Photo Quality Differences Between the Afinia L701 and Epson CW-C6500 Gloss

Afinia and Epson both make 8-inch color label printers that produce high-quality glossy labels. But there are differences in photo quality between these two printers you should know about before you buy.

For starters, the Afinia L701 printer prints more vibrant colors than the Epson CW-C6500. This comes down to the different types of inks used by the two printers. The Afinia L701 printer uses dye-based inks, which produce more vivid colors than the pigment-based inks used by the Epson printer. Normally, pigment-based label printers are limited to printing on matte media, but the Epson CW-C6500 gloss printer is an exception because its pigment inks have been formulated to work with glossy media.

Another difference between these two printers is that the Afinia L701 prints sharper text and graphics than the Epson CW-C6500 due to its higher print resolution of 1600x1600 dpi vs. just 1200 dpi for the Epson.

When you compare identical labels printed at the highest quality settings on both printers, the differences in photo quality are quite pronounced. The Afinia L701 printer produces crisp labels with true-to-life, vivid colors while the Epson CW-C6500 gloss printer produces labels with a softer, grainier look with dull colors.

A Word About Print Speed

Finally, when comparing printers, it's important to note that the Afinia L701 printer is significantly faster than the Epson CW-C6500. We tested the two printers for 60 seconds, side-by-side, printing an identical 8-inch wide label at each printer's highest print resolution. The Afinia L701 printer completed 90 labels compared to the Epson CW-C6500 gloss printer, which printed just 3 labels. See for yourself by watching the video below:

So, if you're looking for a fast color label printer that produces high-quality glossy labels with vibrant colors, the Afinia L701 is the printer for you.

Of course, the best way to judge label quality is to see it for yourself, so feel free to request free label samples . We will print your design on both the Afinia L701 and Epson CW-C6500 gloss printers so you can determine which printer is right for you.