Afinia F502 Fanfolded Color Label Printer with Cutter and Dye Inks (CMYK)
Industrial Fanfold Color Label Printer for On-Demand Prime Labels
The Afinia F502 fanfolded color label printer is built for businesses that want to print vibrant, professional labels in-house—without the cost and delays of outsourcing. Designed with an all-steel industrial chassis and a compact footprint, the F502 is ideal for short- to mid-size print runs where you need the freedom to update label designs, barcodes, SKUs, and variable information on the fly.
Using HP dye inkjet technology, the F502 delivers sharp image quality and rich color output at up to 4800 dpi. It also includes a powered cutter, making it easy to produce cleanly cut stacks of labels for fast packing and production workflows.
Print Technology + Media Compatibility
The F502 uses CMYK dye inks to produce vibrant prime labels across a broad range of inkjet label materials. With auto calibration and auto detection of gap and black mark media, setup is quick and switching between label stocks is simple. Enhanced sensors also improve performance with specialty materials, including certain reflective metallic stocks.
Supported Label Materials
- Paper labels: matte paper, high gloss paper, and other inkjet-coated paper stocks
- Synthetic labels: polyester, polypropylene, and vinyl label stocks
- Media types: gap, black mark, and continuous media
- Media format: fanfold labels (carton-fed)
Common Applications
- Product labels: food, beverage, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and retail packaging
- Barcode labels: SKUs, shelf labeling, inventory and logistics tracking
- Short-run branding: seasonal promotions, limited editions, and versioned packaging
- Industrial ID: durable color labels (material dependent)
F502 Key Features
- Vibrant prime-label output: dye-based inks for rich color
- Rugged steel construction: built for industrial environments
- Design flexibility: change label artwork and variable data anytime
- Short- to mid-run optimized: print what you need, when you need it
- Powered cutter: clean cuts for efficient label handling
Afinia F502 Specifications
- Print Technology: HP Dye Inkjet
- Print Resolution: Up to 4800 dpi
- Ink Configuration: Dye inks (CMYK) — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (26 mL each), Black (78.4 mL)
- Optional Inks: Pigment inks available (requires pigment printhead and pigment inks)
- Media Format: Fanfold
- Media Support: gap, black mark, continuous
- Label Width: 1.0" – 8.5" (25.4 mm – 215.9 mm)
- Label Length: 0.75" – 48" (19 mm – 1219.2 mm)
- Media/Liner Width: 1.5" – 8.65" (38.1 mm – 219.7 mm)
- Cutter: Powered cutter
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 and 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet
- Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit)
- Dimensions: 20" W x 23.5" D x 9.75" H (511 mm x 596 mm x 248 mm)
- Warranty: 1-year Afinia depot warranty
Dye vs. Pigment: Which F502 Ink Setup Should You Buy?
Dye inks are a great fit for printing vibrant product labels on common materials like matte paper, high gloss paper, and standard synthetics such as matte polypropylene, glossy polypropylene, and inkjet polyester (including white polyester and silver polyester). If your priority is bright color and premium label appearance for retail packaging, the F502 with dye inks is an excellent choice.
Pigment inks are designed for higher durability, especially where labels may face chemicals or harsher conditions. If you need GHS BS5609-compliant labels, pigment ink is recommended and must be used with DuraFast chemical label materials. The F502 platform also gives you flexibility to switch between dye and pigment setups (with the appropriate printhead and inks) as your labeling requirements evolve.
FAQ
Why buy the fanfolded F502 instead of the roll-fed L502?
The Afinia L502 is built for labels on rolls and includes an unwinder (supporting roll diameters up to 8"). Rolls are a great choice if you plan to pair printing with a label applicator or want roll-to-roll workflows. The Afinia F502 is designed for fanfold labels, so it delivers a smaller footprint without the roll unwinder. If you print the same label size regularly, DuraFast can supply fanfold labels in a carton so you can run more labels between reloads, and the carton can sit behind the workstation or on the floor to save table space.
Should I buy the F502 dye or F502 pigment version?
Choose dye inks for everyday product labels on paper and standard synthetics (matte/gloss paper, matte/gloss polypropylene, and inkjet polyester including white and silver). Choose pigment inks when you need maximum durability—especially for GHS BS5609-compliant chemical labeling. To produce BS5609-compliant labels, you need pigment ink with DuraFast chemical label stocks. If your needs change, you can switch between dye and pigment configurations using the correct printhead and ink set.
What’s the difference between the Afinia F502 and Epson CW-C6500 color label printers?
Both printers use inkjet technology and are designed for high-quality on-demand labeling. The Epson CW-C6500 is a pigment-only platform, while the Afinia F502 allows you to run dye or pigment depending on your label durability requirements. The F502 is built for fanfold media; if you need roll labels, the Afinia L502 is the comparable model with the roll unwinder. The Afinia F502/L502 print up to 4800 dpi, while the Epson C6500 prints up to 1200 dpi.
How many ink cartridges does the Afinia F502 use?
The Afinia F502 uses four individual cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. Dye printing uses a dye printhead + dye inks, and pigment printing uses a pigment printhead + pigment inks.
Buy Afinia Color Label Printers and Supplies from DuraFast Label Company
DuraFast Label Company is your trusted source to buy an Afinia color label printer in the USA. We offer expert support, a strong selection of compatible label materials, and fast shipping so you can start printing high-quality color labels on-demand with confidence.
