Dymo 320, 330 Turbo, 310, 300, Duo, 400 Turbo, 400 TWIN TURBO manual Getting Started, Label Editor

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

DYMO Label Software is a general-purpose label printing program that is specifically designed to help you get the most benefit from your LabelWriter printer. The program includes:

•Many pre-designed labels for commonly used tasks

•A built-in Designer you can use to create your own label designs (see page 11)

•A built-in Address Book that lets you save addresses or other types of lists (see page 15)

•Add-ins to print directly from the following programs: Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook (Windows only) Palm Desktop (Windows only) WordPerfect (Windows only)

•A Smart Paste function allowing you to automatically print multiple labels by copying text from other applications directly into the current label (see page 19)

•Database connectivity allowing you to print from an Access, Paradox, dBase, or Excel database (see page 25) (Windows only)

The Label Editor

This section introduces some basic features available in the Label Editor.

To start the software in Windows

Click Start, point to Programs > DYMO Label, and then click DYMO Label.

To start the software in Mac OS X
Open the DYMO Label folder and double-click	.

The DYMO Label Software window appears containing a blank label.

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Contents Dymo Label Software User Guide Trademarks Equipment InformationCertification CopyrightContents Appendix a Using the LabelWriter Printer with Other ApplicationsLabels IntroductionSoftware HardwareRegistering the Software Installing the LabelWriterGetting Help Label Editor Getting StartedGetting Started Creating a New LabelChanging the Graphic Choosing a Label FileSelect File under Select Graphics Source Changing the Recipient Address Changing the Return AddressPrinting the Label Changing the FontSaving the Label Getting Started Text Using the Label DesignerStarting the Designer Design ObjectsAddress Graphic Lines Rectangle Ellipse Barcode Opening an Existing Label File Creating a New Label FileCounter Date-Time Deleting Objects Adding an ObjectHow the Address Book Works Working with ListsUsing Lists with Multiple Variable Objects Using the Address BookOpening an Existing List Creating a New ListRotating Names in Address Lists Using the Mac OS Address Book Macintosh Text File Printing Labels Using Smart PasteAbout Smart Paste Spreadsheet TextMulti-Line Text from a Word Processor Printing from the Clipboard Printing Multiple Labels Using Smart PastePrinting from a File Printing Labels Using Smart Paste Using the Word Add-In Using the LabelWriter Printer with Other ApplicationsAdd-In for Microsoft Word Printing the Address Additional Windows Application Add-InsEnabling the Outlook Add-In About the Database Add-In Printing Directly from Other ApplicationsUsing the LabelWriter Printer with Other Applications Tape Editor Using the Tape EditorDesigning a Label Using the Tape EditorDesigning a Label Adding Borders Additional Formatting FeaturesAdding Special Characters Adding Special Font Effects Adding a Date and Time Stamp Select Outline under EffectsAdding a Barcode Adding GraphicsPrinting Vertically Printing from Other ApplicationsPrinting from Other Applications Tape Cassette Color Setting Print SettingsChain Printing Label Alignment Continuous Mode Printing Print Settings Using the Tape Editor Caring for the LabelWriter Printer Maintenance TroubleshootingObtaining Technical Support Performing a Printer Self-TestContacting Dymo Maintenance and Troubleshooting LabelWriter Printer Specifications Technical SpecificationsTape Printer Technical Specifications Documentation Feedback Developer and SDK InformationTechnical Specifications Index

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