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Dymo LabelWriter Replacement Spool

A perfect supplemental gift for this year's Easter Basket is a Dymo LabelWriter Replacement Spool.  Instead of taking the extra few moments to slide the top off the spool, and slide a new roll of labels onto it, simply pop up the Dymo Label printer lid and pop the replacement spool in already loaded with your other label. Having an extra spool allows the recipient to switch out labels faster. So if your friend or co-worker works with different labels on a daily basis this would be a perfect accessory (or if he or she had the misfortune of a broken spool). 

I have one for my Dymo TwinTurbo that I use to switch between address labels and return address labels, so it becomes virtually my all-in-one mailing station. Give your friend the perfect gift this Easter Sunday, give them the gift of convenient, easy label printing. This replacement spool fits all 400 series or later Labelwriter printers.

So far the LabelValue Easter basket consists of items that are designed to get your friend or co-worker everything they need to get started as a labeling aficionado. The Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo and the Lavender address labels. Stay tuned tomorrow for the  final item LabelValue recommends for this year's Easter basket.

LabelValue Easter Basket Picks: Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo

Easter is right around the corner, so we thought we'd celebrate by building a basket of goodies to give to a friend or co-worker to get their labeling needs completely covered. The first item for the basket is the Dymo 450 Twin Turbo, a dual label and postage printer for the active labeler. Now you can print twice as fast with this complete mailing solution. Here are some reasons why this would be our top pick for the first label printer in your Easter basket:

• It's high resolution (printing out 300 x 600 dpi)
• It's extremely fast (prints up to 71 labels per minute, so there's no waiting for your labels)
• It's compatible with a wide variety of programs like Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Quickbooks
• It's extremely user friendly (first time users won't be disapointed)

 

 

 

 

LabelValue.com currently has this item on sale for 42% off, but hurry, offer ends soon!

 

 

Treat your office to a spring upgrade. Dymo Labelwriter 450.

Spring is all about renewal. From a harsh winter to a harsh past few years for businesses, we think it's time to celebrate the good things to come. One way would be to upgrade your office and create a more efficient environment. 

Check out the Dymo LabelWriter 450.

If you love the Dymo LabelWriter 400, we think you'll be just as smitten with the Dymo LabelWriter 450. 

Fresh Features:

• DYMO Label version 8 software enables you to create and print address, shipping, file, folder and barcode labels, plus name badges and more—all from your PC or Mac
• Print up to 51 labels per minute*
• No expensive ink or toner needed, ever
• Print labels directly from Microsoft® Word, Excel®, Outlook®, QuickBooks® and other popular programs
• Built-in address book easily prints labels from your Outlook® Contacts or Mac® Address Book – just search and filter your contacts to print exactly the labels you want
• Quickly create a one-off label whenever you need one with the Quick Print widget
• Print one label or hundreds, without the waste and hassles of sheet labels
• Correct US addresses and ZIP+4® codes with included Address Fixer™ software (Requires Internet connection)
• Convert stacks of paper documents to space-saving digital files with included DYMO File™ LT software**
• Choose from 60+ label styles and layouts
• Browse all available label layouts on screen – quickly find the best label for any job
• Conserve power with new “sleep mode”
• No Dealers or resellers free shipping limited to the Continental US AK and HI orders must include labels for Free Shipping

Not your Mom's office decor

In a land full of cubicles, sometimes the best way to show your identity is to have desk accessories that are as unique as you are.

Next time you're looking to make a splash with your office decor, check out some of these eye-catching items from Uncommon Goods that can take their place right next to your Dymo LabelWriter. 

Animal Balance Erasers - It's like Jenga - but with farm animals

Eyeglasses Holder - You can make it stare at whoever decides to interrupt you

Balloon Speaker for iPod - Share the joy of music with your coworkers

Why the productivity community loves Dymo LabelWriters

Ever heard of Getting Things Done? This is not your personal To-Do list, but a method for productivity and time management. Guess what tool productivity gurus love? Dymo LabelWriters.

Check out this Dymo LabelWriter 450 review by Matthew Cornell, a productivity consultant.

While we understand there are a lot of cult hand-held labeler users, we agree that the latest LabelWriter is best suited for offices or home offices. Some people side with frugality and choose to hand-label, we see it as 'time is money.' Why not let the LabelWriter do the work for you while you can concentrate on growing your business?

Setting up Shop: Skip the fax machine when furnishing your new office

Skip the fax? Yup. If you're working from home or just got a new office space, there are plenty of office gadgets you need but some you don't. The fax is one of them.

P.E. (pre e-mail) faxes were a fast and cheap way to send communications to vendors, clients and the like. But e-mail changed that. Why send a fax when you can e-mail a PDF? It would be a waste of space and waste of precious resources for a fledging business to drop cash on an archaic machine.

Here's what we do like:

Laptops - If you're a one person operation, this is a must. Customers and clients demand accessibility and a laptop will allow you to run your business literally from anywhere in the world. It's a matter of choosing the best laptop for your needs.

Blackberry/iPhone/Take your pick - If you're flying solo, you'll have the world at your fingertips.

Take it or Leave it:

Label Printers - If your business involves direct mail, mass mailing, and detailed correspondence with clients we say go for a Dymo LabelWriter that meets your needs.

Phone System - Operate with phone orders? Have a customer service hotline? You might look in to a phone system. Make sure it supports voicemail, though.

LabelWriter 450 series vs. 400 series

It's like comparing new generation of iPods to the old ones--some great new features appear, and some things never change. Dymo recently unveiled the new LabelWriter 450, LabelWriter 450 Turbo and LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo, but what’s beyond the hype of one of our favorite product families? 

Unlike Dell, who has been moving toward bright colors — think vibrant like Skittles — allowing their notebook users to express their style and personality, the LabelWriter 450 printers have a new color that falls flat in the style department and keeps with the herd of boring desktop office equipment available on the market.

Don’t get upset, we love the little guys. We just want them to stand out on the desk more than they do. The outer style changed, but what about inside?

Inside, the printer hosts a number of changes which you will love.

What we love: 

• It looks darn near impossible for labels to wander or jam 
• The guide works in conjunction with the spool and adjusts to fit each and every label roll width ideally.
• An automatic power conservation or sleep mode
  
• SPEED. The LabelWriter now boasts a print speed of 71 address labels per minute.
• Longevity. Dymo has updated their longevity estimates and suggests that given proper maintenance and when using proper spec labels the LabelWriter is capable of printing 490,000 labels or more. This translates to roughly 30 miles or 50 kilometers of labels.

Any questions? Our knowledge team is happy to help. Please call 800-750-7764 or click here now.

Small business buzz: Streamlining processes saves you money

It's cliche. Time is money, right? If that's true, what are you doing to make sure your business cuts the lag time and stops moving like the Tin Man in desperate need of an oil squirt? 

It's difficult, especially for entrepreneurs, to take a step back from the nitty-gritty details to look at the big picture. Here are some tips to evaluate the efficiency of your enterprise.

Go green to make more green - This might not be at the top of your list, but how energy efficient is your operation? Starting green initiatives at your office (whether you work from your family room or just moved into new corporate digs) it can make a major impact on the bottom line.

Stay wired - We're not talking about gobbling down caffeine. If you're a small business, chances are your focused on growing sales. If your employees are meeting with potential clients all day, they need you to help them stay connected. Think VPNs, PDAs and the like.

Stay put once in a while - If you eliminate unnecessary travel, you'll save a small fortune. Video conferencing done well can put the entire world at your fingertips.

Don't waste time at your desk - If you've decided to sit down at your desk and get some work done, be fully committed to actually working. Keep the desk ornaments to a minimum and surround yourself with tools that will save you time.

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There's a new kid on the block - Dymo LabelWriter 4XL

We are now offering the Dymo LabelWriter 4XL.  Efficient, Sleek, Technologically advanced -- it's your perfect match.

Product Details:

• Prints a 4” x 6” labels, plus dozens of existing DYMO LabelWriter label styles and sizes for a variety of office and commercial uses.
• Prints up to 53 labels per minute* or 3.2”/second (*4 line address label)
• Includes power cord and USB cable.
• Prints in high resolution - 300 dpi, ideal for text, graphics and barcodes.
• Direct thermal printing means no ribbons, toner or ink cartridges are needed. Ever!
• Small, sleek design (just 7”x7.3”) fits anywhere on your desk
• Very quiet.
• USB Connected - Just use the included USB cable
• PC- and Mac-Compatible - Windows® 2000 and XP, Windows Vista®, Mac OS® 10 (10.3.9 or later)
• Network compatible
• Package Includes: LabelWriter 4XL Printer, Standard Printer Drivers, USB Cable, Cleaning Card, AC Power Adapter & Cable, User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Starter roll of 4” x 6” LabelWriter shipping labels
• Model 1744905
• Note Dymo printers may be ineligible for free shipping to Alaska and Hawaii

Featured Printer - Dymo LabelWriter SE300

We know there's a bevy of Dymo LabelWriters to choose from. That's why we like to spotlight the various printers to show you how they can be integrated into your home or office.

The Dymo LabelWriter SE300 is designed to help developers quickly integrate label printing into applications written in UNIX, DOS and other serial (RS-232) enabled systems.

 The SE300 connects to any computer or device that can provide output to a standard ASCII printer. Using a simple command language, it easily adapts to custom-written applications and features five internal fonts.

Not technical enough for ya?

Product Details:

• 23 built-in bar code symbologies: Codabar, Code 3 of 9, Code 129-Auto, EAN-8/13, Interleaved 2 of 5, POSTNET, UPC-A/E, ITF-14 and many others.
• User-definable height, denisity, positioning and orientation.
• Automatic checksum calculation.
• 5 internal fonts, each printable in regular, double height, double width and double height/double width.
• Prints all standard ASCII characters.
• Accepts bitmap data for printing graphics.
• Internal auto-switching power supply works worldwide. 
• Package Contents: SE300 printer, power cord, serial cable, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM with users guide, 300 labels, and sample demo programs.