Automated data driven labelling is a move towards Industry 4.0
Precision
Printhead
PrecisionCore printheads are self-maintaining. They are designed to outlast the printers.
Ink
Billions of microelectronic decisions control the drops. The volume of the smallest is 5% of the largest.
Print
The aqueous drops dry instantly. Their pigments lock into the labels and resist chemicals.
Print
Laser-like text
PrecisionCore prints high definition text down to 3 points
Vibrant colours
Epson ink pigments create a wide gamut of colour
Colour coding
Colour coding speeds up handling and avoids mistakes
C6000 · C6500 Colours
Printed labels must match brand colours
Labels
There are many face materials for ink jet printers. Codeway label experts will help you make a choice
Paper
Matt, semi-gloss, gloss, textured and laid papers that are ideal for labels, and cards for tags
Film
Matt, satin, gloss, clear and silver labels made from PE, HDPE, PP, BOPP or PET for plastic packaging
Durable
Look to tough BS5609 approved synthetics for chemical, weatherproof and other durable labels
Fabric
Woven polyester labels sew in or iron on to clothing, fabrics and furnishings (e.g. carpets, mattresses)
Composite
Composite labels for tyres and industrial products, as well as wraparound labels for goods in transit
Tags
Heavy duty synthetics and composites for tagging basic materials, metals and building products
Apply
Codeway specialises in print apply
We will add applicator heads to your C6000P/C6500P printers
Cut apply
Generate labels from work orders. Print just in time to apply by hand. Cut strips for batches, singles for items like drums.
Peel apply
Integrate labelling with IT systems. Trigger print and peel for each item. Apply the label by hand.
Print apply
Automate labelling to increase productivity. Applicator heads include touch-on (as above), blow-on, custom and robotic.
Software
Codeway engineers integrate label printers with business systems
Performance
Colorworks v Thermal Transfer
Product Information Labels
Availability • Cost • Quality
PLAIN LABELS Thermal Transfer
PLAIN LABELS Thermal Transfer
Leadtime: on demand Labels: plain Variable colour: no Colour coding: no Print definition: good Print quality: varies Printhead: wears Label cost: low Total cost: moderate Brand image: varies Rating: ECONOMIC
PLAIN LABELS Colour Ink Jet
PLAIN LABELS Colour Ink Jet
Leadtime: on demand Labels: plain Variable colour: yes Colour coding: yes Print definition: high Print quality: high Printhead: no wear Label cost: low Total cost: moderate Brand image: good Rating: TOP QUALITY
COLOUR LABELS Thermal Transfer
COLOUR LABELS Thermal Transfer
Leadtime: label supply Labels: preprint Variable colour: no Colour coding: no Print definition: good Print quality: varies Printhead: wears Label cost: high (short runs, scrap) Total cost: high Brand image: varies Rating: UNECONOMIC
SHORT RUN COLOUR Colour Ink Jet
SHORT RUN COLOUR Colour Ink Jet
Leadtime: on demand Labels: plain Variable colour: yes Colour coding: yes Print definition: high Print reliability: high Printhead: no wear Label cost: low Total cost: moderate Brand image: good Rating: TOP QUALITY
LONG RUN COLOUR Colour Ink Jet
LONG RUN COLOUR Colour Ink Jet
Leadtime: on demand Labels: preprint, plain Variable colour: yes Colour coding: yes Print definition: high Print quality: high Printhead: no wear Label cost: low Total cost: moderate Brand image: good Rating: TOP QUALITY
Printing Cost
How to minimise cost
Large brand images
When the same brand graphics cover the major part of your labels, print long runs of them on a press as blanks. Then use Colorworks printers to overprint your variable content on demand.
Consider printing everything on plain labels if there is a risk of printed blanks going obsolete.
The extra cost may be small. The cost of printing a label in a run of millions on a four colour press is about the same as the cost of Colorworks inks for 50% coverage.
Logos and small brand images
When brand graphics cover a minor part of the label (less than 50% of its area) print everything on plain labels with a Colorworks printer.
No logos or images
Print everything on plain labels with Colorworks!
Variable content
Brand images
Labels like Purax
When brand graphics cover over half the label, have them printed on a press as blanks. It's worth doing only if the press run is well above the breakeven point (15-50,000 plain labels, varies with ink coverage).
Labels like Brights
Ink jet print plain labels when there is no fixed content or its solid colour covers less than half the label.
Epson C6500
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C6500P Peeler
Epson C6500P
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