Canon LX-D5500 Desktop Inkjet Printer - Color Label Print

The Canon LX-D5500 is a compact, high-performance desktop dye‑based color label printer designed to elevate your labeling workflow. Built to deliver vivid, durable labels with crisp text and accurate color reproduction, this printer combines reliability, flexibility, and speed to help teams across packaging, logistics, inventory, and product branding stay organized and efficient. Whether you’re printing product labels, compliance tags, or barcoded stock identifiers, the LX-D5500 is engineered to streamline production while preserving label readability and impact.

• Vibrant color and sharp text for brand-ready labels: Dye‑based inks produce bright, eye‑catching color with smooth gradients, ensuring product branding stands out on shelves while maintaining legible barcodes and small text essential for compliance and traceability.
• Flexible media support for diverse labeling needs: Designed to handle a wide range of label stocks, including matte, gloss, paper, and synthetic materials, the LX-D5500 accommodates different durability requirements, adhesion properties, and environmental conditions.
• Comprehensive connectivity for seamless integration: With Gigabit Ethernet, USB, USB Host, and Serial interfaces, you can integrate the LX-D5500 into modern networks, standalone setups, or mobile workflows, enabling flexible deployment across departments.
• Desktop footprint with robust performance: A compact form factor fits neatly on a workspace or packaging station while delivering reliable, repeatable results for small-to-medium production runs with minimal downtime.
• Efficient operation and reliable printing: Fast warm-up, calibrated color management, and consistent feed paths reduce wasted labels and reprints, helping teams meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Technical Details of Canon LX-D5500

• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB, USB Host, and Serial interfaces provide flexible deployment options and easy integration with existing IT environments and labeling workflows.
• Printing technology: Dye‑based color inkjet printing delivers vibrant color fidelity, smooth color transitions, and long-lasting label appearances suitable for product branding and regulatory labels.
• Media compatibility: Supports a broad spectrum of label materials and coatings, enabling high-quality results on different stock types for various industries and applications.
• Media handling: Desktop design with reliable feed and calibration capabilities, designed to maintain consistent alignment and color accuracy over extended print runs.
• Reliability and efficiency: Engineered for dependable operation in busy labeling environments, with user‑friendly maintenance and predictable performance to minimize downtime.

How to install Canon LX-D5500

• Unpack and inspect the printer, cables, and media. Verify that all components are present and undamaged before installation.
• Place the LX-D5500 on a stable, level surface near power and network connections. Ensure adequate ventilation and space for label media loading and maintenance.
• Connect the printer to power, network (via Gigabit Ethernet), and any required USB or serial devices according to your workspace needs.
• Install the included driver and software package from Canon’s official support site or the supplied media. Follow on-screen prompts to complete the basic driver installation.
• Load the label media: align the label roll or stack according to the manual, feed a few test labels to calibrate tension, and confirm media type settings in the printer driver or control panel.
• Configure print settings for your tasks: select label width, print density, color calibration profiles, and default media type to achieve consistent results across jobs.
• Run a few test prints to verify alignment, color accuracy, and barcode readability. Adjust margins and print speed as needed to optimize throughput and quality.
• Establish routine maintenance steps: replace ink as needed, clean print heads and rollers on a schedule, and back up printer profiles to prevent workflow disruption.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the LX-D5500 suitable for barcode labeling and regulatory compliance?

  A: Yes. The LX-D5500 is designed to produce clear, readable labels with high-contrast color and crisp text, making it an effective choice for product identifiers, regulatory markings, and barcode labels. When paired with appropriate label stock and color management profiles, barcodes stay scannable and compliant across environments.

• Q: What types of label media can I print on with the LX-D5500?

  A: The printer supports a broad range of label stocks, including paper, synthetic, matte, and gloss finishes. This flexibility enables branding nécessary color accuracy on product labels, asset tags, shipping labels, and shelf-ready identifiers, depending on the durability requirements of your application.

• Q: How do I integrate the LX-D5500 into a networked workflow?

  A: With Gigabit Ethernet and USB/USB Host connections, you can deploy the LX-D5500 across a local network or operate it as a standalone unit. Use the printer driver or compatible label workflow software to queue print jobs from shared folders, ERP systems, or label management platforms.

• Q: What maintenance is required to keep the LX-D5500 performing well?

  A: Regularly replace or replenish dye inks as needed, clean print heads and feed rollers, and perform routine calibration checks. Keeping label stock clean and properly loaded helps maintain print quality and reduces downtime associated with misfeeds or jamming.

• Q: Can I print directly from USB drives or other devices?

  A: Yes. The LX-D5500 supports USB Host printing, enabling direct label printing from compatible USB drives and memory devices. This is helpful for on-demand labeling or standalone operations without a network connection.