A Shopify shipping label printer setup has three parts: a courier label PDF from your order, a thermal label printer, and rolls cut to the courier's label size. Download the label, set the paper size to 104 x 159mm, and print it on a DYMO LabelWriter 5XL.
- For a Shopify shipping label printer, the DYMO LabelWriter 5XL prints full 104 x 159mm courier labels.
- Download the courier label PDF from the order, set the paper size to match the roll, then print.
- The LabelWriter 550 Turbo suits smaller 54 x 101mm shipping labels at a shared bench.
- A mismatched paper size is a common cause of failed prints.
Why this matters
Printing shipping labels on A4 paper wastes sheets, needs sticky tape and slows packing. A thermal label printer prints one self-adhesive label per order, with no ink or toner. Once the workflow is set, each order becomes a click, a print and a stick.
Before you start
- A Shopify store with orders ready to fulfil, and an account with your courier or shipping app that produces a label PDF.
- A computer with a USB connection to the printer, and the DYMO software installed for your LabelWriter model.
- Label rolls that match your courier label size. This is a common mistake: a 104 x 159mm PDF printed onto a 54 x 101mm roll gets shrunk or cropped, and the barcode may not scan.
Choose the right printer and label size
Pick the printer by label size first, then by volume.
| Setup | Label size | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| DYMO LabelWriter 5XL | 104 x 159mm | Full courier labels, higher daily volume |
| DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo | 54 x 101mm and other standard sizes | Smaller shipping labels, shared packing bench |
The DYMO LabelWriter 5XL handles the large courier format. The LabelWriter 550 Turbo is the pick if your courier or app offers a smaller label. It runs standard LabelWriter rolls only, so a 104 x 159mm label will not fit it.
Pros of the 5XL: one label per parcel at full size, no resizing. Cons: a wider machine that needs more bench space, and it only makes sense if your courier label is the large format.
Set up your label printer
- Connect the printer to your computer by USB and install the DYMO software for your model.
- Load the roll. For the 5XL, use 104 x 159mm shipping labels. See current price.
- Open your computer's printer settings and confirm the LabelWriter appears in the list.
Expected result: the printer is listed and the label roll feeds one blank label when you press the feed button.
Print a label from a Shopify order
- In your Shopify admin, open Orders and select the order to ship.
- Create or download the shipping label through your courier or shipping app. Save it as a PDF.
- Open the PDF and choose Print.
- Select your LabelWriter as the printer.
- Set the paper size to match the roll, for example 104 x 159mm on the 5XL.
- Set scale to Actual size or 100%, not Fit to page.
- Print, peel and stick the label on the parcel.
- Back in the order, mark the items as fulfilled and add the tracking number if your app has not done it already.
Expected result: one label prints at full size with a readable barcode and the address block fully visible.
Variant: print labels in batches
If you ship many orders a day, work in batches rather than one at a time.
- In Orders, filter to orders that are paid and unfulfilled.
- Generate the label for each order through your shipping app, or use its bulk option if it has one.
- Print the PDFs back to back on the same roll.
- Sort parcels by courier before you stick and hand over.
One roll holds a fixed number of labels, so check the roll count before a busy day. Buying rolls in a multi-roll box means fewer stops to reload. The 12-roll carton of 104 x 159mm labels is available as a bulk option.
Troubleshooting
- The label prints tiny in the corner. The paper size does not match the roll. Reselect 104 x 159mm, or the size of the roll you loaded, and set scale to 100%.
- The printer feeds blank labels or skips one. Remove the roll, check the label gap sits flat against the sensor, and reload so the roll feeds straight.
- The barcode will not scan. The label was scaled down. Reprint at Actual size.
- The label is cut off at the edge. The page margins are applied. Set margins to none or choose the label paper size in the print dialog.
- The PDF will not print at all. Confirm the LabelWriter is selected as the printer and is not shown as offline.
Customise your workflow
A 54 x 101mm label also works for smaller parcels if your courier offers it. The standard shipping labels, 54 x 101mm suit the LabelWriter 550 Turbo.
For tougher labels, the durable range is built for labels that need to hold up. Check the product page for the sizes each printer supports.
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FAQ
Which printer suits Shopify shipping labels?
A thermal label printer such as the DYMO LabelWriter 5XL suits full 104 x 159mm courier labels. It prints one label per parcel with no ink or toner.
Can I print Shopify shipping labels on a normal printer?
Yes, on A4 paper, but you then cut and tape each label. A label printer prints a self-adhesive label directly.
What label size do I need?
Match the roll to your courier label. The LabelWriter 5XL takes 104 x 159mm rolls, and standard LabelWriters take smaller sizes such as 54 x 101mm.
Why does my shipping label print too small?
The paper size or scale is wrong. Select the roll size in the print dialog and set scale to Actual size.
Will a LabelWriter 550 Turbo print 104 x 159mm labels?
No. The 104 x 159mm labels run on the LabelWriter 4XL and 5XL only. The 550 Turbo uses standard LabelWriter sizes.
Can I print more than one label at a time?
Yes. Generate each label PDF and print them back to back on the same roll.
One last thing
Buy one roll size first and run a full week of orders on it. Most label problems show up in the first ten prints, and a single printer-and-roll pairing is easier to fix than a mixed bench.
