


Epson ColorWorks Wide Colour Label Printer
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500Ae Wide Colour Label Printer with Autocutter
The Epson CW-C6500Ae is a colour label printer with an autocutter and a 212 mm printing width, for manufacturers and warehouses that need high-volume colour label production in-house, on demand. A PrecisionCore print head prints at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, at up to 85 mm/s, and it speaks ESC/Label and ZPL II (emulation). It comes in Gloss Black (BK) or Matte Black (MK) ink versions.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Wide colour labels with colour matching
A PrecisionCore print head with 800 nozzles per colour prints at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi across a 212 mm printing width. Epson lists enhanced colour matching, and label widths from 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm.
Autocutter model, fits existing label systems
The CW-C6500Ae is the autocutter model, with the autocutter included, for chemical, food & beverage, horticulture and logistics - primary and secondary labelling. It supports ESC/Label and ZPL II (emulation), with front panel operation.
Wide media support, gloss or matte black
It takes continuous labels and media, die-cut labels and black mark paper or labels on rolls of 4" or 6" external diameter. Choose the Gloss Black (BK) or Matte Black (MK) ink version to suit your label stock.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are Epson's own, from the Epson UAE product page for C31CH77102 (Gloss Black); the page for C31CH77102MK (Matte Black) lists only part of the specification. Rows Epson's page states as internal codes, without units or under the wrong label are left out.
Need-to-Know
The CW-C6500Ae comes in two versions that differ only in the black ink they use. Pick the one that suits the label media you print on.
- Both part numbers are the same printer; C31CH77102 uses Gloss Black ink and C31CH77102MK uses Matte Black ink.
- Epson's UAE page for the Matte Black version lists only part of the specification; the figures on this page come from the Gloss Black version's page.
- The label width range of 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm is from Epson's product copy; the specification table does not list media widths for this model.
- Epson's specification lists print languages but not the printer's interfaces, so check with us before ordering if you need a particular connection.
- Epson does not publish the printer's weight on its UAE product page.
| Part Number | Ink Version | Print Resolution | Printing Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| C31CH77102 | Gloss Black (BK) | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 212 mm |
| C31CH77102MK | Matte Black (MK) | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 212 mm |
Epson's Matte Black (MK) page lists only part of the specification; the figures shown are from the Gloss Black (BK) page, and Epson describes the matte black ink as a version of the same model.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Print wide colour labels on demand in-house instead of ordering pre-printed stock.
- ESC/Label and ZPL II (emulation) support lets it work with label systems you already run.
- Choose Gloss Black or Matte Black ink to suit the label media you use.
- Expert advice from AtomOffice on choosing the right ColorWorks model and version for your labels.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Only the black ink. C31CH77102 is the Gloss Black (BK) version and C31CH77102MK is the Matte Black (MK) version. Choose the black ink that suits your label media; Epson lists the same specification for the rest of the printer.
Epson lists ZPL II (emulation) alongside its own ESC/Label language. If your labels are currently sent as ZPL, the CW-C6500Ae is designed to accept them; ask us to check your setup before ordering.
Epson gives a printing width of 212 mm and, in its product copy, label widths from 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm. Media comes on rolls of 4" or 6" external diameter.
Epson rates the print resolution at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi and the maximum print speed at 85 mm/s, measured at a print mode of 300 x 600 dpi.
Epson positions the CW-C6500Ae, with its autocutter, for primary and secondary labelling in chemical, food & beverage, horticulture and logistics, and the CW-C6500Pe, with a built-in peeler, for print-and-apply production line goods.
Need the Epson CW-C6500Ae for your business?
Ask us for a quote on the Gloss Black or Matte Black version, or for help choosing between the autocutter and peeler ColorWorks models.

