In Software
Printing Labels with the Built-In Software
Checking the Label Maker Status
Charging the Battery Pack
Configuring the Label Maker as a Wireless Printer
Adding the Wireless Printer
Registering Your Label Maker
Visit www.dymo.com/register to register your label maker online. During the
registration process, you will need the serial number, which is located above the
label cassette inside the label maker. See Figure 1 on page 2.
Register your label maker to receive these benefits:
Email notification of free software upgrades
Special offers and new product announcements
For complete information on using your label maker, download the full
LabelManager Wireless PnP User Guide at userguides.dymo.com.
Quick Start Guide

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Getting to Know your Label Maker
Become familiar with the features shown in the following figure.
Figure 1
Cleaning tool
Label exit
slot
Cutter
Battery
compartment
Label
compartment
Side
cover
Power button/
status light Serial number
Wireless
status light
USB port Reset button
Back View

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Inserting the Battery Pack
The label maker is powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
battery pack.
Make sure the USB cable is disconnected before handling the LiPo
battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
1Press and pull to open the
side cover of the label maker.
2Insert the battery pack into the
battery compartment as shown
in Figure 2.
Make sure to read the LiPo
Safety Precautions found on
page 12.
Removing the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack when the
label maker will not be used for more
than seven days.
Make sure the USB cable is disconnected before handling the LiPo
battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
1Unplug the USB cable.
2Press and pull to open the side cover of the label maker.
3Remove the battery pack from the battery compartment.
Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions found on page 12.
Figure 2
Press
and pull

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Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1
label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1Press and pull to open the
side cover of the label maker.
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 3.
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 4.
4Close the side cover of the
label maker.
Figure 3
Label guides
Ribbon rewind
spool
Press
and pull
Figure 4
Click!

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Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer
The label maker connects to your computer through the USB connection located
on the back of the label maker.
To connect the label maker to your computer
1Plug one end of the USB cable into the label maker. See Figure 5.
2Plug the other end into an available, powered
USB port on your computer.
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.
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 the power button to turn on the label maker.
Depending on Windows AutoRun or AutoPlay 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 or AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, navigate to
My ComputerDYMO W-PNP, and then click DYMO Label
Light.exe.
To start the software for Mac OS®
1If necessary, press the power button to turn on the label maker.
The DYMO Wireless PnP volume appears on your desktop.
2Double-click DYMO W-PNP to open the volume.
3Double-click to start the software.
Figure 5

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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 your first label
1Click once on the label in the Edit area and type some text.
2Click to print 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.
To take advantage of more advanced formatting features, click in the built-in
software to download and install DYMO Label™ v.8.5 or later from the DYMO
Web site.
Insert text from
the Clipboard.
Select the
font, size, and
style for your
label text.
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 power
status of the
label maker.
Print a label.
Zoom the label.
Manage the
label maker on your
wireless network.
Choose to automatically cut
each label as printed or to
only cut between print jobs.
Figure 6

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Checking the Label Maker Status
The label maker status is displayed in the software window. The following table
describes the possible states of the label maker. See Figure 6 on page 6.
Charging the Battery Pack
You can charge the battery pack by connecting the label maker to either the
computer or the wall adapter. Fully charging the battery will take approximately
two and a half hours when charged using the wall adapter and approximately
eight hours when charged while connected to a powered USB port on your
computer.
For best performance, fully charge the battery pack before using your
label maker.
Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions found on page 12.
To charge the battery pack from your computer
1Connect the label maker to a powered USB port on your computer.
2Turn on the computer.
The battery pack will not charge if the computer is turned off or in sleep
mode.
3If the label maker is turned off, press the power button to turn the label
maker on and start charging the battery pack.
The label maker must be connected to a powered USB port to charge the
battery. 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.
Label maker is connected; battery pack is charging
Label maker is connected; battery pack is not charging
Label maker is not connected or is turned off
Label maker is connected; there is a problem with the
battery pack

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To charge the battery using the wall adapter
1Insert one end of the USB cable into the label maker.
2Insert the other end of the USB cable into the wall
charger. See Figure 7.
3Plug the wall adapter into a working power outlet.
4If the label maker is turned off, press the power button
to turn the label maker on and start charging the battery
pack.
Configuring the Label Maker as a Wireless Printer
You can use your label maker either as a local printer connected to a powered
USB port on your computer or as a networked printer on your wireless network.
You must have a network with a wireless router or access point to use your
label maker as a wireless network printer.
Before configuring the label maker, you must determine the connection method
to use to connect to your wireless network.
Refer to the documentation that came with your router or access point to
determine the connection methods supported.
You cannot use the label maker as a wireless network printer while the label
maker is connected to a USB port on your computer.
Connection Method Description
Standard Use this method if you want the Wireless Setup tool to
automatically detect your network. Your network will
be detected automatically and you will be prompted
to enter your security information.
Advanced Use this method if you want to enter all network
information manually. The Wireless Setup tool will not
automatically detect your network.
Use this method only if you are very familiar with your
wireless network, or if the other methods are
unsuccessful.
Figure 7
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