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What Version 7 Users Need to Know

If you are used to working in DYMO Label software Version 7.8 and earlier, this topic offers some important information you need to know when working in DYMO Label v.8.

Upgrading to DYMO Label v.8

The first time you start DYMO Label v.8, the DYMO Label First Run wizard guides you through the following procedures:

Importing your settings from an earlier version of the software

Many of your previous settings can be imported; including your default font, default return address, and your startup label settings. In addition, all of the LabelWriter label files in your default label file folder are automatically converted to the new label format and copied into the new default Labels folder. Also, all of your Address Books are automatically converted to the new Address Book format and copied into the new default Address Books folder.
Choosing to participate in the DYMO Product Improvement Program
Registering your DYMO label printer

Label Files

Label Files that you create are now stored in the following default folder:

...\Libraries\Documents\DYMO Label\Labels

You can open all of your Version 7 LabelWriter label files with DYMO Label v.8. However, DYMO Label v.8 cannot open tape labels created in earlier versions of the software.

Address Book

Address Books are now stored in the following folder:

...\Libraries\Documents\DYMO Label\Address Books

You can open all your Version 7 Address Books with DYMO Label v.8.

Label and Tape Editors

The Label and Tape editors from Version 7 are combined into one editor in DYMO Label v.8. You now design tape labels in the same manner and using the same label objects as die-cut paper labels.

Choosing a Label

The Label Files list in Version 7 has been replaced with the Labels tab in DYMO Label v.8. On this tab, you can visually choose the label type you want to use by shape and size. You can also choose from several different layouts for each label. You can find your most recently printed labelsDisplays the last ten labels printed. by clicking Recently Printed Labels at the bottom of the tab.

Design Toolbar

The design objects that were located on the Design toolbar are now located on the Insert tab. Double-click or drag an object to place the object on the current label. In addition, you can now choose from a wide selection of clip art to add to your labels.

Choosing a Printer

All the label printers that are installed on your computer are now accessed from the print area of the main window. Simply click the printer shown and the full list appears.

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LabelWriter Twin Turbo Users

The Left and Right label rolls show up in the printer list as separate printers. The label roll that you will print to is indicated by a green arrow and is bordered in blue . For example:

Twin Turbo with

Left Roll selected

Intelligent Mail^® Barcode

The Intelligent Mail barcode is now used by the USPS instead of the POSTNET barcode to represent the ZIP Code on your labels.