Getting started with your

SMS TAG-ID2

SMS-430 & SMS TAG-ID2

Here is the USB installation of the printer driver.
Do you want to set up the printer afterwards for use via a LAN connection? Then watch the relevant instruction video (Step 6 | Instructional videos).

1

Get your printer ready but do not switch it on and do not connect it to your computer yet.

2

Download the SMS printer driver and start the SMS-Printer-Drivers.exe file
(Downloading error? Right-click and select “Save as”)

2

Download the SMS printer driver and unpack the SMS-Printer-Drivers-2024.zip file and start the PrnInst.exe installation file
(Make sure to install the .exe installation file with administrator rights)

3

Click Unzip and then follow the installation wizard

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3

Now follow the installation wizard

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4

Choose Install Printer Driver and select the option USB port

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4

Choose Install Printer Driver and select the option USB port

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5

Connect the printer to your PC via the USB cable, then turn the printer ON

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The wizard will recognise your SMS printer and after this, the printer driver will be installed automatically!
(Failed to install? Contact support@rebo.nl or call +31 (0)35 – 2400 137)

Here is the USB installation of the printer driver.
Do you want to set up the printer afterwards for use via a LAN connection? Then watch the relevant instruction video (Step 6 | Instructional videos).

1

Get your printer ready but do not switch it on and do not connect it to your computer yet.

2

Download the SMS printer driver and start the SMS-Printer-Drivers.exe file
(Downloading error? Right-click and select “Save as”)

2

Download the SMS printer driver and unpack the SMS-Printer-Drivers-2024.zip file and start the PrnInst.exe installation file
(Make sure to install the .exe installation file with administrator rights)

3

Click Unzip and then follow the installation wizard

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3

Now follow the installation wizard

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4

Choose Install Printer Driver and select the option USB port

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4

Choose Install Printer Driver and select the option USB port

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5

Connect the printer to your PC via the USB cable, then turn the printer ON

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The wizard will recognise your SMS printer and after this, the printer driver will be installed automatically!
(Failed to install? Contact support@rebo.nl or call +31 (0)35 – 2400 137)

Install the NiceLabel software so you can design and print labels.
Tip: Keep your NiceLabel licence code in reach.

1

Download your software version below and start the installer.
NiceLabel 10
NiceLabel 2019 
(Error while downloading? Right-click and select “Save as”)

2

Go through the installation and select the option:
License key or Hardware key and click Next

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3

Enter your NiceLabel license key and click Next

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4

Determine which software modules you wish to install and click Next
(If you have a PowerForms Suite licence and it concerns an installation on a workstation on which Automation will not run: uncheck the Automation module.)

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5

Choose the location where you want to install NiceLabel and click Next

6

The software will now be installed. When the installation is complete, launch the application NiceLabel Designer by clicking the shortcut on your desktop..

7

You will now see the activation wizard:
At Activate license, click on Activate
At License Key, click on Activate
Fill in your details and click Activate
Are you going to activate a multi-user licence? Please click here

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NiceLabel is now ready for use.
(Unsuccessful? Please contact support@rebo.nl or call +31 (0)35 – 6016941)

Install the NiceLabel software so you can design and print labels.
Tip: Keep your NiceLabel licence code in reach.

1

Download your software version below and start the installer.
NiceLabel 10
NiceLabel 2019 
(Error while downloading? Right-click and select “Save as”)

2

Go through the installation and select the option:
License key or Hardware key and click Next

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3

Enter your NiceLabel license key and click Next

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4

Determine which software modules you wish to install and click Next
(If you have a PowerForms Suite licence and it concerns an installation on a workstation on which Automation will not run: uncheck the Automation module.)

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5

Choose the location where you want to install NiceLabel and click Next

6

The software will now be installed. When the installation is complete, launch the application NiceLabel Designer by clicking the shortcut on your desktop..

7

You will now see the activation wizard:
At Activate license, click on Activate
At License Key, click on Activate
Fill in your details and click Activate
Are you going to activate a multi-user licence? Please click here

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NiceLabel is now ready for use.
(Unsuccessful? Please contact support@rebo.nl or call +31 (0)35 – 6016941)

The utilities below are required or recommended when using NiceLabel label software to make it even easier for you to design and print your labels.

1

SVG Explorer
Windows Explorer plug-in for previewing SVG images.

2


Graphic Symbols Library V4

Exclusive to our customers: thousands of industrial & technical symbols, official seals and logos in high quality.

Do you not see an example of these symbols? In your Windows Explorer, click the
Right click
>
View
>
Normal icons
or
Large icons

Old clipart (WMF)
Looking for old symbols that were in our previous version(s) of clipart? You can download them below. Note: These do not meet the latest ISO standards.

Do you not see an example of these symbols? Download and install
this free tool
. After this, in your Windows Explorer, click the
Right click
>
View
>
Normal icons
or
Large icons

3

Microsoft Database Engine
Required to associate NiceLabel with a Microsoft Excel or Access file.

You now have all the utilities installed.
(Failed? Contact support@rebo.nl or call 035 – 6016941)

The utilities below are required or recommended when using NiceLabel label software to make it even easier for you to design and print your labels.

1

SVG Explorer
Windows Explorer plug-in for previewing SVG images.

2


Graphic Symbols Library V4

Exclusive to our customers: thousands of industrial & technical symbols, official seals and logos in high quality.

Do you not see an example of these symbols? In your Windows Explorer, click the
Right click
>
View
>
Normal icons
or
Large icons

Old clipart (WMF)
Looking for old symbols that were in our previous version(s) of clipart? You can download them below. Note: These do not meet the latest ISO standards.

Do you not see an example of these symbols? Download and install
this free tool
. After this, in your Windows Explorer, click the
Right click
>
View
>
Normal icons
or
Large icons

3

Microsoft Database Engine
Required to associate NiceLabel with a Microsoft Excel or Access file.

You now have all the utilities installed.
(Failed? Contact support@rebo.nl or call 035 – 6016941)

The steps below describe how the materials are placed.

The steps below describe how the materials are placed.

Watch instructional video
Watch in this instruction video how to place the label material and print ribbon.
(Do you still have questions after viewing? Please contact our support department)

SMS-R1 video

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Watch instructional video
Watch in this instruction video how to place the label material and print ribbon.
(Do you still have questions after viewing? Please contact our support department)

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Installing the print ribbon
There is only one correct way to install the print ribbon.
It is important to place the empty/used roll at the top and the
full/new roll at the bottom. Make sure that the matte side of the ribbon is facing your way.

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Installing the print ribbon
There is only one correct way to install the print ribbon.
It is important to place the empty/used roll at the top and the
full/new roll at the bottom. Make sure that the matte side of the ribbon is facing your way.

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Positioning the sensor
Because your printer has to calibrate to the material, it is important that the sensor is in the right position.

• Are you using a roll of continuous tape or a roll of labels with spaces or black stripes on the back? Then place the sensor in the centre.

• Are you using a roll of special labels with cutouts such as Tags, Shrink Tubes, Cable Tags, etc.? Please place the sensor exactly below the cutout.

Positioning the sensor
Because your printer has to calibrate to the material, it is important that the sensor is in the right position.

• Are you using a roll of continuous tape or a roll of labels with spaces or black stripes on the back? Then place the sensor in the centre.

• Are you using a roll of special labels with cutouts such as Tags, Shrink Tubes, Cable Tags, etc.? Please place the sensor exactly below the cutout.

The steps below describe how the materials are placed.

The steps below describe how the materials are placed.

Watch instructional video
Watch in this instruction video how to place the label material and print ribbon.
(Do you still have questions after viewing? Please contact our support department)

SMS-R1 video

(Click to enlarge)

Watch instructional video
Watch in this instruction video how to place the label material and print ribbon.
(Do you still have questions after viewing? Please contact our support department)

(Click to enlarge)

Installing the print ribbon
There is only one correct way to install the print ribbon.
It is important to place the empty/used roll at the top and the
full/new roll at the bottom. Make sure that the matte side of the ribbon is facing your way.

(Click to enlarge this image)

Installing the print ribbon
There is only one correct way to install the print ribbon.
It is important to place the empty/used roll at the top and the
full/new roll at the bottom. Make sure that the matte side of the ribbon is facing your way.

(Click to enlarge this image)

Positioning the sensor
Because your printer has to calibrate to the material, it is important that the sensor is in the right position.

• Are you using a roll of continuous tape or a roll of labels with spaces or black stripes on the back? Then place the sensor in the centre.

• Are you using a roll of special labels with cutouts such as Tags, Shrink Tubes, Cable Tags, etc.? Please place the sensor exactly below the cutout.

Positioning the sensor
Because your printer has to calibrate to the material, it is important that the sensor is in the right position.

• Are you using a roll of continuous tape or a roll of labels with spaces or black stripes on the back? Then place the sensor in the centre.

• Are you using a roll of special labels with cutouts such as Tags, Shrink Tubes, Cable Tags, etc.? Please place the sensor exactly below the cutout.

NiceLabel settings
Perform the following steps:

1

Open NiceLabel Designer and goto File>Options

2

Click on tab Designer

3

At Opening modus selection option Display each document in its own window.

At Source printer settings selectoption Printer settings saved in the label .

4

ClickOK to save the changes

Material-specific printer settings
In most cases, the printer’s default settings are sufficient and you do not need to change anything.
Should it be necessary, you can adjust these settings as required.

Open the printer driver settings to change e.g. cutter/tear strip, heat, speed, sensor choice for material type (media type):

1

Open or create a label and click on the printer icon

2

The tab Options (Options)include heat and speed settings.
The tab
Advanced Settings (Advanced Setup) include media type and scissor/scissor strip settings.

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Roll of die-cut labels with gaps

For rolls of labels without marks/stripes on the back Media type must be set to“Label with gaps”

Roll with marks/stripes or cut-outs

Are you using material with cut-outs or marks/stripes on the back side? Select Media type “Label with marks”

NiceLabel settings
Perform the following steps:

1

Open NiceLabel Designer and goto File>Options

2

Click on tab Designer

3

At Opening modus selection option Display each document in its own window.

At Source printer settings selectoption Printer settings saved in the label .

4

ClickOK to save the changes

Material-specific printer settings
In most cases, the printer’s default settings are sufficient and you do not need to change anything.
Should it be necessary, you can adjust these settings as required.

Open the printer driver settings to change e.g. cutter/tear strip, heat, speed, sensor choice for material type (media type):

1

Open or create a label and click on the printer icon

2

The tab Options (Options)include heat and speed settings.
The tab
Advanced Settings (Advanced Setup) include media type and scissor/scissor strip settings.

(Click to enlarge)

Roll of die-cut labels with gaps

For rolls of labels without marks/stripes on the back Media type must be set to“Label with gaps”

Roll with marks/stripes or cut-outs

Are you using material with cut-outs or marks/stripes on the back side? Select Media type “Label with marks”

Watch the instructional videos to get familiar with your printer and software.
Do you have questions that are not being answered here? Contact our support department.

Loading the supplies
This video shows you how to insert tapes & printer ribbons.
Installing printer driver for USB
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Printer driver installation (USB)
Here you can see how to install the printer driver for USB.
Installing printer driver for Network
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Printer driver installation (Network)
See how to install the printer driver for LAN (network).
Design & Print labels
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Design and Print labels
Here we show you how to design and print your labels.
NiceLabel basics
Learn the basics about objects, tools, alignment and the integration of variable data.
Printing from Excel (file)
See how to create an Excel database connection with variable data.
Managing dynamic data
Learn how to use Dynamic Data Manager to manage data connections.

Watch the instructional videos to get familiar with your printer and software.
Do you have questions that are not being answered here? Contact our support department.

Loading the supplies
This video shows you how to insert tapes & printer ribbons.
Installing printer driver for USB
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Printer driver installation (USB)
Here you can see how to install the printer driver for USB.
Installing printer driver for Network
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Printer driver installation (Network)
See how to install the printer driver for LAN (network).
Design & Print labels
SMS-430 / SMS TAG-ID2 video | Design and Print labels
Here we show you how to design and print your labels.
NiceLabel basics
Learn the basics about objects, tools, alignment and the integration of variable data.
Printing from Excel (file)
See how to create an Excel database connection with variable data.
Managing dynamic data
Learn how to use Dynamic Data Manager to manage data connections.

Do you want to use ready-made templates that you can easily edit and print?
Download one of the labels below by clicking on an image.

(Can’t download this file? Right click on an image and select Save As)

Shrink tubes
Wrap-around (WireWraps)
Cable tags
ResoLabels
Tags

Do you want to use ready-made templates that you can easily edit and print?
Download one of the labels below by clicking on an image.

(Can’t download this file? Right click on an image and select Save As)

Shrink tubes
Wrap-around (WireWraps)
Cable tags
ResoLabels
Tags

Feel free to use extra downloadslike the user manualand various handy tools.

SMS TAG-ID2 manual

Download this complete manual for your SMS TAG-ID2, explaining functionality, media and (error) messages.

InkScape design software

This free vector design software makes it easy to create high-quality vector illustrations and unique cutting shapes.

NiceLabel Label Converter

Are you using NiceLabel v5 or v6 files? With this tool, you can easily convert .LBL files for NiceLabel 2019.

SMS Printer Tool

This tool allows you to manage all the advanced options of your printer such as network settings, cut and print margins .

Rebo B.V. Warranty document

Here you can download the comprehensive document with information about the warranty on our systems.

Feel free to use extra downloadslike the user manualand various handy tools.

SMS TAG-ID2 manual

Download this complete manual for your SMS TAG-ID2, explaining functionality, media and (error) messages.

InkScape design software

This free vector design software makes it easy to create high-quality vector illustrations and unique cutting shapes.

NiceLabel Label Converter

Are you using NiceLabel v5 or v6 files? With this tool, you can easily convert .LBL files for NiceLabel 2019.

SMS Printer Tool

This tool allows you to manage all the advanced options of your printer such as network settings, cut and print margins .

Rebo B.V. Warranty document

Here you can download the comprehensive document with information about the warranty on our systems.