This document contains important information that is not included in any
other DYMO Label documentation. It highlights changes in system
requirements, new features, and known problems. Please read this
document carefully!
NEW IN THIS RELEASE
This release includes:
• Support for LabelManager 280
• Support for Windows 8
Developers Note: DYMO has a Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for all
supported printers. See the www.dymo.com for more information.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Support
Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
INSTALLATION
Install Software First
If you plug in the printer before running the installer on Windows
Vista, the Windows XP version of the printer may be installed. If this
happens, you must delete this printer and then run the installer again.
Connecting to Shared Printers on Windows Vista
If you want to connect to a shared network printer, use the Windows
Vista Add Printer Wizard in the Printer control panel to connect to the
shared printer.
Administrator Rights
You must install DYMO Label software from a user account with
Administrator rights. However, you can use the software while logged in
to an account with Limited rights.
COMPATIBILITY
Printer Support
DYMO Label v.8 supports the following printer models:
Compatibility between DYMO Label Software Version 7 and DYMO Label v.8
You can install DYMO Label v.8 if you have Version 7 installed. You can
use both versions simultaneously with no problems.
The following changes are made during the DYMO Label v.8 installation:
• Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and ACT! Add-Ins for Version 7 are
uninstalled and replaced with the DYMO Label v.8 Add-Ins.
• Version 7 printer drivers are updated to the DYMO Label v.8 drivers.
Importing DYMO Label Software Version 7 Settings
DYMO Label v.8 has a First Run wizard that can import your Version 7
preferences and Address Book. Your Label File Folder settings are
imported as a part of this process. When you open label files in DYMO
Label version 8, the File Open dialog box points to your default Version
7 label files folder.
DYMO Label Software Version 7 Label File Compatibility
DYMO Label v.8 can import Version 7 (.lwl) labels. DYMO Label v.8 cannot
open Version 7 tape label (.D1L) files.
KNOWN ISSUES
Installing the QuickBooks Add-in on Windows Vista and Windows 7 (US Only)
After installing DYMO Label software, you must log in as Administrator
and run QuickBooks at least once for the Add-in button to appear in the
toolbar. You can then run QuickBooks in normal mode and the add-in
button will be visible.
Printing a Large Job on a Slower Computer
If you are using a Pentium 4 or slower computer and white streaks appear
in barcodes when printing a large batch of labels, do one of the
following:
• Set your print spooler to spool the entire job before printing.
• Turn off print spooling.
Word Add-In Button Remains in Word after DYMO Label Uninstall
In Microsoft Word 2003 and Word XP, when you uninstall DYMO Label v.8,
the Add-In button remains in the toolbar even though the Add-In has been
removed.
To fix this issue in Word 2003 and XP
1.Right-click on the toolbar.
2. Select Customize.
3.Drag the icon off the toolbar.
To fix this issue for Word 2007
1.Right-click the Add-In button.
2. Select Remove.
CONTACTING DYMO TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For Technical Support, please contact DYMO as follows:
Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Vista 32-bit and Vista 64-bit
Important
Notes:
This version of software does not support Windows 95,
98 or NT. Customers still running Windows NT should use DLS 4.31. Customers
still running Windows 98 should use DLS 7.5.0.8. Windows 95 is no
longer supported. This software only supports 300 and 400 series
printers through direct USB connectivity: - LabelWriter 400 -
LabelWriter 400 Turbo - LabelWriter Duo - LabelWriter Twin Turbo -
LabelWriter 310 (models 90966, 93029 & 93034 ONLY) - LabelWriter
320 (models 90892, 93031 & 93036 ONLY) - LabelWriter 330 Turbo
(models 90884, 93033 & 93038, USB ONLY) For other models of
LabelWriter 300 series, we advise to use DLS 7.6 for Windows 2000/XP
users. Windows Vista users are advised to contact the Helpdesk for a
proper solution.
Add in This software includes Add in's for: - Outlook
2000, XP, 2003 and 2007. The Outlook Add-In does not work with
Microsoft Outlook Express. - Word 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007. -
WordPerfect 12 and 13 for Windows. - Palm Desktop all versions up
till 4.1.4 - Excel 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
Download and
install instructions: After downloading one of the files, unzip
the file to a location. Double-click the file install.exe
and follow the online instructions.
Important notice when
upgrading to or reinstalling DYMO Label Software. Always
uninstall previous versions of DLS Important: When
reinstalling or upgrading: the Label Files folder is replaced. Your own
customized labels, stored in the Label Files folder (default is
..C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\DYMO Label\Label Files),
will be deleted.
To save your customized labels and address book 1.
Copy the .lwl and sample list.dal files to a temporary folder. 2.
After uninstalling and reinstalling DLS, move the labels files from the
temporary folder back into the Label Files and address book folder.
DYMO Printer Drivers for Windows XP Professional, x64 Edition.
Remarks:
These drivers are Beta and as such we ask you to provide us with
feedback should you come across any installation or usability issues.
The drivers included in this installer support the following printer
models: LabelWriter 400 LabelWriter 400 Turbo LabelWriter Duo LabelWriter
Twin Turbo LabelWriter 330 Turbo (USB connected only) LabelPoint
LP350 LabelManager LM450 LabelManager PCII
These drivers require a third-party application because DYMO Label
Software is not currently supported under Windows XP Professional x64.
Additionally, the DYMO Label Software SDK is not yet supported under
Windows XP Professional x64.
Please note that these drivers are not signed, so you will see a
Windows driver signing warning message. You can safely ignore this
message.
INSTALLATION: To install these drivers 1. Run the executable
called &ldquoINSTALL.EXE&rdquo. 2. After clicking the
&lsquoFinish&rsquo button, plug the printer into an available USB port
and follow the on-screen prompts as follows: Prompt: Can Windows
connect to Windows Update to search for software? Choose: No, not this
time Prompt: What do you want the wizard to do? Choose: Install the
software automatically Prompt: This software has not passed Windows
Logo testing. Choose: Continue Anyway
DLS requires that you have Mac OS "Administrator" level permissions to
install a printer. You MUST be able to modify files in the System folder
to install and configure a LabelWriter printer.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to your computer until instructed to
do so during the software installation. If you have a label printer
already installed, disconnect the USB cable from your computer before
running this installer and reconnect the cable when instructed to do so.
Manually Installing a Label Printer
Mac OS X v10.5 (all printers)
1. Make sure your label printer is plugged in and turned on before
continuing. 2. Open System Preferences for Print & Fax. 3.
Click the + button under the Printers list. 4. Select the label
printer from the list of choices in the Printer List and click Add. The
printer is added to the printer list. 5. Close the Printer
Preferences to complete the installation.
Mac OS X v10.4, v10.3, and v10.2.8
Printers other than the LabelWriter Duo printer If you do not connect
the label printer when asked to do so during the software installation
or if you have problems with the printer installation, follow these
instructions to add the printer manually:
1. Make sure your label printer is plugged in and turned on before
continuing. 2. Open System Preferences for Print & Fax. 3.
Click the + button under the Printers list. 4. Select the label
printer from the list of choices in the Printer List and click Add. The
printer is added to the printer list. 5. Close the Printer
Preferences to complete the installation.
LabelWriter Duo printer
The LabelWriter Duo printer appears as two separate printers in the
Printer Browser: DYMO DUO Tape (or DYMO DUO Tape 128) and DYMO DUO
Label. You need to install each of these printers separately.
1. Make sure your label printer is plugged in and turned on before
continuing. 2. Open System Preferences for Print & Fax. 3.
Click the + button under the Printers list. You may see the label
printer(s) listed in the printer list but the Add button will not be
available. 4. Click More Printers and select DYMO DUO USB from the
drop-down list at the top of the Printer List dialog box. 5. Select
DYMO DUO Label from the list of printers and click Add. 6. Repeat
steps 3 through 5 to add DYMO DUO Tape (or DYMO DUO Tape 128).
The LabelWriter Duo printer appears as two separate printers in the
Printer list: DYMO DUO Tape (or DYMO DUO Tape 128) and DYMO DUO Label.
You need to install each of these printers separately.
LabelWriter Duo Notes
The LabelWriter Duo printer does not support Rendezvous. You will not be
able to locate a LabelWriter Duo printer with Rendezvous.
Printing to both the LabelWriter Duo Tape and Label printers at the same
time is not recommended.
NOTE: In some cases, you may not see your printer model listed in the
Printer Setup utility or the Add button may be disabled. If this occurs,
exit and restart the Printer Setup Utility.
COMPATIBILITY
Microsoft Office X and 2004
To use DYMO LabelWriter Add-In for Microsoft Office X and 2004, you must
have Microsoft Office Service Pack 1 installed. If you do not have
Service Pack 1 installed, you will not be able to see the LabelWriter
icon in the Word toolbar. You can download the latest Service Pack for
Microsoft Word, free of charge, from the Microsoft Web site.
Microsoft Excel
The Excel Add-in preview feature is not supported on Mac OS versions
prior to 10.4 or on Microsoft Excel for Office X.
DLS 7.7.1.1 supports the following printer models:
Earlier LabelWriter printer models are NOT supported by this version of
DLS. In addition, the printers in the list above are only supported when
connected through a USB port on your Macintosh computer. Printers
connected to a serial port or using a Serial-to-USB adapter are NOT
supported.
UPGRADING FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION
If you are upgrading from DYMO Label Software version 6 or later, all of
your label files and Address Book files should continue to work with the
new version of DLS. DLS version 5 and earlier labels and list files
cannot be used with DLS 7.
If you have a LabelWriter 300 series printer, you must remove the
printer and then add it back in the Printer Setup Utility to make sure
you have all the latest label sizes available.
NOTES: 1. All SDK documentation and Sample code can now be accessed
from the Start menu under the "DYMO Label Software SDK" folder.
2. This SDK requires that DLS v7.2 (or later) software be installed
on the machine using the SDK functions. It also requires that a full
install of DLS, including all template groups, be present. A copy of
DLS is provided with all LabelWriter printers.
Contents 1. What's New 2. Files Included in the SDK
************* 1. What's New *************
The SDK now supports printing on the new LabelWriter 400, Twin Turbo, Duo,
ExecuLabel LM 450 and other DYMO tape printers.
This latest version of the DYMO SDK includes new .NET samples in C#, VB,
ASP.NET, and C++.
*********************** 2. Files Included in the SDK ************************
Below is a short description of all files installed by the SDK:
The "Documentation Folder" contains the "DYMO Label Software SDK Manual.pdf"
file. This is the reference manual for the DYMO SDK. It contains full
details on all functions, properties and structures used by the SDK.
It is recommended that you read this manual before you start developing
with the SDK.
This folder also contains the &ldquoWindows SDK FAQ.pdf&rdquo file. This
FAQ file contains answers to the most commonly asked questions
concerning our SDK. Please refer to it before contacting the SDK
support email.
2.1. "High Level COM" The "High Level COM" folder contains
sample code that uses the high- level COM interface of the SDK. The
sample applications show how to open a label file, set data on label
objects that are on the label file, and print the label. This is by
far the most common application for the DYMO SDK.
Samples are provided in Delphi, VB, Visual C++, C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Visual
FoxPro, MS Access, and Power Builder. In addition, new .NET samples
are provided and illustrate roll selection in the LabelWriter Twin
Turbo printer.
To illustrate D1 tape printing using a LabelWriter DUO printer, we have provided
a sample written in VB. You will find this in a separate folder named
&ldquoTape SDK Sample&rdquo within the &ldquoHigh Level COM&rdquo folder.
To illustrate the SmartPaste functionality (a patented DYMO technology), we
have provided a sample written in C++ that allows you to SmartPaste data
from the Clipboard or a comma delimited file.
2.2. "Low Level COM" The "Low Level COM" folder contains
sample code that uses the low-level COM interface in the SDK. This
interface is significantly more difficult to develop and debug than
the high-level COM interface, and should not be attempted without
first trying the high-level COM interface. The samples show how to
open a label file, create and modify label objects on the label, and
render the label on the screen.
Low-level COM samples are provided in Delphi, VB, and Visual C++.
2.3. "IE Scripts" The "IE Scripts" folder contains
JavaScript and VBScript samples that illustrate using the high-level
COM interface to print a label from Internet Explorer.
Note that these scripts are only compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer.
A separate example for printing from the Firefox browser is provided
elsewhere.
2.4. "XPCOM" The &ldquoXPCom&rdquo folder contains
necessary files for printing from the Firefox browser. DYMO provides
XPCOM wrapper objects that provide access to the high-level COM
interface of the SDK. To use these wrapper objects, you will need to
install them. They are located in the "XPCom" folder and
may be installed by opening the &ldquoinstall.htm&rdquo file contained
in the XPCom folder.
2.5. "Firefox Scripts" The &ldquoFirefox Scripts&rdquo
folder contains a sample that illustrates label printing using the
high-level COM interface through the XPCOM wrapper in Firefox.
2.6. "DLL Calls" The "DLL Calls" folder contains sample
code that uses the DLL calls provided by the SDK. Like the low-level
COM interface, the DLL interface is significantly more difficult to
develop and debug than the high-level COM interface, and should not
be attempted without first trying the high-level COM interface. The
sample applications illustrate using DLL calls to open a label file,
create label objects on the file, and render the label on the screen.
The samples are in Delphi and Visual C++.
2.7. "DDE Calls" The "DDE Calls" folder contains sample
code that uses the DDE interface to control DLS to print labels. The
sample applications show how to open a label file, set data on the
objects that are on the label, and print the label. The sample code
is provided in Delphi, VB, Visual C++, and MS Access.
2.8. "Paper Size" The "Paper Size" folder contains VB
sample code that shows you how to select a paper size in a printer
driver when printing using Windows API.
Note that the DDE functionality in the SDK is only provided for backwards
compatibility. New applications should use the equivalent high-level
COM interfaces that are also provided by the SDK.
