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DavidR_DYMO
Jan 07, 2022Copper Contributor
Windows 11 Printer Issue - DYMO LW450 DUO is not installing correctly/entirely
This issue occurs in Windows 11 The expected result is that both DYMO LW450 DUO Label and LW450 DUO Tape install correctly, however only the LW450 DUO Label installs while the LW450 DUO Tape's sta...
RafalCedo
Jan 12, 2023Copper Contributor
I've managed to fix it somehow.
When connected, my LabelWriter450 was going into "unspecified" category.
I used "Add printer" in "Devices and Printers" (Control Panel), then "The printer that i want isn't listed".
I selected "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings". In "Use an existing port" I've selected "USB001 (DYMO LabelWriter450)", followed steps and it worked.
When connected, my LabelWriter450 was going into "unspecified" category.
I used "Add printer" in "Devices and Printers" (Control Panel), then "The printer that i want isn't listed".
I selected "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings". In "Use an existing port" I've selected "USB001 (DYMO LabelWriter450)", followed steps and it worked.
StevieC-D_UK
Jan 12, 2023Copper Contributor
Was this Windows 11?
- RafalCedoJan 12, 2023Copper Contributor
Correct, Windows 11.
I gave up about a year ago, waiting for something to be fixed by Microsoft.
I needed label maker today urgently and this solution worked for me.