L502 Industrial Duo Ink Color Label Printer

The L502 is a full-color label printer designed for small- to mid-volume, on-demand label production using pigment inks for durable applications.

It is ideal for manufacturers, chemical companies, food and beverage producers, warehouses, private-label businesses, and other organizations that need flexible in-house label production.

In-house printing can reduce lead times, minimum orders, obsolete label inventory, and reliance on preprinted labels while making it easier to produce labels as needed.

Yes. Digital printing makes it easy to produce short runs and change designs without printing plates or lengthy setup.

Yes. Its all-steel construction and recommended volume of approximately 2,500–20,000+ labels per month make it well suited for regular small- to mid-volume production.

Print speed varies depending on artwork, print width, and print settings. As a reference, the L502 prints approximately 5.2 inches per second (132 mm/sec) when printing a 2.2-inch-wide image in normal mode.

The L502 offers print resolution up to 4800 dpi for detailed text, graphics, and product labels.

The maximum specified print width is 8.5 inches (215.9 mm). The specified label width range is 1 to 8.5 inches; media and liner dimensions are separate. Confirm the printable area for your label and media.

Yes. Full-bleed printing is possible with properly configured artwork, compatible media, and printer settings. Afinia also provides specific L502 support instructions for full-bleed printing.

Yes. The L502 can print text, graphics, barcodes, QR codes, and other variable information using compatible label design software.

Yes. Compatible software can be used to print changing text, numbers, dates, barcodes, and other variable information.

No. The L502 uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.

The L502 uses pigment ink for full-color labels and applications requiring print durability.

Yes. Pigment ink combined with compatible media can produce highly water-resistant labels. Label durability depends on the media and application, so testing the finished label is recommended.

The L502 can produce labels for BS 5609 applications when used in an appropriately tested printer, pigment ink, and media combination. Confirm the certified combination and applicable sections with Afinia.

The L502 can support GHS chemical labeling with an appropriate pigment ink and media combination. Confirm the tested configuration and ensure the finished label meets applicable content and durability requirements.

The L502 uses individual cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges containing 26 mL each, along with a larger 78.4 mL black cartridge.

Individual CMYK cartridges allow users to replace only the color that runs out, helping reduce ink waste and consumable costs.

Ink cost depends on label size, artwork, ink coverage, and print quality settings. Use our Ink Cost Estimator to upload your artwork and quickly estimate ink costs for your specific label design.

The L502 requires inkjet-printable media and is compatible with a range of gloss, semi-gloss, and matte materials.

It can print on compatible inkjet-coated paper, polyester, polypropylene, vinyl, and other suitable label stocks.

The L502’s media sensors provide compatibility with some specialty materials, including reflective metallic media. The material must still have a compatible inkjet-printable surface for proper ink adhesion.

Yes. It supports die-cut, continuous, and compatible black-mark label media.

The L502 supports media and liner widths from 1.5 to approximately 8.65 inches (38.1 to 219.7 mm), with printable label widths from 1 to 8.5 inches.

The L502 can print labels up to 48 inches (1,219.2 mm) long.

The L502 accepts rolls up to 8 inches (203.2 mm) in outside diameter on a 3-inch (76.2 mm) cardboard core.

Yes. It can print on compatible pre-die-cut labels in custom shapes or on continuous material that is cut separately using finishing equipment.

Yes. The L502 includes a powered cutter for roll-to-cut workflows.

Yes. The roll-fed L502 includes an unwinder that accepts rolls up to 8 inches in outside diameter on a 3-inch core.

Yes. An optional rewinder can collect printed labels onto finished rolls for storage or use with label applicators.

Yes. The L502 can be used in a roll-to-roll workflow with a compatible rewinder.

Yes. Printed rolls can be cut, laminated, slit, and rewound using compatible finishing equipment.

The L502 is designed for roll-fed media, while the F502 is designed for fanfold media. Both use the same core printing technology and pigment inks.

The L502 prints through a Windows driver and can be used with compatible label design and graphics software. Afinia provides BarTender as a software resource on its L502/F502 support page.

No. The L502 is designed for supported Windows computers.

No. Current specifications require a 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer with an Intel or AMD x86/x64 processor.

Yes. The L502 supports USB 2.0 and 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet connections.

The L502 uses HP Thermal Inkjet technology to produce full-color labels at resolutions up to 4800 dpi.

HP Thermal Inkjet technology provides high-quality color output, straightforward operation, and reliable inkjet printing for professional in-house label production.

No separate UV curing system is required. Drying performance depends on the selected ink, media, ink coverage, and production environment.

Yes. Routine cleaning, proper media handling, regular use, and printhead maintenance help maintain consistent print quality.

Yes. The pigment printhead is replaceable.

Printhead life varies depending on print volume, maintenance, ink usage, media, and operating conditions.

Extended periods of inactivity can affect inkjet print quality, so following recommended printer shutdown, storage, and maintenance procedures is important.

The L502 includes a one-year warranty.

Consider your label size, monthly volume, media, durability requirements, production workflow, and estimated cost per label. The L502 is suited to small- to mid-volume production using pigment ink.