Dymo LabelWriter prints skewed labels and reports out of paper
If you are experiencing “wonky text”, the label moving about, and the printer reporting out of paper when there are still plenty of labels loaded then the cause is incorrect loading of the labels. Please see the following diagram on how to correctly load the labels:
If there is a gap between the labels and the edges of the spools the labels will drift along the spool, this will then cause the labels to drift across the printhead (leading to skewed text) and also drift past the paper sensor which… Continue reading
Dymo Labelwriter on Mac Lion: “Application could not find supported printers. Please re-install your printer driver”
You may be receiving the following error when trying to install a Dymo LabelWriter on to the new Mac Lion OS – “Application could not find supported printers. Please re-install your printer driver”. There are several possible reasons for this error:
- Your printer is not supported by Mac Lion – The Dymo Labelwriter LW3xx series is not supported by Mac Lion Operating Systems
- The Dymo driver / label software does not support Mac Lion – You need to upgrade the Dymo software to at least version 8.3.1 for Mac, as… Continue reading
Why do my Dymo labelmaker labels keep falling off?
A common mistake when purchasing a label maker is to just buy the cheapest one available and assume it will do the job.
In fact the better way is to decide what you want to label, then find out which are the best types of label for that application, then find a label machine that can print those labels.
For example the Letratag range are low end consumer labels designed for smooth, clean, flat surfaces, while the Dymo D1 (Labelmanager) range is designed more for the office environment – but… Continue reading
Dymo Label is not listed in Dymo Label Software
While all labels sold by DYMO are supported in DLS, some are not listed by their part numbers.
Selecting the Appropriate Label File in DLS 7
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Find the dimensions of the labels you are currently using with the LabelWriter. This information can be found on the packaging the labels came in.
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Open DLS, click File, select New and choose the corresponding label file from the list. The dimensions of the label you select from this list should match the dimensions listed on the packaging.
Selecting the Appropriate Label File… Continue reading
Too many labels come out of the LabelWriter when trying to print
The LabelWriter has a photocell or optical sensor to detect the beginning and the end of a label. This sensor, in conjunction with the labels and the printer mechanism determine how far a label advances during printing. The problem may be caused by:
The label
Solution:
1. Make sure DYMO labels are being used and that there is an oval hole between each label. Only DYMO labels are LabelWriter compatible.
2. Make sure the oval hole between each label is at the left side in the LabelWriter.
The optical sensor… Continue reading