Epson ColorWorks CW-C8000 4" color label printer

The Epson ColorWorks CW-C8000 is a fast, high-performance 4" color label printer designed for mid- to high-volume production runs. Featuring PrecisionCore® Heat-Free technology and UltraChrome® DL pigment inks, it delivers sharp text, accurate barcodes, and vibrant color at speeds up to 11.8" per second. With high-capacity 480 mL ink packs (1.9 L total), advanced connectivity, and powerful remote management via Epson Cloud Solution PORT®, the CW-C8000 is built for demanding, on-demand labeling environments.

Best-fit Uses

• High-volume product and packaging labels
• Industrial and compliance labels (including GHS)
• Inventory, logistics, and warehouse labeling
• On-demand variable data and serialized color labels

Key Features

• High-Speed Production: print up to 11.8"/sec for mid- to high-volume batch runs
• PrecisionCore® Heat-Free Technology: delivers consistent, sharp output with low energy use
• Exceptional Image Quality: smooth gradations, accurate colors, and precise barcodes with UltraChrome® DL inks
• High-Capacity Ink System: four 480 mL ink packs (1.9 L total) for fewer interventions and lower waste
• Gloss or Matte Flexibility: choose Gloss Black or Matte Black ink to match your media and application
• Advanced Connectivity: USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi®, plus Epson Cloud Solution PORT® integration
• Enterprise & ZPL II® Support: compatible with ZPL II®, ESC/Label™, SAP®, Windows®, macOS®, Linux®
• Durable Output: pigment inks produce smudge-, smear- and fade-resistant labels; BS 5609 capable with approved media
• Built-In Auto Cutter: scissor-type cutter rated for up to 1.5 million cuts
• Designed for Reliability: permanent PrecisionCore® printhead for long-term, high-volume use

Printer

• Models Included: CW-C8000 Gloss (C31CL02A9991), CW-C8000 Matte (C31CL02A9981)
• Print Method: PrecisionCore® Heat-Free line inkjet with permanent printhead
• Print Resolution: up to 600 × 1200 dpi
• Max Print Width: 4.25" (108 mm)
• Max Print Speed: up to 11.8" per second (300 mm/s), depending on media and settings
• Print Modes: various quality/speed modes for production or high-quality output
• Cutter: built-in scissor-type auto cutter, rated up to 1.5 million cuts
• Barcode Support: common 1D and 2D symbologies including UPC-A/E, Code39, Code128, GS1-128, QR, DataMatrix, PDF417

Ink

• Ink Type: UltraChrome® DL pigment ink
• Configuration: CMYK with Gloss Black or Matte Black ink model options
• Capacity: four 480 mL ink packs (1.9 L total)
• Durability: smudge-, smear- and fade-resistant; BS 5609 capable with compliant media
• Designed For: use exclusively with Epson ink packs

Media

• Media Types: die-cut, full-page and continuous labels and tags; plain, textured, matte and glossy paper; synthetic and glossy film
• Internal Roll 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 × D × H): 24.4" × 15.4" × 16.5" (≈ 620 × 392 × 420 mm)
• Printer Weight: 79.4 lb (≈ 35 kg)

Eco Features

• Energy-efficient PrecisionCore® Heat-Free technology
• RoHS compliant
• Designed for reduced consumable waste with high-capacity ink packs