VIPColor VP500 Replacement Options
Find a color label printer that fits your next step.
Looking for the VP500? Barcode Factory no longer sells VIPColor products. For many smaller desktop color label applications, the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 is a starting point to consider.
Compare label width, supplies and production needs before choosing your replacement.
The VP500 Is No Longer Sold Here
Barcode Factory has discontinued sales of VIPColor products. This page helps VP500 shoppers evaluate another color printing option based on their application.
Start with width: the VP500 supported printing up to 8.5 inches wide. The CW-C4000 supports printing up to 4.25 inches wide, so it will not cover the full range of VP500 label sizes.
Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000
A compact option to review for on-demand color labels when your print width, media and daily production requirements fit its capabilities.
Detailed Color Output
Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi resolution for label artwork, text and barcodes. Evaluate a sample using your actual design and label material.
Desktop Production
Consider it for product variations, short runs and changing label quantities. Match expected output to your artwork, print mode and run length.
Ink & Media Selection
Review the pigment ink system and available gloss or matte black ink configurations with compatible label stock before ordering.
Replacing the printer also means reviewing the workflow. Check label stock, ink, drivers, templates and any connected label handling equipment. Confirm compatibility before reusing existing supplies or production settings.
Compare Your VP500 Application
Use your current labels and production requirements as the basis for the replacement decision.
| What to Check | CW-C4000 Consideration |
|---|---|
| Print Width | Maximum print width is 4.25 inches. If your artwork exceeds that width, ask our team about wider ColorWorks options. |
| Label Stock | Confirm finished label dimensions, media width, roll and core sizes, coating, sensing method and adhesive. |
| Daily Volume | Share typical run lengths, peak demand and artwork coverage. Review expected throughput for your production schedule. |
| Finish & Durability | Match the ink configuration and compatible stock to the desired finish. Test handling, moisture and other application conditions. |
| Software & Data | Review drivers, label templates, variable fields and system connections. ZPL II compatibility still requires testing of your commands and label output. |
| Finishing Equipment | Check cut length, label collection and compatibility with rewinders, dispensers or applicators used in your workflow. |
Watch the Epson CW-C4000 in Action
Take a closer look at the printer and its on-demand color labeling workflow.
Send Us a Sample Label
A printed sample or artwork file helps our team understand what your replacement needs to produce.
- Label dimensions and current material
- Typical daily quantity and largest production runs
- Graphics, small text, barcodes and variable fields
- Required durability and label finish
- Existing software and finishing equipment
Choose Around Your Application
Our specialists can help you review the printer, ink and media as a complete setup. If the CW-C4000 is too narrow or does not fit your production needs, we can help compare other ColorWorks models.
Confirm the final configuration and evaluate printed output before committing to a full supply changeover.
Need Help Moving On From the VP500?
Tell us what you print and what you need to keep working. We can help you assess whether the CW-C4000 or another ColorWorks model fits your application.
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