EasyManua.ls Logo

Dymo XTL 500 User Manual

Dymo XTL 500
62 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
BC
User Guide

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Dymo XTL 500 and is the answer not in the manual?

Dymo XTL 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorYes
Print technologyThermal transfer
Vertical printingNo
Maximum resolution300 x 300 DPI
Maximum print height- mm
Maximum printing width54 mm
Battery voltage14.8 V
DisplayTFT
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack, Yellow
Keyboard layoutQWERTY
Display diagonal4.3 \
Housing materialPlastic, Rubber
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Connectivity technologyWired
Tape cuttingAutomatic
Internal memory41 MB
Built-in barcodesCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, EAN8, PDF417, QR Code, UPC-A
Number of printing lines (max)24
Package depth408 mm
Package width144 mm
Package height364 mm
Package weight4145 g
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwareDYMO ID
Cartridges quantity2 pc(s)
Maximum label length7 m
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Pallet width800 mm
Pallet height950 mm
Pallet length1200 mm
Pallet volume912 dm³
Pallet weight157084 g
Master (outer) case width320 mm
Master (outer) case height400 mm
Master (outer) case length440 mm
Master (outer) case weight9191 g
Number of cartons per pallet12 pc(s)
Number of cartons per pallet layer6 pc(s)
PC connectionUSB 2.0
Country of originChina

Summary

About Your New Label Maker

Registering Your Label Maker

Process for registering the label maker online to receive benefits like software upgrades and special offers.

Getting to Know Your Label Maker

Connecting the Power

Charging the Battery

Instructions for fully charging the label maker's rechargeable lithium-polymer battery before first use.

Removing and Replacing the Battery

About Labels

Inserting the Label Cartridge

Removing the Label Cartridge

Selecting a Label Cartridge

Removing the Label Backing

Using Your Label Maker

Keypad

Description of the alphanumeric and function keys on the label maker's keypad.

Touch Screen Display

Overview of the label maker's touch screen display and its main areas.

Home Screen

Description of the label maker's Home screen, which contains all label editor applications.

Label Editor

Explanation of the label editor's features and available function buttons for label creation.

Using the Touch Screen

Navigating Labels

Guidance on viewing labels and finding/fixing errors within label files.

Editing and Formatting Text on Labels

Editing Text

How to input and edit text within a text box on the label.

Changing the Text Size

Steps to adjust the font size of text or use auto-fit to size it to the label.

Changing the Text Style

How to apply bold, italic, underline, or box styles to text on the label.

Changing the Text Color

Rotating the Text

Steps to rotate text on the label in 90-degree increments.

Aligning the Text

How to align text horizontally and vertically within a text box on the label.

Inserting Punctuation

Steps to insert punctuation characters onto a label using the symbols tool.

Inserting Symbols

Inserting International Characters

How to insert international characters and their variations using alphanumeric keys.

Creating a Vertical Label

Guide on creating a vertical label with text in horizontal or vertical orientation.

Working with Objects on a Label

Inserting a Text Box

Steps to add additional text boxes to labels, depending on label type.

Inserting an Image

How to add standard or transferred images to labels.

Inserting a Barcode

Inserting a Shape

Instructions for adding and manipulating shapes on a label for custom designs.

Manipulating Objects

Overview of selecting, resizing, moving, copying, aligning, arranging, and deleting objects.

Resizing an Object

Moving an Object

Instructions for moving objects on a label using touch or navigation keys.

Positioning an Object

How to position objects relative to the edge of the label.

Aligning Objects

Steps to align multiple selected objects vertically and horizontally on a label.

Arranging Objects

Copying an Object

Procedure for copying and pasting objects within the same label.

Deleting an Object

How to delete objects from a label, noting that not all objects can be deleted.

Creating a Series of Labels

Using the Library

Saving Labels

Steps to save created labels to the label maker's memory for later use or as templates.

Opening Saved Labels

How to open previously saved label files from the label maker's library.

Deleting Saved Labels

Procedure for freeing up memory space by deleting unneeded saved labels.

Using Favorites

Changing the Settings

Changing the Language

Instructions for changing the display language on the label maker.

Changing the Units of Measure

How to switch between millimeters and inches for measurements.

Changing the Screen Brightness

Steps to adjust the screen brightness for better visibility in different lighting conditions.

Changing the Auto Shut-off Time

Changing the Recall Data Setting

Setting the Print Options

Print Range

How to set the range of labels to print (all, current, or specific range).

Number of Copies

Setting the quantity of identical labels to print, up to 99 copies.

Collate

Option to control whether multiple copies of labels are printed collated or sequentially.

Mirror

Cut Labels

Configuring how labels are cut during printing (each label vs. all at once).

Feed

Instructions for feeding label material manually.

Setting the Default Barcode

Restoring the Label Application Default Settings

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer

Downloading and Installing DYMO ID™™ Software

Steps to download and install the necessary DYMO ID software before connecting the label maker.

Connecting the Label Maker to your Computer

Procedure for physically connecting the label maker to a computer via USB.

About DYMO ID Software

Transferring Files

Updating the Label Maker Software

Caring for the Label Maker

Cleaning the Label Maker

Instructions for cleaning the exterior, keypad, display, and interior of the label maker.

Cleaning the Print Head

Procedure for cleaning the print head using the provided cleaning tool for crisp labels.

Cleaning the Cutter Blade

Cleaning the Sensors

How to clean the internal sensors using the sponge pad of the cleaning tool.

Troubleshooting

Poor print quality

Solutions for issues related to poor print quality, including battery, print head, and cartridge checks.

Labels running low

Indicates that the label supply is low and requires replacement of the label cartridge.

Label cartridge empty

Notification that the label cartridge is empty and needs replacement to continue printing.

Poor cutter performance

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the cutter blade's performance.

Label cartridge is missing

Label cartridge not recognized

Solutions for the label maker not recognizing the inserted label cartridge.

Label application - cartridge mismatch

Error indicating incompatibility between the label application and the inserted cartridge.

No cutter present

Indicates the cutter mechanism is missing or not properly inserted.

Cutter jam

Label jam

Solutions for issues where labels are not feeding properly in the label maker.

Label maker overheated

Instructions for what to do if the label maker overheats.

Invalid file

Error message for unreadable files, suggesting deletion and re-transfer.

Error

Images and Symbols

ISO

Information on ISO symbols and their reproduction rights.

Warning

Display of warning symbols used for safety and hazard identification.

Mandatory

Prohibit

Display of prohibition symbols indicating actions that are not allowed.

Fire and Exit

Symbols related to fire safety and emergency exit signage.

First Aid

GHS

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms.

WHMIS

Electrical

Display of various electrical symbols used in diagrams and schematics.

Pro AV

Symbols related to professional audio-visual equipment and applications.

Arrows

Symbols

Various common symbols including fractions, punctuation, and currency.

Documentation Feedback

Environmental Information

Safety Precautions for Lithium Polymer Battery

While Charging the Battery

Safety warnings and precautions to reduce risks of fire and explosion during battery charging.

When Discharging the Battery

Related product manuals