ColorWorks CW-C6500P Color Inkjet Label Printer with Peel-And-Present

1200 dpi resolution with variable droplet size

Designed as color upgrade to mono thermal printers

Seamlessly integrates into workflows

Enhance productivity and save costs

Matte black ink prints a deep black on matte media


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Ink type: Best for gloss labels
Model #: C31CH77A9971

Ink type: Best for matte and plain paper labels
Model #: C31CH77A9961

Product highlights:

  • Reliable; engineered for demanding applications
  • Designed as colour upgrade to thermal transfer
  • Fast time to first label; up to 5" per sec3
  • Remarkable image quality - up to 1200 dpi
  • Easy integration with ZPL II, SAP and more

Overview

Overview

Quality 8" colour label print and cut at a price comparable to thermal transfer.

The first printer specifically designed as a colour upgrade to black-and-white thermal transfer printers1, the ColorWorks CW-C6500P inkjet printer delivers on-demand, 8" colour labels at a comparable price2. Engineered for mission-critical applications, this reliable printer speeds through labels at up to 5" per second3. Featuring up to 1200 dpi resolution, the CW-C6500P produces crisp images comparable to pre-printed labels. Compatible with ZPL II, SAP® and more, and built to accommodate remote printer management, this versatile printer offers seamless integration with your existing workflow. And, it comes standard with an auto cutter to create variable length labels and enable easy job separation.

The C6500P gloss printer comes with black ink optimized for gloss label media, which works on the widest variety of substrates, compared to the matte black ink.

The C6500P matte printer comes with black ink that delivers a darker black on matte and plain paper label media, compared to the gloss black ink. This ink is not recommended for printing on gloss label media.

  • Reliability you can count on - engineered by Epson for demanding applications; backed by industry-leading service and support
  • First printer specifically designed as a colour upgrade to black-and-white thermal transfer printers1 - with similar media handling capabilities, speed, features and connectivity options, all at a comparable price point
  • Enhanced productivity - eliminate the need to pre-print; speeds up to 5" per second3; fast time to first label
  • Astounding 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
  • The first colour label printer with a peel-and-present option5 - ideal for fast, on-demand print-and-apply applications
  • Applicator I/O control port for truly automated workflow - supports I/O commands; can be integrated into nearly any workflow
  • Low cost - comparable to existing thermal transfer printers2
  • Durable, high-quality labels - meets BS 5609 certification4

Peel-and-present

Epson offers the first colour inkjet printer with peel-and-present capability, which can help speed up the manual application of on-demand labels. An integrated label-taking sensor holds off subsequent printing until the previous label is removed. This feature is ideally suited for fully automated label application systems. This unique capability eliminates the need for a loose loop and allows individual labels to be taken as soon as they are printed.

High quality printing

Epson-engineered PrecisionCore® TFP® printhead technology delivers ultra sharp text and precise barcodes. It also produces varying droplet sizes that, coupled with a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, can produce a huge gamut of vibrant, accurate colours, smooth gradations and fine image details. So, whether the challenge is to produce complex informational labels or high-quality product labels, the CW-C6000 series is up to the challenge.

ESC / label and ZPL II interface languages

ZPL II capabilities allow you to experience the advantages of Epson inkjet technology without reprogramming existing systems. ESC/Label command extensions can be added to unlock the power of colour. Leverage colour for colour-coded fields, product pictures, logos and marketing messages to improve overall business processes and brand image.

Remote management tools

Epson made the CW-C6000 family for large-scale enterprise environments. To support these high-volume scenarios, a wide range of remote management tools are available. These allow IT and support teams to remotely monitor the status of large fleets of printers, generate email alerts on items needing attention, remotely deploy firmware updates, set up complex network environments, and view or modify settings from any computer browser or Android or Apple® powered smartphone.

General-purpose I/O port

Designed for mission-critical production, all CW-C6000 family printers come equipped with a general-purpose I/O port. This gives automation developers all the control they need to seamlessly integrate the printer into their automated workflow. The port provides all the necessary information on supply levels, status, faults and readiness. Inputs enable users to pause, clean and print.

Versatile ink types

The CW-C6000 family uses highly durable pigment-based inks with both gloss and matte versions available to best suit the labeling application. The gloss black ink can print on a wider variety of substrates. The matte black ink offers a darker, sharper black text and images on matte media. Both have been BS5609 certified4.

Specifications

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What's in the box?

Ink table

Notes:

1 The CW-C6000/C6500 family is the first to bring to market the combination of features of direct ZPL II printing, peel-and-present, remote printer management, companion four- and eight-inch models, applicator I/O interface, broad middleware support, and comparable price points.

2 Printers and consumable costs are similar when comparing similarly featured leading brand thermal transfer printers and supplies for similar high durability images on similar media.

3 In Max Speed Mode, 300 x 600 dpi, 3.5" (89 mm) print width. Print speeds are based on the print engine speed only. Total throughput time for any label depends on factors including label size, file size, print resolution, speed of data transmission, etc.

4 ColorWorks CW-C6000/C6500 inkjet printers with UltraChrome® DL pigment ink, used in combination with Avery Dennison Fasson® 3.5M Matte WH Syn Paper WBIJS4600/50#SCK (Spec 79724), has been BS 5609 certified. Fasson® is a registered trademark of Avery Dennison Corporation.

5 Compared to colour inkjet label printers available in the U.S. and Canada as of July 2019.