Epson announces new label printers
The Epson LabelWorks LW-300P label maker.
(Credit: Epson)
If you remember playing with those old-school Dymo embossed label makers at a young age, you may find Epson's new business somewhat nostalgic.
Targeted at consumers who love personalization and enterprises which need to identify their inventory, the LabelWorks series is the Japan-based company's venture into label makers.
Epson has actually been an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in this category for 20 years, so this is a logical step for the company.
Besides the conventional tape that comes in different colors, the cartridges are also available in glow-in-the-dark, iron-on and ribbon varieties.
(Credit: Jacqueline Seng/CNET Asia)
These models are claimed to be more economical, since they don't waste as much tape as competing brands. Based on our hands-on with the set so far, the print margins are visibly smaller than what we're used to.
These models are slated to be released in Asia in April 2012. Based on prices in Europe where the label makers are already available, the LW-300P, LW-400P and LW-900P are estimated to retail for US$56, US$72 and US$240 respectively.
Epson also unveiled four new inkjet and laser printers targeted at SMEs and large businesses alongside the label makers. The mono AcuLaser M7000N and color AcuLaser C9300N laser printers are priced at US$1,120 and US$2,500 respectively and will be available from next month.
Also available from March are the WorkForce WF-7011 and WorkForce WF-7511 inkjet printers, although pricing for these models have not been confirmed. The former is notable since it's the company's first A3 inkjet all-in-one (AIO).
About the author
Jacqueline Seng is a presenter/writer for CNET Asia, focusing on mobile phones. Her induction into the world of IT involved typing out stories on a computer in kindergarten--not that much has changed. The only girl on the editorial team (for now), she is also an avid potato chip connoisseur, heist movie enthusiast and indie/hiphop music aficionado.
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