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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with LabelLight in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through the essential setup steps to print your first label.

⏱️ Time Required

This guide takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Prerequisites Checklist

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • ✅ Google Chrome installed
  • ✅ DYMO Connect software installed and running
  • ✅ DYMO printer connected and powered on
  • ✅ Active LabelLight subscription
  • ✅ A DYMO label template file (.label or .dymo)

If you don't have DYMO Connect installed, see the Installation Guide first.

Step 1: Open LabelLight Settings

  1. Find the Extension Icon

    Look for the LabelLight icon in your Chrome toolbar. If you don't see it, click the puzzle piece icon and pin LabelLight.

  2. Click to Open

    Click the LabelLight icon. The settings page will open in a new tab.

📸 Screenshot: LabelLight icon in Chrome toolbar

Step 2: Sign In

  1. Click "Sign in with Google"

    On the settings page, click the Google sign-in button.

  2. Authenticate

    Select your Google account and authorize LabelLight.

  3. Verify Sign-In

    You should see your profile picture and email appear in the authentication section.

📸 Screenshot: Successfully signed in showing profile

Step 3: Select Your Printer

  1. Find Printer Settings

    Scroll to the "General Settings" section.

  2. Select Printer

    Click the "Default Printer" dropdown and select your DYMO printer.

  3. Save Settings

    Click "Save Settings" to confirm your printer selection.

⚠️ Printer Not Showing?

If no printers appear, ensure DYMO Connect is running. Click the refresh button next to the dropdown. If it still doesn't show, try enabling "Bypass Printer Detection".

📸 Screenshot: Printer selection dropdown

Step 4: Upload a Label Template

  1. Find Label Templates Section

    Scroll down to the "Label Templates" section.

  2. Upload Your Template

    Click the upload area and select your .label or .dymo template file, or drag and drop the file onto the upload area.

  3. Set as Default

    After upload, click "Set as Default" next to your template.

💡 Don't Have a Template?

Create one using DYMO Label Software, which comes with DYMO Connect. Include text objects for product name, price, and a barcode object for SKU. See Label Templates for detailed instructions.

📸 Screenshot: Label template uploaded and set as default

Step 5: Configure Field Mappings

  1. Find Field Mappings Section

    After setting a default template, the "Field Mappings" section becomes available.

  2. Map Your Fields

    For each field in your template (e.g., "ProductName", "Price", "Barcode"), select the corresponding Lightspeed data:

    • ProductName → name
    • Price → price_including_tax
    • Barcode → sku
  3. Save Mappings

    Click "Save Mappings" to save your configuration.

📸 Screenshot: Field mappings configured

Step 6: Print Your First Label!

  1. Open Lightspeed Retail

    Navigate to your Lightspeed Retail backoffice in Chrome.

  2. Go to a Product or Consignment

    Open any product edit page or consignment page.

  3. Click Print Labels

    Click the "Print Labels" button. The LabelLight modal will open.

  4. Set Quantity

    Enter "1" in the quantity field for any product.

  5. Print!

    Click "Print Labels" to send the label to your DYMO printer.

🎉 Congratulations!

You've printed your first label with LabelLight! Continue to explore the full features in the documentation.

📸 Screenshot: Print modal showing label preview and print button

Next Steps

Now that you've printed your first label, explore these topics to get the most out of LabelLight: