01.21.20
Epson has announced the availability for its new ColorWorks C6000 series on-demand color label printers. The 8" ColorWorks CW-C6500A and CW-C6500P are currently available and the 4" ColorWorks CW-C6000A and CW-C6000P are available for pre-order and will ship in April. All models are being sold through Epson’s vast network of authorized partners.
The printers have been designed as a color upgrade to black-only thermal transfer printers, and the new ColorWorks models are engineered for mission-critical applications and deliver high volume color labels for production use, speeding through labels at up to 5" per second.
“We have already received a tremendous response around the launch of these printers – businesses are excited to make the switch from black-only thermal transfer printing to on-demand color label printing,” explains Andy Scherz, senior product manager, Commercial Label Printers, Epson America. “Time after time, business owners have expressed their frustrations with unused, pre-printed labels and the money wasted when label designs or requirements change. These new printers will allow companies to eliminate the need for pre-printed labels, preventing material and monetary waste. In addition, adding color to a label can improve brand recognition and process efficiency and reduce errors.”
The new ColorWorks C6000 family delivers a comprehensive range of capabilities to meet the requirements of the most common industrial and thermal transfer applications. Features include:
The printers have been designed as a color upgrade to black-only thermal transfer printers, and the new ColorWorks models are engineered for mission-critical applications and deliver high volume color labels for production use, speeding through labels at up to 5" per second.
“We have already received a tremendous response around the launch of these printers – businesses are excited to make the switch from black-only thermal transfer printing to on-demand color label printing,” explains Andy Scherz, senior product manager, Commercial Label Printers, Epson America. “Time after time, business owners have expressed their frustrations with unused, pre-printed labels and the money wasted when label designs or requirements change. These new printers will allow companies to eliminate the need for pre-printed labels, preventing material and monetary waste. In addition, adding color to a label can improve brand recognition and process efficiency and reduce errors.”
The new ColorWorks C6000 family delivers a comprehensive range of capabilities to meet the requirements of the most common industrial and thermal transfer applications. Features include:
- Reliable – Engineered by Epson for demanding applications, backed with service and support
- Designed as a Color Upgrade to Black-Only Thermal Transfer Printers, with similar media handling capabilities, speed, features and connectivity options, all at a comparable price point
- Enhanced Productivity – Eliminates the need to pre-print; speeds up to 5" per second; fast time to first label
- Image Quality – Up to 1200 dpi resolution with various droplet sizes; crisp images comparable to pre-printed labels
- Seamless Integration – Compatible with ZPL II, major middleware, SAP, Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Remote Printer Management – For managing large fleets over the network
- Peel-and-Present – CW-C6000P and CW-C6500P offer fast, on-demand print-and-apply applications
- Auto Cutter – CW-C6000A and CW-C6500A come standard with auto cutter, ideal for fast, on-demand applications
- Applicator I/O Control Port for Automated Workflow – Supports I/O commands; can be integrated into nearly any workflow
- Low Cost – Comparable to existing thermal transfer printers
- Durable, High-Quality Labels – Meets BS 5609 certification