– Volume : +/-2500 – 20 000 Monthly.
– Ink Type : Ink Cartridges (dye/pigment) – (CMYK).
– Print Speed : Medium.
– Max Print Width : max.216mm wide .
Afinia L502
Mid-level production and industrial build quality. Medium initial cost and ink cost per label. Great for durable applications (BS5069 certified), gaining in-house production flexibility and reducig long term labeling costs.
Afinia L502 On-Demand Colour Label Printer
Afinia L502 On-Demand Colour Label Printer
Mid-level production and industrial build quality. Medium initial cost and ink cost per label. Great for durable applications (BS5069 certified), gaining in-house production flexibility and reducig long term labeling costs.
Feed Format
The Afinia L502 features a roll-fed media system supporting rolls up to 203 mm outside diameter on a 76 mm core, ensuring smooth, continuous feeding for reliable on-demand label production.
Media Size
Supports a wide range of label sizes, with media widths from 25.4 mm to 215.9 mm and printable label lengths from 19 mm up to 1219 mm, offering flexibility for various label applications.
Media Weight
Designed to handle media thicknesses from approximately 0.10 mm to 0.30 mm, making it suitable for standard paper labels, film labels, and synthetic materials.
Media Properties
Compatible with continuous, die-cut, gap, and black mark media, and supports paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl label stocks for versatile commercial and industrial use.
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Print Colours
Prints in full colour using CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) ink cartridges, delivering vibrant, high-quality colour output for product branding and information-rich labels.
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Afinia L502 On-Demand Colour Label Printer
Why We Trust This Printer
The Afinia L502 is often chosen by businesses taking their first step into in-house colour label printing. We’ve installed this model for start-ups, boutique brands, small food producers, and cosmetic companies that need professional-looking labels without the cost or complexity of an industrial machine.
Real-World Performance
In real-world use, the L502 performs very well for short to medium runs. It is particularly suited to product labels where visual appeal is important, such as retail packaging, promotional labels, and shelf-facing products.
The dye-based ink system produces vibrant colours and smooth gradients, making it ideal for brands focused on shelf impact. Setup is straightforward, and most clients are up and running quickly.
Built for South African Conditions
The L502 is best suited to office, retail, and light production environments. While it is not designed for harsh industrial conditions, it performs reliably in typical indoor settings.
For products that are not exposed to moisture, chemicals, or long-term UV, the output remains sharp and visually impressive.
The Support Makes a Difference
One of the key benefits of the L502 is its simplicity. Maintenance is minimal, and it is easy for small teams to manage without specialised technical skills.
Who Benefits Most?
We typically recommend the L502 to businesses that:
• Print low to medium volumes
• Focus on retail presentation and branding
• Want vibrant, high-impact colour
• Run frequent label changes
• Are moving away from outsourced label printing
Our Honest Assessment
The L502 is not designed for industrial durability. If you need water resistance, chemical resistance, or long-term outdoor stability, a pigment-based printer would be more suitable. That said, for visually driven brands and smaller operations, the L502 offers excellent value.
With DuraPrime™ Duo Ink Technology
Making your own labels just got easier
Whether you need waterproof, durable labels or something eye-catching for the retail shelf, the L502 color label pritner is our most versatile printer ever. Pigment and dye inks each have their own advantages. Get the best of both worlds with the L502.
All-steel industrial design, improved toolbox functionality, 2x faster printing*, and durable pigment inks make the L502 extremely rugged and versatile.
*As compared to the original L501 Color Label Printer
- Industrial build quality
- Dual-ink capability (dye & pigment)
- Separate CMYK inks for economy
- BS5609-certified pigment inks
Pigment and Dye-based Labels
Pigment-based prints are highly resistant to the challenges of moisture, abrasion, sun-fading, and extreme temperature. This makes the L502 perfect for packaging requiring GHS compliance, as well as those with high exposure to moisture, such as beverages and bath products.
The L502’s dye-based prints are high-impact, colorful, and vibrant, making them ideal for prime labeling applications, such as in retail environments.
Enjoy the durability of pigment and the vibrancy of dye inks in the same printer. The L502’s ink interchangeability offers a level of versatility never before experienced in the label printing world.
BS5609 Certified for Durable Labels
The L502 has been tested and certified to produce BS 5609-compliant and GHS (Globally Harmonized System) labels, which helps keep chemical manufacturers in compliance with packaging and transportation requirements. This testing evaluates the permanence of the print through abrasion and submersion in salt water for a period of 90 days.
Built for Industrial Use
The heavy-duty construction of the L502 color label printer includes an all-steel industrial cover, with a window for print bed visibility and status monitoring. It also includes improved sensors which allow for greater compatibility with specialty media, such as reflective metallic material. In addition to the standard roll-fed model, the L502 is also available in a fanfold-compatible version (F502) with the same build quality and feature set.
Improvements extend to the L502 Color Label Printer toolbox, allowing for increased control, including ‘Pause’ and ‘Cut’ functions. Firmware upgrades can also now be more easily performed.
Versatility Meets Economy
Not only is the L502 one of the most versatile label printers on the market, it offers great value for small to mid-sized label applications. Separate CMYK ink cartridges contribute to a lower cost per label, since only colors that are empty need to be replaced.
"Unleashing Excellence: The Afinia L502 Label Printer"
The Afinia L502 is a powerful label printer that combines high-quality printing with durability and versatility. Its ability to handle different types of media and its user-friendly design make it an excellent choice for businesses looking to produce professional labels in-house. Whether you need labels for retail products, industrial applications, or specialty uses, the Afinia L502 delivers reliable performance and outstanding results
