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DYMO® LabelWriter 550 Series Label Printer
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Brand | DYMO |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Printing Technology | Thermal |
Special Feature | Portable |
Color | White |
Model Name | LabelWriter |
Printer Output | Monochrome |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 5 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 20 |
Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
About this item
- EXCLUSIVELY WORKS WITH DYMO-BRANDED LABELS: LabelWriter 550 printers are carefully calibrated to only work with DYMO-branded labels saving you time, money and effort
- BETTER EFFICIENCY WITH NO MORE JAMS: Using patented "Automatic Label Recognition” technology, this printer optimizes the alignment of DYMO-branded labels, ensuring jam-free printing.
- MONEY SAVINGS WITH 65% LESS LABELS WASTE: This printer uses “Automatic Label Recognition” of DYMO-branded labels to automatically identify and display label size, type, and remaining quantity which reduces misprints, print defects & label waste.
- LESS EFFORT WITH ACCURATE, FAST, HIGH-QUALITY PRINTS – Optimized direct thermal printing technology adjusts to the loaded DYMO-branded label to ensure high-quality barcodes, QR codes, images, and text.
- PLASTIC FREE LABEL PACKAGING: DYMO LabelWriter label packaging and paper label rolls are FSC certified, with machine packaging consisting of at least 80% recycled materials.
- SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with free DYMO Connect for Desktop with Windows 8.1 (or later) and Mac 10.14 (or later)
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Print Quality | 3.0 | — | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 2.1 | — | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Value for money | 1.9 | — | 2.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Easy to install | 2.5 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Versatility | — | — | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Sold By | MARKSON Distribution corporations | The Homely House FBA | Amazon.com | NIIMBOT Store | Phomemo-YQ |
printer output | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
printer technology | Thermal | Thermal | Thermal | — | Thermal |
paper size | 2 | 2 3/10" | 210 x 297 millimeters | — | 0.78"-3.14" Width |
print media type | labels | labels | labels | labels | labels |
max input sheets | 550 | — | 1 | 50 | 100 |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB |
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Product Dimensions | 7.38 x 5.33 x 8.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.63 pounds |
ASIN | B08TLRL392 |
Item model number | 2112552 |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,226 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #28 in Laser & Inkjet Printer Labels |
Date First Available | January 21, 2021 |
Manufacturer | DYMO |
Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 550 |
Sheet Size | 2 |
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Product Description
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. Waste savings claims verified by an independent 3rd party quality test center in April 2023, comparing 6 separate LabelPrinters with and without Automatic Label Recognition.
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Customers are disappointed with the label detection, value, performance, and print quality of the printer. For example, they mention that it doesn't recognize labels, the labels are expensive, and the printer stopped working after 10 months. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and quality.
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Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the printer. Some mention that it's easy to set up and use, while others say that it was hard to set it up, the software was nonintuitive, and the app was not user friendly at all.
"...6. Not prompted to register as printed instructions described.7. Manual not available through Help menu as printed instructions described...." Read more
"...Easy to use, and install." Read more
"Very hard to use compared to previous model. To many steps required to print" Read more
"...made for this printer, labels are little hard to tear off, not easy to install, pricey.Pros: Looks niceWould NOT purchase again" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention it's easy to use and good quality, while others say that it'll fail after a few months and make errors for no reason.
"...Ive attached the images so you can see and be warned that this item is faulty...." Read more
"I have had zero issues with this printer. Prints fast & print quality is excellent. Software was easy to install & use. Using this with Windows 11." Read more
"...I’ve resorted to hand writing 90% of my labels. Unreliable. Errors for no reason. It’s nice when it works, but that’s very rare." Read more
"...It was an effective and solid machine that lasted the company years all at multiple locations...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the label detection in the printer. They say that it does not recognize the labels, it wastes them, and that the software prevents it from running with generic labels. They also mention that the printer requires the use of Dymo branded labels and that it happily rejects about half the labels they buy.
"It works great with actual Dymo labels but not with replacement aftermarket labels. Still worth it" Read more
"...A pop up says it does not recognize the label, yet it is theirs. And when it recognizes it, it doesn't print...." Read more
"...than a year and it was giving us trouble saying there were no labels in the printer or we weren't using DYMO labels when we were, and it would be a..." Read more
"...The only thing is you HAVE to use authentic Dymo labels for this machine as it detects if your paper is authentic or not...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the printer. They mention that the expense is not worth the product, the branded labels are already obscenely expensive, and the label maker doesn't offer more affordable alternatives or support a wider range of generic labels. They also say that the software is terrible and the point of failure is extremely janky.
"A bit pricey, but very useful in an office, a craft room or home office! Easy to use, and install." Read more
"The best name in label printers is Dymo. Yeah, they're pricey but you get what you pay for...." Read more
"...just fine; however, the Dymo Connect software that comes with it is TERRIBLE...." Read more
"...This requires restarting the printer, a waste of time and effort when you are already paying a premium price for Dymo Brand Labels.•..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the printer. They say that it doesn't work with their existing stock of Dymo labels, and the troubleshooting doesn' t work. Some customers also mention that the printer doesn''t support DRM and doesn'"t work on Linux.
"...It is about $200 and it is insane that it stopped working and the SELLER doesn't want to do anything about it...." Read more
"...few months later the printer did the same thing, but the trouble shooting would not work...." Read more
"It works great with actual Dymo labels but not with replacement aftermarket labels. Still worth it" Read more
"...the previous reviews, if you have any old DYMO labels they do NOT work with the 550...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the print quality of the printer. They mention that it's finicky and won't print without the required chip. Some say that the software is pathetic and doesn't integrate with regular printing. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...I changed the roll to a new roll it came with and it does not want to print. A pop up says it does not recognize the label, yet it is theirs...." Read more
"...This printer jams, eats the labels, gets clogged and results in minutes to hours of you resetting only to have it print a small batch 1-5 at a time..." Read more
"...Additionally, after 10 years, the print on the labels starts to degrade and eventually disappears so not so great for filing or archiving." Read more
"I have had zero issues with this printer. Prints fast & print quality is excellent. Software was easy to install & use. Using this with Windows 11." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the software that comes with the printer. They mention that the software is terrible, unsatisfactory, and elementary. Some say that the compatibility with Windows is unsatifactory and the software must be downloaded.
"...4. Giant, power-hungry power supply5. Software must be downloaded. Not listed on website as described in printed instructions.6...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the older software cannot be used for the 550...." Read more
"...Printer checks out fine but software says "!not in printer" and won't print. Customer service is non existent and this was a huge waste of time...." Read more
"Product software fails to download on brand new laptop...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the RFID feature of the printer. They mention that the labels do not have the required RFID chip. Some customers also mention that Dymo has added an RFID tag to authenticate that you are using only official DYMO labels. Overall, customers are disappointed with the lack of RFID functionality.
"...Sadly, my dymo labels do not have an RFID tag so I have almost 1,000 labels I can not use. Seems a bit of a waste." Read more
"...blinks and it will not print to these labels due to not having the required RFID chip...." Read more
"...This new printer and chip on the labels sucks. You have to buy their brand now. No longer can I buy something much more reasonably priced...." Read more
"The printer works fine, BUT Dymo has installed an RFID reader so that you can only use an RFID embedded printer roll...." Read more
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I bought this Feb 11 and when the first roll finished, I changed the roll to a new roll it came with and it does not want to print. A pop up says it does not recognize the label, yet it is theirs. And when it recognizes it, it doesn't print.
I google how to troubleshoot online and found a youtube channel where a man is warning that after DYMO 4500 - the company put chips on each label so people don't use other labels and the machine doesn't work when a label that is not DYMO’s is put into the machine, but in this case, this is. DYMO label, so I guess this is a faulty item. It is about $200 and it is insane that it stopped working and the SELLER doesn't want to do anything about it.
SELLERS like this, don’t need to be doing business with anyone. Ive attached the images so you can see and be warned that this item is faulty.
I contacted Amazon and they DENIED my appeal because it is past the 30 days. They want you to foresee the future ( before the 30 days) and know that when the first roll of labels end, the machine will not print ever again and contact the seller. Be aware Amazon will not be helping you solve any matters like this and you will have a $200 worthless machine going to the garbage.
I bought this Feb 11 and when the first roll finished, I changed the roll to a new roll it came with and it does not want to print. A pop up says it does not recognize the label, yet it is theirs. And when it recognizes it, it doesn't print.
I google how to troubleshoot online and found a youtube channel where a man is warning that after DYMO 4500 - the company put chips on each label so people don't use other labels and the machine doesn't work when a label that is not DYMO’s is put into the machine, but in this case, this is. DYMO label, so I guess this is a faulty item. It is about $200 and it is insane that it stopped working and the SELLER doesn't want to do anything about it.
SELLERS like this, don’t need to be doing business with anyone. Ive attached the images so you can see and be warned that this item is faulty.
I contacted Amazon and they DENIED my appeal because it is past the 30 days. They want you to foresee the future ( before the 30 days) and know that when the first roll of labels end, the machine will not print ever again and contact the seller. Be aware Amazon will not be helping you solve any matters like this and you will have a $200 worthless machine going to the garbage.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
The only thing is you HAVE to use authentic Dymo labels for this machine as it detects if your paper is authentic or not. If you use third party labels, chances are the Labelwriter will not recognize it and you will get an error message. Dymo labels are usually more expensive than other labels so if you don't want to spend too much money on labels then this machine is NOT for you. But if you do have the budget to buy authentic labels you will get the best label printer that money can buy. I see alot of complaints about this issue online, and I am wondering how long Dymo can keep this up as I see smaller business owners and individuals that print alot of labels might see this as a huge investment and will opt for other label making machines.
The crowning touch on Dymo's total software failure is the Add-ins for Word, Excel, and Outlook. The Word add-in produces labels with text so tiny that one must have very good eyes or very good glasses to read it. The label is totally useless for use on an envelope or package. Dymo support's answer is to copy and paste the address is the Dymo Connect software itself. In other words, they cannot (will not?) produce an add-in that works properly. What makes this incomprehensible is that the Word add-in from good old Dymo Lable works perfectly in Word 365.
If you are sure you can completely ignore Dymo Connect, give the printer a try and test it very thoroughly with your application(s). before the return period expires. Other, look elsewhere for a label printer.