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DYMO Label Maker, LabelManager 280 Rechargeable Portable Label Maker, Easy-to-Use, One-Touch Smart Keys, QWERTY Keyboard, PC and Mac Connectivity, For Home & Office Organization


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Brand DYMO
Connectivity Technology USB
Printing Technology Dot Matrix
Special Feature Auto Power Off, Portable, Lightweight, Display Screen, Compact
Color Labelmanager 280
Model Name LabelManager 280
Printer Output Monochrome
Maximum Print Speed (Color) 1
Max Printspeed Monochrome 1
Item Weight 1.59 Pounds

About this item

  • PORTABLE LABEL MAKER: Label on the go with a handheld printer, powered by a long-lasting rechargeable battery
  • POWERFUL CUSTOMIZATION THROUGH PC OR MAC: Included cable lets you access fonts, graphics, and barcodes loaded to your PC and Mac*
  • TYPE QUICKLY AND EASILY: Label maker lets you quickly type text on the familiar computer-style QWERTY keyboard, edit with one-touch fast-formatting keys and print perfect, professional labels every time
  • PRINTS CUSTOM LABELS: Choose from 20+ ways to format text and 200+ symbols and clip art allows for customization
  • USE WITH AUTHENTIC DYMO LABELS: For best performance, use authentic DYMO D1 label tapes in 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” (6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm) widths available in a variety of colors

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LabelManager 280P delivers labels faster with time-saving features. Customize labels with any fonts and graphics on your computer through PC or Mac connection. Type text quickly on the computer-style (QWERTY) keyboard with country-specific layout. Avoid the cost and waste of disposable batteries with the included rechargeable battery pack. Edit text easily with one-touch fast-formatting keys. Label printer prints fast and uses Dymo D1 labels in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 widths. Display size is 14 characters x 2 lines. Maximum print height is 22.7 point. LabelManager 280P also features a manual tape cutter, three fronts, six type sizes, seven styles, 221 symbols, repeat printing, auto numbering, and mirror/vertical printing. Label printer includes a charging cable, and black/white starter D1 cassette.

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Always Use Authentic DYMO Labels

  • External cassettes are made from 100% recycled materiall
  • Label packaging is made from 60% recycled materials
  • DYMO products are REACH and RoHS compliant
  • No Ink – No Toner = Less Wasted
  • DYMO D1 labels are easy-to-load cassettes and feature an easy-peel backing for trouble-free application

DYMO LetraTag Label Makers | Thermal Label Printer

Type. Format. Print. — DYMO LabelManager label makers feature easy-to-use functionality, fast-formatting keys, graphical displays, plug and play capabilities, and more. When equipped with a DYMO LabelManager label maker and high-quality DYMO D1 labels, you’ll have everything you need to organize, streamline processes, and create simplicity at home or at work.

  • Great for home and office organization
  • Perfect for moms, dads, teachers, business professionals, and more
  • Compact and lightweight for portability
  • Clear LCD display shows exactly what you’re printing
  • Design labels with a variety of font sizes, print styles, and border styles
  • Auto-off functionality when not in use

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Quickly type text on the computer-style QWERTY keyboard, edit with one-touch fast-formatting keys, and print perfect, professional labels every time. Compact and lightweight for portability, making it easy to label just about anything, anywhere.

DYMO LabelManager 280 | Label Maker

With a large graphical display, one-touch fast formatting keys and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, the handheld DYMO LabelManager 280 is your ticket to fast, uninterrupted labeling. The computer-style QWERTY keyboard is perfect for typing text quickly, comfortably, and easily. Plus, PC and Mac connectivity enables you to customize labels with fonts and graphics of your choosing from your computer.

DYMO LabelManager 420P | Label Maker

The portable, high-performance DYMO LabelManager 420P label maker features a convenient long-lasting rechargeable battery pack, a large backlit display, and a user interface with quick access to keys, fonts, and text effects. PC and Mac connectivity enables you to print barcodes or customize labels with fonts, logos, and graphics. Plus, store up to 15 frequently-used labels for quick access and efficient printing.

DYMO LabelManager Tapes | For Hundreds of Labeling Tasks

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Garage shelving unit with red cooler and storage bins labeledGarage shelving unit with red cooler and storage bins labeled

Computer ports all with tiny identifying label of what each port connects toComputer ports all with tiny identifying label of what each port connects to

DYMO LabelManager | D1 Standard Tapes

Adhering to nearly all clean, flat surfaces, DYMO D1 Standard Tapes deliver the high performance you need to handle most labeling jobs; with easy-peel backing. Nine color combinations available.

  • Black text on white, clear, yellow, red or blue tape
  • Blue text on white tape
  • Red text on white tape
  • White text on clear or black tape

DYMO LabelManager | D1 Durable Tapes

Perfect for heavy-duty jobs, DYMO D1 Durable Label Tapes feature professional-grade adhesive and resists fading, peeling, and decay from moisture, high heat, freezing temperatures, and household cleaners. Four color combinations available:

  • Black Text on White Tape
  • White Text on Black Tape
  • White Text on Red Tape
  • Black Text on Orange Tape

DYMO LabelManager | D1 Permanent Plastic Tapes

D1 Permanent Plastic Label Tape adheres to most surfaces including plastic, paper, metal, wood, and glass. Ideal for labeling office supplies, electronic accessories, and more. This label tape is water resistant and withstands exposure to sunlight without fading or peeling. One color combination available:

  • Black Text on White Tape

DYMO LabelManager | D1 Flexible Nylon Tapes

Flexible Nylon label tapes are ideal for wire and cable wraps. It is memory resistant, so it wraps easily around curved surfaces and stays that way. These tapes also have an adhesive backing that sticks in the dirty, oily spots where others don’t. One color combination available:

  • Black Text on White Tape

Dymo LM 160 Model of Dymo LM280 Dymo LM 420P Model Dymo LM 210D Model Dymo LM 360D Model Dymo LM 500TS Model
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Price $44.99 $69.99 $139.43 $55.86 $86.99 $220.83
Item # Single (1 Tape): 1790415 (blister) / 2175086 (box) Single (1 Tape): 1815990 Single (1 Tape): 1768815 Single (1 Tape): 1738345 (blister) / 2175085 (box) Single (1 Tape): 1754488 Single (1 Tape): 1790417
Print Resolution / System 180 dpi / Thermal Transfer 180 dpi / Thermal Transfer 180 dpi / Thermal Transfer 180 dpi / Thermal Transfer 180 dpi / Thermal Transfer 300 dpi / Thermal Transfer
Number of Print Lines 2 2 4 2 2 Unlimited
Label Widths 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm) 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm) 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm) 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 19mm) 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (6mm, 9mm, 12mm)
Characters & Styles 6 font sizes, 228 symbols 6 font sizes, 132 symbols 7+ font sizes, 325+ symbols 6 font sizes, 132 symbols 6+ font sizes, 200+ symbols 25+ font sizes, 325+ symbols
Keyboard Style QWERTY QWERTY ABC QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY
Barcodes N/A 12 *May require computer connection to print 12 *May require computer connection to print N/A N/A 12 *May require computer connection to print
Label Cutter Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Automatic
Power Source 6x AAA (Not Included) Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable Battery 6x AAA (Not Included) Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable Battery
Computer Connectivity N/A PC or Mac PC or Mac N/A N/A PC or Mac

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    With a large graphical display, one-touch fast-formatting keys and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, the LabelManager 280 label maker is your ticket to fast, uninterrupted labeling. The computer-style QWERTY keyboard is perfect for typing text quickly, comfortably, and easily. Plus, PC and Mac*connectivity enables you to customize labels with fonts and graphics of your choosing from your computer. *Compatible with Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X v10.8 or later. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    5,414 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the functionality, ease of use, and label quality of the printer. They mention it works well, is easy to set up, and is great for quick on-the-go label making. Some also say the clear tape looks especially cool. Customers appreciate the value for money and print quality. However, some customers disagree on the battery life, quality, and font size.

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    541 customers mention "Works well"456 positive85 negative

    Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it's easy to use and the results are wonderful. Some say it's a great gadget and has no issues so far.

    "...Then purchased a new Dymo 280. It works very well. Nice, when you can walk around and make and print labels...." Read more

    "...ones that you spun to a digitalized version, it's such a wonderful leap in technology." Read more

    "The Dymo LabelManager 280 is an outstanding machine. The construction is solid with no flimsy parts that may break with normal use...." Read more

    "...The display is dark and clear with larger letters. So far it has worked smoothly...." Read more

    438 customers mention "Ease of use"388 positive50 negative

    Customers find the printer easy to use. They mention it has lots of text options, is easy to set up right out of the box, and the menus are easy to understand and navigate. Customers say it's great for quick on-the-go label making, and it includes instructions for free registration and software. However, some customers have reported that there's too much white space and that it connects to their PC using software.

    "...A really cool feature is the ability to connect it to a computer...." Read more

    "This product is fun and easy to use, much easier than the one I have...." Read more

    "...This printer uses Dymo Connect so creating labels is so much easier via my PC...." Read more

    "...I found the menus easy to understand and navigate. It is rechargeable and comes with a charging cord...." Read more

    393 customers mention "Label quality"278 positive115 negative

    Customers like the label quality of the product. They mention it's right for an attractive label, has options in font size, color, style, and character options. They also appreciate the transparent tape and the layout of the keyboard. Most common labels have excellent contrast, good resolution, and firmness.

    "...(the transparent tape looks especially cool)." Read more

    "...The handheld design is great, and the cut head feels solid. I am not a fan of the membrane switches around the screen...." Read more

    "...The only tricky thing really is peeling the label off the back. As you can see there two pieces on the back that need to be peeled off...." Read more

    "...Nice label maker. Wow. That’s it. Looks great . Fits nice in my hand. Really nice paperweight, so papers won’t move on your desk or table...." Read more

    230 customers mention "Value for money"182 positive48 negative

    Customers like the value for money of the printer. They mention it's a solid label maker for a cheap price, and the cartridges are easy to find cheap online.

    "...an excellent buy and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive, well-built label maker that will provide years of use.***..." Read more

    "...For me this was a great bargain, and perfect for light or occasional use without the need for lots of special characters...." Read more

    "...This is a great label maker at a great price,." Read more

    "...all the hassles of printing to this thing, I kept it, since it was inexpensive and rechargeable. UNFORTUNATELY, its labels are a problem...." Read more

    121 customers mention "Print quality"88 positive33 negative

    Customers like the print quality of the printer. They mention it prints very nice, clear labels without any problems. Some say the text is less pixelated than other label makers and that the fonts are sharp.

    "...The bitmap printing supports QR codes, barcodes, and apparently even small resolution images (though I haven't tested the last one)...." Read more

    "...It's quick and easy to print and sticks on pretty well...." Read more

    "...the battery and there are a bunch of artifacts that make it difficult to read the screen. These do go away over time...." Read more

    "...It is well-written and will answer any questions. I found the menus easy to understand and navigate...." Read more

    308 customers mention "Battery life"154 positive154 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the printer. Some mention it's nice, while others say it simply stopped recharging two years after purchase.

    "...The rechargeable battery is a godsend, especially when it comes with a charger...." Read more

    "...Anyways, this label maker doesn't even take batteries, so I'm thinking they have to give everyone an ac adapter...." Read more

    "...The rechargeable battery is nice but most of my printing is from my desk...." Read more

    "...The battery doesn’t charge over USB, meaning one more random power adapter in the drawer to keep track of...." Read more

    164 customers mention "Quality"103 positive61 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the printer. Some mention it's well-made, solid, and reliable. Others say the D1 1/2" tape is pretty weak, the display is not good, and a piece broke off.

    "...The handheld design is great, and the cut head feels solid. I am not a fan of the membrane switches around the screen...." Read more

    "...It is fragile though; we tripped over the charging wire and sent the thing to the floor, and it stopped working...." Read more

    "...Wow. That’s it. Looks great . Fits nice in my hand. Really nice paperweight, so papers won’t move on your desk or table. Not to heavy...." Read more

    "The Dymo LabelManager 280 is an outstanding machine. The construction is solid with no flimsy parts that may break with normal use...." Read more

    93 customers mention "Font size"53 positive40 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the font size of the printer. Some mention it offers different fonts, sizes, and tape sizes. Others say it's not intuitive and you have to adjust the size of font to make your PC printout look good. The display of the type size is almost unreadable, and the hardware is lousy and would not recognize the correct label size in the printer.

    "...It has 3 fonts, 6 sizes, and 8 border options. It prints really well.On the software end is where things get tricky...." Read more

    "...when I change the font size, it does not change sizes on the screen...." Read more

    "...Great Quality of Thermal PrintAble to use Windows fonts when printing from Software.Cons:..." Read more

    "...work with my Mac and though it’s not intuitive and you have to adjust the size of font to make your PC printout look right...." Read more

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    By itself, the Dymo 280 is a great product. You have to make sure the cassette is actually snapped in, as that was a hindrance at first until I figured it out. It has 3 fonts, 6 sizes, and 8 border options. It prints really well.On the software end is where things get tricky. There are reports of the software not working on Windows 10 or 11. I experienced such problems on my Windows 11 computer. Windows picked up the printer, the Dymo Connect software did not. I downloaded the latest driver, according to instructions, and saw in the lower left-hand corner "Virtual Printer," instead of seeing the Dymo 280 when plugging it in.After much trial and error to get the software working, I eventually found the solution in uninstalling the latest version (1.4.6) and downloading and installing the older version (1.4.5). The "Virtual Printer" is instead replaced with my printer saying "Disconnected." When I plugged in the printer (and made sure the printer was ON), it changed to "Connected" and proceeded to print accordingly. I hope my solution helps folks that are struggling to get the software to work for them.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    I definitely recommend buying it.
    I also bought a special case with DYMO 280, two sets of tapes with different colors (the transparent tape looks especially cool).
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very high quality product. Works very simply and clearly.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    I definitely recommend buying it.
    I also bought a special case with DYMO 280, two sets of tapes with different colors (the transparent tape looks especially cool).
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    I've never had a label maker at home before, but this device changed my life. Adapters now have a name so I can know what to unplug, or even find buried in a box and know what it should be for. My servers have their hostnames and ip addresses on them. So many things can be labeled and organized and my ADHD brain finds it amazing.

    This printer supports many different types of cartridges, though I've only used the black on white ones so far. The major improvement of this one, over the brother label printers I've seen, is that it is not wasteful of your tape. Brother printers put out like 2in on at least one side of the label. This one, with the default mode set to "dynamic" results in less than a quarter inch of unused tape.

    A really cool feature is the ability to connect it to a computer. It comes with software for windows and Mac, but there is no official support for Linux.

    However, I was able to find a python library that can handle the protocol. That library isn't for this device, so the auto detection didn't work for me. I looked through the configuration options for the library and I told it the direct path to the device.

    From there is was able to use the bitmap printing feature, in addition to just print text straight from the computer. The bitmap printing supports QR codes, barcodes, and apparently even small resolution images (though I haven't tested the last one). I also didn't try using a different font, but that's possible too.

    The rechargeable battery is a godsend, especially when it comes with a charger. Most portable label printers require 6 AA batteries, and if you print a lot you will chew through them.

    The handheld design is great, and the cut head feels solid. I am not a fan of the membrane switches around the screen. I'm concerned about their longevity, but time will tell with that. The keyboard section is acceptable, but I think I would be happier with solid keys instead of silicone. Sometimes the keyboard will take a few presses before registering due to the flexibility
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    This product is fun and easy to use, much easier than the one I have. It is fragile though; we tripped over the charging wire and sent the thing to the floor, and it stopped working. It wasn't mine, so I had to replace the exact item, and was appalled by the hefty price tag.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    I gave it a 4 star because of Amazon and not the Dymo 280. The label maker is a 5 star and Amazon a 1 star. Nice label maker. Wow. That’s it. Looks great . Fits nice in my hand. Really nice paperweight, so papers won’t move on your desk or table. Not to heavy. What I like is this unit came open, refurbished and no charging cord. Because they said I ordered a used one, I didn’t, I wanted new. You know why I wanted a new one. Well, I’ll tell you. Two words. Can you guess. That’s right , if you said “charging cord.”, that would have been a good guess. So what does Amazon real inspect. The best part, no warranty or return able. Why you ask. Because it’s used / refurbished. Thank you. Make sure when you order on Amazon to make sure it’s new. This was a Christmas present. Hah. I purchased a Dymo 160 for me and it works good. I had to give mine up until I can get another one.
    I ended up purchasing a new power cord. Then purchased a new Dymo 280. It works very well. Nice, when you can walk around and make and print labels. So far I have had a lot of use out of this unit.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    This is a Serious Upgrade over my older Dymo printer(LabelManager 160) which quit printing some characters. The rechargeable battery is nice but most of my printing is from my desk. This printer uses Dymo Connect so creating labels is so much easier via my PC.
    One of my pet peeves on the older printer was having to type and delete characters one key press at a time. That tended to be tedious for longer labels and is still an issue when you are creating labels away from the desk.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    I bought this in hopes of labeling some boxes to better organize my storage and this has exceeded my expectations. There is a lot of options in font size, color, style, and character options. It's quick and easy to print and sticks on pretty well. After using the super old ones that you spun to a digitalized version, it's such a wonderful leap in technology.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    The Dymo LabelManager 280 is an outstanding machine. The construction is solid with no flimsy parts that may break with normal use. The screen is large, clear, and easy to read. The buttons around the screen have a nice click to them, and the buttons on the main body are rubber and feel solid. The unit feels good in the hands, and even those with smaller hands should have no trouble typing. The cutter is excellent, the best I've seen on any Dymo. It cuts cleanly and doesn't wast a lot of tape on each end. One or two read-throughs of the manual were all it took to learn the machine. It is well-written and will answer any questions. I found the menus easy to understand and navigate. It is rechargeable and comes with a charging cord. I gave it a full charge when I bought it in August, and here it is December and I've not had to recharge it since. I haven't had a chance to link it to a laptop to use the software, because it does everything I need it to do the way it is. Overall this was an excellent buy and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive, well-built label maker that will provide years of use.

    ***I purchased this item myself and I am in no way affiliated with Dymo or Amazon. This is my honest opinion and no one has asked me to write this review.***
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
    The Dymo LabelManager 280 is an outstanding machine. The construction is solid with no flimsy parts that may break with normal use. The screen is large, clear, and easy to read. The buttons around the screen have a nice click to them, and the buttons on the main body are rubber and feel solid. The unit feels good in the hands, and even those with smaller hands should have no trouble typing. The cutter is excellent, the best I've seen on any Dymo. It cuts cleanly and doesn't wast a lot of tape on each end. One or two read-throughs of the manual were all it took to learn the machine. It is well-written and will answer any questions. I found the menus easy to understand and navigate. It is rechargeable and comes with a charging cord. I gave it a full charge when I bought it in August, and here it is December and I've not had to recharge it since. I haven't had a chance to link it to a laptop to use the software, because it does everything I need it to do the way it is. Overall this was an excellent buy and I would recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive, well-built label maker that will provide years of use.

    ***I purchased this item myself and I am in no way affiliated with Dymo or Amazon. This is my honest opinion and no one has asked me to write this review.***
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
    Style: LabelManager 280Pattern Name: MakerVerified Purchase
    Someone commented that it wastes about 1/2 inch. That may be true but it's only 1/4 inch on each side of the label so it's not that bad. The only tricky thing really is peeling the label off the back. As you can see there two pieces on the back that need to be peeled off. You have to bend the label just right to get it started. I haven't even begun to try and do it from the computer yet, because it's so easy to just type it up on the maker itself and hit print. I haven't been able to get any larger print than what you see.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
    Someone commented that it wastes about 1/2 inch. That may be true but it's only 1/4 inch on each side of the label so it's not that bad. The only tricky thing really is peeling the label off the back. As you can see there two pieces on the back that need to be peeled off. You have to bend the label just right to get it started. I haven't even begun to try and do it from the computer yet, because it's so easy to just type it up on the maker itself and hit print. I haven't been able to get any larger print than what you see.
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