Difference between revisions of "DYMO LabelWriter 400, 450 and 550 Installation"

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# If you have installed a previous version of DYMO LabelWriter Software to your computer, then please uninstall that version using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.<br>
 
# If you have installed a previous version of DYMO LabelWriter Software to your computer, then please uninstall that version using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.<br>
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# Do not install the drivers using the CD that came with the unit. Instead download them here:  http://www.dymo.com/en-US/dymo-user-guides<br>
 
# After the download is complete run the install application and follow the instructions to install<br>
 
# After the download is complete run the install application and follow the instructions to install<br>
 
# Once the install is finished, plug power cable into a power source, and plug USB cable into a USB port on computer<br>
 
# Once the install is finished, plug power cable into a power source, and plug USB cable into a USB port on computer<br>
 
# The DYMO Labelwriter should now show in your printer menu
 
# The DYMO Labelwriter should now show in your printer menu
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Note:  If you are using Internet Explorer, then you will need to add the address of your store's admin area ''yourstore.spiffystores.com'' as a trusted site. In IE 9 you can do this by following these steps:
 
Note:  If you are using Internet Explorer, then you will need to add the address of your store's admin area ''yourstore.spiffystores.com'' as a trusted site. In IE 9 you can do this by following these steps:

Revision as of 12:53, 27 August 2014

Step 1. Download Driver

Before beginning installation, please close all open programs.

  1. If you have installed a previous version of DYMO LabelWriter Software to your computer, then please uninstall that version using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
  2. Do not install the drivers using the CD that came with the unit. Instead download them here: http://www.dymo.com/en-US/dymo-user-guides
  3. After the download is complete run the install application and follow the instructions to install
  4. Once the install is finished, plug power cable into a power source, and plug USB cable into a USB port on computer
  5. The DYMO Labelwriter should now show in your printer menu


Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, then you will need to add the address of your store's admin area yourstore.spiffystores.com as a trusted site. In IE 9 you can do this by following these steps:

  1. Choose the Tools menu at the top of the screen.
  2. Select Internet Options, then choose the Security tab.
  3. Click the icon for Trusted Sites and click on the Sites button.
  4. Type in the address of your store's admin area into the blank field and click Add.


Step 2. Verify installation

  1. Go to Printers and Faxes (generally found under the Control Panel) or in Print & Fax in a Mac's System Preferences folder
  2. Verify that DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo has been installed, and is online.
  3. If you are using Internet Explorer or Safari, then you will need to restart your browser. For IE simply click out of every open window; for Safari please visit the Safari menu at the top left and select Quit Safari.


Step 3. Test the printer

If you receive an add-on notification at the top of the screen when viewing an order, then click on it and select "Run Add-ons on All Websites." Log out and log back in to the admin area of your store to continue.

  1. Click the "orders" tab and click on any order in the list
  2. Click the icon next to the shipping address
  3. Select the DYMO printer and click print.
  4. If you would like to print a test label, you can open up the DYMO Label software, select the "Small" label and click "Print."


Software Update

It's a good idea to make sure you are using the latest version of the Dymo software. To find out what version you currently have installed, locate the Dymo icon on your desktop, and click on it once. The full name will appear and display the version of the software.

The lastest version can be downloaded at [1]


Contacting the Manufacturer

Please use the information below to contact this product's manufacturer (Dymo) with questions or concerns on warranty for the hardware. Before calling, locate the serial/part number. This should be listed somewhere on the hardware device.

Dymo Customer Support: Phone: 1800 633 868 Web: http://www.dymo.com/en-US/dymo-user-guides