DYMO LabelWriter 5XL — Extra-Wide 4 × 6 Shipping Labels, USB and Ethernet
300 dpi Direct ThermalLabels up to 104 mm WideUSB + Built-in EthernetAutomatic Label Recognition
The DYMO LabelWriter 5XL is a wide-format desktop label printer that prints 300 dpi direct-thermal labels up to 104 mm wide — the full 4 × 6 inch (A6) shipping label size used by couriers and every major marketplace. This is the European part number 2112725, and unlike the rest of DYMO's current range it has built-in Ethernet as well as USB, so it can sit on the network and be shared by a whole despatch team.
There is no ink, toner or ribbon: the print head marks the heat-sensitive label directly. Automatic Label Recognition reads the chip in each Authentic DYMO roll, tells the software which label is loaded and how many are left, and stops the classic wrong-format print run — DYMO puts the label waste saving at up to 65%. Free DYMO Connect for Desktop covers more than 60 label types and integrates with the marketplace and courier tools most sellers already use. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
⚠️ The LabelWriter 5XL works with Authentic DYMO labels only. Automatic Label Recognition depends on an RFID chip in the roll core, so third-party rolls and DYMO's older non-chipped rolls (the S0722-series and similar sold for LabelWriter 400, 450 and 4XL machines) will not be recognised. Budget for chipped Authentic DYMO media before you order. Software is DYMO Connect for Desktop, which requires Windows 10 or later, or macOS 14 or later — older operating systems are not supported. Connection is USB 2.0 or wired Ethernet; there is no Wi-Fi and no Bluetooth.
Best For
✓E-commerce sellers printing 4 x 6 courier labels
✓Despatch desks shared over the network by several PCs
✓Marketplace sellers on Amazon, eBay and Etsy
✓Warehouses printing DHL, UPS, FedEx and postal labels
✓Anyone outgrowing a narrow 62 mm LabelWriter
✓Operations that want label-remaining counts in software
Key Features
Full 4 x 6 Inch Shipping Labels
Prints labels up to 104 mm wide, which is the standard courier and marketplace shipping format (A6, 104 x 159 mm) plus longer variants such as 102 x 210 mm DHL labels. No folding, no shrinking to fit a 62 mm roll.
Built-in Ethernet, Not Just USB
A wired LAN port lets the 5XL live on the network and serve a whole despatch bench, rather than being tied to one host PC by USB. This is the only printer in DYMO's current LabelWriter line with Ethernet built in.
Automatic Label Recognition
The printer reads the chip in each Authentic DYMO roll and reports the loaded label type and the number remaining to the software, so you stop printing onto the wrong format and stop guessing when a roll will run out. DYMO rates the saving at up to 65% less label waste.
300 dpi Direct Thermal, No Consumables
No ink, no toner, no ribbon — only the label roll. At 300 dpi, courier barcodes, QR codes and small print scan reliably first time, which matters when a mis-scan means a returned parcel.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
DYMO |
| Series |
LabelWriter |
| Model |
LabelWriter 5XL |
| Part Number |
2112725 (European part number; the US equivalent is 2112554) |
| MPN |
2112725 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3026981127250 |
| Colour |
Black |
| Printing |
| Technology |
Direct thermal — no ink, toner or ribbon |
| Resolution |
300 dpi |
| Maximum label width |
104 mm (4 inch); media up to 106 mm |
| Maximum label size |
4 x 6 inch (A6, 104 x 159 mm) |
| Longer formats |
Supports extended shipping formats such as 102 x 210 mm DHL labels |
| Media |
| Label requirement |
Authentic DYMO LabelWriter labels only |
| Automatic Label Recognition |
Yes — reads an RFID chip in the roll core and reports label type and quantity remaining |
| Not compatible with |
Third-party rolls, and older non-chipped DYMO rolls sold for LabelWriter 400, 450 and 4XL printers |
| Label waste saving |
Up to 65% less label waste, per DYMO |
| Connectivity and Software |
| Interfaces |
USB 2.0 and wired Ethernet LAN |
| Wireless |
None — no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth |
| Software |
DYMO Connect for Desktop, free, 60+ label types |
| Operating systems |
Windows 10 or later, macOS 14 or later |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
Approximately 178 mm high x 140 mm wide x 187 mm deep (7 x 5.5 x 7.375 in) |
| Box Contents |
| Included |
LabelWriter 5XL printer, power adapter, power cord, USB cable, user guide. Starter label roll inclusion varies by market bundle — ask us to confirm. |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
DYMO 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. Singular's direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer's warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use third-party or older DYMO labels in the LabelWriter 5XL?
No. The 5XL works with Authentic DYMO labels only, because Automatic Label Recognition reads an RFID chip in the roll core. Third-party rolls and DYMO's older non-chipped rolls — the ones sold for LabelWriter 400, 450 and 4XL printers — will not be recognised.
Does the LabelWriter 5XL have Wi-Fi?
No. It has USB 2.0 and a wired Ethernet LAN port, which is what makes it shareable across a despatch bench, but there is no Wi-Fi and no Bluetooth. If wireless is essential you would need to put it behind a print server or a networked host.
What is the difference between the LabelWriter 5XL and the LabelWriter 550 Turbo?
Width and networking. The 5XL prints labels up to 104 mm wide — full 4 x 6 inch courier labels — and has built-in Ethernet. The 550 and 550 Turbo top out at 62 mm media and are USB only. Both require chipped Authentic DYMO labels.
What should I know before buying the LabelWriter 5XL?
Two things: your label budget is locked to Authentic DYMO chipped rolls, and DYMO Connect for Desktop needs Windows 10 or later or macOS 14 or later. If both are fine, this is the printer for 4 x 6 courier labels shared over a network without ink or toner.
Singular Expert Insight
The 5XL exists for one job and does it better than anything else DYMO makes: full-width 4 x 6 courier labels, on the network, with no consumable except the roll. For an e-commerce operation running dozens of parcels a day, the Ethernet port is the real differentiator — a 550 Turbo tied to one PC by USB becomes the bottleneck the moment two people are packing. Go in clear-eyed on media though: Automatic Label Recognition means chipped Authentic DYMO rolls only, so your consumable cost is fixed and any existing non-chipped stock will not work. If your labels are addresses rather than parcels, a narrower unit from our
label printers range costs far less, and for pallet, industrial or very high-volume runs a dedicated
barcode printer is the right tool.
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You print 4 x 6 inch courier or marketplace shipping labels daily, you want the printer on the network rather than on one PC, and buying Authentic DYMO chipped rolls is acceptable.
Skip it if
You mostly print addresses on 62 mm labels, you need Wi-Fi, you are on Windows 8 or an older macOS, or you have existing non-chipped label stock you want to keep using.
Also consider
A DYMO LabelWriter 550 or 550 Turbo if 62 mm labels are wide enough and USB is fine, or an industrial barcode printer if you print at pallet-label volume.