Smark Company Cuts Label Production Time in Half Using Epson ColorWorks Inkjet Label Printers

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"The two-step label process we utilized previously relied on pre-printed labels that would often smear or fade – a costly and risky issue," said Michael Garcia, supply chain manager, Smark Company. "Since installing the C7500 label printer, along with the ColorWorks C831, we now have the flexibility and efficiency required to adapt to new industry mandates and keep up with the ever-evolving demands of our customers. The move to on-demand color labeling has been extremely beneficial to our business."

Fast machines that consume ink efficiently and produce sharp images, the Epson ColorWorks C7500 and C831 printers are designed to increase productivity while reducing the cost of using pre-printed labels. Leveraging bright, durable label media, the printers give a premium look to professional branded products, and come highly recommended from renowned industry consultants.

"Smark was on a quest to find a different way to print their labels.  They were spending a lot of money printing labels with a laser printer – the labels would jam, slowing down production and causing other issues," said Guy Mikel, founder, Color Label Solutions. "Based on this, and their need to comply with GHS requirements, I recommended the ColorWorks label printers from Epson, which has allowed them to produce a lot of quality color labels on-demand."   

Ideal for high mix label requirements, ColorWorks solutions deliver dependable, commercial inkjet printing with fast-drying, durable color inks. This capability alone has introduced a new level of efficiency into Smark's production process. In addition, given the on-demand nature of the printers, Smark can quickly customize label size and information, eliminating the need to inventory high numbers of pre-printed labels, resulting in much lower overall label costs.

"We are thrilled that Epson ColorWorks label printers have helped Smark maintain a safe and efficient production environment," said Andrew Moore, product manager, Epson America. "The ColorWorks label printers are designed to produce efficient, on-demand color label printing and reliable performance to drive business growth, and we are always pleased to see it deliver on those promises for our customers."

About the Epson ColorWorks C7500 Inkjet Label Printer:

• Reliable performance – Rugged design means minimal maintenance and a low overall cost of ownership; ideal for busy, on-demand environments
• High-speed, on-demand, color printing – Speed through multiple full-color labels with variable data up to 11.8" per second²
• Low cost of labeling – Up to 50 percent lower printing costs than laser and thermal transfer printers for high-durability color labels³
• Astounding image quality – Powered by PrecisionCore^® inkjet technology from Epson; delivers precise barcodes and ultra sharp text
• Highly efficient – High-yield ink cartridges mean fewer user interventions and less waste than most thermal transfer printers; easy to change, so there's less downtime

For additional information about Epson's complete line of label printing solutions, visit www.epson.com/labels.  

More about Smark Company
Smark Company prides itself on its longstanding reputation of providing customers with superior industrial chemical and dyeing auxiliaries distribution services. The Smark Company portfolio of solutions includes specialty chemicals for textiles, industrial chemicals and wood coatings. To learn more about Smark Company, please visit www.smarkcompany.com.  

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 72,000 employees in 93 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

¹ Smark received consideration from Epson for providing this testimonial.
² Printing in full 1200 x 600 resolution with flush-onto-paper mode enabled. With flush-onto-paper mode disabled, print speed is up to 10.4" per second.
³ Up to 50 percent lower printing cost than competitive color laser printers and thermal transfer printers using full resin ribbons available in July 2014. Calculation based on continuous printing of GHS-certified color labels using the suite of ISO/IEC 24712 text and graphics images, with highest-capacity cartridges purchased at MSRP. Actual costs will vary based on print task and use conditions.

Note: EPSON, ColorWorks and PrecisionCore are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE Epson America, Inc.

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