Debugging Dymo Label Software / LabelWriter installation issues using LWSupport Tool
LWSupport is a utility for helping with technical issue surrounding the installation of the Dymo Label Software* that comes with LabelWriter printers, and has two main uses:
- It can remove the Dymo printer drivers from Windows, allowing a completely fresh install.
- It can produce a highly detailed debug file which can be sent to technical support to help them figure out what is going on
Follow these instructions to remove the drivers and re-install the printer cleanly -
- Open the Printers folder.
- Based on Operating System and system configuration, the Printers… Continue reading
FAQ: Can users share the address book when using the Labelwriter via a Dymo Print Server?
Q. Can users share the address book when using the Labelwriter via a Dymo Print Server?
A. Yes. The print server allows the Labelwriter printer to be shared between multiple network PC’s, each of which will need to have the Dymo Label Software installed in order to print labels to the machine.
If a shared address book is required then simply do the following:
- On the first PC create an address book on a shared network drive that all users can access (Address Book > New)
- On all of the… Continue reading
How to perform a self-test on a Labelwriter 300 series label printer
Performing a self test can help you determine if the print head in the LabelWriter is functioning properly. During the self test, the LabelWriter will print labels with varying line patterns. Broken lines or gaps on the label during the self test can indicate a problem with the LabelWriter.
LabelWriter with a Power Switch
- Turn off the LabelWriter using the power switch located on the back. Ensure labels are loaded in the LabelWriter.
- Press and hold down on the form feed button.
- As you’re holding down on the form feed… Continue reading
How to perform a self-test on a Labelwriter 400 / 450 series label printer
Performing a self test can help you determine if the print head in the LabelWriter is functioning properly. During the self test, the LabelWriter will print labels with varying line patterns. Broken lines or gaps on the label during the self test can indicate a problem with the LabelWriter.
LabelWriter 400 or 450 Series Including the Duo and Twin Turbo
- Ensure the LabelWriter is powered on (solid blue light on the front of the LabelWriter) with labels currently loaded.
- Press and hold down on the form feed button, after about… Continue reading
FAQ: Can I print to a LabelWriter from an iPad?
We are implementing a check in system and there is a mobile option available to be used with iPads. The company says the labelwriters won’t print from an iPad. I find this a little hard to believe with all the advances in technology we have. Can it be done? Is there a special app to get around the system? Or is there a way to connect our labelwriters to the iPad?
There are two problems here. Firstly, the iPad prints using AirPrint and the printer must support this (the Dymo’s… Continue reading
