For businesses seeking to create impactful and informative product labels, investing in the right Label Printer is crucial. Primera offers a range of color label printers, each designed to meet specific needs and production volumes. This guide explores the features and benefits of several Primera LX-series label printers, helping you determine the ideal solution for your business.
Primera LX500 Color Label Printer
The LX500 Color Label Printer is an excellent entry-level option for businesses printing up to 1,000 labels per day. It delivers high-resolution prints, up to 1200 x 4800 dpi, ensuring crisp text, vibrant images, and accurate barcodes, even on labels as small as 0.75″ x 0.25″. Its versatility extends to larger labels up to 4.25″ x 24″. The LX500 utilizes a single ink cartridge with easily interchangeable pigment and dye inks, allowing for flexibility in print applications. The built-in cutter streamlines the label production process, cutting between labels for individual or batch output. The printer package includes everything needed to get started: a dye-based color ink cartridge, BarTender UltraLite Primera Edition design software, drivers, a starter roll of TuffCoat High-Gloss Inkjet Label Stock, and necessary cables and instructions.
Primera LX610 Color Label Printer with Built-In Plotter/Cutter
Stepping up in production capacity, the LX610 Color Label Printer is designed for businesses with higher volume needs, handling up to 3,000 labels per day. A key feature of the LX610 is its integrated plotter/cutter. This innovative function allows for printing and custom die-cutting labels of virtually any shape in a single, automated process. This eliminates the need for pre-die-cut labels and simplifies inventory management. It supports a maximum print width of 4.1″ for die-cutting and 5″ for pre-die-cut labels, maintaining a high print resolution of up to 1200 x 4800 dpi. Similar to the LX500, it uses a single, interchangeable pigment and dye ink cartridge. For die-cutting, the LX610 is compatible with Primera smart chipped continuous stocks, ensuring media recognition and tracking. The printer includes a high-yield CMY dye ink cartridge and PTCreate Standard software, with PTCreate Pro available for advanced contour cutting.
Primera LX600 Color Label Printer
The LX600 Color Label Printer shares the high-quality printing capabilities of the LX610 but without the built-in die-cutting feature. It is ideal for manufacturers who require efficient and cost-effective in-house label printing for up to 3,000 labels daily. The LX600 offers a print width range from 0.5″ to 5.0″ and the same impressive 1200 x 4800 dpi resolution. Its single cartridge system for both pigment and dye inks minimizes printing costs and broadens media compatibility. Pigment ink, when used with synthetic materials, creates highly water and scratch-resistant labels. The LX600 features a built-in pizza-wheel style cutter for easy label separation. The package includes Bartender Ultralite software and a high-yield CMY dye ink cartridge.
Primera LX910 Color Label Printer
For businesses with even greater print demands, the LX910 Color Label Printer is designed for volumes up to 5,000 labels per day. It features a new, high-capacity thermal inkjet print head and a wider print width of up to 8.25″. The LX910 maintains the 1200 x 4800 dpi resolution and achieves print speeds of up to 4.5″ per second. It utilizes a tri-color ink cartridge for both pigment and dye inks (dye ink is included initially). The built-in pizza-wheel cutter is standard. Pigment ink provides exceptional water and scratch resistance, while dye ink delivers vibrant, shelf-appealing colors. Each LX910 includes BarTender UltraLite software, a starter roll of TuffCoat Premium Gloss inkjet label stock, and a high-yield CMY dye ink cartridge.
Primera LX4000 Color Label Printer with Big Ink™ Tanks
The LX4000 Color Label Printer represents Primera’s top-of-the-line offering, ideal for users needing to print up to 7,500 labels per day. Its innovative “Big Ink” system with separate CMY ink tanks significantly reduces the cost per label while maintaining high speed and print quality. The LX4000 is user-friendly from setup to operation and includes everything required to start printing. It features a native 1200 dpi resolution, with a maximum of 1200 dpi x 4800 dpi, and can handle labels up to 8″ wide x 24″ long at speeds up to 4.5″ per second. Each CMY ink tank holds 60ml of ink, and the reusable print heads contain an additional 42ml, providing a substantial 222ml of ink out of the box. Both dye and pigment models are available. The LX4000’s inks are optimized for brightness, durability, and optical density, with a process black that offers exceptional black density and improved water resistance compared to carbon black inks. Its robust steel construction makes it suitable for various environments. The LX4000 is compatible with Windows and macOS and offers Ethernet and USB connectivity, with wireless options available. BarTender UltraLite software is included for label design.
Conclusion
Primera’s LX-series label printers offer a comprehensive range of solutions for businesses of all sizes and printing needs. From entry-level to high-volume production, these label printers deliver exceptional print quality, versatility in media and ink types, and features designed to streamline your label creation process. Choosing the right label printer depends on your specific volume requirements, desired features like die-cutting, and budget. By understanding the capabilities of each model, you can select the perfect label printer to enhance your product labeling and business efficiency.
