Microplex vs Epson vs CAB

GHS Printer Comparison

Choosing the right GHS printer to print hazard warning labels can be difficult, particularly when comparing thermal and colour label printing technologies.

This guide compares three of the most popular solutions available in the UK to help you decide which solution would best fit your organisation. They are Microplex Industrial Printers, Epson ColorWorks & CAB‍ ‍

Which GHS Printer Is Right for You?

Microplex TC-8

Best For: SAP integration, large-format labels, industrial workflows

Epson ColorWorks

Best For: Full-colour labels, smaller batch printing

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Cab

Best For: Standard thermal label printing with smaller formats

Microplex TC-8 GHS Printer

The Microplex logiJET TC-8 is designed for industrial environments where hazard warning labels must be printed accurately from existing systems.

It is particularly suited to applications requiring 8-inch large-format labels, complex layouts and direct integration with SAP or warehouse platforms.

Key advantages include the ability to print A5 labels in the correct orientation, high-resolution output for barcodes and text, and minimal requirement for system changes. For more information, you can view the full logiJET TC8-technical specifications to understand how the printer understands complicated data streams.

Microplex logiJET TC8 printing a GHS Label

Epson ColorWorks GHS Printer

Epson ColorWorks printers are widely used for producing full-colour labels, including GHS hazard warning labels.

They offer the advantage of printing coloured pictograms directly onto blank media, removing the need for pre-printed labels.

However, in some environments, these systems can require additional configuration, software integration or label redesign to work effectively with existing ERP or warehouse systems.

They are often best suited to applications where colour output is essential and print volumes are moderate.

CAB GHS Label Printers

CAB printers are industrial thermal label printers commonly used for a wide range of labelling applications.

They are reliable and well-suited to standard label formats, particularly where single-colour printing is sufficient.

For GHS labelling, they are often used in conjunction with pre-printed media to include hazard pictograms.

However, they may require adjustments to label formats when printing larger or more complex layouts.

Comparison of Features

  
    
        Feature
        Microplex TC-8
        Epson ColorWorks
        CAB Printers
      

    
        Print Technology
        Thermal
        Colour Inkjet
        Thermal
      

        Colour Output
        Media-based / optional
        Full colour
        Limited
      

        Large Labels (A5)
        Excellent
        Limited
        Limited
      

        SAP Integration
        Native / direct
        Requires configuration
        Limited
      

        Maintenance
        Low
        Higher
        Low
      

        Cost per Label
        Low
        Higher
        Low
      

        Industrial Use
        Excellent
        Moderate
        Excellent
      

  

Choosing the Best GHS Printer for Hazard Warning Labels

The right choice depends on your operational requirements. Read our guide to choosing a GHS printer

If your priority is printing large-format hazard warning labels directly from SAP or warehouse systems, a solution such as the Microplex TC-8 offers a practical and efficient approach.

If colour printing is essential and system integration is less complex, Epson ColorWorks may be suitable.

For simpler and basic applications using pre-printed media, then a CAB printers can provide a reliable options.

For more information, and to understand how GSH printers work in industries and get more detail, see our guide to choosing a GSH printer for hazard warning labels.

Expert Help and Support

If you need help choosing the right GHS printer, need assistance or have questions about inhouse hazard warning label production, we can help assess which solution best fits your environment.

We can review your label format, system setup and operational requirements to recommend a practical approach.