Rugged, versatile 8.5-inch colour label printing for in-house production
The Afinia L502 is a durable colour label printer built for businesses that need flexible, professional, on-demand label production. With interchangeable dye and pigment ink options, high-resolution output and wide media support, it is well suited to retail labels, product labels, short runs, GHS-style durability requirements and varied SKU label production.
A flexible label printer for durable and vibrant colour output
The Afinia L502 is part of the Afinia 502 printer platform, designed for businesses that need a rugged and versatile colour label printer. It uses HP Thermal Inkjet technology and offers the option of dye or pigment inks, allowing the same printer platform to support different output requirements.
Use dye inks when vibrant colour presentation is the priority, or pigment inks when greater durability is required for applications such as handling, moisture exposure or compliance-focused labelling.
Built for labels, not pouch application
This page has been corrected to focus on the Afinia L502 colour label printer. It is intended for in-house label printing workflows, not pouch application. The page now reflects printer-specific information, media handling, print quality, videos and training support.
- Industrial all-steel construction.
- Interchangeable dye and pigment CMYK ink systems.
- High-resolution output up to 4800 dpi.
- Supports print widths up to 215.9 mm.
- Suitable for short-run and varied label production.
Why choose the Afinia L502?
The L502 is designed for practical in-house label production where flexibility, print quality and media compatibility matter.
Dye or Pigment Ink Options
Use dye inks for vibrant retail labels or pigment inks for more durable label applications.
High-Resolution Output
Prints up to 4800 dpi, helping produce sharp text, graphics, colour images and barcode-friendly output.
Wide Label Support
Supports print widths from 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm and print lengths from 19 mm to 1219.2 mm.
Fast Label Production
Prints approximately 5.2 inches per second, depending on artwork and settings.
Rugged Construction
Built with an all-steel industrial design for reliable business label production.
Practical Operator Support
Training videos cover setup, print properties, position adjustment, page sizes, full bleed printing and maintenance.
Designed for flexible on-demand label production
The Afinia L502 is suited to businesses that need short-run, full-colour label production in-house. It is useful for product labels, retail packaging, food and beverage labels, chemical and GHS-style labels, cosmetics, seasonal labels, promotional labels and multiple-SKU production.
Choose the right ink and material combination
The L502 platform is designed to support different media and ink choices, allowing businesses to match label durability, appearance and production needs.
Dye Ink
Best suited to vibrant colour output where visual impact and retail presentation are important.
Pigment Ink
Best suited to durable applications where label resistance and handling performance are important.
Label Stocks
Compatible with a range of paper, polyester, polypropylene and vinyl label stocks depending on application requirements.
Afinia L502 / 502 platform key specifications
The details below are based on the official Afinia 502 platform information and should be used as a practical specification summary.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Ink System | Option of dye or pigment inks — individual Cyan, Magenta and Yellow cartridges, plus individual Black cartridge. |
| Print Resolution | Up to 4800 dpi. |
| Print Speed | Artwork-dependent; approximately 5.2 inches/sec when printing a 56 mm wide image in normal mode. |
| Print Width | 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm. |
| Print Length | 19 mm to 1219.2 mm. |
| Media Compatibility | Compatible with a range of paper, polyester, polypropylene and vinyl label stocks. |
| Build | Rugged all-steel industrial design. |
Watch Afinia 502 platform videos
These videos help introduce the Afinia 502 printer platform and show the printer in a practical label production context.
Afinia L502 Overview
Product video for the Afinia L502 colour label printer.
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Afinia L502 / L501 training and operator support
Welcome to the official training playlist for the Afinia L502 and Afinia L501 Label Printers. This series is designed to guide users through the complete setup, operation and maintenance of the label printing system.
Whether customers are first-time users or looking to improve print quality and efficiency, these step-by-step tutorials help operators get the most out of the printer.
Setup & Operation
Installation, setup, printer operation overview and basic print property guidance.
Print Adjustment
Adjusting print position, custom page size setup and full bleed printing guidance.
Maintenance
Printer toolbox functions, changing printheads and printhead alignment support.
Is the Afinia L502 right for your business?
The L502 is a strong fit when you need an in-house colour label printer that can handle a variety of label sizes, different media types and either vibrant or durable ink output.
Choose L502 for flexibility
Suitable when your business prints varied SKUs, seasonal labels, different sizes or frequent artwork changes.
Choose dye ink for colour impact
Use dye ink where bright, vibrant product label appearance is the priority.
Choose pigment ink for durability
Use pigment ink where handling, moisture exposure or more durable labelling performance is important.
Need help confirming if the Afinia L502 is right for your labels?
Send us your label width, label length, material type, monthly print volume, artwork requirements and whether you need dye or pigment ink output. Intellistor can help confirm whether the Afinia L502 is a suitable fit for your workflow.
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