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Quick Reference Guide
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This guide describes some of the features of your DYMO LabelManager™ 500TS
label maker. Read the following sections for information about using your
label maker.
For complete information on using your label maker, download the full
LabelManager 500TS User Guide from the Support section of the DYMO Web
Registering Your Label Maker
registration process, you will need the serial number, which is located inside the
back cover of the label maker.
Register your label maker to receive these benefits:
An additional one year of warranty
Notification of availability of upgrades by email
Special offers and new product announcements
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Charging the Battery
A charging adapter is included with your label maker for recharging the battery
pack. Charging the battery pack will take approximately three hours.
The charging adapter is only used for
recharging the battery pack; the charging
adapter cannot be used to power the
label maker.
To recharge the battery
1 Plug the charging adapter into the power
connector on the top of the label maker.
2 Plug the other end of the charging
adapter into a power outlet.
Inserting the Label Cassette
Your label maker uses DYMO D1
label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1 Lift the back cover of the label maker to
open the label compartment.
2 Make sure the tape and ribbon are taut
across the mouth of the cassette and that
the tape passes between the label guides.
If necessary, turn the ribbon rewind spool
clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
3 Insert the cassette and press firmly until the
cassette clicks into place.
4 Close the back cover of the label maker.
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Getting to Know Your Label Maker
Become familiar with the features shown in the following figure.
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USB connector
Power connector
Touch screen
OK
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Return
Symbols - Currency
15 Symbols - Punctuation
16 Home
10 Delete
17 On/Off
11 Accented characters
12 Space bar
13 Shift
18 Cutter
Print
19 Label exit slot
20 Navigation
Print preview
Backspace
14 Caps Lock
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The following figure shows the major features available from the
LabelManager 500TS Home screen.
Create new
users and
manage user
settings.
Create a
new label.
Edit the
current label.
Open a saved or
Download labels Change the
recently printed label. and clip art.
label maker settings.
The following figure shows the features available for editing your labels.
Undo the
last action.
Preview
your label.
Zoom in
and out.
Save your
label.
Format your
label text.
Show/hide
tabs.
Insert symbols, clip art,
auto-fields, and barcodes.
Select the border, alignment, text
direction, and length for your label.
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Using the Touch Screen
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language, units
of measure, and label width. These selections remain set until you change them.
Once you select a language, you will see a short video with information about
using your label maker.
To replay the video, tap
on the LabelManager 500TS Home
screen, and then select Demo video.
You can make selections and control the touch screen by using your fingers to
tap, double-tap, and swipe.
Making a Selection
You can make selections on the touch screen by tapping an item.
Tap to select a tab,
menu item, or check box.
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Selecting Text
You can quickly select text to edit or delete.
Double-tap to
select a word.
Drag the handles to
select more or less text.
Tap to select all
text on the label.
Scrolling a List
Dragging a scroll bar moves you quickly through a menu or list.
Drag to scroll
through a list.
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Using the Label Maker with Your Computer
Your label maker can be used as a standalone label printer or you can print
labels directly from your computer using DYMO Label
DYMO Label v.8.4 or later).
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software (requires
You can also use DYMO Label software to import data from a number of
standard database formats and download labels to your label maker.
Installing DYMO Label Software
Do not connect the label maker to your computer until after the software
installation is complete.
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To install the software on a Windows system
1 Download the latest version of DYMO Label software from the Support
2 Close all open Microsoft Office applications.
3 Double-click the Installer icon.
After a few seconds, the installation screen appears.
4 Click Install and follow the instructions in the installer.
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To install the software on a Mac OS system
1 Download the latest version of DYMO Label software from the Support
2 Double-click the Installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Connecting the Label Maker to Your Computer
The label maker connects to your computer using the USB connection located
on the top of the label maker.
Do not connect the label maker to your computer until after the
software installation is complete.
To connect the label maker to your computer
1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the top of the label maker.
2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on
your computer.
3 If necessary, press
to turn on the label maker.
4 If you have more than one DYMO label printer installed, do the following:
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Click the printer image in the DYMO Label software Print area.
All the label printers that are installed on your computer are displayed.
b Select the LabelManager 500TS label maker.
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Using DYMO Label Software
The following figure shows some of the major features available in
DYMO Label software.
Apply a
layout to a label.
Capture an area of the
screen to insert on your label.
Visually
choose your
label type and
apply layouts.
Insert text,
addresses,
images,
shapes, lines,
barcodes,
dates, and
counters.
Store your
favorite
addresses or
other data in the
Address Book;
automatically
insert the data
on your label.
Print a label.
Select a label maker to
print your labels.
Import and download labels, download clip
art, and manage files on your label maker.
For complete details on using the software, refer to the online Help.
From the Help menu, you can view the following:
DYMO Label v.8 Help
DYMO Label v.8 User Guide
LabelManager 500TS User Guide
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Downloading Labels and Clip Art
Using DYMO Label software, you can import data from a database file and
download labels to the label maker. You can also download your own custom
clip art to the label maker.
Importing Data and Downloading Labels
You can quickly import data and download labels from the following types of
database files:
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Text - Comma Separated Values files with a *.csv or *.txt extension
Universal Data Links - See the Microsoft documentation on Universal Data
Link (*.UDL) for more information.
To import data and download to the label maker
1 Click
in the DYMO Label software Print area.
2 Click
Create a set of labels from a spreadsheet or database
and download.
3 Follow the instructions in the Import Data and Download wizard.
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Downloading Clip Art
The label maker includes a variety of useful clip art images that you can quickly
add to your labels. You can also download your own images to the label maker.
Click an image
to add to the
Download List.
Click an image to
delete from the
Delete an
Download List.
image from
My Clip Art
and the
Download List.
Add an image
from your
Download
Clip Art to your
label maker.
computer to
My Clip Art
and the
Download List.
To download clip art to the label maker
1 Click
in the DYMO Label software Print area.
2 Click
Download Clip Art.
3 Do one of the following:
• Under My Clip Art, select the image to download to your label maker.
The image is added to the Download List.
• Click
, navigate to and select an image on your computer to
download to your label maker, and then click Open.
The image is added to the Download List and to the My Clip Art section of
the DYMO Label software Clip Art library.
4 Click Download.
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Managing Labels and Clip Art
You can manage labels and clip art on your label maker from within DYMO Label
software using the LabelManager 500TS File Manager.
To manage labels and clip art directly on your label maker, tap
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the LabelManager 500TS Home screen, and then select Manage Files.
Managing Labels
You can view, organize, and delete labels stored on your label maker.
Labels are stored on your label maker in the following folders:
Downloads - Shows labels that you have downloaded to your label maker
using DYMO Label software. You can create subfolders within the
Downloads folder to keep your downloaded labels organized.
Recently Printed - Shows the last 20 labels printed on your label maker.
Saved - Contains labels created on your label maker and saved to the label
maker memory. You can create subfolders within the Saved folder to keep
your saved labels organized.
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To manage labels on your label maker
1 Click
in the DYMO Label software Print area.
2 Click
Manage labels and Clip Art on the label maker.
The LabelManager 500TS File Manager dialog box appears.
3 Click Labels in the navigation pane.
Managing Clip Art
You can delete clip art images that you previously downloaded to your
label maker.
To delete clip art
1 Click
in the DYMO Label software Print area.
2 Click
Manage labels and Clip Art on the label maker.
The LabelManager 500TS File Manager dialog box appears.
3 Click My Clip Art in the navigation pane.
4 Select the images to delete from the label maker, and then click
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Safety Precautions for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery Pack
Inaccurate handling of a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery may cause
leakage, heat, smoke, an explosion, or fire. This could cause deterioration of
performance or failure. This may also damage the protection device installed in
the battery pack. This could damage equipment or injure users. Thoroughly
follow the instructions below.
While Charging the Battery
Danger
When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and follow the specified
conditions.
Do not connect directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger.
Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be
over 60°C.
Warning
Stop charging the battery if charging is not completed within the specified time.
Caution
Thoroughly read this Quick Reference Guide before charging the battery.
Do not charge in a place that generates static electricity.
Battery can only be charged within 0°C~45°C temperature range.
When Discharging the Battery
Danger
Use the battery only in the specified equipment.
Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be
over 60°C.
Caution
Do not charge in a place that generates static electricity.
Battery can only be used within -20°C~60°C temperature range.
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Two Year Warranty for Your DYMO Product
Your electronic DYMO product is sold with a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in material
and workmanship. DYMO will repair or replace your product free of charge on the following conditions:
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Products returned under this warranty must be accompanied by a description of the defect together with a
copy of the product’s proof of purchase and your full contact and delivery details: name, telephone, complete
address – street, house number, postal code, city, country.
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Products returned to DYMO must be adequately packaged. DYMO will accept no liability for goods lost or
damaged in transit from the customer.
Products must have been used strictly in accordance with operating instructions supplied. DYMO will have no
liability for defects caused by accident, misuse, alteration or neglect.
DYMO accepts no liability for any consequential loss, damage or expense of any kind resulting from the
machines or accessories or the use thereof, save that liability for death or bodily injury caused by such
products is not excluded.
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DYMO label printers are designed for use only with DYMO-branded labels. This warranty does not cover any
malfunction or damage caused by the use of third-party labels.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
Special Provisions for Australia
The following provisions shall apply in addition to the above warranty if the sale of the DYMO product occurred in
Australia:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Any repair or replacement will be at DYMO's expense and free of charge to you.
What to Do If Your Product is Defective
DYMO offers you the following service options:
DYMO Web site: In most situations, a visit to www.dymo.com will give you the right assistance. In the
Customer Support area, you will find information about your DYMO product, such as Frequently Asked
Questions and solutions to known problems. The User Guide also gives you additional information.
DYMO Help Desk: You can also contact the DYMO Helpdesk where an operator will help you to determine
the exact nature of the problem and advise you what to do next:
UK
020 7341 55 29
1800 633 868
AUS
NZ
0800 396 669
International
+ 31 20 50 40 566
Repair Center: You can send your defective product to a DYMO repair center (please see the above-
mentioned conditions 1 and 2 on how to send a defective product). The address of your nearest DYMO repair
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