Epson has launched an alternate configuration to its new Colorworks
C7500; the C7500G. Recently, I met with
Andrew Moore, Product Manager and Keigo Ejiri, Engineering Liason, to learn
more about and to see a demo of the C7500G.
In the past, you may have seen some of our other posts on the C7500
color label printer:
First Demo At Label Expo: http://colorlabelsondemand.blogspot.com/2014/09/first-review-tm-c7500-at-label-expo.html
First Personal Test: http://colorlabelsondemand.blogspot.com/2015/01/my-new-printer-is.html
When
we met, my first question to Andrew was, what’s the difference between the
C7500 and the C7500G? According to Andrew, “It’s the ink. The C7500G uses a variation of Epson
UltraChrome ink, https://www.epson.com/cmc_upload/0/000/021/622/Ultrachrome%20Ink%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf, which
is used in the Epson Stylus Pro Printers (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Pro/Home.do). This
ink works on a wider range of gloss media than the DuraBRITE ink used in the
C7500, C3500 and C831 printers (https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/sc80__/sc80__db.pdf). Both inks are pigment based, which make them very durable.”
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| C7500G on Gloss Paper Labels |
For
a better understanding, here is a definition of gloss paper: http://printwiki.org/Gloss
As described to me, the challenge with glossy media is the high speed
of the C7500. The C7500 is so fast that
the standard ink did not have a chance to fully dry on glossy media resulting
in some risk of ink transfer or image defects.
The UltraChrome based inks dry much faster on glossy substrates opening
up a wider range of media that the C7500 family can handle.
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| C7500 on Gloss Paper Labels |
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On top, gloss labels printed with the
C7500G; and on bottom, gloss labels printed with the C7500.
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Although you may not see it in the picture, I found the C7500 had
slightly darker colors. See if you can
tell the differences in the yellow around the showerhead or the light orange in the Nutritional Facts. Therefore, if a customer’s specific gloss media allowed sufficient
time to dry, I would recommend using the standard C7500. For sure the standard C7500 provided better
print quality on matte.
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| On top, matte labels printed with the C7500G; and on the bottom matte labels printed with the C7500. |
Again see the differences; the yellow around the showerhead and the
orange in the Nutritional Facts are darker on the bottom labels printed on matte
with the C7500.
I did ask Andrew, can you place ink for the “G” printer in the standard
C7500? According to Andrew, “you can’t
mix ink for the C7500 in the C7500G and visa-versa. In addition, you need to use a different
driver for the different printers as well.”
Based on my understanding of the differences, I would recommend using
the C7500 if you print both matte and gloss labels. If you need very glossy labels, the C7500G
will be the right choice.
Most importantly, you should contact Color Label Solutions if you are
interested in a C7500 printer; as we’re the experts with this technology. To purchase the C7500, visit our store.
C7500: http://stores.colorlabelsolutions.com/c7500-color-label-printer/.
C7500: http://stores.colorlabelsolutions.com/c7500-color-label-printer/.
C7500 Optional Rewinder: http://stores.colorlabelsolutions.com/c7500-rewinder/
C7500 ink and kits: http://stores.colorlabelsolutions.com/c7500-ink/
C7500 Warranties: http://stores.colorlabelsolutions.com/warranty/
Guy Mikel
855-962-7670
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