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
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
Running installer before plugging in printer
On Windows Vista, if you plug in the printer before running the
installer, you may get the Windows XP version of the printer driver
installed. You must delete this printer driver, and then run the
installer.
Connecting to Shared Printers
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.
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista
When upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista, the Windows XP DYMO
Label printer drivers will not work correctly. You must install this
version of DYMO Label Software to install label printer drivers with
Vista support.
Administrator Rights
You must install DLS from a user account with Administrator rights.
However, you can use the software while logged in to an account with
Limited rights.
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.
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.
This SDK requires that DLS v7.2 (or later) software be installed on the
machine using the SDK functions. A copy of DLS is provided with all
LabelWriter printers. Additionally, it can be downloaded from our web
site at www.dymo.com.
This Mac OS SDK provides many examples of how to automate label printing
using AppleScript. The samples are easy to follow and illustrate the
most common requests from our customers.
Description of Samples Provided
Common Tasks.scpt
This example demonstrates the most frequently used task using the SDK,
printing custom text on a specific label. The example shows how to load
the Label Editor plug-in, open a specific label file, modify the
contents of the label file, save the file, and print it.
Label - Address Book.workflow
(Requires Mac OS X Version 10.4.x)
This example demonstrates how to print specific labels from the Mac
Address Book. It shows how to filter records in the Mac Address Book,
pass selected records to DLS, and print them.
Label - Address Book.scpt
This example is similar to the previous example, but does not use any
Mac OS 10.4.x specific functions.
Label - Address.scpt
This example demonstrates how to load the Label Editor plug-in and
create an address label by adding a new Address Object and setting its
attributes.
Label - Barcode.scpt
This example demonstrates how to load the Label Editor plug-in and
create a new barcode label by adding a new barcode object and setting
its attributes and data.
Label - Circular Text.scpt
This example demonstrates how to load the Label Editor plug-in and
create a new label using the circular text object, and setting its
attributes and data.
Label - Counter.scpt
This example demonstrates how to create a new label using Counter
objects.
Label - Datetime.scpt
This example demonstrates how to create a new label using Date-Time
objects.
Label - Drawing.scpt
This example demonstrates how to create a new label using the shape
objects (lines, ellipses, and rectangles).
Label - Graphic.scpt
This example demonstrates how to place and add a graphic to a label.
Label - Text.scpt
This example demonstrates how to add a text object to a label.
The examples that follow require a DYMO LabelWriter Duo or other DYMO
printer capable of printing on D1 tapes.
Tape - Barcode.scpt
This example demonstrates how to print a barcode using the Tape Editor
plug-in.
Tape - Graphic.scpt
This example demonstrates how to print a graphic using the Tape Editor
plug-in.
Tape - Tape Parameters.scpt
This example demonstrates how to add text to a tape label and adjust
different tape parameters.
Tape - Text Formatting.scpt
This example demonstrates how to use the Tape Editor plug-in to paste
text to a tape label and format text on the label.
