Dymo 1873309 Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

ENG

This guide describes some of the features of your XTL™ 500 label maker. Read
the following sections to start using your label maker.

For complete information on using your label maker, download

™

the XTL

 support.dymo.com

 By using the QR code to download to your mobile device.

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 under the
label compartment cover.

Register your label maker to receive these benefits:

 Notification of software upgrades by email
 Special offers and new product announcements

500 User Guide from one of the following locations:

From the

Help

menu within DYMO ID™ software (free download)

Download the latest version of
DYMO ID
DYMO Web site at

support.dymo.com.

You will receive notifications
through DYMO ID

when software and label maker
updates are available.

™

software from the

™

software

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Unpacking Your Label Maker

Figure 1

Do not connect the label maker to your computer until after the software
installation is complete.

1 Unpack your label maker and save the packing materials.
2 Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1.

Package Contents

1 XTL 500 label maker 4 USB cable 7 Quick Start Guide
2 Rechargeable lithium

polymer battery (installed)

3 Carrying case 6 Software download

2

5 AC power adapter

and power cord

card

8 XTL label cartridges

(quantity and type may vary)

Inserting the Label Cartridge

1

Press and
lift cover

Figure 2

2

Figure 3

Do not

touch!

Ribbon

rewind

Label
guides

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Your label maker uses DYMO XTLTM label cartridges, available in a variety of
widths and materials including continuous tape and pre-sized labels. Visit
www.dymo.com for information about purchasing label cartridges.

Press the button on the top of the label
maker and lift the label compartment
cover. See Figure 2.

Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut
across the mouth of the label cartridge
and that the tape passes between the
label guides. See Figure 3.

To tighten the ribbon, turn the ribbon
rewind spool in the direction indicated
by the arrow on the cartridge.

Do not touch the electronic chip on the
side of the label cartridge.

Insert the label cartridge and press
firmly until the cartridge ‘clicks’ into
place.

Close the label compartment cover.

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Charging the Battery

The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery. The
battery, included with your label maker, is already installed and is partially charged.

A power adapter is included with your label maker for recharging the battery. Fully
charging the battery will take approximately

.5 hours.

Lift the connector cover on the

1

side of the label maker and turn
clockwise. See Figure 4.

Plug the power cord into the

2

power adapter. See Figure 5.

Plug the power adapter into the power connector, and then plug the power cord

3

into a power outlet. See Figure 5.

Power connector

Power adapter

Power cord

Lift and turn
clockwise

Figure 4

Figure 5

Make sure to read the LiPo Safety Precautions found on page 11.

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