Industrial on-demand wide-format colour label printing with the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500Ae — delivering high-resolution output up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi, a built-in auto cutter, and flexible media support for professional label production across industries.
The Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500Ae is an industrial-class colour label printer designed for on-demand production of full-colour labels across a wide range of business applications. It is ideal for environments that require wide-format label printing with professional durability and flexible system integration.
PrecisionCore™ Print Head
Utilises Epson’s PrecisionCore technology to deliver precise, reliable, high-resolution printing.
Four-Colour Output
Prints using four separate pigment ink cartridges—Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow—producing rich, vibrant colour labels.
Pigment Ink System
Uses UltraChrome® DL pigment inks, delivering durable, water-resistant, and smudge-resistant output suitable for demanding applications.
Maximum Resolution
Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi, ensuring crisp text, fine detail, and sharp graphics.
Print Speed
Up to approximately 85 mm/sec at 300 × 600 dpi, balancing quality with productive throughput.
Maximum Print Width
Up to 212 mm (approximately 8.34 inches), making it ideal for wide-format labels such as GHS drum labels, pallet tags, and large branding labels.
Wide Media Support
Handles media widths from approximately 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm, accommodating everything from small product labels to large industrial and logistics labels.
Media Types
Compatible with continuous roll media, die-cut labels, and black mark labels across a range of materials.
Built-In Auto Cutter
The “Ae” model includes an automatic cutter, enabling clean separation of printed labels or variable-length cutting without manual trimming.
Printer Languages
Supports ESC/Label and native ZPL II emulation, allowing seamless integration into existing workflows and label printing systems.
Connectivity Options
Includes Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type B, and USB 2.0 Type A host ports for reliable network and direct connections.
Driver Compatibility
Compatible with major operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux, and can be integrated into SAP environments and middleware solutions.
Front-Accessible Design
All media loading and primary controls are accessible from the front, saving space and simplifying operation in production environments.
Remote Management
Supports remote configuration, monitoring, and maintenance tools, making it suitable for fleet deployment and centralised control.
Durable Output
Labels produced using UltraChrome DL inks are resistant to water, chemicals, and fading, making them suitable for harsh environments and compliance labelling such as GHS.
The CW-C6500Ae excels in:
Industrial and logistics labelling (large shipping, pallet, and rack labels)
Chemical and hazard communication (GHS and compliance labels)
Food and beverage product labelling
Large primary packaging labels
Promotional and high-impact branding labels
Its combination of wide-format capability, high resolution, and durable pigment inks makes it an excellent choice for businesses requiring robust, on-demand colour label production.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Printer Type | Industrial colour label printer |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore™ Print Head |
| Colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink Type | UltraChrome® DL pigment |
| Max Print Resolution | Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi |
| Max Print Speed | Up to ~85 mm/sec |
| Max Print Width | Up to 212 mm |
| Media Width | ~25.4 mm – 215.9 mm |
| Supported Media | Continuous roll, die-cut, black mark |
| Built-In Auto Cutter | Yes |
| Printer Languages | ESC/Label, ZPL II emulation |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type B & A |
| Front Operation | Yes |
| Remote Management | Supported |