Afinia LT5C CMYK + White Color Laser Label Roll Printer and Digital Label Press
Overview
The Afinia LT5C Color Laser Label Printer is a professional-grade digital label press designed for businesses that require high-quality, durable, and versatile full-colour labels. Unlike traditional CMYK printers, the LT5C features a 5-color system (CMYK + White), giving you the ability to print vibrant, full-colour designs along with opaque white on a wide range of media types. Whether you need glossy, matte, clear, metallic, or dark label stock, the LT5C delivers exceptional results with precision and reliability.
Print with White Toner on Any Media
The Afinia LT5C allows you to print with white toner on standard media, transparent labels, or even black substrates—something no CMYK-only inkjet printer can achieve. This flexibility makes the LT5C an excellent solution for creating striking designs, adding contrast, and ensuring readability on challenging backgrounds. With the addition of white toner, your designs can truly stand out and meet branding requirements that inkjet printers simply cannot replicate.
Laser Toner vs. Inkjet Printing
Unlike inkjet color label printers from Epson ColorWorks, Primera, or VIPColor (which use water-based inks or Memjet technology), the Afinia LT5C leverages laser toner technology to deliver superior print durability. Laser toner is waterproof, smudge-resistant, and UV-stable, ensuring your labels withstand tough conditions without fading or degrading. Additionally, laser printing eliminates common inkjet problems such as clogged printheads and banding, providing a more reliable, consistent, and maintenance-free label printing solution.
Understanding Banding in Inkjet Printers
Banding occurs when inkjet printheads become clogged, preventing ink from being deposited evenly onto the label surface. This results in horizontal white lines running across your labels, rendering them unusable and leading to wasted material. Inkjet printers like Epson ColorWorks, VIPColor, and Primera are prone to this issue, often requiring costly replacement printheads. With the Afinia LT5C’s laser-based printing system, you avoid these problems entirely, ensuring sharp, uninterrupted print quality every time.
Media Handling Capabilities
The Afinia LT5C is engineered for maximum flexibility in label production. It supports media rolls ranging from 1″ to 5.1″ wide with a maximum 8″ outer diameter (OD) on a 3″ core. The printer uses both Black Mark and Gap sensors to accurately detect print positions, allowing seamless operation with continuous and die-cut media. An automatic cutter is included for clean, precise end-of-job cutting, making it possible to print a single label or a full roll with ease and efficiency.
Key Features
- 5-Color Printing: CMYK + White toner for unmatched media versatility
- Durable Output: Waterproof, smudge-resistant, and UV-stable labels
- No Banding: Consistent results without clogged printheads
- Flexible Media Support: 1″–5.1″ wide rolls, up to 8″ OD, on a 3″ core
- Advanced Sensors: Black Mark and Gap sensors for accurate positioning
- Automatic Cutting: Efficient single-label or multi-label runs
- Print Resolution: 1200 dpi
- Print Speed: 6 ips (30 feet/min)
