Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 4" color label printer

A powerful and compact on-demand commercial color label printer, the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 brings dynamic image quality and comprehensive connectivity in a small footprint. Designed for reliability, it produces crisp, photo-quality labels up to 1200 dpi and integrates seamlessly into enterprise workflows with support for ZPL II, SAP®, major middleware, and optional Wi-Fi®. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Best-fit Uses

• Product and shelf labels
• GHS/industrial compliance labels
• Retail, healthcare, and inventory tags
• On-demand variable data labels

Key Features

• Engineered for Reliability: built for demanding, high-duty-cycle environments
• Photo-Quality Output: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi with variable droplet sizes
• PrecisionCore™ TFP™: sharp text, vibrant graphics, and precise barcodes
• Productivity: prints up to 3.94"/sec (100 mm/s) with fast time-to-first-label
• Durable Labels: UltraChrome™ DL pigment inks; BS 5609 certified
• Finish Options: Gloss Black or Matte Black ink models for optimized media compatibility
• Easy Integration: ZPL II, SAP®, Windows®, macOS, Linux, major middleware
• Manage at Scale: remote printer management tools for fleet monitoring and updates
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi® dongle
• Simple Operation: 2.7" color LCD, automatic Nozzle Verification, quick media/ink loading

Printer

• Print Method: Serial inkjet PrecisionCore™ TFP™
• Print Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Print Speed: Up to 3.94"/sec (100 mm/s)
• Max Print Width: 4.25" (108 mm)
• Control Panel: 2.7" color LCD with 9-key pad
• Cutter Life: Up to 1.5M cuts (paper liner); 0.5M (synthetic)
• Printhead: Permanent PrecisionCore™; 150 km feed life
• Supported Codes: UPC-A/E, Code39, Code128, QR, DataMatrix, PDF417, GS1-128

Ink

• Ink Type: UltraChrome™ DL pigment-based inks (CMYK)
• Black Variants: Available in Gloss Black and Matte Black models
• Cartridge Capacity: 50 mL each (four-cartridge system)
• Ink Durability: Smudge-, fade-, and water-resistant; BS 5609 certified
• Replacement Cartridges: Individual CMYK color cartridges for cost efficiency

Media

• Media Sources: Internal roll-fed, rear fan-fold, external unwinder
• Media Type: Plain, matte, gloss, synthetic, wristbands
• Media Width: 1.0" - 4.40" (25.4 - 111.8 mm)
• External/Fan-Fold Media Width: 1.97" - 4.40" (50 - 111.8 mm)
• Media Length: approx. 0.31" - 40" (8 - 1,016 mm), depending on configuration
• Media Thickness: approx. 3.30 - 23.62 mil (0.084 - 0.6 mm), depending on media type
• Media Handling: internal roll feed, external unwinder/fan-fold support; black mark and gap sensing

General

• Interfaces: USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0), Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi® (via wireless dongle), D-Sub 25-pin general-purpose I/O
• Printer Languages: ZPL II, ESC/Label with color extensions
• OS Support: Windows® 11/10/8.1; Windows Server® 2022/2019/2016/2012/2012 R2; macOS® 10.12+; common Linux distributions (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Management & Cloud: compatible with Epson Cloud Solution PORT™ for remote fleet monitoring and reporting
• Power Requirements: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz (auto-ranging)
• Typical Power Consumption: approx. 83 W operating; 3.3 W standby; 0.4 W power off
• In the Box: printer, CMYK ink packs, maintenance box, AC adapter and power cable, sample media, setup documentation
• Warranty: 1-year limited Return-for-Repair; optional extended service plans available

Weight & Dimensions

• Printer Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.2" x 11.1" x 11.2" (310 x 283 x 285 mm)
• Printer Weight: 28.7 lb (13 kg)
• Package Size (W x D x H): 15.6" x 17.6" x 18.5" (396 x 446 x 469 mm)
• Shipping Weight: 38.6 lb (17.5 kg)

Eco Features

• RoHS compliant
• Recyclable components
• SmartWay® Transport Partner certified