Dymo DiscPainter. How can it be great AND horrible at the same time?
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Once Dymo released a fix for the 64-bit problem (it took them over five months after its promise date), my DiscPainter worked better than ever. The fix was worth the wait. Only problem is that if you don't use it a lot, the ink cartridge dries up, but they're not that expensive like the HP ink cartridges. An extended life super size HP black ink cartridge I used constantly dried up while still showing 3/4 full. My next printer was a Canon that has five cartridges for the colors and black ink (plus an extended life black cartridge). Only problem with that printer is that it clicks and clunks for five minutes setting itself up before you can print anything. Both of my computers (desktop and laptop) are HP and they're great. But don't buy an HP monitor. HP does not stock replacement power cables for any product that is not currently being sold by them, even the flat screens. I will never buy another HP monitor or printer.
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i don't know a thing about photoshop, but when i d/l pictures to other programs, it often takes a few seconds for them to "load." this has them starting out blurry and then clearing in a matter of seconds, at most.
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Yes, I wiped off the excess black oxide the minute I got it, never had a problem since. If you buy the bit extender and the spare bits assortment, you'll need to take a second to wipe those down too. It was terribly exhausting. <sarcasm specifically aimed at the whiny people>I've also had a ton of compliments from other techs. "Dude! Where did you get that!?" lol
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I never tried this But I think you may Be able of doing so.. Not sure Check with DYMO
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I do not consider the Dymo labels to be glossy. Temperature changes would likely affect the adhesive befor affecting the print.
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Here are all the Drivers and Software you need, including Win 7 32Bit: https://dymo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/101/~/dymo-drivers-and-downloads
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Authentic blank Dymo Stamps. Other manufacturers won't do. That's all that's needed to use this scale and that's only if you have the LabelWriter 400 Turbo or other Dymo printers that'll print Dymo Stamps. The scale will weigh up to two pounds, but if you want to weigh more than two pounds then you must sign up with Dymo for $9.99 a month to weigh packages up to 10 pounds. If you weigh lots of packages monthly then this is a good deal. I don't, so I just use the scale to weigh up to 2 lbs. The scale is completely accurate as well. I've weighed boxes here on the Dymo scale and took them to the post office to verify the weight and postage, and both were right on. Try it, you'll like it. Authentic blank Dymo Stamps. Other manufacturers won't do. That's all that's needed to use this scale and that's only if you have the LabelWriter 400 Turbo or other Dymo printers that'll print Dymo Stamps. The scale will weigh up to two pounds, but if you want to weigh more than two pounds then you must sign up with Dymo for $9.99 a month to weigh packages up to 10 pounds. If you weigh lots of packages monthly then this is a good deal. I don't, so I just use the scale to weigh up to 2 lbs. The scale is completely accurate as well. I've weighed boxes here on the Dymo scale and took them to... » Read More Authentic blank Dymo Stamps. Other manufacturers won't do. That's all that's needed to use this scale and that's only if you have the LabelWriter 400 Turbo or other Dymo printers that'll print Dymo Stamps. The scale will weigh up to two pounds, but if you want to weigh more than two pounds then you must sign up with Dymo for $9.99 a month to weigh packages up to 10 pounds. If you weigh lots of packages monthly then this is a good deal. I don't, so I just use the scale to weigh up to 2 lbs. The scale is completely accurate as well. I've weighed boxes here on the Dymo scale and took them to the post office to verify the weight and postage, and both were right on. Try it, you'll like it. « Show Less
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Sorry I can't help you with your problem. I have never had that problem, but have had many other problems with this program. It maybe your printer settings but I wouldn't be surprised if it is the program itself. I have used the older versions of Printmaster for many years and was very happy with it but since I changed my computer I had to buy one for windows7 and it is the worst I ever had! What a waste of money. Nothing prints out right and it has a very limited selection for cards etc. I would see if it can be returned for something else.
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It's a total mess. The software template won't invert the text for proper printing. Plan to print one side only.
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I don't know about a direct comparison but I have found the Dymo labels to be consistently good with no problems ever. I have been using a Dymo for approximately 10 years.
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The included program that is on the CD, allows you to adds pictures to your label. However the image will be black and white with no grayscale. So depending on the logo, it could look horrible.
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The printer comes with a small power transformer. Mine had at the time I bought it (some years ago) came with a small USB printer cable. It didn't need any special drivers to install it. There was additional software supplied with the printer, ie a cd that had on it DYMO's postage program and a labeling prgram. I tried to use both and found them to be cumbersome and clunky. I never could get an account at "Endica" (Dymo's postage site) to work right and ended up using "Stamps.com" which I have used for over 5 years.
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You use the preloaded software. It loads when you plug into USB. Or download from dymo.com a full version.
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No idea. Completely unable to make it work with previous versions, even with Dymo tech support, so I gave up and returned it. Using a standalone label maker (from Epson).
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You may be printing in graycale mode (Under quick set up Tab, and Main Tab). There is also a sepia setting under Effects Tab. Unclick all these settings. Ask yourself, why aren't all these settings on one Tab?
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I have not tried Gold. But as for the machine itself, it has taken me 3 months to get it to work "somewhat". First, the Y stepper was jammed. I had to take it apart and use duct tape to get the iron filings out of the stepper motor armature. Then the mirrors had to be aligned, and I am still working on that. The MoshiDraw software is very problematic, it hangs, reboot, engraves unwanted lines that are not there. It will engrave wood and engrave black anodized aluminum at near maximum power. But sometimes it makes growling noises when the carriage to trying to home and won't. Be prepared to "rework" the machine when you get it. Just today I got it to engrave an "Enigma logo" on wood. The user manual is hardly readable or understandable. Be sure the PC for the engraver is NEVER on the internet. I had BIG problems with anti-virus saying that the USB driver was a harmful virus. Don't run a antivirus program because, like me, I had to have the computer store re-install Win XP Pro on the Dell 3500 Workstation, and then just install MoshiDraw only, nothing else, and no Internet connection. Use the CD Rom to transfer files to the PC and the MosiDraw software. Keep a backup of the software so you can re-install if needed.
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Sounds to me that you may have either a faulty tape or machine. Try switching to a different tape and see if it changes. If not, I'd call dymo directly.