Quick Start Guide
Démarrage rapide
Beknopte handleiding
Erste Schritte
LabelManager® PnP
Plug and Play Label Maker for PC or Mac®
LabelManager® PnP
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Quick Start
Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1. (Labels included in the package may vary.)
Warranty card |
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Lithium-ion battery 
D1 label cassette
USB cable
LabelManager PnP Label Maker
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Become familiar with the features shown in Figure 2.
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Power button/Status light |
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USB port |
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Cutter button |
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Side cover |
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Label compartment |
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Label exit slot |
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Cleaning tool |
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Inserting the Battery
The label maker is powered using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
To insert the battery
1 Open the side cover of the label maker.
2 Remove the battery compartment cover. See Figure 3.
3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown.
4 Replace the battery compartment cover.
5 Close the side cover of the label maker. Figure 3 NOTE Remove the battery if the label maker will
not be used for a long period of time.
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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.
Label
Ribbon guides 
rewind spool 
Figure 4
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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
1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the label maker. See Figure 6.
2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an
available USB port on your computer.
Figure 6
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.
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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.
Capture an area of the screen and insert on your label.
Insert text you’ve copied to the Clipboard.
Create a new label.
Format your label as you would in any text editor.
Match the label width to the label cassette in the label maker.
View the status of the label maker.
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Add a border |
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Change the units of measure or language settings.
Start advanced 
DYMO Label v.8
software.
Rotate images 90 degrees.
Crop an image 
added to the label.
Zoom the label.
Print a label.
Choose a fixed length for the label or make the label resize automatically to fit the text.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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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
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compartment. |
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4 Remove the cleaning tool from the inside of the cover. See Figure 7.
5 Gently wipe the print head with the tool.
The print head is very delicate, so use care |
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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.
Press and hold
Figure 8
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Troubleshooting
Review the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker.
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Poor Print Quality |
Ensure label cassette is installed properly. |
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Clean the print head. See Cleaning the Label Maker. |
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Replace the label cassette. |
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Poor Cutter Performance |
Clean the cutter blade. See Cleaning the Label Maker. |
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Printer is disconnected or turned off |
The label maker is disconnected or turned off. Make sure |
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the USB cable is connected and the printer is turned on. |
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Printer error |
Make sure the label cassette is inserted properly and is not |
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jammed or empty. |
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Battery level is too low to print |
Battery charge level is too low to print. Charge the battery |
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and reprint the label. |
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Battery is not functioning properly |
Verify the battery is inserted properly. Otherwise, contact |
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Customer Support. |
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Battery is not charging |
Make sure the label maker is connected to a powered |
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USB port. |
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Battery level is getting low or too low |
Connect the label maker to a powered USB port to |
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begin charging. |
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If you still need assistance, visit the support section of the DYMO Web site at www.dymo.com.
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