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Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer

  • Price: $244.99
  • B&H # DYLW4XLB
  • Mfr# 1755120

Product Highlights

  • No Ink or Toner Required
  • Labels up to 4" (10.16cm) Wide
  • Windows XP, Vista & Mac Compatible
 

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The Dymo LabelWriter 4XL is only 7 x 5.31 x 7.37" (178 x 135 x 187mm) and accommodates labels up to 4" (10.16cm) wide. The 4XL delivers labels at 300dpi, via direct thermal technology. The printer uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated, heat-sensitive labels. The only supplies required are labels, no ink nor toner. The LabelWriter 4XL prints on a wide variety of labels for office and commercial requirements, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, retail, and more.

Print Method Direct Thermal
Print Speed 53 label per minute (address labels in text mode)
Resolution 300dpi (11.8 dots per mm)
Maximum Print Width 4.16" (105.73mm)
Maximum Label Length User-definable
Width Maximum media width: 4.53" (115mm)
Interface USB 2.0 Printer Class Device
Durability Print head life: 787,000 linear inches (124 miles) (200,000 linear meters)
Duty Cycle 1000 shipping labels per hour
System Compatibility Windows XP 32-bit
Windows Vista 32 or 64-bit
Mac OS v10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.2 or later
Electrical Requirements and Agency Approvals 24VDC 3.75A
CE, FCC, TUV CB, cTUVus, TUV GS, and C-Tick
Dimensions (WxHxD) 7 x 5.31 x 7.37" (178 x 135 x 187mm)
Weight 27.6 oz (0.782 kg)
Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer
  • Standard Printer Drivers
  • USB Cable
  • Cleaning Card
  • AC Power Adapter & Cable
  • User Guide
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Starter Roll of 4 x 6" LabelWriter Shipping Labels
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    DymoLabelWriter 4XL Label Printer
     
    4.8

    (based on 15 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (12)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Simple controls (11)
    • Works quickly (11)
    • Durable (6)
    • Quiet (6)
    • Strong labels (6)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Address printing (12)
      • Filing (6)
      • General purpose (3)
      • Postage labels (3)
      • Shipping (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Midrange shopper (6), Budget shopper (4)
        • Occupation:
        • Business owner (5), Work from home (3)
        • Primary use:
        • Business (15)

      Reviewed by 15 customers

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      5.0

      Printing Perfection!

      By monsterkolor

      from Massachusetts

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Crisp Printing
      • Durable Labels
      • Easy Controls
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Prints Fast
      • Quiet
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Address Printing
        • General Use
        • High-Volume
        • Postage Printing
        • Shipping

        Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

        Perfect for printing so many different types of labels. It can handle UPS & Usps labels too. Thermal printed waterproof printing.

        • Occupation:
        • Business Owner
        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        4.0

        Exactly as advertised!

        By Buyer12

        from Southampton, MA

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Crisp Printing
        • Durable Labels
        • Easy Controls
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Prints Fast
        • Quiet
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Address Printing
          • Bar Codes
          • Filing
          • General Use
          • High-Volume
          • Postage Printing
          • Shipping

          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

          Very simple, easy label printer to use. Simple to load new rolls of labels and it's more than fast enough to get the job done.

          • Occupation:
          • Executive
          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          Don't use bundled software

          By JoeyMc

          from Baton Rouge, La

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Crisp Printing
          • Durable Labels
          • Easy To Set Up

          Cons

          • Buggy Design Software

          Best Uses

          • Bar Codes
          • General Use
          • Shipping

          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

          Works perfectly but the included design software is horrible. But other than that, it's awesome

          • Occupation:
          • Office Manager
          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          Great for Mac and Postage Labels

          By Dave

          from Stratford, CT

          About Me High-end Shopper

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Postage Labels
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Labels
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

          • No Network Connection

          Best Uses

          • Address Printing
          • Filing
          • Postage labels

          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

          I took a chance with this printer, but I knew the brand name and so I was confident. It turns out that this printer works so easily. I don't think I would consider anything else.

          So a quick review: The printer was opened out of the box and connected ready for use within minutes. After software loaded, I was ready within 15 minutes. Very easy to load labels and the software is very easy to use. The software is not very advanced, but it works once you get used to it. It just prints labels, so of course it's simple software. But the key thing is that it communicates with the printer perfectly and quickly.

          I am a Mac user and I needed this for online auctions postage labels. So it was important to make sure this works for me since I have read some bad things about compatibility. So if you use a Mac, do not worry. This thing works perfectly!

          The price is a little more expensive than it should be for this type of printer in my opinion, but there is nothing you can do about that. B&H has the best price and best service as usual. They also throw in some free labels to start you off. You can't beat that!

          The connection is only USB. But that is fine for me since I will only be using this with one main computer. But I can also use "printer sharing" within OS X to use on other computers. No biggie.

          The labels are a little expensive, that's for sure. But that's the cost of this printer type. This is something you have to expect before buying this anyway... but think about it, you don't have to add ink or toner, so labels are really the only expense. You can find other compatible labels online elsewhere too if that helps.

          This thing pays for itself in time!

          I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about this printer. Maybe my expectations were right. Maybe that's why I love this thing so much. I did extensive research before I bought it and everything is "as expected". So yeah, maybe that's why I love it. I give it 5 stars!

          So that ends my quick review... But please read below if you plan on using this with online auctions and postage labels!

          But, I want to address an important issue that I have been reading about concerning Mac users who cannot use this for printing out postage labels. I think those people are looking for a simple "1-click" method. Well, there is no "1-click" method unfortunately. There are no direct settings within certain auction sites to access this printer. I tried everything, but nothing worked... except for one other way.

          There is an easy way to print postage labels and any other labels for that matter. DYMO has software that works perfectly. You need to bypass the web browser to do this.

          If you are running Mac OS X 10.6-10.8, make sure you DO NOT use the CD install disc that came in the box. Go to DYMO's website and download the current software. If you are running Mac OS X 10.3-10.5, you can use the disc. Believe it or not, this printer will also work with OS 8 and 9 too.

          So without making this too long, I can explain a quick and easy way to make this work with postage labels on your Mac.

          Once you are on your auction site and ready to print your label, make sure you select "8.5x11 laser/inkjet" for your printer output. Once you "Pay & Print", an image of your label pops up with a "print" button. Click on the "print" button, and with the next option you will see your OS X print screen where you select printers and settings before you actually print. On the lower left you will see "PDF". Select that and you will see an option to "save as PDF". To make it easy, save your PDF on your desktop...

          Double-click your PDF file and "Preview" will open it by default. Find the crop tool and crop your label image as close as possible around the edges. Depending on your OS X version, "save as" or "export" to the desktop as a JPEG at 300 DPI (all these options are in the Preview program).

          Now you have 2 images on your desktop. Open the DYMO software and look for the tabs that say "labels, insert, address book". You want to select "labels". Scroll down and find the 4x6 label and start with that. Select the "insert" tab and find the "image" button. Double click that and you should be able to import an image from any source. You will have to re-size the box and make sure you fill the entire label. Double-click within that label area and you should see an import screen with a "browse" button. Click that and find the JPEG file on the desktop. Make sure that it is on the "fill" setting when importing...

          You will see your label perfectly. Check the orientation button on top to make the label image look correct. Play with the settings, but it works perfectly. All you have to do at that point is hit "PRINT" in the lower right hand side. Can't miss it!

          The process could be shorter if the DYMO software could import PDF files. But it doesn't. So the extra step of creating a JPEG is probably the only hassle. But after you get used to the workflow, you will realize that it doesn't really take that much time at all. I do lots of online auctions and it is not a hassle for me.

          I hope this helps all you Mac people out there. As long as you use the DYMO software everything will work perfectly. If you really think this is too much effort to make this work, you will have to find another solution. Good luck with that.

          I love this printer!!!

          • Occupation:
          • Work From Home
          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          Perfect for Mac and Online Postage

          By Dave

          from Stratford, CT

          About Me High-end Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Simple Controls
          • Small Size
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

          • No Network Connection

          Best Uses

          • Address Printing
          • Filing
          • Postage labels

          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

          I took a chance with this printer, but I knew the brand name and so I was confident. It turns out that this printer works so easily. I don't think I would consider anything else.

          So a quick review: The printer was opened out of the box and connected ready for use within minutes. After software loaded, I was ready within 15 minutes. Very easy to load labels and the software is very easy to use. The software is not very advanced, but it works once you get used to it. It just prints labels, so of course it's simple software. But the key thing is that it communicates with the printer perfectly and quickly.

          I am a Mac user and I needed this for online postage labels. So it was important to make sure this works for me since I have read some bad things about compatibility. So if you use a Mac, do not worry. This thing works perfectly!

          The price is a little more expensive than it should be for this type of printer in my opinion, but there is nothing you can do about that. B&H has the best price and best service as usual. They also throw in some free labels to start you off. You can't beat that!

          The connection is only USB. But that is fine for me since I will only be using this with one main computer. But I can also use "printer sharing" within OS X to use on other computers. No biggie.

          The labels are a little expensive, that's for sure. But that's the cost of this printer type. This is something you have to expect before buying this anyway... but think about it, you don't have to add ink or toner, so labels are really the only expense. You can find other compatible labels online elsewhere too if that helps.

          This thing pays for itself in time!

          I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about this printer. Maybe my expectations were right. Maybe that's why I love this thing so much. I did extensive research before I bought it and everything is "as expected". So yeah, maybe that's why I love it. I give it 5 stars!

          So that ends my quick review... But please read below if you plan on using this for online postage labels!

          But, I want to address an important issue that I have been reading about concerning Mac users who cannot use this for printing out postage labels for online auction sites. I think those people are looking for a simple "1-click" method. Well, there is no "1-click" method unfortunately. There are no direct settings within auction sites (one in particular) to access this printer. I tried everything, but nothing worked... except for one other way.

          There is an easy way to print postage labels and any other labels for that matter. DYMO has software that works perfectly. You need to bypass the web browser to do this.

          If you are running Mac OS X 10.6-10.8, make sure you DO NOT use the CD install disc that came in the box. Go to DYMO's website and download the current software. If you are running Mac OS X 10.3-10.5, you can use the disc. Believe it or not, this printer will also work with OS 8 and 9 too.

          So without making this too long, I can explain a quick and easy way to make this work with your online auctions on your Mac.

          Once you are on your auction site and ready to print your label, make sure you select "8.5x11 laser/inkjet" for your printer output. Once you "Pay & Print", an image of your label pops up with a "print" button. Click on the "print" button, and with the next option you will see your OS X print screen where you select printers and settings before you actually print. On the lower left you will see "PDF". Select that and you will see an option to "save as PDF". To make it easy, save your PDF on your desktop...

          Double-click your PDF file and "Preview" will open it by default. Find the crop tool and crop your label image as close as possible around the edges. Depending on your OS X version, "save as" or "export" to the desktop as a JPEG at 300 DPI (all these options are in the Preview program).

          Now you have 2 images on your desktop. Open the DYMO software and look for the tabs that say "labels, insert, address book". You want to select "labels". Scroll down and find the 4x6 label and start with that. Select the "insert" tab and find the "image" button. Double click that and you should be able to import an image from any source. You will have to re-size the box and make sure you fill the entire label. Double-click within that label area and you should see an import screen with a "browse" button. Click that and find the JPEG file on the desktop. Make sure that it is on the "fill" setting when importing...

          You will see your label perfectly. Check the orientation button on top to make the label image look correct. Play with the settings, but it works perfectly. All you have to do at that point is hit "PRINT" in the lower right hand side. Can't miss it!

          The process could be shorter if the DYMO software could import PDF files. But it doesn't. So the extra step of creating a JPEG is probably the only hassle. But after you get used to the workflow, you will realize that it doesn't really take that much time at all. I do lots of online auctions and it is not a hassle for me.

          I hope this helps all you Mac people out there. As long as you use the DYMO software everything will work perfectly. If you really think this is too much effort to make this work, you will have to find another solution. Good luck with that.

          I love this printer!!!

          • Occupation:
          • Work From Home
          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          4.0

          Good Product, Very Helpful

          By krittah

          from Fort Collins, CO

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Quiet
          • Strong Labels
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

          • Doesn't work on Mac

          Best Uses

          • Address Printing

          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

          Works well, however I couldn't get it to print correctly on my Mac. It says it does, but I use Paypal's multi ship tool and no luck. Paypal says it's not supported. Granted, I didn't spend much time trying to get it figured out, I just plugged it into my PC since I figured it would just be more compatible, and it was. Works perfect on the PC, no problems or difficulties in the setup. Bummer, since I am more of Mac person, but sometimes you just need a PC.

          • Occupation:
          • Work From Home
          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          Great for shipping labels

          By NY man

          from New York

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Quiet
          • Simple Controls
          • Strong Labels
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Address Printing
            • Filing
            • In The Kitchen

            Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

            Great item, saves me time. Much better than my laser printer which constantly jammed paper. It's quiet, fast, does not jam, best part - no toner or ink. This printer paid for it self in 4 months just on the toner savings alone. It's smaller than any laser or inkjet printer. Prints instantly, no warming up needed, no ink needed. I buy generic labels which works great. Great for any online seller or small business owner.

            BTW. B&H had the best rice out of any local store or online store. Great return policy great service.

            • Occupation:
            • Business Owner
            • Primary use:
            • Business

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            5.0

            love this!!!!

            By elana

            from Orlando, Florida

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Quiet
            • Works Quickly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Address Printing

              Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

              Wow, this made my life so much easier, not to mention cheaper! super fast labels and no need to purchase expensive ink cartridges, what a deal!!!

              • Occupation:
              • Business Owner
              • Primary use:
              • Business

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              5.0

              Great product and fast shipping, thanks!

              By Aquatherm Pipe Operations Manager

              from Utah

              About Me Midrange Shopper

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Simple Controls
              • Strong Labels
              • Works Quickly

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Address Printing
                • Electronics
                • Filing
                • In The Kitchen
                • Toys

                Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                Excellent product and fast shipping, thanks!!

                • Occupation:
                • Executive
                • Primary use:
                • Business

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                5.0

                Great for USPS labels through Endicia

                By got2bjennyg

                from Cleveland, OH

                About Me Midrange Shopper

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Simple Controls
                • Works Quickly

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Address Printing

                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                  Easy to set up and easy to use. Small foot print on my desk top, fast, high quality printing- what more could I ask for? I did purchased some non-Dymo brand compatible labels (part no. HL-1744907). The labels are an economical alternative to the Dymo brand version. They have the required index holes and work super in the Dymo 4xl printer and adhere well to the packages.

                  • Occupation:
                  • Business Owner
                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

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                  5.0

                  Right product - Quick shipping!

                  By GM

                  from Roanoke, VA

                  About Me Budget Shopper

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Simple Controls
                  • Strong Labels
                  • Works Quickly

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Address Printing
                    • Filing

                    Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                    I love DYMO products. This was my third printer from them. My first one was 330. Now I have 450 Duo and 4XL Label printers. I run a book store which requires a lot of shipping without this printers I would be handicapped.

                    • Occupation:
                    • Business Owner
                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

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                    5.0

                    Sweet Little Printer

                    By Beedoes

                    from Woodstock, ON, Canada

                    About Me Midrange Shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to use
                    • Good price value
                    • Quiet
                    • Simple Controls
                    • Works Quickly

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Courier labels
                      • Postage labels

                      Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                      We use this printer at work to print courier weigh bill labels. It is better than folding an 8.5x11 sheet of paper and placing it inside a huge zip-loc envelope to ship packages and letters. It also looks more professional and helps you appear a larger company than you are! It is fast, quiet and very economical as the only supplies you will need is the labels, 4x6 from B&H at around 18.95 /roll with 220 labels on each roll...VERY good buy, VERY economical. The unit looks great, features an auto powersaving mode when inactive and our company would highly recommend, this unit for any small business wanting better shipping productivity and professionalism.

                      • Occupation::
                      • Business Owner
                      • Primary use:
                      • Business

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                      5.0

                      Fast and sharp printer

                      By nohc

                      from San Diego, CA

                      About Me Quality Oriented

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Simple Controls
                      • Works Quickly

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Address Printing

                        Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                        I use this printer for my home business and it has greatly speeded up the shipping process. Labels are crisp and printed very fast. Quite small too and looks sharp on my desk.

                        • Occupation::
                        • Business Owner
                        • Primary use:
                        • Business

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                        4.0

                        Nice printer but has a few quirks

                        By Greg

                        from Indio, CA

                        About Me Value Oriented

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Simple Controls
                        • Strong Labels
                        • Works Quickly

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Address Printing

                          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                          I was able to install and use this printer out of the box with my Mac system fairly quickly. I print postage from my Web browser on my Amazon account and needed something compatible with my Mac. The only issue I have is that I have to select the label size from a drop-down menu every time I get a print dialog. Customer service from Dymo is very slow by email and have to wait 3-4 days for answers to technical questions. Aside from that, the print quality is good and it beat having to hand feed labels into my laser printer.

                          • Occupation::
                          • Work From Home
                          • Primary use:
                          • Business

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                          5.0

                          Best investment I made in years!

                          By Johnny Rambo

                          from Aliso Viejo, CA

                          About Me Quality Oriented

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Set Up
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fast
                          • Powerful

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Best New Technology
                            • Enhance Experience

                            Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                            [...]This thermal printer is the best one on the market and for an affordable price. Very easy to get set up and start printing labels. It saves me so much time and ink cost! I can't imagine running my business without it now. It paid for itself within a week and is a priceless asset to the functionality of my shipping department. I can process and print labels in seconds, literally.I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a top of the line thermal printer for a super price.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Business

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                            REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                            by PowerReviews
                            DymoLabelWriter 4XL Label Printer
                             
                            4.8

                            (based on 15 reviews)

                            Ratings Distribution

                            • 5 Stars

                               

                              (12)

                            • 4 Stars

                               

                              (3)

                            • 3 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            • 2 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            • 1 Stars

                               

                              (0)

                            100%

                            of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                            Pros

                            • Simple controls (11)
                            • Works quickly (11)
                            • Durable (6)
                            • Quiet (6)
                            • Strong labels (6)

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Address printing (12)
                              • Filing (6)
                              • General purpose (3)
                              • Postage labels (3)
                              • Shipping (3)
                                • Reviewer Profile:
                                • Midrange shopper (6), Budget shopper (4)
                                • Occupation:
                                • Business owner (5), Work from home (3)
                                • Primary use:
                                • Business (15)

                              Reviewed by 15 customers

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                              5.0

                              Printing Perfection!

                              By monsterkolor

                              from Massachusetts

                              About Me Midrange Shopper

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Crisp Printing
                              • Durable Labels
                              • Easy Controls
                              • Easy To Set Up
                              • Prints Fast
                              • Quiet
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Address Printing
                                • General Use
                                • High-Volume
                                • Postage Printing
                                • Shipping

                                Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                Perfect for printing so many different types of labels. It can handle UPS & Usps labels too. Thermal printed waterproof printing.

                                • Occupation:
                                • Business Owner
                                • Primary use:
                                • Business

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                                4.0

                                Exactly as advertised!

                                By Buyer12

                                from Southampton, MA

                                About Me Midrange Shopper

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Crisp Printing
                                • Durable Labels
                                • Easy Controls
                                • Easy To Set Up
                                • Prints Fast
                                • Quiet
                                • Versatile

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Address Printing
                                  • Bar Codes
                                  • Filing
                                  • General Use
                                  • High-Volume
                                  • Postage Printing
                                  • Shipping

                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                  Very simple, easy label printer to use. Simple to load new rolls of labels and it's more than fast enough to get the job done.

                                  • Occupation:
                                  • Executive
                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business

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                                  5.0

                                  Don't use bundled software

                                  By JoeyMc

                                  from Baton Rouge, La

                                  About Me Midrange Shopper

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Crisp Printing
                                  • Durable Labels
                                  • Easy To Set Up

                                  Cons

                                  • Buggy Design Software

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Bar Codes
                                  • General Use
                                  • Shipping

                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                  Works perfectly but the included design software is horrible. But other than that, it's awesome

                                  • Occupation:
                                  • Office Manager
                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business

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                                  5.0

                                  Great for Mac and Postage Labels

                                  By Dave

                                  from Stratford, CT

                                  About Me High-end Shopper

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Postage Labels
                                  • Simple Controls
                                  • Strong Labels
                                  • Works Quickly

                                  Cons

                                  • No Network Connection

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Address Printing
                                  • Filing
                                  • Postage labels

                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                  I took a chance with this printer, but I knew the brand name and so I was confident. It turns out that this printer works so easily. I don't think I would consider anything else.

                                  So a quick review: The printer was opened out of the box and connected ready for use within minutes. After software loaded, I was ready within 15 minutes. Very easy to load labels and the software is very easy to use. The software is not very advanced, but it works once you get used to it. It just prints labels, so of course it's simple software. But the key thing is that it communicates with the printer perfectly and quickly.

                                  I am a Mac user and I needed this for online auctions postage labels. So it was important to make sure this works for me since I have read some bad things about compatibility. So if you use a Mac, do not worry. This thing works perfectly!

                                  The price is a little more expensive than it should be for this type of printer in my opinion, but there is nothing you can do about that. B&H has the best price and best service as usual. They also throw in some free labels to start you off. You can't beat that!

                                  The connection is only USB. But that is fine for me since I will only be using this with one main computer. But I can also use "printer sharing" within OS X to use on other computers. No biggie.

                                  The labels are a little expensive, that's for sure. But that's the cost of this printer type. This is something you have to expect before buying this anyway... but think about it, you don't have to add ink or toner, so labels are really the only expense. You can find other compatible labels online elsewhere too if that helps.

                                  This thing pays for itself in time!

                                  I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about this printer. Maybe my expectations were right. Maybe that's why I love this thing so much. I did extensive research before I bought it and everything is "as expected". So yeah, maybe that's why I love it. I give it 5 stars!

                                  So that ends my quick review... But please read below if you plan on using this with online auctions and postage labels!

                                  But, I want to address an important issue that I have been reading about concerning Mac users who cannot use this for printing out postage labels. I think those people are looking for a simple "1-click" method. Well, there is no "1-click" method unfortunately. There are no direct settings within certain auction sites to access this printer. I tried everything, but nothing worked... except for one other way.

                                  There is an easy way to print postage labels and any other labels for that matter. DYMO has software that works perfectly. You need to bypass the web browser to do this.

                                  If you are running Mac OS X 10.6-10.8, make sure you DO NOT use the CD install disc that came in the box. Go to DYMO's website and download the current software. If you are running Mac OS X 10.3-10.5, you can use the disc. Believe it or not, this printer will also work with OS 8 and 9 too.

                                  So without making this too long, I can explain a quick and easy way to make this work with postage labels on your Mac.

                                  Once you are on your auction site and ready to print your label, make sure you select "8.5x11 laser/inkjet" for your printer output. Once you "Pay & Print", an image of your label pops up with a "print" button. Click on the "print" button, and with the next option you will see your OS X print screen where you select printers and settings before you actually print. On the lower left you will see "PDF". Select that and you will see an option to "save as PDF". To make it easy, save your PDF on your desktop...

                                  Double-click your PDF file and "Preview" will open it by default. Find the crop tool and crop your label image as close as possible around the edges. Depending on your OS X version, "save as" or "export" to the desktop as a JPEG at 300 DPI (all these options are in the Preview program).

                                  Now you have 2 images on your desktop. Open the DYMO software and look for the tabs that say "labels, insert, address book". You want to select "labels". Scroll down and find the 4x6 label and start with that. Select the "insert" tab and find the "image" button. Double click that and you should be able to import an image from any source. You will have to re-size the box and make sure you fill the entire label. Double-click within that label area and you should see an import screen with a "browse" button. Click that and find the JPEG file on the desktop. Make sure that it is on the "fill" setting when importing...

                                  You will see your label perfectly. Check the orientation button on top to make the label image look correct. Play with the settings, but it works perfectly. All you have to do at that point is hit "PRINT" in the lower right hand side. Can't miss it!

                                  The process could be shorter if the DYMO software could import PDF files. But it doesn't. So the extra step of creating a JPEG is probably the only hassle. But after you get used to the workflow, you will realize that it doesn't really take that much time at all. I do lots of online auctions and it is not a hassle for me.

                                  I hope this helps all you Mac people out there. As long as you use the DYMO software everything will work perfectly. If you really think this is too much effort to make this work, you will have to find another solution. Good luck with that.

                                  I love this printer!!!

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                                  • Work From Home
                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business

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                                  5.0

                                  Perfect for Mac and Online Postage

                                  By Dave

                                  from Stratford, CT

                                  About Me High-end Shopper

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Simple Controls
                                  • Small Size
                                  • Works Quickly

                                  Cons

                                  • No Network Connection

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Address Printing
                                  • Filing
                                  • Postage labels

                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                  I took a chance with this printer, but I knew the brand name and so I was confident. It turns out that this printer works so easily. I don't think I would consider anything else.

                                  So a quick review: The printer was opened out of the box and connected ready for use within minutes. After software loaded, I was ready within 15 minutes. Very easy to load labels and the software is very easy to use. The software is not very advanced, but it works once you get used to it. It just prints labels, so of course it's simple software. But the key thing is that it communicates with the printer perfectly and quickly.

                                  I am a Mac user and I needed this for online postage labels. So it was important to make sure this works for me since I have read some bad things about compatibility. So if you use a Mac, do not worry. This thing works perfectly!

                                  The price is a little more expensive than it should be for this type of printer in my opinion, but there is nothing you can do about that. B&H has the best price and best service as usual. They also throw in some free labels to start you off. You can't beat that!

                                  The connection is only USB. But that is fine for me since I will only be using this with one main computer. But I can also use "printer sharing" within OS X to use on other computers. No biggie.

                                  The labels are a little expensive, that's for sure. But that's the cost of this printer type. This is something you have to expect before buying this anyway... but think about it, you don't have to add ink or toner, so labels are really the only expense. You can find other compatible labels online elsewhere too if that helps.

                                  This thing pays for itself in time!

                                  I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about this printer. Maybe my expectations were right. Maybe that's why I love this thing so much. I did extensive research before I bought it and everything is "as expected". So yeah, maybe that's why I love it. I give it 5 stars!

                                  So that ends my quick review... But please read below if you plan on using this for online postage labels!

                                  But, I want to address an important issue that I have been reading about concerning Mac users who cannot use this for printing out postage labels for online auction sites. I think those people are looking for a simple "1-click" method. Well, there is no "1-click" method unfortunately. There are no direct settings within auction sites (one in particular) to access this printer. I tried everything, but nothing worked... except for one other way.

                                  There is an easy way to print postage labels and any other labels for that matter. DYMO has software that works perfectly. You need to bypass the web browser to do this.

                                  If you are running Mac OS X 10.6-10.8, make sure you DO NOT use the CD install disc that came in the box. Go to DYMO's website and download the current software. If you are running Mac OS X 10.3-10.5, you can use the disc. Believe it or not, this printer will also work with OS 8 and 9 too.

                                  So without making this too long, I can explain a quick and easy way to make this work with your online auctions on your Mac.

                                  Once you are on your auction site and ready to print your label, make sure you select "8.5x11 laser/inkjet" for your printer output. Once you "Pay & Print", an image of your label pops up with a "print" button. Click on the "print" button, and with the next option you will see your OS X print screen where you select printers and settings before you actually print. On the lower left you will see "PDF". Select that and you will see an option to "save as PDF". To make it easy, save your PDF on your desktop...

                                  Double-click your PDF file and "Preview" will open it by default. Find the crop tool and crop your label image as close as possible around the edges. Depending on your OS X version, "save as" or "export" to the desktop as a JPEG at 300 DPI (all these options are in the Preview program).

                                  Now you have 2 images on your desktop. Open the DYMO software and look for the tabs that say "labels, insert, address book". You want to select "labels". Scroll down and find the 4x6 label and start with that. Select the "insert" tab and find the "image" button. Double click that and you should be able to import an image from any source. You will have to re-size the box and make sure you fill the entire label. Double-click within that label area and you should see an import screen with a "browse" button. Click that and find the JPEG file on the desktop. Make sure that it is on the "fill" setting when importing...

                                  You will see your label perfectly. Check the orientation button on top to make the label image look correct. Play with the settings, but it works perfectly. All you have to do at that point is hit "PRINT" in the lower right hand side. Can't miss it!

                                  The process could be shorter if the DYMO software could import PDF files. But it doesn't. So the extra step of creating a JPEG is probably the only hassle. But after you get used to the workflow, you will realize that it doesn't really take that much time at all. I do lots of online auctions and it is not a hassle for me.

                                  I hope this helps all you Mac people out there. As long as you use the DYMO software everything will work perfectly. If you really think this is too much effort to make this work, you will have to find another solution. Good luck with that.

                                  I love this printer!!!

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                                  • Work From Home
                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business

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                                  4.0

                                  Good Product, Very Helpful

                                  By krittah

                                  from Fort Collins, CO

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Quiet
                                  • Strong Labels
                                  • Works Quickly

                                  Cons

                                  • Doesn't work on Mac

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Address Printing

                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                  Works well, however I couldn't get it to print correctly on my Mac. It says it does, but I use Paypal's multi ship tool and no luck. Paypal says it's not supported. Granted, I didn't spend much time trying to get it figured out, I just plugged it into my PC since I figured it would just be more compatible, and it was. Works perfect on the PC, no problems or difficulties in the setup. Bummer, since I am more of Mac person, but sometimes you just need a PC.

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                                  • Work From Home
                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Business

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                                  5.0

                                  Great for shipping labels

                                  By NY man

                                  from New York

                                  About Me Budget Shopper

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable
                                  • Quiet
                                  • Simple Controls
                                  • Strong Labels
                                  • Works Quickly

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Address Printing
                                    • Filing
                                    • In The Kitchen

                                    Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                    Great item, saves me time. Much better than my laser printer which constantly jammed paper. It's quiet, fast, does not jam, best part - no toner or ink. This printer paid for it self in 4 months just on the toner savings alone. It's smaller than any laser or inkjet printer. Prints instantly, no warming up needed, no ink needed. I buy generic labels which works great. Great for any online seller or small business owner.

                                    BTW. B&H had the best rice out of any local store or online store. Great return policy great service.

                                    • Occupation:
                                    • Business Owner
                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Business

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                                    5.0

                                    love this!!!!

                                    By elana

                                    from Orlando, Florida

                                    About Me Budget Shopper

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Quiet
                                    • Works Quickly

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Address Printing

                                      Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                      Wow, this made my life so much easier, not to mention cheaper! super fast labels and no need to purchase expensive ink cartridges, what a deal!!!

                                      • Occupation:
                                      • Business Owner
                                      • Primary use:
                                      • Business

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                                      5.0

                                      Great product and fast shipping, thanks!

                                      By Aquatherm Pipe Operations Manager

                                      from Utah

                                      About Me Midrange Shopper

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable
                                      • Simple Controls
                                      • Strong Labels
                                      • Works Quickly

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Address Printing
                                        • Electronics
                                        • Filing
                                        • In The Kitchen
                                        • Toys

                                        Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                        Excellent product and fast shipping, thanks!!

                                        • Occupation:
                                        • Executive
                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Business

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                                        5.0

                                        Great for USPS labels through Endicia

                                        By got2bjennyg

                                        from Cleveland, OH

                                        About Me Midrange Shopper

                                        Verified Reviewer

                                        Pros

                                        • Simple Controls
                                        • Works Quickly

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Address Printing

                                          Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                          Easy to set up and easy to use. Small foot print on my desk top, fast, high quality printing- what more could I ask for? I did purchased some non-Dymo brand compatible labels (part no. HL-1744907). The labels are an economical alternative to the Dymo brand version. They have the required index holes and work super in the Dymo 4xl printer and adhere well to the packages.

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                                          • Business Owner
                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Business

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                                          5.0

                                          Right product - Quick shipping!

                                          By GM

                                          from Roanoke, VA

                                          About Me Budget Shopper

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Durable
                                          • Simple Controls
                                          • Strong Labels
                                          • Works Quickly

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Address Printing
                                            • Filing

                                            Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                            I love DYMO products. This was my third printer from them. My first one was 330. Now I have 450 Duo and 4XL Label printers. I run a book store which requires a lot of shipping without this printers I would be handicapped.

                                            • Occupation:
                                            • Business Owner
                                            • Primary use:
                                            • Business

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                                            5.0

                                            Sweet Little Printer

                                            By Beedoes

                                            from Woodstock, ON, Canada

                                            About Me Midrange Shopper

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy to use
                                            • Good price value
                                            • Quiet
                                            • Simple Controls
                                            • Works Quickly

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Courier labels
                                              • Postage labels

                                              Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                              We use this printer at work to print courier weigh bill labels. It is better than folding an 8.5x11 sheet of paper and placing it inside a huge zip-loc envelope to ship packages and letters. It also looks more professional and helps you appear a larger company than you are! It is fast, quiet and very economical as the only supplies you will need is the labels, 4x6 from B&H at around 18.95 /roll with 220 labels on each roll...VERY good buy, VERY economical. The unit looks great, features an auto powersaving mode when inactive and our company would highly recommend, this unit for any small business wanting better shipping productivity and professionalism.

                                              • Occupation::
                                              • Business Owner
                                              • Primary use:
                                              • Business

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                                              5.0

                                              Fast and sharp printer

                                              By nohc

                                              from San Diego, CA

                                              About Me Quality Oriented

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Simple Controls
                                              • Works Quickly

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Address Printing

                                                Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                                I use this printer for my home business and it has greatly speeded up the shipping process. Labels are crisp and printed very fast. Quite small too and looks sharp on my desk.

                                                • Occupation::
                                                • Business Owner
                                                • Primary use:
                                                • Business

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                                                4.0

                                                Nice printer but has a few quirks

                                                By Greg

                                                from Indio, CA

                                                About Me Value Oriented

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Simple Controls
                                                • Strong Labels
                                                • Works Quickly

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Address Printing

                                                  Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                                  I was able to install and use this printer out of the box with my Mac system fairly quickly. I print postage from my Web browser on my Amazon account and needed something compatible with my Mac. The only issue I have is that I have to select the label size from a drop-down menu every time I get a print dialog. Customer service from Dymo is very slow by email and have to wait 3-4 days for answers to technical questions. Aside from that, the print quality is good and it beat having to hand feed labels into my laser printer.

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                                                  • Work From Home
                                                  • Primary use:
                                                  • Business

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Best investment I made in years!

                                                  By Johnny Rambo

                                                  from Aliso Viejo, CA

                                                  About Me Quality Oriented

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Easy To Set Up
                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                  • Fast
                                                  • Powerful

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Best New Technology
                                                    • Enhance Experience

                                                    Comments about Dymo LabelWriter 4XL Label Printer:

                                                    [...]This thermal printer is the best one on the market and for an affordable price. Very easy to get set up and start printing labels. It saves me so much time and ink cost! I can't imagine running my business without it now. It paid for itself within a week and is a priceless asset to the functionality of my shipping department. I can process and print labels in seconds, literally.I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a top of the line thermal printer for a super price.

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                                                    • Business

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