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Select Barcode or QR Code from the Add list.
A new barcode or QR Code object is added to your label.
- Select the type and enter the data in the properties pane.
See Adding a Barcode Object or Adding a QR Code Object for more details.
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Select Shape or Line from the Add list.
A new shape or line object is added to your label.
- Change the shape or line to appear how you want it from the properties pane.
See Adding a Shape Object or Adding a Line Object for more details.
To add a border to a single object on the label
- Select the object and then turn on Show border on the properties pane.
To add a border around the whole label
- Select the tab on the left side of the properties pane.
- Turn on Show border.
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Add or select an address object on the label.
- Select Google, Outlook, or Apple (macOS) contacts from the drop-down list under Manage contacts on the Address properties pane.
- Log in to your account when prompted. Your contacts appear in the list below.
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Select one or more contacts to use.
Labels are created for each of the contacts selected.
For best printing results, the label type and size you are working on should match the labels in your printer. You select the label type on the New page.
- First, select the printer from the Printer list that you will print this label to.
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Then, select the label type and size from the Label type list. For D1 labels you can also select material and color.
If you are not sure, look at the label description or part number on the label packaging.
See Selecting Labels or Creating a New Label for more details.
All the label printers installed on your device will be listed in the Printer list. Those that are installed but not currently connected will show as disconnected. If you have a wireless printer and it is not listed, make sure:
- The printer is turned on.
- The printer is connected to the same wireless network as your computer.
If the printer is turned on and connected to your network, then click Add network printer from the File menu and follow the steps to add the printer to the list.
If you still can't find your printer, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the appropriate printer user guide or contact DYMO Customer Support.
- Click Open from the File bar.
- If the label you want to open does not appear in either Recent or Favorites, click Browse to locate the label on your device.
- Select the label and click Open.
You can print a bunch of labels from your contacts or another application such as a spreadsheet or database. See Importing Data for more details.
You can also import an Address Book from DYMO Label as a contact list in DYMO Connect. See Importing an Address Book from DYMO Label.