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:

• 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

To facilitate partners with supporting the new label printers, Epson will be offering partner training and webinars in 2020. Sessions will include basic operator training for partners and dealers to become familiar with the new lineup, an overview of Epson’s Device Admin and WebConfig tools for monitoring and configuring a fleet of printers, and using the Zebra print driver.