DymoLabelWriter 550 Label Printer & Labels | 2 x LW Multipurpose Labels (1320 Total) | 1 x LW Name Badge Labels (300 per Roll) | LW Durable Labels (160 per Roll) | UK 3 Pin Plug

Great label printer, bought for work. I had a previous version and the labels are not compatible with this one, however it comes with 3 lots of labels so I should be able to order more at a later date for this new model. You do need to download software for this to work, it’s not automatic but the instructions are pretty simple.

Having had a Dymo Labelwriter before, I decided to go with another despite the reviews saying you could only use Dymo labels. I don't print many - christmas card addresses & a couple a week through the year. I thought as I had a considerable address book on the Dymo Label v.8 software, I would be able to continue to use these.I managed to import them with some difficulty in to the Dymo Connect software but the problems really start to occur when you want to print a label. The easy interface that I was used to is gone. Being able to alphabeticise the labels is gone - most are under Mr & Mrs! The previous software you could specify which part of the first line to use to arrange the list - very clever & very useful. So now you either use the search facility or trawl through the list.Ah, I hear you say, that's not so bad. Unfortunately, though, to get to this point in the process is not straightforward. Every time you open the software, you are faced with a label with "ABC" on it. If you click on New, it asks if you want to save this! Arrgh.So once you click on New, then click on the envelope for the addresses, then click "select contact" on the label, click the drop down arrow in My Contacts to select your address book. Click the address or addresses & then click print bottom right of page.This is so counter-intuitive that I have had to write it out on a sticky label. The software never remembers what you did before and doesn't open where you were. ARRRRRGGGGHHHH.Oh yes and whenever you open the software it redetects your labels and asks you if you want to change to that label type. AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.I'd try another brand if I was you.

Great reliable label printer - software just works, great quality product

An excellent label printer. You need to follow the set up sequence instructions carefully and first of all download the listed software/drivers from the Dymo site after registering the printer on there. The printer has warning stickers to remind you to do this.Then connect the power supply and the printer to your Mac or PC with the power cable and the usb cable.Only then turn the printer onSet the label roll up carefully as instructed and adjust the main black feeder roll to the size of the ticket roll , feed the roll paper through the slot and then adjust the grey small lever to the size of the label paper by sliding it to the left. Failure to do this will cause a jam.The printer will recognise the label size and the software enables you to write ,save and print labels.The thermal printing is very fast and efficient and it make label printing easy and accurate with no need for ink cartridges.Connectivity is usb only and Bluetooth,WiFi access would be a good next step. You are only able to use dymo labels but they are good quality. Would get 5 stars if Wi-Fi connectivity for printing and a high quality associated app.

Purchased this after seeing a friends it’s come in very handy for freelance work and labelling parcels and containers

I had the model 450 for 12 years and it was reliable with adequate address book and label design software.I still had two cartons of DYMO labels for the 450, which are now redundant thanks to the 550 demanding a DYMO 550 rfid in the core of the roll. I can export the address book and my label formats from the old 450 software but there is no simple way of importing them to the 550. To protect their aftersales of Labels DYMO have engineered the new software beyond the point of usefulness to the consumer.

Replacement for previous model that had stopped working. Had difficulty finding old addresses but contacted Dymo & help given to find them using ‘shared screen’ technology.Now working perfectly.

I bought this label printer nearly 2 years ago and it has been a complete nightmare from the start! Unlike the previous model, this printer requires 'authentic' Dymo labels, which I was OK with. The label rolls have a chip in them which the machine is supposed to detect. However, my printer, half the time, refuses to print! It keeps telling me that my labels are not authentic! So I turn the machine off, I turn it back on, I turn it off again, until eventually the light stops flashing and it allows me to print! It is the most frustrating thing! Then half way through printing my labels, the light starts to flash again telling me they are not Dymo labels! Ahhh!! I print 30-80 labels a day and honestly, it is the most stressful part of my day! I have finally given up and bought a different label printer as I can't cope with the day to day stress! And just to add, the labels are very expensive!! So my recommendation is, DON'T buy the Dymo 550!!

Great Label Printer

This printer is junk. It won't work with any third party labels, because the label spool has an RFID chip in it. Apparently, you can take Dymo label spool and hold it close to the back; this is ridiculous in my opinion.Ironically, I use Dymo labels for most of my label sizes, and only generic ones for file folders. On principle, I'm migrating to a Brother QL printer and labels.

So this label printer refuses to print any labels that aren't purchased from Dymo. Even if the labels are the exact same size and material. This is not a problem with any of the previous Dymo label makers (the 450 works just fine with these other labels). But the Dymo just says "Invalid Label" and fails to print for no other reason than to squeeze one more dollar out of the customer.I immediately returned my printer after I realized it would not work with my other labels, so I have returned mine. I hope you do too!

You have to use Dymo branded labels or it will not work. Returning these and buying different ones.

This product clearly states that is has ethernet connectivity. It does NOT have capabilities to connect to the ethernet, only via USB port.