Node.js
Direct USB bulk-transfer printing from Node.js servers and desktop apps. Wi-Fi TCP printing for wireless models. Zero native dependencies beyond the usb package.
Node.js guide
No vendor software. No proprietary drivers. Just USB, TCP, and WebUSB — from Node.js, the CLI, or the browser.
550 series NFC label lock
The LabelWriter 550, 550 Turbo, and 5XL enforce NFC chip validation on every print job. Non-certified labels are rejected at the hardware level — there is no software workaround. See Hardware for the full model list.
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