

Confirm that the printer is feeding labels properly by pushing the form feed button while the printer is on. To make sure the problem is not with the outlet or power strip, try plugging something else into the wall outlet and power strip.Ģ. If the status light on the front of the printer is not lit, check to make sure the power cable is plugged in, and that your power strip is working. Make sure the printer is still getting power and that the power cable has not been disconnected. If your printer does not print or stops printing while in use, follow the steps below to track down the problem.ġ. Using third-party labels may also void your warranty. When the perforations are not detected, the labels will not feed correctly. The perforated holes between the labels made by other manufacturers are frequently not detectable by DYMO printers. Make sure you are using LABELCITY-branded or DYMO-branded labels.
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See our article titled How To Load A Roll Of Labels Into Your Dymo LabelWriter Make sure your labels are loaded properly and that the left edge of the label is aligned with the left edge of the label feed slot. If your labels do not feed correctly, check the following: Cleaning the label path with a LabelWriter cleaning card is simple and Labelcity stocks Dymo Cleaning Cards. If the second roll prints correctly, the problem is with the first roll of labels.Īnother possibility is that the LabelWriter print head needs cleaning. Try using a different roll from a fresh box. If the print quality becomes faint, small dots of white appear scattered through the printed characters, or light and dark patches of printing appear, you are probably using a faulty roll of labels. Also, the perforated holes between the labels made by other manufacturers are frequently not detectable by LabelWriter printers. Do not use third-party labels because the thermal coating on other labels has a different sensitivity than LABELCITY / DYMO-branded labels. Labels where the thermal coating has been compromisedįirst, make sure you are using LABELCITY-branded labels or DYMO-branded labels. Labels made by a manufacturer other than DYMO Poor print quality is most frequently caused by one of the following: Press the label release lever forward and pull the jammed label out of the label feed slot. Tear off any labels that have already fed through the printer.Ģ. To clear labels that have become jammed in the printer:ġ. To stop the self-test, press and release the form-feed button. Once the self-test begins, release the form-feed button.ģ. The test pattern automatically changes every 3/4 inch (19 mm).Ģ. The printer begins printing vertical lines along the width of the printer. With a roll of labels in the printer, press and hold the form-feed button on the front of the printer for five to ten seconds. The self-test verifies that all elements of the print head and printing mechanism are in working condition.ġ. If you experience problems with broken characters or other print quality issues, perform a printer self-test. Flashing Blue = Labels are not loaded properly or the label roll is empty. Dimmed Blue = Printer is in power saving mode. Solid Blue = Power is on and printer is ready.

The status light visually shows the current state of the printer: If you are unable to solve a problem, try our complete list of LabelWriter Technical Articles, call us or contact DYMO Technical Support. However, in the event that you encounter a problem, this article offers suggestions for resolving problems that can occur when using the printer. Your LabelWriter printer should offer years of trouble-free printing with very little maintenance.
