Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500A 8 Inch Color Label Printer – Autocutter

8 Inch Wide Auto-Cutter Color Label Printer

The Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500A is an 8 inch wide colour inkjet label printer with a built-in auto cutter. the wide-format sibling of the popular CW-C6000A. It prints at up to 5 inches per second at 1200 x 1200 dpi using UltraChrome DL pigment ink, supports label widths from 1.0 to 8.5 inches, and runs 3 inch core / 6 inch OD industrial label rolls. The 8 inch print head makes the C6500A the right choice for chemical drum and tote labels, large prime product packaging, shipping and warehouse labels, and any application where you need a wider canvas than a standard 4 inch desktop printer can offer.

Important: pick Matte Black or Gloss Black before you order. Use the variation selector below to choose your ink configuration. The print head is configured for one or the other at first setup and the choice is permanent. Matte Black delivers a darker black on matte and uncoated label stocks but is not recommended for high-gloss media; Gloss Black works on the widest range of substrates including matte and gloss.

Key Features

• 8 inch wide print head. Up to 8.34 inch (212 mm) max print width. Run labels from 1 inch up to 8.5 inches without changing printers.
• Up to 5 inches per second at 300 x 600 dpi. Production-grade throughput on industrial roll stock.
• Built-in 8-inch auto cutter. Up to 1.5 million cuts on paper liner. Variable-length labels and clean job separation.
• 1200 x 1200 dpi maximum resolution. Sharp text and barcodes; photo-quality colour even at 8 inch widths.
• UltraChrome DL pigment ink (SJIC35P). CMYK individual cartridges with choice of Matte Black or Gloss Black. Water/smudge/chemical/UV resistant.
• Choice of Matte Black or Gloss Black. Permanent ink configuration at first setup. See callout above.

Compatible Labels for the CW-C6500A

Browse the full CW-C6500A label catalogue. matte, high-gloss, matte polypropylene, and high-gloss polypropylene rolls in every size we stock. All CW-C6500A labels are built for the roll format the printer requires, so they fit out of the box.

Compatible Ink Cartridges

We stock genuine OEM Epson ink for the CW-C6500A. see CW-C6500A Ink Cartridges. Third-party or refilled cartridges void the printer warranty and frequently damage the PrecisionCore print head, so we only sell genuine Epson.

What’s in the Box

• Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500A printer
• Starter CMYK ink cartridges (Matte Black or Gloss Black per variant)
• Maintenance box
• AC power cord
• Instruction sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 8 inch C6500A make sense over the 4 inch C6000A?

If any of your labels are wider than 4.25 inches. chemical drum and tote labels, large prime packaging, shipping labels for large parcels, multi-up imposed labels you need the C6500A. If all your labels fit under 4 inches, the C6000A is smaller, lighter, and cheaper to operate.

Auto cutter (A) or Peeler (P)?

The C6500A has the auto cutter; the C6500P has the peeler. Pick the A for batch-print, cut-to-length, and continuous-feed workflows. Pick the P for print-and-apply at a single station.

Matte Black vs Gloss Black ink?

Gloss Black is the broader default. works on matte, gloss, and synthetic stocks. Matte Black gives a darker black only on matte and uncoated media. Permanent choice at first setup.

Labels and ink?

3 inch core / 6 inch OD industrial label rolls up to 8.5 inches wide. see labels for the CW-C6500A. Ink: SJIC35P CMYK cartridges, genuine OEM Epson.

Use Cases & Industries

The CW-C6500A is the most versatile mid-range printer in the ColorWorks line because it covers both standard 4-inch and wider 8-inch label work in a single unit. Common deployments: chemical drum and tote GHS labels (where the wider format is essential), large prime product packaging, beverage and supplement boxes, shipping and warehouse labels, multi-up imposition for cosmetic and beauty branding.

For peel-and-present workflows, choose the CW-C6500P. For higher 11.8 ips industrial throughput on 8 inch media, step up to the CW-C8000.