Epson, a global leader in printing technology, today announces the launch of the ColorWorks CW-D3800e, a new desktop colour label printer designed to make high-quality, on-demand colour labelling more accessible to a broader range of businesses.
Available from June 2026, the CW-D3800e offers a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for customers who require professional colour labels without the need for higher-specification, higher-volume systems. The CW-D3800 is designed for small businesses, home e-commerce operations, retailers, pharmacies and health retailers, offering a simplified entry point into Epson’s ColorWorks range.
Using dye-based ink technology, the printer produces vibrant colours with rich black tones, particularly on glossy media, making it ideal for short-run, on-demand labelling for product and promotional items; pharmacy and healthcare labelling, shelf-edge and price labelling; and personalised packaging and gift labelling.
ColorWorks on-demand labelling enables businesses to move away from pre-printed labels, reducing waste while improving flexibility and responsiveness. Designed for simplicity, flexibility and integration, the CW-D3800e has been developed with a strong focus on ease of use, enabling businesses to produce high-quality attractive labels without specialist knowledge.
“Retailers and small businesses are increasingly looking for ways to add flexibility and visual impact to their operations without adding complexity. With the CW-D3800e, we’re lowering the barrier to entry for on-demand colour labelling. By combining vibrant dye-based output with a simple, accessible design, we’re enabling businesses to produce professional-quality labels in-store or on demand, whether for packaging, promotions or customer-facing applications, while keeping costs and operational effort low.”
Key features include:
- Simple setup and operation, with all functions accessible from the front of the device
- Automatic print quality optimisation, including auto head maintenance
- Compact footprint, aligned with the proven C4000 design, ideal for space-constrained environments
- Easy maintenance tools, including remote configuration, monitoring and management
The printer has been designed for easy integration into existing retail, logistics and healthcare workflows with the following capabilities:
- Native support for leading labelling software including BarTender, Loftware Cloud and Teklynx Codesoft
- SDK for iOS, Android and web applications
- Compatibility with SAP environments, ESC/Label and ZPLII emulation
Technical specifications
- Print technology: Inkjet (dye-based)
- Print resolution: Up to 600 x 1200 dpi
- Ink system: Dye-based ink, individual cartridges (CMYK)
- Media support: Optimised for glossy label media
- Print capability: On-demand printing from single labels to short production runs
- Connectivity: USB as standard; optional Wi-Fi via dongle
- Platform compatibility: Windows, Mac and Linux drivers
- SDK support: iOS, Android and web applications
- Integration: SAP support, ESC/Label, ZPLII emulation
- Native driver compatibility: BarTender, Loftware Cloud, Teklynx Codesoft
- Maintenance: auto head maintenance and print quality adjustment
- Form factor: Compact desktop design (aligned with C4000 footprint)
Availability
The ColorWorks CW-D3800e will be available in Europe from June 2026.
