How a Family-Owned Pennsylvania Farm Found the Perfect Color Label Printer with OmegaBrand

A Farm with a Rich History Adopts Modern Label Printing

Founded in the late 1800s, this family-owned Pennsylvania farm has been a key part of the local community for generations. Over the years, they have raised sheep, horses, and fruit trees while maintaining a large garden to supply fresh, locally grown produce. With an expanding product line sold both in their farm store and through retailers across the state, they needed a more efficient way to print high-quality, full-color labels on demand.

The Challenge – Finding a Cost-Effective and High-Quality Label Printing Solution

Previously, the farm outsourced its label printing, which meant they had to order large label runs at a time. This created several challenges:

Wasted Labels: Any ingredient changes or product updates rendered their pre-printed labels unusable, leading to costly waste.

Long Lead Times: Waiting for new label orders delayed product releases and restocking.

Higher Costs Over Time: While the cost per pre-printed label was low, the hidden costs of waste and lead times added up.

Knowing they needed a better solution, the farm reached out to OmegaBrand for expert guidance in finding the right color label printer for their needs.

Choosing the Right Color Label Printer – Epson ColorWorks C6000 vs. C8000

During our initial discussions, we identified that Epson ColorWorks inkjet label printers would be the best solution for their business. The farm initially considered the Epson ColorWorks C6000, a cost-effective printer with an autocutter and glossy ink support—ideal for retail products where vibrant labels attract more customers.

However, they also wanted to ensure they were making the most economical choice in the long run. While the Epson C6000 was priced at $2,699 USD, they also explored the Epson ColorWorks C8000, a high-speed, industrial-grade printer priced at $8,499 USD. The key decision came down to print speed, ink cost, and long-term savings.

The Hidden Cost of Ink – Why Ink Efficiency Matters

A major concern for the farm was understanding the true cost of printing their own labels, which includes both blank label costs and ink costs. While the C6000’s ink cartridges were affordable at $58 each, they needed to determine how much ink each label would use.

At OmegaBrand, we go the extra mile to ensure our customers have a complete cost analysis before making their purchase. The farm provided us with three of their most popular label designs, and we conducted an ink cost analysis based on their expected monthly print volume.

Ink Cost Comparison – Epson C6000 vs. Epson C8000

Monthly savings is based on printing 3000 labels for each size

Label Size (Ink Saturation)	C6000 Cost Per Label	C8000 Cost Per Label	Monthly Savings (C8000)
2" x 4" (100%)	$0.067	$0.039	$84.00
2.5" x 7.5" (50%)	$0.063	$0.015	$144.00
3.75" x 8" (100%)	$0.234	$0.122	$336.00
4" Circle (40%)	$0.057	$0.019	$114.00
Total Monthly Savings			$678.00

The Decision – Investing in the Epson ColorWorks C8000 for Long-Term Savings

When the farm saw the ink cost savings, their perspective on which printer to buy changed instantly. While the C8000 had a higher upfront cost, the monthly ink savings of $678 meant they would recover the extra investment in under 9 months.

Find the Right Color Label Printer for Your Business with OmegaBrand

At OmegaBrand, we understand that choosing a color label printer is a significant investment. That’s why we offer:

✅ Personalized consultations to help you select the best printer for your business.

✅ Ink cost analysis so you understand the true cost of printing your labels.

✅ Industry-leading printers from Epson, Primera, Afinia Label, VIPColor and more.

✅ Expert guidance to help you make the most cost-effective choice.

If you’re considering bringing label printing in-house, let us help you find the perfect color label printer for your business.

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