A label printer that is no longer sold can keep printing for years. The hard part is finding rolls that still fit. Below are the older Primera, Epson, Afinia and VIPColor models we make rolls for, with the roll size each one takes and the current printer that uses the same rolls if you ever replace it.
Older models and the rolls they take
| Printer | Roll it takes | Current model with the same rolls | Rolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson TM-C3500 | 2" core, 4" roll | Epson CW-C4000 (also 2" core, 4" roll) | Shop |
| Epson TM-C3400 | Media 1.18" to 4.41" wide | Epson CW-C4000 (confirm your core size first) | Shop |
| Epson TM-C7500 / C7500G | 3" core, 8" roll | Epson CW-C8000 (3" core, 8" roll) | C7500 / C7500G |
| Primera LX400 / LX500 | 2" core, 5" roll | Ask us; current Primeras use a 3" core | LX400 / LX500 |
| Primera LX800 / LX810 | 3" core, 6" roll | Primera LX910 | LX800 / LX810 |
| Primera LX900 | 3" core, 6" roll | Primera LX910 | Shop |
| Primera LX1000 / LX2000 | 3" core, 6" roll | Primera LX910 or LX4000 | LX1000 / LX2000 |
| Afinia L301 | 3" core, 6" roll | Afinia L502 | Shop |
| Afinia L501 | 3" core | Afinia L502 | Shop |
| VIPColor VP485 / VP495 | 3" core rolls | VIPColor VP700 or VP750 | VP485 / VP495 |
| VIPColor VP500 / VP600 | 3" core rolls | VIPColor VP550 or VP610 | VP500 / VP600 |
| VIPColor VP650 | 3" core, about 6" roll | VIPColor VP660 | Shop |
Roll limits come from the manufacturers' published specs. For the full list of 59 models, see our label roll size chart.
Ink is usually the bigger worry
Rolls are easy to make for an older printer. Ink cartridges and printheads are the parts that get harder to find once a model is discontinued. If your cartridges are getting scarce, plan the switch before you run out. The good news from the table above: in most cases the newer model takes the same rolls, so your label sizes and artwork can stay the same.
Three checks before you reorder
- Core and roll size: match the table above, or measure your current roll.
- Width: some 8.5" printers need labels at least 2" wide, so a 1" roll will not feed.
- Material: pick paper for dry goods and BOPP for anything wet, oily or chilled. See waterproof vs water-resistant labels.
Not sure what you have? Send us the model or a photo of your current roll and we will match it. We make every roll in Mississauga, including custom sizes.
