Epson Introduces the ColorWorks C4000 Compact, On-Demand Color Label Printer with Comprehensive Connectivity and Dynamic Image Quality

ColorWorks C4000 Offers Businesses an Easy Solution for Adding Color to Labeling and Eliminating the Cost, Hassle and Lead Time of Pre-Printed Color Labels

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. - Jan. 17, 2022 - In fast-paced environments where things shift on the fly, businesses demand dynamic label printing solutions to help maximize the mobility and efficiency of operations. Epson today announced a new addition to its ColorWorks^® on-demand color label printer portfolio - the ColorWorks C4000. The compact ColorWorks C4000 offers expanded connectivity and compatibility, improved image quality, remote management tools, and increased ink capacity. The new model is engineered for markets that require high-resolution image quality, durable color labels and easy connectivity, such as food and beverage, retail, healthcare, and pharmaceutical.

"The ColorWorks C4000 brings a comprehensive suite of features and tools into a compact, easy-to-use label printer. This new model is a dynamic solution for a range of labeling applications, from product or packaging labels to barcode and shipping labels," said Bonny Rindahl, product manager, Commercial Label Printers, Epson America, Inc. "It is designed to integrate seamlessly into a variety of workflows and produce high-quality, durable labels at a competitive price point to existing thermal transfer printers.¹"

The ColorWorks C4000 is compatible with the gamut of major middleware programs as well as ZPL II, SAP, Windows^®, Mac^® and Linux, allowing smooth integration with virtually any existing workflow. Plus, it has optional Wi-Fi connectivity.² To ensure labels have scannable barcodes, legible text and meet branding requirements, the ColorWorks C4000 delivers exceptionally crisp, photo-quality images and barcodes and up to 1200 dpi resolution with variable droplet sizes. Its durable high-quality labels meet BS-5609 certification.³ It is dust- and water-resistant and engineered to withstand the pressures of high-duty-cycle and commercial environments, with a compact design to also suit small workspaces.

With reliability and productivity at the forefront, the ColorWorks C4000 is engineered with PrecisionCore^® technology to deliver a fast time to first label and speeds up to 4-inches per second,⁴ eliminating the need for pre-printed labels. Designed to be easy to operate and easy to manage, the new model has optional Wi-Fi connectivity² to print from compatible devices⁵ and remote printer management via Epson Device Admin for managing large fleets over the network.

Availability

The new ColorWorks C4000 on-demand color label printer will be available in gloss and matte versions in Spring 2022 through Epson's vast network of authorized partners. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/colorworks. A short video overview of the new ColorWorks C4000 is available here.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

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1 Printers and consumable costs are similar when comparing similarly featured leading brand thermal transfer printers and supplies for similar high-durability images on similar media.

2 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used.

3 ColorWorks CW-C4000 inkjet printer with UltraChrome^® DL pigment ink, used in combination with Neenah Kimdura^® poly media, has been BS-5609 certified.

4 Printing in Max Speed Mode, 300 × 600 dpi resolution, 4" (101.6 mm) print width. Print speeds are based on the print engine speed only. Total throughput time for any label depends on factors including label size, file size, print resolution, speed of data transmission, etc.

5 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect™ enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect

EPSON, ColorWorks, PrecisionCore and UltraChrome are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi^® is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance^®. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.