How to use Dymo Connect to design a custom label

Applies to
Dymo LabelWriter 450 series, Dymo LabelWriter 550 series, Dymo LabelWriter 4XL, Dymo LabelWriter 5XL, Windows, macOS, and Dymo Connect

Last updated
May 2026

Problem

You want to design your own label in Dymo Connect instead of using a basic preset layout. You may need a label with custom text, a logo, barcode, address block, product information, file name, or a specific layout for daily use.

Custom labels can print incorrectly if the wrong label size is selected, objects are placed too close to the edge, or the design is not checked before printing.

Solution

Open Dymo Connect, choose the correct label size, add the objects you need, arrange them clearly on the label, check the print preview, then print one test label before saving the design as a template.

Step by step instructions

Open Dymo Connect

Open Dymo Connect on your Windows PC or Mac.

Check that your Dymo LabelWriter is selected as the printer. If more than one printer appears, choose the correct LabelWriter model before creating the label.

Choose the correct label size

Select the label template that matches the physical roll loaded in the printer.

Check that:

• The label shape in Dymo Connect matches the real label.
• The orientation is correct.
• The correct printer is selected.
• The label roll is loaded straight.

Add your label content

Add the items you need on the label.

Common custom label elements include:

• Text boxes.
• Address fields.
• Barcodes.
• QR codes.
• Logos.
• Small images.
• Product details.
• File or folder names.

Keep the design simple at first. It is easier to test a clean label and then add more detail.

Arrange the layout

Move and resize each object so the label is easy to read.

Check that:

• Text is not too close to the edge.
• Logos do not cover important information.
• Barcodes have enough blank space around them.
• Fonts are readable.
• Nothing overlaps.
• The design fits inside the label boundary.

Check the preview

Use the preview before printing.

If the preview shows cropped text, missing objects, or the wrong orientation, fix the design before printing. The printed label will usually follow what you see in the preview.

Print one test label

Print one test label first.

Check the printed label for:

• Clear text.
• Correct alignment.
• No cropped edges.
• Good barcode scanning if used.
• Correct label size.
• Clean overall layout.

If needed, adjust the design and print another test.

Save the custom label

Once the label prints correctly, save it with a clear name.

Use a name that tells you what the label is for, such as Product Barcode Label, Visitor Badge Label, File Folder Label, or Return Address Label.

Optional methods or tools

• Use text boxes for simple custom labels.
• Use barcode or QR code objects for stock, product, or asset labels.
• Use image tools for logos or small graphics.
• Use Save As to create different versions of the same label.
• Use a dedicated folder for saved Dymo label templates.
• Use the official Dymo support page for software downloads at https://www.dymo.com/support?cfid=user-guide

Best practices or tips

• Always select the correct label size before designing.
• Keep important content away from the label edges.
• Use readable fonts and avoid overcrowding the label.
• Print one test label before saving the final template.
• Save templates with clear names.
• Keep logos simple so they print clearly.
• Test barcodes after printing, not just on screen.
• Keep a backup of important label templates.

Dymo Connect makes it easy to design custom labels for addresses, files, stock, products, visitors, barcodes, and general office use. The key is to start with the correct label size and build the design around the space available, rather than trying to force too much content onto a small label.

Once your custom label is working, save it as a reusable template so you do not need to recreate it each time. A clear template name, simple layout, and one test print can prevent most common problems with alignment, cropped text, poor barcode scanning, and wrong label sizes.