We currently support printing with the DYMO Label Writer 450 and 550. Guide below is for setting up the DYMO 550



Step 1. Installing the Software 

Do not connect the printer to your computer until after the software installation is complete. DYMO Connect for Desktop software must be installed before connecting the printer to your computer. For LAN connections, the software must be installed on every computer that will print to the LabelWriter printer over the network.  Download and install the latest version of DYMO Connect for Desktop software from support.dymo.com.



Step 2. Connecting the Power 

The different LabelWriter printer models may have different power requirements. Make sure to only use the power adapter that was included with your label printer. See Technical Specifications on page 29 for details. To connect the power

  1. Plug the power cord into the power adapter and plug the power adapter into the power connector on the back of the printer.
  2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
  3. Press on the front of the printer to turn on the power.



Step 3. Loading Labels 

The LabelWriter 550 series of printers work only with Authentic DYMO LW labels. Non-authentic DYMO labels will not be recognized by the printers. 

Each label roll comes in a black plastic bag. Make sure to store the label roll in this bag when the labels are not being used. 

Important!

In order for the labels to feed properly during printing, pay attention to the following when loading labels onto the spool and into the printer: 

  • Make sure the power is turned on. 
  • The label spool guide must be pushed flush against the label roll, with no gap. 
  • The labels must be loaded with the left edge of the label inserted against the left edge of the label exit slot.

To load a label roll

  1. Remove the label spool from inside the printer and separate the spool guide from the spindle.
  2. Hold the spool spindle (A)in your left hand and place the label roll on the spindle so that the labels feed from underneath and the left edge of the label roll is firmly against the side of the spool.
  3. Slide the spool guide (B) onto the right side of the spool and press the guide tightly against the side of the label roll, leaving no gap between the roll and the spool. To ensure proper feeding of labels during printing, the label roll must fit snugly against both sides of the label spool, with no gaps.
  4. Insert the label spool into the slots (C) in the base of the printer with the labels extending from underneath the roll
  5. Align the left edge of the label with the left edge of the label exit slot (D) and insert the label into the slot.
  6. Press the form feed button to advance the label into position. If the first label on the roll is not a full label, press the label forward feed button to eject the partial label. Regardless of the label width, the left edge of the label must be aligned with the left edge of the label exit slot for the labels to feed properly.
  7. Slide the label guide (E) to the left until the guide aligns with the right edge of the label. Make sure that the label guide does not pinch the label.
  8. Carefully lower the top cover. Feed labels from underneath the roll as shown. Press guide (B) flush against labels Insert labels against left edge of the slot (D) Move label guide (E) flush against labels Form feed button A B C E D D



Step 4. Connecting the Printer to your Computer

All three printer models can connect to your computer with the USB cable supplied. The LabelWriter 550 Turbo and LabelWriter 5XL can also be connected to a local area network (LAN) with an Ethernet cable.

Connecting the Printer Directly to your Computer

You can connect the printer directly to your computer using a USB cable. Use only a DYMO USB cable with part number 1997364, available from Customer Support if you do not already have one. Do not connect the printer to your computer until after the software installation is complete.


To connect to the printer directly to your computer

  1. At the end of the software installation, connect the printer to your computer. a Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the printer. b Plug the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
  2. Press to turn on the power, if necessary. The USB status light on the front of the printer will be on.
  3. Start DYMO Connect for Desktop software. macOS: If the printer is not in the printer list when the installation is complete, refer to the macOS instructions on how to add it.


Connecting the Printer to a Local Area Network 

The LabelWriter 550 Turbo and 5XL models can be connected to a local area network with a LAN cable (not included). All computers that will print over the network must have DYMO Connect for Desktop software installed.

To connect using a wired LAN

  1. Plug the LAN cable into the LAN port on the back of the printer.
  2. Plug the other end of the cable into an active LAN port on your network.
  3. Press to turn on the power, if necessary. The LAN status light on the front of the printer will be on.
  4. Download and install DYMO Connect for Desktop on all computers that will print labels to this printer on the network.
  5. In DYMO Connect for Desktop, select Add Network Printer from the File menu and follow the instructions to add the printer.

If the printer is connected to your computer both through USB and LAN ports, the printer will show up twice in DYMO Connect for Desktop: once with a LAN icon and once with a USB icon. 


Setting a Static IP Address 

By default, the printer will be assigned an IP address dynamically. To assign a static IP address 1 Connect the printer through USB. 2 Open the Printer Status page for this printer in DYMO Connect for Desktop. 3 Select Configure network. 4 Set the IP type to Static and complete the required fields