LabelWriter 400 Turbo - Printer DYMO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Thermal label printer
Brand	DYMO
Model	LabelWriter 400 Turbo
Printing technology	Direct thermal (no toner or ink)
Power supply	Included AC adapter (100-240 V)
Connection	USB (cable included)
Main functions	Print address labels, barcodes, images; paper feed button; eject button; status LED
LED indicator	Solid blue: device ready; blinking blue: improperly loaded labels or empty roll
Included software	DYMO Label Software (compatible with Windows and Mac)
Required supplies	Specific DYMO label rolls
Installation safety	Do not connect the USB cable until the software prompts you

Frequently Asked Questions - LabelWriter 400 Turbo DYMO

How to install the LabelWriter 400 Turbo printer software?

Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer. On Windows, follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start > Run and type D:\install.exe (replace D with your drive letter). On Mac, double-click the installer icon. Do not connect the printer until the software prompts you.

How to connect the printer to the computer?

After installing the software, connect the USB cable to the port on the back of the printer, then plug the other end into a USB port on the computer. Power is supplied via the AC adapter: connect the power cord to the adapter, then to the printer, and finally to a power outlet.

How to load a label roll?

Open the top cover. Remove the reel and place the label roll onto the reel axis, labels feeding out from the bottom. Adjust the reel guide against the side of the roll. Insert the reel into the cover slot aligning the left edge of the label with the feed slot. Close the cover. The printer automatically advances to the first label.

What does the solid blue LED mean?

The solid blue light indicates that the printer is powered on and ready to print.

What does the blinking blue LED mean?

A blinking blue light means that the labels are not loaded correctly or the label roll is empty. Check the loading and replace the roll if necessary.

How to print my first label?

Open the DYMO Label software. Click on an address label, type the address, choose the font, then click the print icon. Make sure the printer is on and labels are loaded.

What to do if the printer does not feed labels?

Check that the first label is properly inserted into the feed slot. If it does not load automatically, press the paper feed button to manually advance the label.

Does the printer use ink cartridges or toner?

No, the LabelWriter 400 Turbo is a thermal printer. It uses neither ink nor toner. Printing is done by heat on special labels. You only need label rolls.

Can I use labels from other brands?

It is recommended to use DYMO labels specifically designed for the LabelWriter. Using non-compatible labels may damage the print head or cause jams.

Where can I find the complete user guide?

The complete user guide for DYMO Label software is available on the included CD-ROM. You can also access online help after installation or visit www.dymo.com for additional resources.

USER MANUAL LabelWriter 400 Turbo DYMO

Exterior view of a Dymo LabelWriter™ 400 Turbo device (no additional signage or text visible)

LabelWriter

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to install the LabelWriter printer and print your first label.

1. Unpacking your LabelWriter Printer

NOTE Do not plug the printer into your computer until asked to do so during the software installation.

1 Unpack your printer and save the packing materials.

2 Make sure you have all the items shown in Figure 1. (Labels included in the package may vary.)

Roll of Address labels CD-ROM USB cable LabelWriter printer LabelWriter Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Power adapter Power cable

Figure 1

Become familiar with the printer's major components. See Figure 2.

USB connector Cable channel DC power connector Platen release Label feed path and tear bar Form-feed button and LED Top cover Label roll Label spool Label eject button

Figure 2

LabelWriter Printer Features

Your LabelWriter printer is a direct thermal printer and does not use ink or toner. Instead, the printer uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy.

The form-feed button on the front of the printer advances a single label. The label eject button is used to remove labels from the printer when changing rolls.

The LED status light visually shows the current state of the printer:

• Solid blue - power is on and the printer is ready.
• Flashing blue - labels are not loaded properly or label spool is empty.

2. Installing the Software

NOTE Do not connect the printer to your computer until instructed to do so during the software installation.

To install the software on a Windows system

1 Insert the LabelWriter CD into your CD-ROM drive. After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.

If the installation screen does not appear:

a. Click Start, then Run on the Windows taskbar. The Run dialog box appears.
b. Enter D:\install.exe (where D is the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive) and click OK.

2 Select the language version you wish to install and follow the instructions.

To install the software on a Mac OS system

1 Insert the DYMO LabelWriter CD into the CD-ROM drive.

After a few seconds, the DYMO Label Software Installer icon appears. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

2 Double-click the Installer icon and follow the instructions.

If you do not see your printer in the printer list when the installation is complete, refer to the ReadMe file for instructions on how to add the printer.

3. Connecting your LabelWriter Printer

NOTE Do not connect the printer to your computer until instructed to do so during the software installation.

To connect the power

1 Plug the power cord into the power adapter. See Figure 4.
2 Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the bottom of the printer. See Figure 5.
3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
4 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the printer. See Figure 5.
5 Insert the power and USB cables through the cable channel and set the printer down.

NOTE DO NOT CONNECT the other end of the USB cable to your computer until asked to do so during the software installation.

6 When prompted by the software installer, plug the USB cable into a USB port.

Power cord Power adapter

Figure 4

USB Power Cable channel

Figure 5

USB Port

Figure 6

4. Loading Labels

To load labels

1 Press the form-feed button to eject the labels that protected the printer during shipment.

2 Open the top cover and remove any packing material inside the label compartment.

3 Remove the label spool from inside the cover.

4 Hold the spool spindle in your left hand and place the label roll on the spindle so that the labels feed from underneath and the left edge of the label roll is flush against the side of the spool. See Figure 7.

5 Place the spool guide onto the right side of the spool and press the guide tightly against the side of the

Spool spindle Spool guide

Figure 7

Diagram showing correct and incorrect states of a mechanical component with smiley face and cross symbol

Figure 8

label roll, leaving no gap between the roll and the spool. See Figure 8.

NOTE The label roll must fit snugly against both sides of the label spool, with no gaps, to avoid drifting as the labels feed through the printer.

6 Insert the label spool into the slot in the printer cover with the labels extending from underneath the roll. See Figure 9.

Mechanical diagram showing a pulley and rotating shaft assembly with directional arrows (no text or labels)

Figure 9

NOTE The label roll must fit snugly against both sides of the label spool, with no gaps, to avoid drifting as the labels feed through the printer.

7 Align the left edge of the label with the left edge of the label feed slot and insert the label into the slot. See Figure 10.

The printer feeds the labels, stopping at the beginning of the first label. If the printer does not feed the labels, make sure the first label is fully inserted and then press the form-feed button.

8 Close the top cover.

You are now ready to print your first label.

Line drawing of a hand holding a medical or electronic device (no text or symbols present)

Figure 10

5. Printing your First Label

To print your first label

1 Start DYMO Label Software by doing one of the following:

• For Windows, click Start, then Programs>DYMO Label>DYMO Label.
• For Macintosh, double-click in the DYMO Label folder.

The first time you open the application, you are asked to register the software. Registering the software ensures that you will be informed of any software updates. You are also asked to enter your default return address.

2 At the main window, click once on the label and type some text.
3 Choose a font and a justification setting from the Formatting toolbar.
4 Click to print the label.

Figure 11 highlights some of the major features available in DYMO Label Software.

Insert text, addresses, pictures, rectangles, lines, barcodes, dates, or counters. Insert text you've copied to the Clipboard. DYMO Label Software - Address (30252, 30320, 30572) File Edit Format Address Book Label Editor Help Label Files Address (30252, 30320, 30572) Label Editor Ab 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 abc Switch easily between the Label Editor and Tape Editor (LabelWriter Duo printer only). Address Book Designer Click here to enter an address. Store your favorite addresses in the Address Book; automatically insert them on your label. Address Book: Sample List Bello, Michelle M. Best, Jim Block, Dr. Robert J. Bolstad, Per Buonaroli, Mike Candrás, Gábor 43 entries Rotate Name Current Address Michelle M. Bella Sunday & Belle. 100 Front Si # 2200 San Francisco, CA 94111-5309 New Save Cancel Label Size = 88.9 mm x 27.9 mm (W x H) Address (30252) DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo Zoom: 100%

Figure 11

For complete details on using the software, refer to the DYMO Label Software User Guide, located on the DYMO LabelWriter CD-ROM, and the online Help.

Diagram showing two mechanical components with symbols: a smiley face above a piston and a cross below a cylinder, indicating correct and incorrect states.

Figure 8

Mechanical diagram showing a pulley and rotating shaft assembly with directional arrows (no text or labels)

Figure 9

Line drawing of a hand holding a blood pressure vessel (no text or symbols)

Figure 10

Diagram showing two mechanical components with smiley face and cross symbols, indicating correct and incorrect states.

Figura 8

Mechanical diagram showing a pulley and rope mechanism with directional arrows (no text or labels)

Figura 9

Line drawing of a hand holding a medical or electronic device component (no text or symbols)

Figura 10

Diagram showing two mechanical components with smiley face and cross symbols, indicating correct and incorrect states.

Figura 8

Mechanical diagram showing a pulley and rotating shaft assembly with directional arrows (no text or labels)

Figura 9

Line drawing of a hand holding a medical device (no text or symbols present)

Figura 10

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