Dymo Labelwriter

The Windows 7 drivers will be made available with the release of the new DYMO Label™ v.8 software. The UK release is expected “at the end of September” – I’m assuming that’s 2009…

It’s not clear at this stage if any of the old LW3xx series will be supported, but I think it’s fairly safe to assume that the really old ones that weren’t Vista compatible probably won’t be Windows 7 compatible either.

Currently it is not possible to get the LabelWriter working with the Windows 7 drivers using the latest version of the Dymo Label Software.

We get a lot of requests for Vista drivers for old 300 series label printers, and there is some amount of confusion over this so here is the clarification:

The Dymo Labelwriter Vista driver (DLS 7.7 / DLS 7.8) works only for certain models (you can find the model number on the label underneath your printer):

LabelWriter 310: models 90966, 93029 & 93034
LabelWriter 320: models 90892, 93031 & 93036
LabelWriter 330 Turbo: models 90884, 93033 & 93038, USB ONLY

If you have these models the Vista driver should work. If you don’t have one of those exact models then the Vista driver will not work. At all. Whichever version of drivers you use.

The other models will still work on XP/2000 using the DLS 7.6 version.

As far as we know Dymo have no plans to include any further models in any future release of the drivers or software. Presumably there is some technical reason for this, after all the 300 series are getting quite old now and were around long before Vista.

If you have one of these ‘non-compatible’ labellers then Dymo, rather cryptically, suggest that you contact the Dymo Helpdesk for “a proper solution” – whatever that means.

Anyway, the helpdesk can be reached at helpdesk@dymo.com if you want to give it a go. And if you do, please report back here and let the King know what the solution is…

The new Dymo LabelWriter Software version 7.8 is now available for download in the UK. Just click on to this LabelWriter 400 page, then click on the round Windows logo marked ‘XP/2000/Vista Drivers’.

Here are the driver/software details:

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 Series
LabelWriter 310 (models 90966, 93029 & 93034 ONLY)
LabelWriter 320 (models 90892, 93031 & 93036 ONLY)
LabelWriter 330 Turbo (models 90884, 93033 & 93038, USB ONLY)
LabelManager PCII
LabelManager 450
LabelPoint 350

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 Dymo Helpdesk for a proper solution.

Add in
This software includes Add in’s for:
- Outlook 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007 (not Outlook Express)
- Word 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
- Excel 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007

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.

Dymo Label Printers are currently running a promotion offering the faster Turbo model for the same price as the standard model.

Both the Dymo LabelWriter 400 and LabelWriter Turbo are currently on sale for only £79.99

The faster version has an RRP of £119.99 (ex VAT) so it is a saving of £40.

Both printers are the standard desktop label printers for use in the home and small offices. They are generally used for address labels, but are also often used for barcode labels, general office labels and filing.

The new version of the iPhone application “Print n Share” from EuroSmartz Ltd enhances the DYMO LabelWriter by allowing remote printing and greater ease of use for users whether in the office or on-the-go.

Dymo state “With the ‘Print n Share’ iPhone application, iPhone users with DYMO LabelWriter printers can tap directly into their desktops and have instant access to print labels from anywhere”, giving “Quick management of important lists or databases for mass mailings or reports Cross referencing capability to pull information from contact lists and emails”

If you actually understood what any of that meant, and it sounds useful, then the Print n Share application is available for download at the iTunes App store, costing just $6.99/£3.99 (existing users can upgrade for free).

The brand new Dymo LabelWriter 450 range has been launched in the US. The main difference is a change of colour, to a shiney black, improved print quality and faster print speeds.

The standard model runs at 51 labels/min (up from 40 lpm on the LabelWriter 400), and 71 label/min on the Turbo/Twin/Duo models (up from 55 lpm).

Also, the print quality has been improved from 300dpi to “600x300dpi”.

Unfortunately, these models aren’t due for release in the UK until at least 2010, according to Dymo insiders, so if you need a new Dymo LabelWriter you’re better off going for the current 400 series rather than waiting.

After being extended for an extra month the Dymo Time promotional campaign has now ended.

However, you can still claim your cashback until the end of August for purchases that were made during the Dymo cashback campaign (ie. April-July).

The ‘free starter pack with a LabelWriter printer’ offer is still running though, and you can get that exclusively at www.dymo-label-printers.co.uk until stocks run out.

The “Dymo Time” campaign originally targeted for April to June has now been officially extended to the end of July. Claims for cashback still need to be made via the www.dymotime.com website.

Sharing the LabelWriter via a HP 175x Ethernet USB print server.

1. Currently, only the DYMO EL Turbo USB and DYMO LabelWriter 330 Turbo, 400, 400 Turbo and Twin Turbo are know to work only with HP 175x Ethernet USB print server. To connect successfully:
   • Any DYMO EL Turbo with serial number before 17-0064317 will need the flash upgrade ‘flash EL Turbo.exe’
   • Any DYMO LabelWriter 330Turbo with serial number starting with 90793 will need the flash upgrade ‘flash 90793v0E.exe’
   • Any DYMO LabelWriter 330Turbo with serial number starting with 90884 or 93033 does not need a flash upgrade.
   • LabelWriter 400, 400 Turbo and Twin Turbo do not need a flash upgrade.
     All other models should be shared using Microsoft’s printer and file sharing utilities.

2. Only the DYMO LabelWriter Software version 6.0 or higher is compatible with the HP 175x Ethernet USB print server.

Procedure:
Below is a procedure to connect the LabelWriter to this HP print server. This procedure has been tested successfully with Microsoft Win98 and Win2000 clients and requires the use of Windows TCP/IP. There is no reason to expect any problem using Windows XP. Windows 95 or Windows NT are not supported. There is no requirement for use of any Microsoft server support. This procedure works fine in NetWare only networks. Note: Setting up the printer port software on a server and copying the DYMO CD to the network also can eliminate some steps below.

Installing the DYMO LabelWriter Software

1. Start the DYMO Label Software installation
2. Press Next on the Welcome screen
3. Enter the destination for the DYMO Label Software files and press Next
4. Select Install Database Connectivity Add-in and click Next
5. Select Serial (COM) Port as the printer’s connection type
6. When the message appears to install the driver, click OK (make sure no other DYMO LabelWriter is connected to your PC)
7. A message appears saying that the LabelWriter is not found, click Cancel
8. Click Yes on the following message to select the printer and the port manually.
9. Select your DYMO LabelWriter from the list and continue
10. Click OK
11. Click Finish

At this point, make sure the LabelWriter is connected to the printserver and the printserver to the network.

Install the DYMO LabelWriter through the print server installation

1. Start the installation program of the HP jetdirect 175x
2. Click Install
3. Select Wired and click Next
4. Click Next
5. Select Specify a printer by address
6. Select IP address and enter the print server’s IP address
7. Click Next
8. Select Configure your own network settings
9. Click Next
10. Select a communication mode for the DYMO LabelWriter and specify the required settings
11. Click Next
12. Choose Select a driver from a list of drivers this PC knows about
13. Select Show only currently installed drivers and select your DYMO LabelWriter
14. Instead of DYMO00… rename it to DYMO LabelWriter on print server
15. Click Next
16. Click Next
17. Verify the printer information and click Install
18. Click Finish
19. Exit all installation programs
20. In the printers folders, delete all DYMO drivers, except the one named ‘DYMO LabelWriter on print server’

More Information: How to perform a Flash upgrade?

1. Download the flash upgrade file ‘flash EL Turbo.exe’ or ‘flash 90793v0E.exe’
2. Run through the Wise Installation Wizard by double clicking on this file.
3. Once installed, on the Windows taskbar click Start, point to Programs, point to DYMO Flash Apps and click the Flash upgrade file.
4. Follow the on screen instructions.

Please keep in mind before doing this that you must have an available COM port.

How to verify the version of firmware in the printer?

Connect the LabelWriter to a free serial port Start a program called Hyperterminal. Press CTRL & LEFT BRACKET Press SHIFT & V. This will display the version number.

Detailed Information:
Important: to successfully install the DYMO LabelWriter, the accompanying software and the necessary drivers, you will need to have sufficient access rights (e.g. administrator rights) on this network. Since each network configuration is unique we advise you to check this with the network administrator prior to installing the software.

A. Connecting the LabelWriter
1. Connect the LabelWriter to the PC on a free COM port and make sure the power is turned on.
2. Complete the installation procedure for the software. The software will also install and detect the LabelWriter. The LabelWriter will be installed locally, on your PC only.

B. Configuring the LabelWriter as a network printer
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers. The Printers dialog box is displayed.
2. Right-click on the LabelWriter icon and click on Sharing. The Properties dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the Shared check box and fill in a name in the Share Name box.
4. Click the Security Tab.
5. Click Add to add the persons you want give access to your LabelWriter printer. When the names have been selected, click Add and click OK.
6. Click OK. The LabelWriter printer is now shared as a network printer.

C. How to print from other PC’s to the LabelWriter
Important:If the DYMO LabelWriter Software will also be installed on this PC, you should click Cancel when the Program will now install the Printer Drivers pop-up window appears during the installation of the software. To print to a shared LabelWriter, you should add the LabelWriter printer driver as follows:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers. The Printers window is displayed.
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard is started.
3. Click Next.
4. Select Network printer and click Next.
5. Enter the Network path or queue name or browse to destination path, then click OK and click Next.
6. Click Finish. The printer is installed and a printer icon is added to the Printers window.

Tip:To see if the installation was successful,
1. Right-click the LabelWriter icon and select Properties… in the shortcut menu.
2. On the General tab, click Print Test Page.