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Label printing jobs come fast, accurate, and hassle-free with the DYMO LabelWriter 550 label printer. With its unique Automatic Label Recognition, you always know which labels (by size, type, and color) are loaded into the label maker at a glance. You’ll also know how many labels are remaining, so you'll never run out mid-job. The direct thermal printer replaces the need to buy costly ink or toner, while the portable size helps it fit into any modern workspace with ease. It's up to 20% faster than the LabelWriter 450*. And with the ability to print precise quantities, you'll never need to wrestle with sheet labels again! *Speed based on USB Connected, 4-line address label.
AUTOMATIC LABEL RECOGNITION: Label printer lets you see the size, type, and number of remaining labels at a glance
ELIMINATE WASTE AND HASSLE OF SHEET LABELS: Print precise label quantities with ease
NEVER BUY INK AGAIN: Direct thermal label printer, no expensive ink or toner required
PRINT FAST: Up to 20% faster than the LabelWriter 450 — prints up to 62* labels per minute*
ONLY WORKS WITH AUTHENTIC DYMO LABELS: Uses only high-quality, BPA-free DYMO Authentic LabelWriter labels; paper labels are made from FSC certified material
FREE DYMO CONNECT FOR DESKTOP SOFTWARE: Create and customize 60+ label types through USB connectivity
TL;DR (to long; didn't read)1. Networked, but not wireless.2. Dymo website doesn't list labels that work in this printer.3. Says you must use their USB cable. Is it not generic?4. Giant, power-hungry power supply5. Software must be downloaded. Not listed on website as described in printed instructions.6. Not prompted to register as printed instructions described.7. Manual not available through Help menu as printed instructions described.8. Seems to be finicky about network cables.9. Address book no longer available in software.10. "Recents" list no longer available in software.11. Feature to import addresses from Google didn't work.12. In Windows taskbar, tab is labeled as "Untitled".13. Super-bright, obnoxious light on front that never goes off.14. Seems like Dymo isn't putting much work into their newer models.15. And they've decide to orphan their older models[UPDATE]In addition to all the things I mentioned below, another feature missing from the new software is the "Recents" list from the old version. The Recents list showed a number of your recently printed labels, which could be recalled with a click if you needed to reprint or modify them. It stayed there even if you stopped and restarted the software. Very handy, now gone.In the Windows taskbar, the tab for the Dymo Connect software is labelled (!) as "Untitled".It really looks like the developers saw that their older "Dymo Label Software" wouldn't work with Windows 10 (it didn't) and threw something together so they would have software to drive their newer printers. But they left out anything difficult to save time and never went back to add what was missing, like the title on the taskbar And they haven't bothered to do a decent update to their website. Too make matters worse, they're going to orphan a lot of perfectly good printers because they're two lazy to add the drivers into the new software. All in all, this doesn't really bode well for the future of Dymo.----I decided to give my workhorse Dymo 330 Turbo to my mother and get myself a new one. A network connected Dymo 550 seemed like the right choice. I got it last month, but I'm just now getting ready for a trip to mom's, and so just setting up the new 550.First disappointment: In an age when the lights over my desk and all through the house, and the soap dispenser by my sink, are all wireless, it just didn't occur to me that a network printer would require an actual wired connection to the network. If your router is downstairs and your office is up (say, spare bedroom), and your house isn't wired with network cables and you use wireless throughout, like so many, you're going to be doing a lot of running up and down stairs to get labels. Really guys. I mean, my outdoor thermometer is wireless and it cost something like $15.99, not $143.I went to the Dymo website to look for labels, and all the labels that I looked at say they are for the Laserwriter 440 and such, but they don't say that they're for the 550. I'm pretty sure that the others will work, but it you're going to sell a new product, take a few minutes to update the supply listings on your website to match.And while we're talking about this being a new product, pretty much the top of their line, the USB cable that comes with it is USB-A to USB-B, not USB-C to USB-C. And the manual says, "Use onlya DYMO USB cable with part number 1997364, available from Customer Supportif you do not already have one." Does that mean that it's not a standard USB cable? Or are they blatantly trying to get people to buy their cable even though we all have a bunch of the old USB-A/USB-B cables stuffed in drawers (that came with our wireless printers)?The power brick that comes with the printer is twice the size (physical size) of the 65w one that's powering my laptop. And the AC draw for the power supply is 1.5 amps max, so somewhere around 165w max. My Epson Workforce only draws 19w when it's scanning and printing a full page. Even allowing for the little thermal printing element, it seems excessive.The setup instructions say to go to the website and download the "Dymo Connect for Desktop" software. I didn't see any listing for that software on the site. I did figure out that their software was under the "Explore Resources and Guides" link, and was labeled in the 2nd subtitle as "DCD Windows." Again, really guys. You don't pay by the letter on the internet. Splurge a little. Spell it out (or abbreviate it in the instructions you send with the printer). Save your poor customer a few minutes getting to bed.The instructions said I'd be prompted to register after I downloaded and started the software. Didn't happen. They also said I'd find the 550 Series printer user guide under the help menu. What was there was the 440 Series guide. Back to the website to download the right printer manual.Once installed, I then powered up the printer (as instructed). It didn't appear when the software searched for it. Eventually figured out that the printer didn't like the Cat 5 cable I'd used. I used that one because I figured it was a "known good" cable, as I took it off of my Epson printer that it's been hooked to years. New cable and now the 550 appears.Went looking to see how to bring over the address book I had in the Dymo software I used with the trusty Labelwriter 330. Didn't see anything that helped, so back to the website, where I found in the FAQ that the new software can't use the Dymo address book. Bummer.But they say it can import contacts from Google or Excel. I gave it permission to access my Google contacts, which Google confirmed with an email. But nope, no contacts imported. I tried several times, to no avail. I'll be cutting and pasting a lot.The printer has a super bright white LED on the front. I haven't used the printer in over 2 hours and it's still on, shining out to all the ships at sea. I guess I'm happy that it isn't in the spare bedroom.And while I was on the website looking for help importing contacts, I saw a link to a compatibility chart for printers and software. I checked it out and found that Dymo has decided that my trusty 330 does not deserve a longer life, even though it's still going strong. It won't be supported in Windows 11.Knowing that I'll have to trash a perfectly good printer, if I can't find a work-around, is probably why I'm being so picky about their setup process. But that's also what happens when installing a printer after midnight and the greatest obstacle is the printer company itself. Maybe I'll warm to it. But not until after I've found a different brand of label printer to replace the 330 at my mom's house.I have been using Dymo printers since the 1990s. I have always loved them. The printers are rock solid. The only drawback is the new Dymo Connect software. It is a pale comparison to the original Dymo Label software that was as rock solid as the printers. Unfortunately, the older software cannot be used for the 550. I am hoping the Dymo company will realize this and provide a much-needed upgrade to their software.The Dymo Branded 4x6 labels are very expensive but less than the competing Brother 4x6 labels for the Brother QL-1110NWB. The Dymo 5XL is a much better value, but these two printers are probably the most expensive to use because of the cost of branded labels. At least with the Brother, you can get less expensive generic labels. However, I found that the Dymo 5XL is much more intuitive to install and work with for people who are less computer savvy.My only complaint about the physical printer is, unlike using narrower labels, wide 4x6 labels are more difficult to tear off from the device and sometimes lead to accidental label ripping.IMO, the shipping labels are over-engineered and are too high quality. They should be made to be less expensive. It is like using a US Mil-Spec Humvee to go to the supermarket when all you need is a civilian car. After 3-21 days the label will have served its full purpose, so the extra quality is a waste and leads to them being overly expensive.I really liked this unit when it was working. with no warning they go out it can be a month or 4 yrs and your just out a printer.I purchased one for a gift and found that it does not work on Window 7... Must be 8 or higher. This is quite dissapointing.expense not worth the productdon't buy this table writer because you will have to spend big money trying to get authentic DYMO labels can not use compatible labels not on this type.I had a 450 Dymo and loved it. Needed a new one and ordered the 550. Ordered some off brand labels and was ready to go....at least i thought. This unit will only work with Dymo brand labels. Seems to be a rfid tag deal to let it know what you put in the machine. This just stinks!Technically it says this in the listing, but I overlooked it.The decision to have the printer only work with official Dymo labels is terrible. We returned ours and will replace the other (20+) units in our business with alternate printers.Simply put, this new model is the worst product DYMO have ever made. The DRM sensor forces people into purchasing extremely overpriced DYMO brand labels. It is the equivalent to HP only allowing customers to buy HP paper. DO NOT BUY!!! Unless you are comfortable with paying for labels that are literally 25x more expensive than the generic brands. Corporate greed at it's finest.They made work only with original labels. They put so much effort in making sure it will not work with 3rd party SAME OR BETTER quality and 3 times cheaper labels, so they forgot what this printer is for. HORRIBLE SOFTWARE!!! Doesn’t let you edit labels easily. Very difficult to setup, adjust. When tried to import from CSV file - it was not letting add column #3.After 4 hours fighting with this nightmare called Amazon and returned it. Bought old one on Kijiji, deleted software. Installed old one (they are hiding it now. You need to find installer for older printer on different websites). What it means is - company DOESNT CARE about consumer. They intentionally made older version that worked perfectly unavailable and selling this garbage. Once Dymo’s sales will go down maybe they will think about making product that actually works. Use old printer if you can find; or switch to SeiKo PrinterThis is a very good printer made by Dymo who have been around for many years. Yes they have changed THIS printer and now you have to use THEIR labels, but it is clearly on the box and in the discription. I dont like it and maybe next model will be different again. I also didnt think MS 365 for a monthy subscription would never fly but look now ... EVERYONE is using it.Very easy to use software. I bought this to replace an old zebra printer for my Amazon FBA shipments and I couldn’t be happier. You have to use Dymo brand labels and there are a bit more expensive than generic but it’s not a significant difference.