PACK EXPO 2026: Epson showcases color labeling and cobots for improved labeling and packaging

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Epson announced it will showcase how its ColorWorks on-demand color label printers, collaborative robot and vision technology can work together to streamline and automate packaging and fulfillment operations at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

The company said that ColorWorks on-demand color label printers enable high-quality, customized color labels when needed, and robotics and automation help streamline tasks such as handling, inspection, packaging and fulfillment.

Epson at PACK EXPO 2026

“Flexibility has become an important part of the packaging process, whether in labeling or automation, enabling personalization and rapid response to changing customer demands,” said Andrew Kim, product manager, Epson America. “ColorWorks solutions give businesses greater control over their labeling and packaging process, and when coupled with Epson collaborative robots, the flexibility to print high-quality, customized labels and streamline box labeling to improve productivity, manage costs and streamline operations.”

Epson said that it will showcase how its technologies help businesses simplify and streamline packaging and fulfillment operations. The company provided the following details regarding its PACK EXPO presence:

• Maximized speed, minimized effort: The ColorWorks CW-C8000 paired with a label rewinder showcases streamlined workflows and faster label production, from label printing to finished rolls. The integrated offering can help businesses simplify label production, eliminate the need to collect labels by hand and help minimize the waste associated with tangled or damaged output.
• Precision printing with automatic cutting: The ColorWorks CW-C6500A color inkjet label printer is equipped with an auto cutter for easy job separation. Designed for versatile applications, it accommodates labels up to 8.34” wide and offers customization capabilities for labeling and branding products of all sizes.
• Smart, end-of-line labeling: The ColorWorks CW-C6000P paired with the AX6 collaborative 6-Axis robot is an automated end-of-line labeling offering for fulfillment operations. Together, the technologies help streamline box labeling, reduce manual handling and improve productivity while providing the flexibility to apply high-quality, on-demand color labels where they’re needed.
• Compact, pick-and-place automation: The T3 All-in-One SCARA robot along with integrated Epson Vision Guide will demonstrate inspection for pick-and-place secondary operations. Offering a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy alternative to traditional slide-based systems, the T3 offers a compact footprint suited for space-constrained environments.
• Innovation with every label: The affordable and compact ColorWorks CW-D3800 color label and badge printer is designed for businesses with lower-volume needs, delivering flexibility, simplicity and professional results. Paired with Epson’s Label Boost software suite, businesses can easily design and print labels with Label Boost Designer or manage visitor check-in and badges with Label Boost Concierge. For higher-volume applications, the ColorWorks CW-C6000P with Label Boost Shipper provides a flexible offering for producing customized, professional-quality shipping labels in color with added branding, coupons and promotions.

Epson said that the ColorWorks on-demand color label offerings, engineered with PrecisionCore technology, deliver full-color, dynamic labels with ease, efficiency and exceptional quality.