From 28 October 2026, every private label we print is produced on our new Epson ColorWorks D6000 printers. They replace the Epson ColorWorks C8000 printers we've used until now, so this is an upgrade within the same family of professional label printers rather than a change of system. This article explains why we've made the change, what you'll notice, and the options if colour is critical to your brand.
Why we changed
Our previous printers used pigment ink, which sits on top of the gloss label surface. It looks great when it leaves us, but bottles rub against each other in transit, and on a long journey through pallet networks, couriers or a fulfilment centre that rubbing can scuff the print or transfer ink from one label to another. To protect against it we were wrapping and separating bottles with extra lining, which added time to every order and still wasn't foolproof.
The new printers use dye ink, which is absorbed into the label's gloss coating rather than sitting on the surface. In our testing, labels printed this way stand up to handling far better, without losing the gloss finish brand owners want.
What it means for you
Your labels are much better equipped to arrive looking as they did when they left us, whether they're going to your customers, into Amazon FBA, to another 3PL or onto a retail shelf. Because bottles no longer need the same protective wrapping, we can pack and dispatch private label orders faster, with less packaging.
Nothing changes in how you work with us. Artwork is designed and sent in exactly the same way, label sizes stay the same, and our minimum order stays at 10 units per product.
Will my colours look different?
Possibly, slightly. Some variation is simply part of printing: even two identical C8000 printers, or the same printer on different days, never produced exactly the same shade every time. Every printer and ink combination reproduces colour in its own way, so a change of ink type brings small shifts too. The new printers give richer colours and deeper blacks. In our testing most colours are very close to before, and the most noticeable difference is in some shades of green, which can print a little differently in tone.
For most brands the difference won't be noticed on the shelf. If your branding relies on a precise shade, there are two easy ways to make sure you're happy.
See it before your next order. Ask us for sample labels and we'll print a set from your current approved artwork on the new printers. If you'd like to adjust your artwork, you can send a revised file in the usual way and we'll print a sample of that too. Our label design guidance and our article on colour matching in label printing explain how to get the best results.
Supply your own labels. If you want complete control over colour and finish, you can have your labels printed by a specialist label printer and send them to us to apply. We call this free issue. You'd no longer pay our in-house label charge, we store your labels free of charge, and we've set out the full specification, a recommended printer and indicative prices in this article - Can I supply my own printed labels? (free issue labels)
Why we're not keeping the old printers running
Running one print process for every client is a big part of what lets us offer bespoke private label supplements from just 10 units per product. Keeping two sets of printers, inks and colour profiles would slow every order down and add cost for everyone, so we've moved over completely.
If you have any questions, or would like sample labels, email hello@nutribl.com and we'll be happy to help.