Epson commits to label industry

With the recent launch of the ColorWorks C7500 compact label printer at its UK premises in Hemel Hempstead, Epson has further consolidated its position in the label industry and now claims to offer the broadest range of digital label printers and presses for the widest range of applications.

Digital systems from Epson include handheld label makers, desktop color inkjet label printers for specialized ‘on-demand’ applications, wide-format SureColor printers for small-large format self-adhesive labels and decals, and the SurePress short-medium run digital label presses for commercial printing.

Duncan Ferguson, director ProGraphics, Epson Europe, says: ‘We are committed to the label industry for the long term. We currently invest over 1 million USD a day on R&D and have just invested over 200 million USD to build two new PrecisionCore production facilities which are driving continued innovation. We recognize that the label industry is extremely diverse which is why we offer such a wide range of production solutions with a choice of inks.’

The ColorWorks C7500 incorporates Epson’s new permanent PrecisionCore Micro TFP line printhead, specifically developed for use in the commercial-grade, industrial labeling market and which lasts for the lifetime of the printer. This printhead – Epson’s most advanced – can print at 600 x 1200 DPI on a wide variety of materials, including matte, gloss and synthetic media, in a wide range of formats and sizes up to four inches wide and at speeds up to 300mm/sec. High-quality results are achieved through the use of Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) which produces ink droplets in precisely controlled sizes. Nozzle verification technology and dot substitution helps prevent misprints and dead pixels to ensure consistent printouts.

The C7500 uses Epson DuraBrite Ultra pigment ink in high-capacity 300ml cartridges to give fast-drying labels that are smudge, water and fade resistant. The printer is easy to use, integrates into most operating systems and features an auto-cutter as standard and an optional rewinder for roll-to-roll printing.