How to Lower Your Total Cost Per Label with Epson ColorWorks Printers
Stop Paying More Than You Need for Narrow Labels
One of the biggest opportunities to reduce your total cost per label with an Epson ColorWorks printer has nothing to do with ink—it starts with maximizing your printable width.
If you're printing narrow labels on an Epson ColorWorks C6000, C6500, or C8000, purchasing single-column blank label rolls is often the most expensive way to produce labels.
Instead, print multiple labels across the web and slit them into individual rolls after printing. This simple workflow dramatically lowers material costs while increasing production efficiency.
Why Single-Column Label Rolls Cost More
Many automatic label applicators require a single-row label roll, so it's common to purchase narrow blank labels that match the finished roll width.
The problem is that a ColorWorks printer is capable of printing much wider than a single narrow label.
That leaves a large portion of the printhead unused every time you print, resulting in:
- Higher blank label costs
- More wasted printable width
- More frequent roll changes
- Lower production efficiency
Print Wide. Slit Later.
A much more economical solution is to purchase a blank roll with multiple labels across the web.
For example, instead of printing one label across, print 3, 4, or even 5 labels across depending on your label size.
After printing, use an inline slitter/rewinder to separate the printed web into individual rolls.
Your label applicator still receives the exact same single-column roll it needs—but at a significantly lower material cost.
The ROI Is Faster Than Most Companies Expect
Printing multiple labels across the web increases printhead utilization and reduces the cost per finished label.
Many companies recover the cost of a slitter simply through blank label savings. Even greater savings come from reducing operator intervention and minimizing roll changes.
Benefits include:
- Lower blank label cost per finished roll
- Maximum use of the Epson printhead width
- Reduced roll change downtime
- Higher production throughput
- Lower labor costs
- Fast return on investment
Recommended Labelmate Slitting Systems
Jet City Label offers Labelmate slitting systems specifically designed for Epson ColorWorks printers.
- C6000: Labelmate SR-100 Inline Slitter/Rewinder
- C6500: Labelmate SR-200 All-in-One Slitter/Rewinder
- C8000: Labelmate SR-100 Inline Slitter/Rewinder
Watch the C8000 high-capacity slitting workflow in action:
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Jet City Label manufactures custom inkjet-compatible blank label rolls designed to maximize the printable width of Epson ColorWorks, Canon, and Afinia printers.
Whether you need permanent adhesive, removable adhesive, specialty materials, or custom dimensions, we can produce multi-across label rolls that reduce your cost per label while delivering the finished roll format your application requires.
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If you're printing narrow labels on an Epson ColorWorks printer, don't let unused print width increase your costs.
Printing multiple labels across the web and slitting them into individual rolls is one of the fastest ways to reduce your total cost per label while improving production efficiency.
Explore Epson ColorWorks Printers or contact Jet City Label for a custom workflow designed around your application.