DYMO LabelWriter 550
The LabelWriter 550 is a small, 300 dpi address-label printer with DYMO's label-recognition feature. It only works with DYMO labels, so it suits offices already buying DYMO supplies rather than cost-focused home shippers.
USB model; the 550 Turbo adds Ethernet and higher speed.
Buy if / skip if
Buy it if
- You already use DYMO address labels and software.
- You want the printer to report remaining labels.
- Desk space is very tight (5 in wide).
Skip it if
- You want generic labels.
- You need 4x6 shipping labels (see the 5XL).
- You print from phones.
Pros and cons
What stands out
- 300 dpi
- Very compact and light (1.41 lb)
- 2-year warranty
- Label type/count recognition
Drawbacks
- DYMO labels only
- USB only
- No published labels-per-minute figure
Specifications
From the sources listed at the end of this review. Speeds are manufacturer claims; “not stated” means the maker doesn’t publish it in the documents we read.
| Print method | Direct thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Max print width | 2.25 in (56 mm) |
| Media width | Up to 2.44 in (62 mm) |
| Speed (manufacturer claim) | DYMO: up to 20% faster than the LabelWriter 450 for 4-line address labels over USB |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type B |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No (550 Turbo has Ethernet) |
| AirPrint | No |
| Printing software / protocols | DYMO Connect for Desktop |
| Label sensing | Automatic Label Recognition (authentic DYMO labels) |
| Label formats | DYMO LabelWriter rolls |
| Where labels sit | Internal DYMO spool |
| Core size | DYMO LW format |
| Max roll diameter | DYMO LW format |
| Label restrictions | Authentic DYMO LW labels only |
| Included | Not itemized on DYMO's page |
| Dimensions | 5 × 5.35 × 7.36 in |
| Weight | 1.41 lb |
| Power | 24 V, 1.75 A, 42 W adapter |
| Warranty | 2-year limited |
| Maintenance notes | Third-party label damage not covered by warranty (DYMO). |
Compatibility
Statuses reflect the manufacturer documents listed below. Unknown means not documented—not “probably works.” Printing a downloaded PDF and native app support are separate questions.
| Windows | ConfirmedDYMO Connect for Desktop; DYMO lists Windows 8.1 or later (guide) and current versions for Windows 10/11. |
|---|---|
| macOS | ConfirmedDYMO Connect for Desktop; guide lists macOS 10.14+, current download for macOS 13+. |
| ChromeOS | UnknownNot listed. |
| iPhone / iPad | Not supportedUSB-only model. |
| Android | UnknownNot listed. |
| Generic / third-party labels | Not supported“LabelWriter 550 printers are carefully calibrated to only work with DYMO-branded labels.” |
Compatibility notes and common mistakes
Install DYMO Connect before connecting.
- Buying third-party DYMO-size labels.
- Expecting 4x6 output.
Alternatives
Brother QL-800 vs DYMO LabelWriter 550: Address-Label Printers Compared · Compare these side by side
Final recommendation
Fine for DYMO-standardized offices; otherwise the Brother QL-800 offers more for address labels.
Sources
Read and checked on September 27, 2026. We cite manufacturer documents first; third-party hosts are labeled.
- DYMO LabelWriter 550 product page (DYMO, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
- User Guide: LabelWriter 550, 550 Turbo, 5XL (PDF) (DYMO, manufacturer manual; checked September 27, 2026)
- DYMO LabelWriter Mailing Address Labels (DYMO, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)