Epson launches desktop inkjet label printer

Epson has launched the TM-C3400BK: a compact, monochrome, desktop inkjet printer for labels, tags and tickets. Suitable for a wide variety of labeling applications, the TM-C3400BK produces long-lasting labels on a range of plain and matte-coated media between 30 and 112mm wide.

The TM-C3400BK uses Epson’s DuraBrite Ultra pigment ink to deliver prints that resist smudging, fading, water and most other liquids, and can survive outdoor usage and demanding storage conditions. Prints are long-lasting, even in direct sunlight, making the TM-C3400BK ideal for mission-critical applications, such as laboratory work or logistics.

As the TM-C3400BK has no need for thermal transfer ribbons, which carry a mirror image of the printout, security is improved for environments where data privacy is critical, including healthcare and government institutions.

David Ormerod, market development manager at Epson, said: ‘Our customers wanted an alternative to the traditional thermal label printing technologies, and we believe inkjet is the answer. Epson inkjet technology brings many benefits to the label printing market, such as better print quality with greyscale capabilities, a wider choice of compatible media, and improved security. Most importantly, our DuraBrite Ultra pigment ink gives our customers the confidence that their labels will be legible for years.’

With a print speed of up to 92mm/sec and an integrated auto-cutter, printing 100 labels takes less than three minutes. Mis-prints and dead pixels are avoided using Epson's automatic nozzle checking technology (AID), which senses nozzle clogs and fixes them before the label is printed.

Designed to be easy to install, use and maintain, the TM-C3400BK is controlled from the front, and uses a single high-capacity ink cartridge for less frequent replacement. Thanks to the Epson printer driver interface (EPDI), together with the included Windows driver, the TM-C3400BK can be easily integrated and controlled directly from within applications.

The Epson TM-C3400BK will be available from April 2012.

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