Eye-Catching colour labels, printed on demand
Setting new standard in colour label printing
Streamline your colour label production
Now you can easily print high-quality, customised colour labels, tickets and tags in-house, as and when you need them. Epson on-demand inkjet colour label printers eliminate the traditional problems of thermal overprinting. No more delays, disruption, waste or inconvenience. No more pre-printed label inventory, production downtime, lost orders or late shipments.
Key features
Versatile
Versatile media options to address diverse applications from thick tags to narrow media as much as 25mm. BK or MK ink sets to achieve the best result with the chosen media
Easy integration
Connect with Windows, Linux, Mac/iOS and SAP. Epson’s ESC/Label programming language is compatible with most label drivers.
Hassle-free maintenance
Forget about replacing the printhead or other working parts – they are covered under warranty for 1 year, with extra CoverPlus option also available.
High quality labels
Print up to 1200x1200 dpi. Epson's UltraChrome DL pigment inks make the labels durable. BS 5609* certified when printing on relevant materials.
Reliable and consistent
Deliver outstanding performance that can be relied on in industrial environments.
Robust
Epson’s proprietary PrecisionCore printhead ensures labels are produced consistently for the printer’s whole life.
The benefits of on-demand colour label printing
Take control
Save money by not storing different pre-printed colour labels, just print when you need them. You can now control the whole label-printing process.
• No pre-printed label ordering, the full control is back in your hands
• Print your own labels
Improve efficiency
Stop wasting time searching for and changing to the correct pre-printed labels. Save time wasted by changing pre-printed rolls.
• No time spent hunting for and retrieving correct pre-printed labels
• No production disruptions to change pre-printed rolls
Add flexibility
Produce unique individual labels as you require them. Change designs on the fly, and print only the labels you need.
• Immediate label customisation
• Change designs on the run, print as many labels as you need
Increase speed
Print in full colour at the speed your business needs. Reduce your total full colour label production time.
• Print in full colour without sacrificing the printing speed
• Huge improvement in the Total Label Production Time
Eliminate unexpected charges
Cut out third-party charges for custom pre-prints. Reduce label creation errors, as well as late deliveries and penalties.
Eliminate label waste
No wasted labels due to last-minute design changes. No need to order pre-printed labels you don’t need to ensure enough buffer stock.
Drastically reduce label inventory
No more shelves full of pre-printed rolls of labels. Order and stock only one type of label - blanks.
Ink durability
We make labels and printers designed to label chemical containers clearly, and comply with industry standards.1 Durable labels that are smudgeproof and waterproof.1
Print and apply
New movable sensor allows printing on any shape, without the need for a 2nd die cut. The first ‘one by one’ inkjet label printer.1 Can be integrated seamlessly into existing ‘print and apply production line systems.
Dual ink set compatibility for superior label printing
Discover the versatility of our colour label printers, designed to accept both BK (Black) and MK (Matte Black) ink sets. Whether you need vibrant colours or professional-grade black printing, our printers deliver exceptional quality and flexibility for all your labelling needs.
Label Applications
From manufacturing and retail to pharmaceutical, healthcare and ticketing, there’s a ColorWorks product that can make a real difference by giving you the flexibility to print the labels you need, when you need them. The ColorWorks C6000 Series, C6500 Series, C7500 Series, C3500 and C831 are also ideal for companies that want to print labels that comply with the latest GHS (Globally Harmonised System) standards for chemical labelling.
Manufacturing (Product labels)
Epson colour label printers are ideal for manufacturers with a low to mid-volume/wide-range mix, improving inventory management and product identification, and enhancing customer service.
Manufacturing (Functional labels)
Functional colour labels play a crucial role in different industries, serving as an essential tool for communication, marketing, and operations management.
Chemical labels (GHS)
ColorWorks label printers use pigment inks combined with PE Matte label media to produce GHS chemical labels that are fully BS5609-compliant.
Retail
Our quick, reliable and flexible colour label solutions can be deployed in many retail printing applications, from shelf edge labels, pricing and promotional labels to labels for products made in-store.
Ticketing
Now you can produce on-demand event tickets with personalised marketing messages or include visitor photos on ID badges, with our convenient colour label printers.
Healthcare
Colour on healthcare labels improve the visual recognition of vital information, reducing operational risks for hospitals, and more importantly providing better patient care and safety.
Food and catering
Epson colour label printers help food manufacturers and retailers create labels on demand that stand out, while at the same time using customisation to personalise food products and raise brand awareness.
Improve brand recognition
Customise product packaging and improve marketing communications via unique short-run labelling applications.
Differentiate products more effectively
Use of colour allows you to differentiate your products from those of competitors and helps customers instantly recognise your brand.
Important information
Clearly highlight information within a label’s content, or print speciality labels on demand.
Enhanced labels and branding
Maximise product visibility, highlight your brand and enhance your reputation.
Easy GHS compliance
Quickly, accurately and clearly print all required pictograms and information onto blank labels in a single straightforward process.
Durable, weather-resistant labels for the horticultural industry
Create versatile labels for the horticultural industry, providing durable and weather resistant solutions for plant tags, pot labels and garden centre signage, ensuring your products are clearly and attractively labelled.
Improved inventory management
Control stock, storage and product movements with easy-to-track labels that can be printed and attached immediately.
Clear operating procedures
Improve the overall quality of the products by reducing production errors with, for example, colour-coding or pictures on labels to clarify the contents of a container.
Important information
Clearly highlight information within a label's content, or print specialty labels on demand.
Maintain consistent production levels
Keep up with production needs, and avoid unplanned slowdowns or stoppages that could seriously affect your business.
Easy GHS compliance
Quickly, accurately and clearly print all required pictograms and information onto blank labels in a single straightforward process.
Efficient functional labelling with Print & Apply technology
Improve your operations with our printer solution featuring new Print&Apply technology. Perfect for streamlined workflows, it ensures accuracy and efficiency, making it ideal for a range of industrial and commercial applications.
Print GHS labels on demand
Produce fully-compliant chemical labels as you need them, without ordering extra labels you don’t need.
Durable for tough environments
ColorWorks labels are highly durable and resistant to chemicals, fading and smudging.
Print in full colour
ColorWorks printers can print in full colour, not just the red and black required for GHS labelling.
Raise awareness of special price promotions awareness of products
Make your products stand out with high-quality, eye-catching labels.
Highlight product specifications
Highlight specific features about products on shelves, for example organic or regional products, or any allergens.
Enhanced branding
Get your company noticed with consistent, recognisable graphics.
Produce special and one-off labels
Introduce promotions quickly and effectively with on-demand printing.
Full control in your hands
Print tickets and ID badges in full colour and on-demand.
Customised communication
Customise tickets and ID cards with promotional or personalised information. Add advertisements and any other promotional information relevant to ticketholders.
Improved visual identification
Add full colour photos to ID cards, for better visual identification.
Highlight important information
Use colour and design to clarify patient names and dosage instructions.
Print large quantities easily
Produce high volumes of labels on demand to match changing lists of people or medicines.
Consistent, clear labelling
Use pre-defined colour codes for quick, straightforward identification of medicines.
Reduce the risk of errors
Reduce mistakes and confusion by clearly identifying different medicines.
Certified for clean rooms
Our C4000 Series is now certified for use in clean rooms, providing reliable and contamination-free printing solutions for industries with strict environmental standards.
Crisp, clear text
Thanks to the high resolution of ColorWorks label-printing, large amounts of clearly legible information can be printed within a small area.
Attractive colour labels
Food labels can now be printed in full colour, which means that company branding can really stand out, and ‘traffic light’ nutritional information can be included.
On-demand labelling
Print only the labels you need, as you need them, for batches of products that may vary in quantity - such as fresh fruit and vegetables, or baked goods.
Durable, smudge-free labels
Epson inks offer excellent durability, so that labels will remain legible, even in transit or when kept in a fridge or freezer.
Software, Apps and Cloud solutions
Network utilities
Install and configure multiple printers in a network with the Epson Network Utilities package. You can also use this software to create and deploy custom applications in a network and keep downtime to a minimum by monitoring and managing them from a central location.
Epson Device Admin
Easily manage an entire fleet of printers remotely, with full control including the ability to install, configure, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot your devices for increased productivity and cost savings.
Easy setup software
The initial printer setup is an easy task even for inexperienced users thanks to the bundled Install Navi application. This guides you through each step, from physical setup to configuring printer and media settings, so there’s no room for mistakes.
NiceLabel Designer
Install and configure multiple printers in a network with the Epson Network Utilities package. You can also use this software to create and deploy custom applications in a network and keep downtime to a minimum by monitoring and managing them from a central location.
Compatible ColorWorks Media
Case studies
Keep up to date with the latest news from Epson, and discover updates on the latest Epson products.
Epson ColorWorks improves labelling at AmSpec Rotterdam Technical Centre
Discover how the Epson ColorWorks C3500 printer has improved sample labelling for AmSpec Rotterdam Technical Centre.
Epson ColorWorks improves labelling in Netto supermarket stores
Discover why Netto chooses Epson ColorWorks C3500 desktop colour label printer as a smart time-saving solution to improve business operations in 1,200 stores located in Denmark and Poland.
Epson label printer simplifies Tarkett’s production process
World leader in flooring chooses Epson ColorWorks industrial printer to produce personalized labels every day on demand. simplifying and completing their production process.
Selver case study
73 Selver stores in Estonia have introduced a total of 170 Epson TM-C3500 label printers. With the new printers in place, they can cut costs and reduce the number of mistakes that come about while cutting labels.
Epson C4000 proves ideal for grocery store FreeFood
Owner of FreeFood grocery store in Spain, David Tallon, explains why Epson’s ColorWorks C4000 is ideal for an enterprise that prides itself on its close relationship with its customers.
Jung ColorWorks C7500 case study video
Jung is an innovative manufacturer based in Germany, whose product portfolio includes switches, sockets, dimmers and innovative control systems for the home. This video shows how the ColorWorks C7500 is helping the company print a range of high-quality labels in-house and on-demand at their headquarters in Schalksmuehle.
Labelling olive products with ColorWorks
This video features Karadane, an olive grower based in Turkey, who produces a number of different olive products. After meeting with Epson at a exhibition, they decided to purchase the ColorWorks C3500 colour label printer and move their labelling operations in-house.
Raureni uses the ColorWorks C7500G for their food products
This video features Raureni, a food producer from Romania. The ColorWorks C7500G on-demand label solution gives Raureni the flexibility to make any necessary changes to the labels, without having to discard hundreds of pre-printed stock, saving them time and money.
ColorWorks wins the seal of approval from Vickers Laboratories
Based across two sites in Pudsey, Leeds, Vickers laboratories is a leading UK chemical manufacturing, packing and logistics company; working across a wide range of specialist sectors including pharmaceutical and medical devices, education, monitoring and measuring, food and beverage, anatomical science, industrial and textile industries.
Famadesa
Famadesa, a well-known Spanish company in the meat industry, values both tradition and innovation. One of their latest innovations is the ColorWorks C7500, which allows them to ship faster and achieve better quality than ribbon printing, and the ability to print on demand means that they no longer have to monitor the stock levels of pre-printed labels.
KENFOOD chooses ColorWorks C7500 for high quality labels
Epson's quality and innovation was "trusted" by the Greek company KENFOOD, for the printing of colour labelsfor its products, ensuring speed, accuracy and economy inprints.
L'Île Douce case study
L'Île Douce uses Epson printers to meet the legal requirements regarding ingredients and allergens on food labels.
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