Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Guide Betriebsanweisung

User GuideDYMO LabelTM v.8

2Printing Directly from Other ApplicationsDescribes how to print labels using DYMO Add-Ins for Microsoft Office applications, ACT!, and QuickBooks.Abo

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93GlossaryAAddress BookYou can save addresses, or other pieces of information that you commonly use so that you can easily access them.CCodabarCodabar

94EAN-13European Article Numbering (EAN) is used for products that are made or marketed outside the U.S. EAN 13 requires 13 digits: the first 2 digits

95reference nameName assigned to an object so that the object can be referenced when multiple variable objects are on a single label. For example, whe

3What Version 7 UsersNeed to KnowIf you are used to working in DYMO Label software version 7.8 and earlier, this topic offers some important informati

4Design ToolbarThe design objects that were located on the Design toolbar are now located on the Designer tab. Double-click or drag an object to place

5Label Files If you chose not to import your previous settings, Label Files that you create are now stored in the following folder:C:\Documents and Se

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7Tour DYMO Label SoftwareDYMO Label software includes the following features:▪ Toolbars - quickly access frequently used features.▪ Edit Area - format

8Labels TabThe Labels tab displays all of the available label types and some previously created and printed labels. You can choose a saved or recently

9Designer TabYou create your own label design by adding objects to a new or existing label layout. Each piece of information on a label is a separate

10Address Book TabThe Address Book tab displays a list of all the contacts in the current Address Book. DYMO Label software includes a sample address

11Edit AreaThe Edit area is the main workspace for creating labels. A WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) preview of your label is displayed in the

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12If you have more than one address selected in the Address Book, you can do the following:▪ Choose to print all the addresses that you have selected

13Getting StartedDYMO Label software includes many options for quickly and easily designing and printing labels. You can visually choose the label typ

14To add or change your default logo1 Do one of the following:• For Windows, choose Preferences from the Edit menu.• For Mac, choose Preferences from

15To choose a label layout1 Select the Labels tab.2 Under Label Types, select the label type you want to use. Several sample layouts are displayed.3

16Printing from the Desktop (Windows)Using QuickPrint, you can quickly print a label directly from your desktop without opening DYMO Label software.To

17For Sheet Label UsersYou can print labels from data that is formatted as a table in Microsoft Word using the DYMO Label Word Add-in. For example, an

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19How To...The topics in this section will give you some ideas about how you can do more with your labels and get the most out of DYMO Label software.

20To print multiple labels from a text file1 Choose Smart Paste from File from the Edit menu.The Open dialog box appears.2 Navigate to and select the

21Print a Large Mailing List ContinuouslyThe LabelWriter Twin Turbo printer can automatically switch from one label roll to the other when you need to

iiiContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22Create a Two-Sided LabelYou can quickly create a two-sided label using the mirror text effect in DYMO Label software. When you apply this effect, a

23Frequently Asked QuestionsThe topics in this section provide answers to some top customer questions. If you do not see an answer to your question,

24Sharing Label FilesYou can share label files, layout files, and Address Books with others over a shared network. You create a folder on your network

25Printing LabelsAfter you modify or create a layout, you have a number of ways in which to insert and print data on the label. DYMO Label software in

26Printing from the Desktop (Windows)Using QuickPrint, you can quickly print a label directly from your desktop without opening DYMO Label software.To

27Printing Directly from Other ApplicationsYou can print directly to your DYMO label printer from most applications by using the printer drivers that

28Printing Multiple LabelsDYMO Label software includes several methods for printing multiple labels at once. These features are particularly useful wh

29Printing Multiple Labels Quickly with Smart PasteWhen you use Smart Paste to print labels, the labels are formatted using the current label layout.

30About Smart PasteDYMO Label software includes a Smart Paste feature for quickly printing labels using data from other programs. Using Smart Paste, y

31To print data from a spreadsheet using Smart Paste1 From your spreadsheet program, copy the data you want to print as labels to the clipboard.2 In D

ivFor Sheet Label Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32To print multiple labels from a text file1 In DYMO Label software, make sure the current layout is the correct label that you want to print.2 Choose

33However, the following list does not contain any blank lines. So, the text prints as three one-line labels.To print data from a word processor using

34To choose printer1 Click the printer image in the Print area.All the label printers that are installed on you computer are displayed. However, only

35Adjusting the Print QualityYou can change the print quality setting that is used when printing labels to your LabelWriter printer.To choose the prin

36To change the label separator1 Do one of the following:• For Windows, choose Preferences from the Edit menu.• For Mac, choose Preferences from the D

37Designing a LayoutDYMO Label software includes many sample layouts you can use right away. The sample layouts contain most of the objects you need f

38Modifying a Sample LayoutYou can create a layout that suits your needs by starting with a sample layout that is close to what you want. After you se

39All the objects are added from the Designer tab. You can add the following types of objects to your label:▪ Address▪ Text▪ Counter▪ Date and Time▪ B

40Address Object PropertiesAdding a Text ObjectMost labels you define will contain Text objects. You can customize the appearance of the text, for exa

41Text Object PropertiesColor settings Text color - Select a color for your text.Background color - Select a background color for the object.Function

vDesigning a Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42Adding a Circular Text ObjectYou can use a Circular Text object to place text along a curve. A Circular Text object is useful for labeling items tha

43Circular Text Object PropertiesDisplay text Enter the text that you want to appear on the label.Function as variable object Select this check box t

44Adding an Image ObjectYou can use Image objects to add an image to any label type. Once you have added an Image object to your label, you can choose

45Adding a Shape ObjectYou can add rectangles and ellipses as well as vertical and horizontal lines to your label.To add a Shape object1 Select the De

46To add a barcode1 Select the Designer tab.2 Double-click Barcode.A new Barcode object is added to your label. By default, the object contains a Cod

47To add a Counter object1 Select the Designer tab.2 Double-click Counter.A new Counter object containing 001 is added to your label.3 Right-click t

48Adding a Date and Time ObjectYou can automatically print the current date and/or time on labels that contain Date and Time objects. Using Date and T

49Adding Clip ArtDYMO Label software includes a variety of useful clip art images that you can quickly add to your labels.To add clip art1 Select the

50Aligning TextYou can choose how to align the text within a Text, Address, Counter, or Date and Time object. To align the object on the label, see Al

51Aligning ObjectsYou can accurately align objects horizontally, vertically, or both. The objects are aligned based on the location of the first selec

viPrinting Labels from Other Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Using the Wo

52Adding a Border to an ImageA border can be added to any image. You can select the type and color of the border you want to add.Note When you add a b

53To add shading to an object1 Double-click the object that you want to add shading to.The Object Properties dialog box appears.2 Choose a background

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55Using the Address Book DYMO Label software includes a built-in Address Book where you can save addresses, or other pieces of information that you co

56Adding an AddressYou can add addresses to the Address Book individually by typing the information or pasting the data from another source. You can a

57To correct multiple addresses1 Select the addresses that you want to correct from the Address Book.2 Click Address Fixer on the Address Book tab.Th

58Using the Mac Address BookIf you are using Mac OS v10.4 or later, you can display and print addresses you already have stored in the Mac Address Boo

59Filtering the Address BookYou can search for separate sets of characters at the beginning of a word by entering a space between each set of characte

60Importing Data to an Address BookTo use an address or data list already created in another application, you must be able to export the list to an Ex

61To import data to an Address Book (Mac)1 Create a new Address Book or open the Address Book you want to import data into.2 Choose Import from the Ad

viiAbout Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62To modify the Address Book keywords1 Choose Preferences from the EditDYMO Label menu.2 Select the Functional tab.3 Click Edit keywords under Address

63Printing Labels fromOther ApplicationsDYMO Label software includes a series of add-ins that you can use to print labels from popular programs such a

645 Do the following to select the print options:a Choose a label layout to use when printing from the Select label layout list.b If necessary, choose

65Using the Outlook Add-In (Windows Only)DYMO Label software includes an add-in program that allows you to quickly print mailing labels and name badge

66Using the Excel Add-In (Windows)DYMO Label software includes a software add-in that enables you to quickly print labels from a Microsoft Excel docum

67Using the Excel Add-In (Mac)DYMO Label software includes a software add-in that enables you to quickly print labels from a Microsoft Excel document.

68To use the ACT! Add-in1 Select the contacts that you want to print labels for.2 Choose Print DYMO Label from the Tools menu.The DYMO ACT! Add-In dia

69Enabling the DYMO Label Add-InThe first time you open each company file after installing DYMO Label software, a dialog box appears asking you to all

70Selecting Multiple Labels to PrintYou can print multiple labels from within QuickBooks independent of your current activity. Printing multiple label

71Note You can make edits to the data in the text box, however, these edits will not be reflected in the original data.3 (Optional) Click Next to revi

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73Customizing DYMO LabelDYMO Label software includes various options for customizing the software so that you can use the software the way you want. Y

74To add or change your default logo1 Do one of the following:• For Windows, choose Preferences from the Edit menu.• For Mac, choose Preferences from

75Changing the Default FontYou can select the default font to use for all you labels.To change the default font1 Do one of the following:• For Windows

76Setting the Default FoldersYou can change the default label file and Address Book folders.To change the default label file folder1 Do one of the fol

77Suppressing the Check Label Size WarningDYMO Label software remembers the last label size that you printed. If the selected label type does not matc

78Setting the Capitalization PreferencesYou can choose how to capitalize addresses when you correct them with Address Fixer. You can choose to use all

79Zooming the Workspace (Mac)There are several options available for zooming the label in the Edit area.To zoom the label► Do one of the following:• M

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81About LabelsAll DYMO label printers that are compatible with DYMO Label software use either DYMO label rolls or DYMO D1 label cassettes.The only sup

1IntroductionDYMO Label v.8 has been completely redesigned to make it easier than ever to design and print labels.Review the following topics to learn

82To prolong label life when labels are not in use, store the labels in a cool, dry place and in the black bag in which they were originally packaged.

83To find your label type1 Find the name and dimensions for your label type on the packaging that your labels came in.2 Locate your label in the Label

84To obtain details on custom labels▪ Visit the DYMO Web site at www.dymo.com/customlabels.▪ Call the custom label Sales department at 1-800-426-7827

85About Network PrintingThis section describes how to print to a shared DYMO label printer in a Windows workgroup. For information on printing to a sh

86Sharing a Printer (Mac)These instructions assume that you have already installed DYMO Label software on the local computer. See the Quick Start Guid

874 Select the printer and then click Add. The shared printer is added to the Printer List dialog box.Note The LabelWriter Duo printer is actually two

88Firmware Versions That Support Print ServersRefer to the table below for information about the label printer firmware versions that support print se

89Updating the SoftwarePeriodically, DYMO Label software will automatically check to see if you have the most recent version of the software installed

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91Contacting DYMOInternet SupportDYMO maintains an Web site at www.dymo.com that includes the latest support information for your label printer and DY