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Labelling Top colour label printers from AM


Labels for in-house printing AM Labels (AML) shares its top colour label printers, analysing the technologies offered by each model, as well as how they can improve in- house label printing capabilities.


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olour label printers are a cost-effective solution to provide businesses with the power to design, print and manage high quality, full-colour labels, in-house. Low cost models have advanced tremendously in recent years, offering the ability to replicate the print quality produced by conventional label manufacturers. A glossy finish with vibrant colours can be achieved, and some technologies can even produce a highly durable print with good chemical resistance, meeting the BS5609 British Standard.


LOW VOLUME COLOUR LABEL PRINTERS Low volume colour label printers are priced at around £1,000 and examples include the Epson ColorWorks C3500 and the Primera LX500. Both of these models benefit from a compact footprint and feature a four inch print width. What’s more, they are designed for low volume printing, due to the fact that they both feature relatively small ink tanks.


In terms of print resolution, the C3500 has a resolution of 360x720 dpi, with a print speed of up to 4 inches per second. The Primera LX500 benefits from a higher print resolution of 4800x1200 dpi, however this model is slower as it utilises moving head technology, as opposed to the fixed print head on the C3500. Both the Epson C3500 and the Primera LX500 offer efficiency and versatility to the production of labels, tags and tickets, in addition to being a cost effective option for businesses.


MEDIUM VOLUME COLOUR LABEL PRINTERS


Medium volume colour label printers are priced at around £2,000 and examples include the Epson ColorWorks C6000 Series and the Primera LX2000. The Epson C6000 Series is available in two options; the C6000 model that features a four inch print width, and the C6500 model which benefits from an eight inch print width. The Primera LX2000 model also features an eight inch print width.


Both the C6000 Series and the LX2000


produce high quality, glossy labels. The key benefit of selecting a more expensive printer with a higher volume is the larger ink tank, which ensures the ink is more cost effective. However, both models utilise moving head technology, which makes the print speed of the C6000 Series and the LX2000 slower than printers that use fixed head technology.


HIGH VOLUME COLOUR LABEL PRINTERS In the high volume category, there is a larger selection of manufacturers and technologies to choose from. The printers in this category feature fixed print heads and can therefore achieve faster print speeds. For example, the Epson C7500 Series is a high volume industrial colour label printer with a print speed of up to 12 inches per second. Despite the fact that this model is limited to a four inch print width and 1200 dpi resolution, the C7500 is highly reliable with innovative printhead technology that is designed to last for the life of the printer. What’s more, the Epson C7500 utilises pigment ink technology, offering high levels of durability. The Afinia L901 is also designed for high volume label printing, benefiting from an eight inch print width, 1600 dpi resolution and print speeds of up to 12 inches per second. The L901 comes complete with an external unwinder and rewinder, meaning it can accommodate


larger label rolls of up to 12 inches in diameter, in addition to ensuring that less changeovers are required. This model also features a large built-in colour touch screen, allowing users to monitor the status of each part of the printer. Label designs can be easily stored and recalled through the colour screen, making it quick and easy to print popular label designs. The L901 also uses dye-based ink, meaning it can produce highly glossy prints.


The OKI Pro1050 is the only industrial printer to use toner-based print technology, meaning it can produce highly durable print without requiring special materials. The print width is limited to five inches with a resolution of 1200 dpi, however the Pro1050 offers a unique advantage of a fifth colour, white. This increases design flexibility and provides more scope for achieving high quality prints, on a wider range of materials.


AM Labels stocks a wide range of colour label printers to provide its customers with a variety of options to meet their printing requirements. The Kettering based company works with companies across an assortment of industries, including manufacturing, chemical, food and healthcare, to provide them with the capability to customise and adapt their label printing operations.


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