VIPColor VP550 Replacement Options
Find a color label printer that fits your next step.
Looking for the VP550? Barcode Factory no longer sells VIPColor products. For applications that need wider color labels, the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 is a replacement option to consider.
Compare label width, supplies and production needs before choosing your replacement.
The VP550 Is No Longer Sold Here
Barcode Factory has discontinued sales of VIPColor products. This page helps VP550 shoppers evaluate another color printing option based on their application.
Start with width: the VP550 supported printing up to 8.5 inches wide. The CW-C6500 supports printing up to 8.34 inches wide. Check the actual printed area of your largest designs before choosing it as a replacement.
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500
An 8-inch-class color label printing option with auto-cutter and peel-and-present configurations. Match the model to your label sizes, application method and daily production needs.
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.
Label Delivery Options
Choose the CW-C6500A for an auto cutter or the CW-C6500P for peel-and-present operation. Review how labels will be collected or applied in your workflow.
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 VP550 Application
Use your current labels and production requirements as the basis for the replacement decision.
| What to Check | CW-C6500 Consideration |
|---|---|
| Print Width | Maximum print width is 8.34 inches. Review artwork placement and margins carefully, especially for designs previously using the VP550’s full 8.5-inch print width. |
| 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 | The VP550 used enhanced water-resistant dye inks; the CW-C6500 uses pigment inks. Test the new ink-and-media combination for your actual moisture, handling and finish requirements. |
| Software & Data | Review drivers, label templates, variable fields and system connections. ZPL II compatibility still requires testing of your commands and label output. |
| Label Delivery | Select the auto-cutter or peel-and-present model. Confirm media suitability and compatibility with any rewinder, dispenser or applicator. |
Watch the Epson CW-C6500 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-C6500 does not match your label dimensions or production needs, our team can help assess other printing options.
Confirm the final configuration and evaluate printed output before committing to a full supply changeover.
Need Help Moving On From the VP550?
Tell us what you print and what you need to keep working. We can help you assess which CW-C6500 configuration fits your application or whether another option should be considered.
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