Epson Colour Label Printers
On-demand full-colour label printing at thermal printer speeds. ZPL II compatible — drops into your existing workflow with zero reprogramming. Eliminate pre-printed label stock entirely.
Why Colour on Demand?
Print in Full Colour for Less Than You Think
The total cost of colour inkjet printing is comparable to thermal transfer — but without the inventory risk, obsolescence or minimum print run constraints. Print exactly what you need, when you need it, with variable data on every label.
Eliminate Pre-Print Stock
No more warehouse space for pre-printed label inventory. Print exactly what you need, when you need it, with variable data on every label.
Zero Reprogramming
ZPL II compatibility means your existing label software, ERP and print workflows continue unchanged — just in full colour.
BS 5609 Certified
Pigment ink certified to BS 5609 for GHS chemical and hazardous substance labels on demand.
5 ips Print Speed
Up to 5 inches per second at 1200 dpi — colour at thermal transfer speeds with superior image quality.
Afinia Colour Label Printers
A cost-effective, reliable alternative to Epson ColorWorks — ideal for lower-volume runs and businesses moving to full-colour labelling for the first time.
L901 / L901 Plus
Industrial-grade colour label printer for higher-volume production runs
L801 / L801 Plus
Commercial colour label printer — the most popular Afinia model for everyday production
L701
Digital colour label printer for standard-volume label production
L502 Duo Ink
Entry-level colour label printer — ideal for lower-volume applications and smaller businesses
Flagship · 8-Inch Wide Format
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500
The first colour inkjet label printer specifically designed as a direct upgrade for thermal transfer printers. ZPL II compatible — your existing label designs print in full colour immediately, with no IT changes required.
Up to 5 ips at 1200 dpi with UltraChrome DL pigment ink. SAP-native integration and remote fleet management make this the enterprise-grade colour label solution.
Key Specifications
- Print Width: Up to 8 inches (203mm)
- Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Print Speed: Up to 5 inches per second
- Ink: UltraChrome DL Pigment CMYK
- Language: ZPL II and ESC/Label
- SAP, Oracle, ERP out-of-the-box integration
- Finishing: Auto cutter or peel-and-present
- Compliance: BS 5609 for GHS/chemical labels
- Remote management via Epson Remote Services
Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000
The same UltraChrome DL pigment ink quality in a compact 4-inch wide format. Ideal for product labels, pharmaceutical dispensing, cosmetics and compliance applications where a narrower print width is specified.
- Print Width: Up to 4 inches (108mm)
- Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Print Speed: Up to 5 inches per second
- ZPL II and ESC/Label compatible
- Auto cutter or peel-and-present options
- GHS, pharmaceutical and food-grade capable
- Compact desktop footprint
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000
The CW-C6000 completes the 8-inch range — offering the same 8-inch print width as the C6500 in a peel-and-present only configuration. Perfect for high-throughput label dispensing applications.
- Print Width: 8 inches (203mm)
- Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Peel-and-present dispense only
- ZPL II and ESC/Label
- BS 5609 pigment ink
Applications
Where Colour Labelling Pays Off
Replace pre-printed label inventory across your entire product and compliance labelling operation.
GHS / Chemical Labels
BS 5609 certified chemical and GHS hazard labels on demand — fully compliant without pre-printed stock.
Food & Beverage
Colour product labels, nutritional info and allergen labels printed fresh for every batch, with variable data.
Pharmaceutical
Colour-coded pharmacy labels, expiry dates and variable data dispensing labels for pharmaceutical applications.
Retail & Brand Labels
Premium colour product labels matching pre-printed quality — at a fraction of the cost, with complete flexibility.
Horticulture & Plant
Full-colour plant labels, pot tags and garden centre labels printed on demand for seasonal ranges.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Colour-accurate cosmetic labels with moisture resistance — ideal for round containers and premium packaging.
Industrial Asset Tags
Colour-coded asset identification labels, pipe markers and equipment tags for manufacturing and process environments.
Logistics & Shipping
Variable data colour shipping labels with QR codes, barcodes and promotional messaging on every parcel.
See Colour Printing in Action
We offer demo units and free sample prints for your specific label application. Request a demonstration today.