Dymo LabelWriter Twin Turbo User Manual
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Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to install the LabelWriter printer and print your first label.
1. Unpacking your LabelWriter Printer
NOTE Do not plug the printer into your computer until asked to do so during the software installation.
1 Unpack your printer and save the packing materials.
2Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1. (Labels included in the package may vary.)
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Become familiar with the printer’s major components. See Figure 2.
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Label spool
Label eject button
LabelWriter Printer Features
Your LabelWriter printer is a direct thermal printer and does not use ink or toner. Instead, the printer uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy.
The form-feed button on the front of the printer advances a single label. The label eject button is used to remove labels from the printer when changing rolls.
The LED status light visually shows the current state of the printer:
•Solid blue - power is on and the printer is ready.
•Flashing blue - labels are not loaded properly or label spool is empty.
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2. Installing the Software
NOTE Do not connect the printer to your computer until instructed to do so during the software installation.
To install the software on a Windows system
1Insert the LabelWriter CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.
If the installation screen does not appear:
a.Click Start, 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.
2 Click Install and follow the instructions in the installer.
To install the software on a Mac OS system
1Insert the DYMO LabelWriter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
After a few seconds, the DYMO Label Software Installer icon appears. See Figure 3.
DYMO Label
Figure 3
2Double-click the Installer icon and follow the instructions.
If you do not see your printer in the printer list when the installation is complete, refer to the ReadMe file for instructions on how to add the printer.
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3. Connecting your LabelWriter Printer
NOTE Do not connect the printer to your computer until instructed to do so during the software installation.
To connect the cables
1Plug the power cord into the power adapter. See Figure 4.
2Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the bottom of the printer. See Figure 5.
3Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
4Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the printer. See Figure 5.
5Insert the power and USB cables through the cable channels and set the printer down.
Power Adapter
Power Cord
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NOTE DO NOT CONNECT the other end of the USB cable to your computer until asked to do so during the software installation.
6 When prompted by the software installer, plug the USB cable into a USB port.
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4. Loading Labels
The LabelWriter Twin Turbo printer holds two label rolls, so you can print two types of labels without having to change the label roll. For example, load address labels on the left side and postage labels on the right side.
To load a label roll
1Press the form-feed button to eject the labels that protected the printer during shipment.
2Open the top cover and remove any packing material inside the label compartment.
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underneath and the left edge of the label roll is flush against the side of the spool. See Figure 8.
5 Place the spool guide onto the right side of the spool and press the guide tightly against the side of the
label roll, leaving no gap between the roll and the spool. See Figure 8.
NOTE The label roll must fit snugly against both sides of the label spool, with no gaps, to avoid drifting as the labels feed through the printer. See Figure 8.
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7 Align the left edge of the label with the left edge of the label feed slot and insert the label into the slot. See Figure 10.
The printer feeds the labels, stopping at the beginning of the first label. If the printer does not feed the labels, make sure the first label is fully inserted and then
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8Repeat Steps 3 through 7 to load a second roll of labels (for example, postage labels).
9 Close the top cover.
You are now ready to print address or postage labels on demand.
5. Printing your First Address Label
To print your first address label
1Start DYMO Label Software by doing one of the following:
•For Windows, click Start, then Programs>DYMO Label>DYMO Label.
•For Macintosh, double-click 
in the DYMO Label folder.
The first time you open the application, you are asked to register the software. Registering the software ensures that you will be informed of any software updates. You are also asked to enter your default return address.
2 At the main window, click once on the address label and type an address.
3 Choose a font setting that you like from the Formatting toolbar.
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4Choose Left Roll or Right Roll from the Label Roll drop-down list to select the side of the printer where the address labels are loaded. See Figure 11.
5 Click 
to print the label.
Figure 11 highlights some of the features available in DYMO Label Software.
Insert text, addresses, pictures, rectangles, lines, barcodes, dates, or counters.
If you also have a tape printer, two buttons allow you to easily switch between the Label and Tape Editors.
Store your favorite addresses in the Address Book; automatically insert them on your label.
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For complete details on using the software, refer to the DYMO Label Software User Guide, located on the DYMO Label Software CD-ROM, and the online Help.
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Printing Postage with
DYMO Stamps™
Now you can print postage right from your desktop using your LabelWriter Twin Turbo label printer. All you need is DYMO Stamps™ software, your LabelWriter printer, DYMO Stamps labels, and an Internet connection .
To install DYMO Stamps and print postage
1Sign up for your USPS account with Endicia. Go to: www.endicia.com/dymostamps
2At the end of the sign up process, download and install the DYMO Stamps software.
DYMO Stamps software is available for both Windows and Mac OS X.
NOTE You must have DYMO Label Software and your LabelWriter printer installed before installing the DYMO Stamps software.
The first time you start the DYMO Stamps software, you are prompted to enter the postage account number assigned and the pass phrase you created during the signup process.
3Enter your account number and pass phrase, and then click OK.
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4Select Buy Postage from the Account menu and purchase postage for your account.
5Select LabelWriter Twin Turbo from the Printer drop-down list under Printer Selection.
6Assuming you loaded the DYMO Stamps labels in the right side of the printer, select
Right Roll as the Label Roll and click OK.
7Click Test Print to print a voided postage label.
You are now ready to start printing actual postage whenever you need it. Refer to the DYMO Stamps online Help for more information about using the software.
You can add postage, buy DYMO Stamps postage labels, and order supplies directly from within the DYMO Stamps software.
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Ordering Labels
Labels for your LabelWriter printer are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles. You can purchase labels from your local computer and office supply retailer or directly from DYMO. Visit www.dymo.com or call 1.800.426.7827.
DYMO Stamps labels are regulated by the United States Postal Service, and must be purchased through the link in DYMO Stamps software or through your Endicia postage account.
Troubleshooting or Customer Service
Visit www.dymo.com or call 203.588.2500 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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