Connect Dymo label printer to Exact Online via the Barcode Scan App
A Dymo label printer is a popular choice for businesses that want to print barcode labels quickly and easily. But how do you connect a Dymo printer to Exact Online? The Barcode Scan App makes this possible by acting as a bridge between your Exact Online administration and your Dymo label printer. In this article, we explain how this integration works, which Dymo models are supported, and how you can get started in just a few steps.
Why print Dymo labels from Exact Online?
Many businesses using Exact Online need barcode labels for their products. Whether it is warehouse labels, product labels or shipping labels — manually copying item data is time-consuming and error-prone. By connecting your Dymo label printer to Exact Online via the Barcode Scan App, you benefit from:
- Direct data connection: Item codes, descriptions, barcodes and other data are retrieved directly from Exact Online. No more manual retyping.
- Consistent labels: Every label is guaranteed to contain the correct, current information from your Exact Online administration.
- Fast printing: Scan a barcode or look up an item and print a label instantly. Ideal during goods receipt or when labeling products.
- Batch and serial numbers: Print labels with batch or serial numbers registered in Exact Online, ensuring traceability is maintained.
Supported Dymo models
The Barcode Scan App works with all common Dymo LabelWriter models connected to your network or computer:
- Dymo LabelWriter 450: The most popular model for office and warehouse use. Prints labels up to 62 mm wide, suitable for standard barcode labels.
- Dymo LabelWriter 550: The successor to the 450 with improved print speed and USB-C connection. Excellent for printing barcode labels from Exact Online.
- Dymo LabelWriter 5XL: For larger labels up to 104 mm wide. Ideal for shipping labels and larger product labels with extended item information from Exact Online.
- Dymo LabelWriter Wireless: Print wirelessly via Wi-Fi, perfect for use in the warehouse without a fixed workstation.
How the connection works
The integration between Dymo, Exact Online and the Barcode Scan App works as follows:
- Connect the Barcode Scan App to Exact Online: Log in with your Exact Online account. The app automatically retrieves all your item data, including barcodes, descriptions and item codes.
- Set up your Dymo printer: Configure your Dymo label printer in the label settings of the app. The app automatically detects available printers.
- Choose your label format: Select the label format that matches your Dymo labels. You can choose which data from Exact Online is printed on the label.
- Scan and print: Scan the barcode of an item or look it up in the app. With one press of a button, the label is printed with current data from Exact Online.
Label formats and content
The Barcode Scan App offers flexible options for composing your labels with data from Exact Online:
- Barcode: The EAN/barcode of the item from Exact Online, in Code 128, EAN-13 or other formats.
- Item code: The unique item code as registered in Exact Online.
- Description: The item description in the desired language from Exact Online.
- Batch number: The batch number for traceability, directly from Exact Online.
- Storage location: The warehouse location for easy identification in the warehouse.
- Quantities: The number of units, useful during goods receipt for Exact Online purchase orders.
Practical applications
Businesses using Exact Online use the Dymo integration for various applications:
- Goods receipt: When receiving goods on a purchase order in Exact Online, you print labels directly for each received item. This way, products are immediately labeled and traceable in the warehouse.
- Warehouse organization: Print location labels for your storage locations in Exact Online. By providing locations with a barcode label, you can quickly scan them during transfers.
- Product labeling: Provide products with a barcode label so they can be quickly scanned and processed in Exact Online sales orders during delivery.
- Re-identification: When an existing label is damaged or unreadable, you quickly print a new label with current data from Exact Online.
Get started right away
Connecting your Dymo label printer to Exact Online via the Barcode Scan App is simple and fast. You do not need any technical knowledge and the setup is complete in minutes. Experience for yourself how easy it is to print professional barcode labels with data directly from your Exact Online administration.