Epson makes label creation easy

13th September 2011 - Building on its success in the business printing and labelling markets, Epson announces its range of versatile, easy-to-use label producers.

Addressing both mobile and desktop labelling needs, the range comprises the compact LabelWorks LW-300, ideal for office labelling; the lightweight LW-400 with backlit screen, designed for mobile labelling in almost any environment; and the LW-900P, which connects to a PC or Mac for fast, high-quality desktop label creation. All three models are compatible with a wide selection of Epson label tapes to cover virtually any labelling requirement, and offer savings with economical, nine-metre tapes.

Straightforward to use, the LW-300 and LW-400 feature an integrated keyboard for standalone operation and dedicated buttons for quick access to cutting and printing functions. Businesses can save time by storing favourite label designs in the label producer’s internal memory for re-use: the LW-300 stores up to 30 designs, the LW-400 up to 50, and the number the LW-900P can store is only limited by users’ hard disk space.

Although the LW-900P allows more sophisticated labels to be produced in the widest range of widths, it is still simple to use. The included software enables label creation in just a few clicks, with a choice of pre-defined templates, frames, symbols, barcodes and images. Alternatively, users can design their own, or import data in csv, xls(x) and txt formats to print each line of data in sequence. Once the design is printed, the LW-900P automatically cuts or half-cuts each label.

All three models offer versatility with a choice of font types, character sizes, symbols, borders and styles. The LW-400 and LW-900P also provide barcode printing. The LW-900P has an exclusive function that can round label edges to help prevent peeling.

Epson’s wide selection of labels in 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 and 36mm widths cover practically every labelling need. The range includes standard, black, transparent, matte and writable matte paper labels, index tab and flag or wrap cable labels, a variety of colours such as fluorescent and pastel, and two adhesive strengths. All Epson labels are very durable, resisting water and withstanding hot and cold conditions.

Neil Wilson, business development manager – consumer print at Epson UK, says: “To help our customers get more labels for their money, our label makers minimise the margins of each label to prevent tape wastage. Furthermore, at nine metres long, our economical tapes are some of the longest on the market.”

The Epson LabelWorks range will be available to purchase from 1st October 2011. The LW-300 has a recommended retail price of £36.87 (ex. VAT), the LW-400’s recommended price is £50.94 (ex. VAT) and the LW-900P has a recommended price of £175.89 (ex. VAT) .