Description
Fast, High-Quality On-Demand Color Label Printing for High-Volume Runs
Discover unparalleled printing excellence with the Epson ColorWorks C8000 Color Label Printer, the ultimate solution for mid-to high-volume label printing across diverse sectors such as horticulture, healthcare, food & beverage processing, and cannabis compliance. This robust printer is engineered to easily handle the rigorous demands of GHS chemical labels, shipping logistics, white labeling, and export documentation. The Epson ColorWorks C8000 Color Label Printer will be the latest model in a series of successful inkjet color label printers that make it possible for businesses, brands, and merchants to quickly and efficiently produce high-quality labels for their products.
Featuring advanced PrecisionCore® Heat-Free technology, the C8000 delivers crisp, vivid color labels that enhance product visibility and compliance. Whether you’re tracking critical healthcare supplies or ensuring accurate horticultural information, this printer ensures that each label reflects your brand’s commitment to quality and precision.
Using the same UltraChrome ink formula found on the Epson C4000, C6000A, C6000P, C6500A, and C6500P, the Epson C8000 will deliver a consistent, high-quality image that comes out of the printer at lightning-fast speeds. Offering a suite of new features and improvements over its predecessor, the Epson ColorWorks C7500G, the C8000 provides the following enhancements:
Features:
- Efficient Color Label Printing: Perfect for mid-to-high-volume batch printing, the system delivers high-speed, on-demand color labels with variable data, reaching speeds of up to 12 inches per second.
- Reliable Performance: Epson ColorWorks printers feature PrecisionCore technology for dependable performance, making them ideal for demanding applications. With a permanent printhead, you’ll experience fewer interruptions and enjoy lower maintenance costs.
- Advanced Connectivity and Management Tools: Seamlessly integrate large fleets of printers with the Epson Cloud Solution PORT. Enjoy cloud printing and optional Wi-Fi, along with advanced remote management capabilities.
- Enhanced Fleet Productivity: With Epson Cloud Solution PORT3, you can remotely manage printer status, ink levels, and operation history, boosting productivity across your fleet.
- Streamlined Workflow Integration: C8000 printers are compatible with various platforms and languages, including ZPL II®, major middleware, SAP, Windows, Mac, and Linux, featuring built-in ESC/Label® language for seamless integration into your workflow.
- Durable Labels: Utilizing UltraChrome DL ink technology, Epson Colorworks printers produce durable, high-quality labels resistant to smudging, smearing, and fading.
- Efficient and Eco-friendly: Experience high efficiency and low power consumption with PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, reducing ink and energy usage.
- Comprehensive Service and Support: Benefit from world-class service and support, including a 1-year limited warranty, with the option to extend coverage for up to 5 years through Epson’s extended service plans.
- Box includes a Full Set of Inks (CMY - Gloss or Matte K) and a Waste maintenance box.
Epson C8000, C6000A/P and C4000 Comparison Chart
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| CW-C8000 | CW-C6000A/P | CW-C4000 | |
| Best For | High-volume batch printing | Manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, industrial use | Retail, healthcare, service industry, food and beverage, pharmacy, visitor ID badges |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.25" (108 mm) | 4.25" (108 mm) | 4.25" (108 mm) |
| Maximum Printer Speed | 11.8" per second | 5.0" per second | 4.0" per second |
| Printer Language | ESC/Label and ZPL II | ESC/Label and ZPL II | ESC/Label and ZPL II |
| Operating Systems and Middleware | Windows, Mac, Linux, major middleware, SAP | Windows, Mac, Linux, major middleware, SAP | Windows, Mac, Linux, major middleware, SAP |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB 3.0 and 2.0. optional Wi-Fi | Ethernet, USB 2.0 | Ethernet, USB 2.0, optional Wi-Fi |
| Media Handling | Auto Cutter | Auto Cutter or Peeler | Auto Cutter |
| Optional Accessories | Rewinder, Wi-Fi dongle | Extra media spindle for CW-C6000A/P | Replaceable auto cutter unit, Wi-Fi dongle, paper tray |
| Standard Limited Warranty | 1-year | 1-year | 1-year |
What ink type is best for my Epson ColorWorks CW-C8000?
The Epson C8000 comes in two different ink types: Matte and Gloss. The chart below should help you determine what works best for your printing needs.
Rewind Your Labels Into a Finished Product
The Epson C8000 Rewinder, built to be paired with the Epson Colorworks C8000 Color Label Printer, can handle rolls up to 4.4″ (100mm) wide and an outside diameter of up to 8″ (200mm). Unwinder is equipped with a fixed 3” core holder. The Epson C8000 series label rewinder snaps into the front of the printer and runs off a gear drive. No other connections are necessary, making this a simple and easy label rewinder solution.
How Does the Epson ColorWorks C8000 Compare to the Epson C7500G?
Here are some key differences between the C7500G and the C8000 based on what we know so far:
- The C7500G and C8000 both print at 12 inches per second or roughly 59 feet per minute.
- The Epson C8000 has a 1.9-liter total ink capacity — a 60% increase over the Epson C7500G’s 1.1781 liters.
- The C8000 will have a color screen, which is an improvement over the monochrome LCD interface for the C7500G.
- The Epson ColorWorks C8000 will have improved connectivity with Epson Cloud Solution PORT, cloud printing, and optional Wi-Fi.
How Does the Epson ColorWorks CW-C8000 Compare to the Epson C6500A?
Here are some key differences between the C6500A and the C8000 based on what we know so far:
- The C8000 prints significantly faster than the Epson C6500A. The earlier model from the 6500 series prints at 29 feet per minute, which is significantly slower than the blazing-fast Epson CW-C8000.
- The Epson C8000’s ink cartridges are more than twice the size of the Epson C6500A's.
- Both the CW-8000 and the C6500A have color screens you can use to interact with the machine.
- Both are Windows, Mac, and Linux Compatible
If you’ve been on the fence about whether it’s time to upgrade or replace your color label printer, the Epson ColorWorks CW-C8000 could provide the nudge you’re looking for. With a 60% increase in total ink capacity, you won’t just be printing faster, you’ll be printing longer as well. Simply put, the ColorWorks C8000 is the best label printer Epson has ever made and will make a great addition to your enterprise.
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