Dymo LabelManager Wireless PnP User manual

Plug and Play Label Maker for PC or Mac®
LabelManager®PnP
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.)
Figure 1
USB cable
Lithium-ion battery
Quick Start Guide
D1 label cassette
Warranty card
LabelManager PnP Label Maker
Quick Start

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Become familiar with the features shown in Figure 2.
Inserting the Battery
The label maker is powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
To insert the battery
1Open the side cover of the label maker.
2Remove the battery compartment cover.
See Figure 3.
3Insert the battery into the battery
compartment as shown.
4Replace the battery compartment cover.
5Close the side cover of the label maker.
NOTE Remove the battery if the label maker will
not be used for a long period of time.
1Power button/Status light 4USB port 7Battery compartment
2Cutter button 5Side cover 8Label compartment
3Label exit slot 6Cleaning tool 9Serial Number label
Figure 2
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Figure 3

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Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1
label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1Open 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.
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 5.
4Close the side cover of the
label maker.
Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer
The label maker connects to your computer using the USB connection located on
the back 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
back of the label maker. See Figure 6.
2Plug the other end of the USB cable into an
available USB port on 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.
Figure 4
Ribbon
rewind spool
Label
guides
Figure 5
Figure 6

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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 the power button 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 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 PnP volume appears on your desktop.
2Double-click DYMO PnP 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 PnP 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 your 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.
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.
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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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. The following table describes the possible states of the label maker.
To charge the battery
1Make sure the USB cable is connected to both the label maker and
the computer.
2If necessary, press the power button to turn on the label maker and begin
charging the battery.
Label maker is connected and battery
is charging
Label maker is connected and battery
is not charging
Label maker is not connected
Label maker is connected and there is
a problem with the battery

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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
1Open the side cover of the label maker.
2Remove the label cassette.
3Use a small, soft brush or cotton swab to
wipe away paper dust and other stray
particles from the inside of the label
compartment.
4Remove the cleaning tool from the inside
of the cover. See Figure 7.
5Gently wipe the print head with the tool.
The print head is very delicate, so use care
when cleaning.
6Replace the cleaning tool, insert the label
cassette, and close the side cover.
To clean the cutter blade
1Open the side cover of the label maker.
2Remove the label cassette.
3Press the cutter button. See Figure 8.
The cutter blade will move into view.
4Use a cotton swab and alcohol to clean both
sides of the cutter blade.
CAUTION The cutter blade is extremely sharp.
Use caution when cleaning.
5After cleaning the blade, release the cutter button
to return the blade to its home position.
Figure 7
Cleaning tool
Print head
Figure 8
Press and hold

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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using
your label maker.
If you still need assistance, visit the support section of the DYMO Web site at
www.dymo.com.
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. Make sure
the USB cable is connected and the printer is turned on.
Printer error Make sure the label cassette is inserted properly and is not
jammed or empty.
Battery level is too low to print Battery charge level is too low to print. Charge the battery
and reprint the label.
Battery is not functioning properly Verify the battery is inserted properly. Otherwise, contact
Customer Support.
Battery is not charging Make sure the label maker is connected to a powered
USB port.
Battery level is getting low or too low Connect the label maker to a powered USB port to
begin charging.

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