DYMO LabelWriter 550 Series Label Printer with Dymo-Branded Label Compatibility Automatic Recognition Low Waste Optimized Direct Thermal Printing and Plastic-Free Packaging

I previously had a Dymo label writer that finally conked out, so I decided to upgrade to the Dymo LabelWriter 550. Before purchasing, I saw a lot of negative reviews about the software being difficult to install and the setup process being frustrating. Honestly, I was a bit concerned. That said, I’m generally not great at setting up devices, yet I found this to be an absolute breeze. I followed the instructions, making sure to install the software completely before connecting the printer, as emphasized in the manual. Perhaps this is where others ran into issues, but for me, the setup was simple and straightforward. The printer itself works perfectly—clean, sharp labels every time. Some may find it frustrating that it requires Dymo-branded labels, but I don’t see that as a major downside. I bought a pack of 700 labels for $21, which will likely last me a lifetime. Overall, I highly recommend the Dymo LabelWriter 550. If you follow the setup instructions carefully, you should have no problems, and you’ll end up with a fantastic label printer that works seamlessly.

I guess Dymo still lives in the past century because the cables they send with the printer are not compatible with Macbook Air laptops. And the printer does not have wireless compatibility so I can't even add the printer to my network to work wirelessly because it just won't. I checked with every store near me and the cables are not available anywhere where I can pick them up so I bought the right cables on Amazon and waited another couple of days. On top of that, chat support is unavailable for no reason, it is during business hours, but I just read on their YouTube channel that only the cables they send are compatible, so good luck. I followed all the instructions and watched all the videos and even into user forums but the bloody thing just won't print. It doesn't even detect its own labels, the trial labels that Dymo themselves send you to test things out. It keeps saying that they are not detected and than that the feed is too low (as in not enough labels). So I loaded a brand spanking new roll of labels, the ones I need for my business, the ones that I paid with my own blood because man they are expensive and guess what? Same error. "Remaining labels are low". Like WTF? It's a brand new roll! I spent 2 days on this thing and I'm ready to throw it out the window. Lots of amateur stuff for something that is not cheap, neither the printer nor the labels. And the software looks it was made with HTML 101. Ans support is non-existent. Screw you, Dymo!

Product is great. As described. The box was a little battered but did not affect the product. I loved the note in the box, "Thanks for giving this item a second chance." Glad I shopped it! Great work. I did have the opportunity to speak with BU Office Supplies about the delivery date. The representative was fantastic!

Work well.

Not potentially the worst. Not among the worst. Not probably the worst. THE WORST ELECTRONIC PRODUCT I HAVE EVER USED. I don't print all that many labels, but I have had to spend, conservatively, on average a half hour on the phone with Dymo each time I tried to print one. The software (Dymo Connect) is awful: It is utterly unintuitive (example: to get to an address already in the program, you first have to click on "add," and it goes downhill from there with multiple steps that are far from obvious). It is "buggy," in the exact words of one of the tech reps I had to contact to do something simple. Why doesn't Dymo fix it? Example: The program insists on super-imposing Dymo's mailing address on the ones I want to print, and there seems not to be a way to get the program not to do that. Does Dymo believe that we are pen pals? Etc etc etc. Finally, I tried to print a label a few days ago; the system simply would not work. I called Dymo tech support, again, to find out how to get it to work, and after a full hour --- yes, a full hour --- on the phone with the tech guy, who took over my computer with TeamViewer so that he could see what the problem was, he couldn't get it to work. I asked to speak with a supervisor; "he might get back to you in a few days." That was the final straw: I demanded a full refund for the label printer and for the Dymo labels that I purchased because the Dymo lable printer will not work with any non-Dymo lables, itself an infuriating condition. They now say that the refund will be approved, but I'll believe it when I see it. DO NOT BUY THIS LABEL PRINTER. And I would be deeply suspicious, frankly, of any Dymo product. BZ

Dymo makes a good product. This unit replaces a very old one that I broke - got a label separated from the backing and it wrapped around the roller - tried disassembly to remove it but couldn't. The box says that the labeler will not work with non-Dymo labels. I took away a star for that - with no competition it means we will have to use OEM labels at whatever they charge. That's a bummer in my opinion. While I have always ordered genuine Dymo labels, I don't like being told I can't use any others. Seems that should be my choice. If you have a Mac as I do, be mindful of the software driver you download. Some versions are not going to be supported if they don't run natively on Apple silicon. No more Intel support. So make sure you get the Apple ARM version of the software or one day the labeler won't work. I think the labels and operation of the unit are excellent. No complaints there. From my earlier experience, make sure when you start a new roll of labels or change label types you feed one label through to make sure the labels don't become apart from the backing and leave the sticky part exposed, which will wrap around everything and destroy the labeler (ask me how I know!) The labeler hooked up and was running in less than a minute, including software. It is a great product and will last a very long time. Dymo keeps old software available so you never have to discard the printer because of software (except as noted for the non-support of Intel chips if you upgrade your software - Dymo has a driver that they say is Apple ARM savvy). So obsolescence hasn't been a problem with old label printers. Good product.

I had a Dymo Label Maker 450 Twin Turbo installed on my iMac. Lately it has been going a little nuts. When I would ask it to print a label it would put out five labels. Font size would be wrong, something internal was going on. Yeah, the postage printing was a nice thing to have, when Dymo did it. But since the forced switch to Endicia, it’s more of a pain than a convivence. If your running a business that would be one thing, but mine was for personal use and my account balance is almost zero. So in researching the Dymo 550 Label Maker, I read a lot of good, “but…;” “doesn’t install on Mac”, and some down right horror stories. So I waited until I had enough of fighting my old label maker and order this model. I must tell, following the directions, installation was a breeze. When I turned it on and went to install the printer on my iMac, I found it was already listed. Printed like a champ. The only downside is you need to purchase their labels specifically for this printer, which I find no more than an inconvenience than anything else. I didn't need tech support. Bottom line, great little printer.

This is a good label printer but unfortunately we can't use any other brand labels other than Dymo. That's why only 3 stars otherwise it's a good quality printer.

Fonctionne bien

Regret to buy the American LabelWriter 550 as I need to change Windows region for US and reopen the DYMO Connect software.

NO SIRVE Y NADIE DA RESPUESTA DINERO PERDIDO NO LA COMPREN! TODO EL TIEMPO APARECIO UN ERROR Y NADIE PUDO SOLUCIONARLO.

after using a few 450 for years, I needed a new printer and I see only the newer 550 is available. no problem, I figured. what I didn't know is that dymo now only works with their RFID tagged labels! I have tons of industrial labels, all of them original, genuine, dymo industrial labels, and they do not work! they do not have a rfid tag so the printer will not use them no matter the software. what a crappy practice... under the disguise of "AUTOMATIC LABEL RECOGNITION" they are locking you out of all old stock labels, EVEN GENUINE, as well as 3rd party labels (we also use special color coded labels only available from 3rd parties). no more Dymo for me. avoid avoid avoid

Tengo años usando las labelwriter 450s... y compre esta que en teoria es la nueva y ya no funciona. Nose si haya algun tipo de garantia o soporte.