Labels are a crucial part of marketing. They can identify your product and brand, and help to create a connection with the customer. When it comes to choosing a color label printer, there are many different factors to consider including photo quality. Some color label printers produce high-quality results, while others leave much to be desired. Today, we will compare the photo quality properties and differences of labels printed on an Afinia L701 vs an Epson ColorWorks C6500 Gloss color label printer.

How We Define Photo Quality

When we talk about photo quality, we are referring to the level of detail and clarity that is displayed in an image. A high-quality image will have crisp lines and vivid, true-to-life colors, while a low-quality image will be blurry, lack detail, and have muted colors.

Print resolution refers to the number of dots per inch (dpi) that are used to create an image. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the image.

Ink type and quality is also important when it comes to photo quality. Some color label printers use dye-based ink, which can produce beautiful, vibrant colors, while others use pigment-based ink, which can produce more durable prints (which is why they are commonly used for industrial applications) but with muted colors.

Epson CW-C6500 Gloss Print Quality

The Epson CW-C6500 has a maximum print resolution of 1200 dpi, which is reasonably good. The prints are clear and colorful, with good detail. The colors are a bit muted compared to the colors produced by the Afinia L701, but they are still very attractive. The Epson CW-C6500 uses pigment-based ink.

Afinia L701 Print Quality

The Afinia L701 has a maximum print resolution of 1600 x 1600 dpi, which is quite a bit higher than the CW-C6500. This results in prints that are incredibly clear and detailed, with vibrant, true-to-life colors. The Afinia L701 uses dye-based ink, which gives it a slight edge over the CW-C6500 in terms of print quality. Taken together, the Afinia L701 produces the best photo quality of these two contenders.

A Quick Note About Print Speed

We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the fact that the Afinia L701 is significantly faster than the CW-C6500. The Afinia L701 can print dozens of 8"x6" labels per minute at its highest resolution of 1600 x 1600 dpi while the Epson CW-C6500 struggles to print just three 8"x6" labels per minute at 1200 dpi. Over the course of a day, this can add up to a significant difference in the amount of time it takes to complete your labeling tasks. Watch the video below to see how much faster the L701 is than the CW-C6500.

See the Difference

While 400 dpi may not seem like much, it can make a noticeable difference in the print quality of your labels. Request a free label sample kit to see the difference for yourself.

In conclusion, the Afinia L701 produces superior photo quality labels than the Epson CW-C6500 Gloss color label printer. The higher print resolution and use of dye-based ink results in prints that are incredibly clear and detailed, with vibrant, true-to-life colors. The Afinia L701 is also significantly faster than the CW-C6500. If you are looking for a color label printer that produces photo-quality prints and does it at lightning-fast speed, the Afinia L701 is the printer for you.