Add COLOR To Your Mission Critical Label Printing

• First Printer Specifically Designed as a Color Upgrade to Black-Only Thermal Transfer Printers — Designed with similar media handling capabilities, speed, features, and connectivity options, all at a comparable price point
• Enhanced Productivity — Eliminates the need to pre-print; speeds up to 5-inches per second; fast time to the 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
• Auto Cutter — Epson C6500A comes standard with an auto cutter, ideal for fast, on-demand applications

Epson ColorWorks C6500A: High-Performance Color Label Printing with Auto Cutter

The Epson ColorWorks C6500A brings enterprise-level, full-color label printing to industries requiring on-demand, high-quality labeling. Designed to replace black-only thermal transfer printers, it eliminates the need for pre-printed labels, enhances branding, and improves workflow efficiency. With ZPL II compatibility, SAP integration, and seamless network connectivity, businesses can effortlessly upgrade their existing label printing process. Ideal for food and beverage labels, regulatory compliance, and GHS labeling, the C6500A ensures fast, cost-effective label production.

Key Features:

✔ Auto Cutter – Standard for precise, fast, on-demand label cutting
✔ Seamless Integration – Compatible with ZPL II, SAP, Windows®, Mac®, and Linux
✔ High-Speed Printing – Prints at 5 inches per second, eliminating pre-printing delays
✔ Superior Image Quality – 1200 dpi resolution with variable droplet sizes for crisp, vibrant labels
✔ Durable Pigment Ink – Fade, abrasion, and moisture-resistant for long-lasting labels
✔ User-Friendly Touchscreen – Displays status, media settings, and ink levels for easy operation
✔ Remote Printer Management – Allows fleet-wide monitoring, firmware updates, and error tracking
✔ Enterprise-Ready Workflow – Features Applicator I/O Control Port for automated labeling integration

Enterprise-Level Dependability

The C6500A is built for mission-critical environments, providing rugged durability and minimal downtime for warehouses, shipping docks, and production floors. Backed by Epson’s ExpressCare™ service program, it offers onsite, depot, and extended warranty options for reliable, continuous operation.

On-Demand Labeling & Workflow Automation

With auto-cutting (C6500A) or peel-and-present (C6500P) options, the C6500 series supports automated workflows, ensuring efficient print-and-apply labeling. The "label taken" sensor in the peel-and-present version enhances batch printing efficiency, while remote I/O capabilities allow seamless integration with automated label applicators.

Professional Color Printing with PrecisionCore Technology

Using PrecisionCore CMYK pigment ink technology, the C6500A produces vivid, high-resolution labels from 1” to 8.34” wide. Its five print quality settings and 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution ensure crisp, professional output, making it perfect for 6” product labels, 8” GHS chemical drum labels, and 2-up color labels.

The Epson ColorWorks C6500A is the ultimate cost-effective, high-performance color label printing solution, delivering efficiency, precision, and reliability for businesses that demand professional, on-demand labeling.

• Weight | 82 lbs
  
• Dimensions | 24 × 28 × 19 in
  
• PRINT METHOD | Serial inkjet PrecisionCore TFP
  
• INK TYPE | Pigment
  
• PRINT RESOLUTION | 300dpi – 1200dpi
  
• PRINT SPEED | Max Speed – 5ips
  
• PRINT WIDTH | 8.34" (212 mm)
  
• OPERATING SYSTEM | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 SP1, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows Server® 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, macOS® 10.6.8 or later, Linux
  
• BARCODE FONT | UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13(EAN), JAN8(EAN), Code39, ITF, Codabar, Code93, Code128, GS1 -128, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded
  
• INTERFACES | Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE­ TX/10BASE-T USB 2.0
  
• MAX CONTINUOUS PRINT LENGTH | 24" (610 mm)
  
• MEDIA TYPES | COMPATIBLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PAPER, POLYESTER, POLYPROPYLENE, AND VINYL LABEL STOCKS
  
• MEDIA WIDTH | 1.0" (25 mm) – 8.5" (216 mm)
  
• MEDIA THICKNESS | .005" -.009" (0.129 mm -0.236 mm)
  
• MEDIA CORE DIAMETER | REQUIRES 3" (76.2MM) CARDBOARD CORE
  
• MEDIA SENSORS | GAP, CONTINUOUS, BLACK MARK
  
• MEDIA DIE-CUT LABEL GAP | 2 mm -6 mm
  
• MEDIA BLACK MARK SIZE | Min. 0.72" x 0.16" (18 mm x 4 mm)
  
• MAX DIE-CUT LABEL LENGTH | 12" (304.8MM)
  
• WARRANTY | One year depot repair
  
• WEIGHT | Printer: 57.3 lb (26.0 kg), Shipping: 81.6 lb (37.0 kg)
  
• OVERALL DIMENSIONS | Printer: 17.5" x 20.3" x 12.8" (444 mm x 515 mm x 326 mm), Shipping: 24" x 28" x 19" (610 mm x 710 mm x 480 mm)
  
• SOLUTIONS | Food Labels, GHS Labels, Hardware Product Labels, Regulatory & Compliance Solutions, Retail and Brand Labels
  
• INK TYPE | Gloss, Matte

True black and composite black refer to different methods of creating black color in the printing process, and the differences between them can affect the final print output. Let's explore each concept:1. True Black

• Definition: True black is a pure, solid black color that is achieved using only the black ink in the printer.
• Printing Method: When you choose true black, the printer uses only the black ink cartridge to produce the darkest black possible.
• Advantages: Results in a deep and rich black color and consumes less ink because it only uses the black ink cartridge.
• Considerations: May result in a slightly cooler or neutral black compared to composite black.

2. Composite Black

• Definition: Composite black is created by combining multiple ink colors, typically cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK), to simulate a black color.
• Printing Method: When you choose composite black, the printer uses a combination of the CMYK inks to create a dark color that appears as black.
• Advantages: Can result in a more neutral or warm black, depending on the color balance and offers more flexibility in adjusting the color tone.
• Considerations: Consumes more ink as it uses a combination of colors to create the black shade. The richness of black may not match true black in terms of depth.

Choosing Between True Black and Composite Black on Epson Printers:

• Default Setting: Many printers default to composite black, as it provides more flexibility in color reproduction.
• Application: True black is often preferred for text and line art, where a crisp and deep black is essential. Composite black may be suitable for color photographs and graphics.
• Color Accuracy: If color accuracy is critical, especially in professional printing or graphic design, true black may be preferred for its predictability.

When printing on an Epson ColorWorks printer, you can typically find these options in the printer driver settings. Experiment with both true black and composite black settings to determine which one better suits your specific printing needs and preferences. Keep in mind that the optimal choice may depend on the type of content you are printing and your desired color outcome.