Dymo LabelWriter 5XL Direct Thermal Printer – Monochrome Label Printing with Ethernet & USB

The Dymo LabelWriter 5XL Direct Thermal Printer is built for the realities of modern eCommerce and busy offices. This monochrome label printer delivers fast, precise label output without the need for ink or toner, helping you streamline packaging, shipping, and inventory workflows. With reliable USB and Ethernet connectivity, it fits neatly into small workspaces while supporting networked printing for teams. Designed to handle a wide variety of labels—from shipping and address labels to barcodes and product identifiers—the 5XL is a smart, scalable choice for businesses that value speed, efficiency, and simple maintenance.

• Direct thermal technology eliminates inks and toners — enjoy maintenance‑free operation, instant label readiness, and lower ongoing costs. No cartridge replacements or messy ink; just reliable, clean printing every time.
• High‑velocity label printing for busy workflows — engineered to produce crisp, legible black text and barcodes rapidly, reducing processing times in fulfillment centers, warehouses, and customer service desks.
• Versatile media support for shipping, barcode, and product labels — compatible with a wide range of DYMO label rolls and sizes, enabling you to print shipping labels, return labels, address labels, inventory IDs, and barcode labels without switching hardware.
• Flexible connectivity: Ethernet and USB — connect directly to a computer via USB or share across a network with Ethernet, enabling centralized labeling for multiple workstations and teams.
• Compact, durable desktop design with simple setup — a compact footprint fits on a crowded desk or shelf, while straightforward software and drivers provide quick deployment on Windows and macOS systems.

Technical Details of Dymo LabelWriter 5XL Direct Thermal Printer

• Printing technology: Direct Thermal
• Print width: Up to 4" (102 mm) wide labels
• Resolution: 300 dpi monochrome output for sharp text and barcodes
• Connectivity: Ethernet and USB
• Media types: DYMO label rolls and standard label stock designed for label printers (shipping, address, barcode, and more)
• Power: 100–240V AC power input for global use
• Operating system compatibility: Windows and macOS with official DYMO drivers and DYMO Label Software
• Dimensions (approximate): compact desktop footprint suitable for tight workspaces

how to install Dymo LabelWriter 5XL Direct Thermal Printer

• Unbox the printer and place it on a stable surface near a power outlet and your computer or network switch.
• Connect the printer to power, then choose USB for direct computer printing or Ethernet to enable network sharing with multiple users.
• Install the DYMO Label Software (DLS) and the latest printer drivers on your Windows or macOS computer, or download updates from the official DYMO site.
• Load a fresh roll of DYMO labels into the printer, ensuring the labels feed correctly and the roll is seated securely.
• Configure the printer in your operating system’s printer settings and in the DYMO software: select the Dymo LabelWriter 5XL as the default printer, set your preferred label size, and create or import label templates for common shipping and inventory workflows.
• Print a test label to verify alignment, margins, and print quality. If needed, adjust margins and template settings in DYMO Label Software for perfect results each time.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Dymo LabelWriter 5XL used for? It is a direct thermal label printer optimized for high‑volume shipping, addressing, barcode labeling, and inventory labeling in small offices, warehouses, and eCommerce operations.
• Does the printer require ink or toner? No. It uses direct thermal printing, so you print on special heat‑sensitive labels without ink or toner.
• Can it print on wide labels? Yes. It supports large‑format shipping labels up to about 4 inches in width, making it ideal for carrier‑ready labels and batch printing.
• Is it networkable? Yes. Ethernet connectivity lets you share the printer across multiple computers and users on the same network, in addition to USB for direct connections.
• Is it compatible with Windows and macOS? Yes. The printer ships with drivers and works with the DYMO Label Software on both platforms, plus broad support for common business applications.
• What label brands work with the 5XL? The printer is designed for DYMO label rolls, but it also prints standard label formats supported by the DYMO software ecosystem.
• What are practical use cases? Shipping label creation for orders, returns processing, warehouse inventory labels, address labels for mailings, and barcode labels for product tracking.