Are you trying to decide on the right color label printer? The Primera LX900 and VIPColor VP485 are the only dye-based label printers available for less than $3,000, and offer many of the same features for companies printing between 200 and 1,000 labels per month. Let’s take a closer look at what sets them apart, and why you might prefer one printer over the other.
The LX900 and VP485 are both compatible with Windows, and each use four individual tanks of cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink. They also both print pre-die-cut labels and can connect via USB, although the VP485 supports ethernet connectivity as well.
Compared to the LX900, the VP485 also has an advantage when it comes to the optional rewinder: while both printers support this function, the VP485’s option is $865, $34 cheaper than the LX900’s $899 rewinder option.
However, the LX900 is generally more user-friendly and less technical than the VP485, and comes with features that make it easier for those who have less experience with label printers to use. The LX900 is smaller, comes with a built-in label alignment tool and includes a cost estimator to help you calculate exactly how much is spent on ink for each label printed. With the LX900, users will also have a set regular time between when a print job is sent to the printer and when it begins, as opposed to the less regular intervals experienced with the VP485.
Each of these printers is best suited to shorter runs of labels and can be adjusted to accept different lengths and widths as needed. For more information on these two printers, contact us today. You can also read the VP485 data sheet for more details about that printer.