Features:

  • PRINT WITHOUT INK: The Brother VC-500W compact color printer uses ZINK Zero Ink Technology to deliver rich, vivid full color without ever requiring ink. All the colors needed for high-quality photo printing are embedded in the adhesive-backed ZINK paper.
  • VERSATILE PRINTING FOR UNLIMITED USES: Create and print labels, photos, stickers and more to decorate, personalize and customize gifts: from photo projects and party favors to a variety of organization tasks, business projects, home decor and more.
  • EASY TO CONNECT AND USE: Wi-Fi/Wireless direct lets you connect to print wirelessly from virtually anywhere or share on a network directly from your smartphone or tablet. Create and print from your mobile phone when connected to a wireless network.
  • FREE LABEL EDITOR APP LETS YOU GET CREATIVE: The FREE Color Label Editor app includes thousands of elements, including frames, fonts, art, backgrounds, and ready-made designs plus print from Air-Print enabled apps to unleash your creativity.
  • REPLACEMENT CZ AND CK ROLLS FOR THE VC-500W: The VC-500W uses Brother CZ and CK replacement rolls CZ-1001, CZ-1002, CZ-1003, CZ-1004, CZ-1005, CK-1000.
Is able to print more than just photos

I really like how this photo printer is able to do so much more than just print photos. For instance, I use it a lot to print labels and make personal gifts.

It's the very compact lovechild of Brother Labelers & ZINK Color Photo Printers ...And We Love It !

When we first heard about this--and saw the footprint, I felt like I was missing something, as between the comparatively small size (somewhere between the size of Big Mac & Double Big Mac) and lack of complicated control panel, this isn’t what comes to mind when you think “full color, photo quality printer”. Now that we’ve spent the better part of today putting this through its paces, it’s all clear--and very cool. First, this is one of those ZINK photo printers so it prints photo quality without toner or ink. Unlike other color printers, with Zink all the “color” is in the paper--not sure what that means or how it works, but I don't know how a 747 stays up in the air either and that doesn't stop me from getting on a plane. Anyway, in terms of easy both using it and getting it to work & play well with wifi etc, this reminded me a lot my Brother PC labeler, except; This prints full color, photo quality labels from my phone as well --which is great for on site tweaks as it means I don't have to boot up my laptop This prints those photo labels up to just about a foot and a half long (and depending which tape you use up to 2” wide)--which comes in handy as we create experiential POS for retail and trade show exhibits--and as of 3 months ago, the on-premise ‘presence’ for certain liquor brands--all “highly rectangular” stuff (shelf talkers, table tents, booth signage) that needs lots of rounds of testing & (on location) fine tuning-- that always needs to look like the final finished printed piece. Until now we’ve been spending a small fortune on getting this done -- and that’s without the rush charges--This not only fits in my laptop messenger bag It even prints those ZINK labels pre-scored so peeling off the adhesive back is easy and doesn't take its toll on your nails, teeth...or the label. The PC interface also has pretty much the same options as our existing P-touch so multiple prints and all those other handy features are there. If you’re looking to print 8x10 or 5x7 or 3x5 prints--- stick with your whatever, though if you’re like us, and need a photo quality (aka “professional” quality) full color printer, between the VC500W’s Zink-based, print quality, the compact size, and the same hassle-free easiness as our P-touch labeler, this is our new MVP Most Valuable Printer.

For my studio needs, a good solution.

I do a lot of full color packaging prototypes for pharmaceutical and consumer electronics products and have been looking for a solution that would let me produce full-color output that could just wrap around 3 or 4 sides of a box or bottle without dealing with creases and cut marks the way I do when using a color laser or inkjet printer. ZINK is photo-quality printing so the results look “real” and everything is “in the paper” so I don’t have to worry about special toner or ink, As long as the 3 or 4 sides are 18 inches or less I’m fine because the maximum label length is 18 inches (memo to the folks at Brother- longer label options would be nice, especially if it’s a software upgrade). Speaking of software, I was happy to discover how easy setup was… this isn’t Brother’s first rodeo and setup both for my MacBook and iPhone was fairly straight-forward. Overall, a useful addition to my studio.

Prints in great quality

I got this for my home office as I work from home and it has been a great addition to my set of tools. Not a day goes by that I don't use it, regardless of whether it's for printing photos or labels. It connects with ease and gets the job done fast. It prints in great quality, too!

Impressive!!

I have many experiences with ZINK from many years back. No matter what it was a stunning achievement. Hoping in time that it would get better. It is better but not perfect yet. This is an affordable color label printer. The resolution is very high in my opinion. The typeface is smooth not jagged edged. The colors are nice and pleasing. It is not a replacement for a photo printer. I am using it on my iPhone XS with no problems. I would have preferred a Bluetooth 5.0 connection rather than WIFI as one has to switch to the Brother WIFI while using. One can set it up on a PC as well - have not tried yet. There are other color label printers out there but they are commercial use and are super expensive. ZINK sell this exact same printer under their name for several years now. I am hoping that Brother will help this product mature and get better with improved drivers and software. I think this a big deal for brother have this product. It makes it mainstream! Thank you both Brother and ZINK !!!

Everything I expected and more

I had been asking for this printer for such a long time and my hubby finally got it for me for my birthday. It is everything that I expected and more as it not only prints photos but it can print so many other things, too. I'm so happy with the quality of the prints, too! I definitely recommend this to all creative people out there.

IT’S THE COLOR PRINTING WEVE BEEN CALLING FOR. THANKS BROTHER AND ZINK!

There’s times you need photo quality color printing that’s not related to documents or anything 8.5x11...say labels, displays, case & counter cards and so on. That’s what the VC500W is all about. It uses the same ZINK instant color printing as Polaroid, Kodak, HP & others so we’re not worried about results, or going broke on ink & toner as ZINK has the color “built into” the paper, so all you need is the unit and a ZINK paper cartridge. While this isn’t our first Brother labeler it IS the one we were waiting for as it lets us print labels up to a foot & a half long. Label width depends on which tape you buy, but with options up to 2”, I’ll be fine as we plan on using it to “Field Test” label designs for our BBQ sauces. Set- up was also simple as it uses pretty much the same interface as Brother’s P-touch printers. It’s small, so it’s easy to carry to accounts and let’s us address design changes “on the spot” no muss no fuss.

Great quality! Shipped fast! LOVE THIS PRINTER!

I have made too many stickers to count. This is a great product! I mainly use it to make gift tags for our cheer squad. I get on average 75 (2x2) stickers per roll. The color quality is great and the software is dummy proof. It’s easy to find a free image online and customize in the software as well as using the preloaded clip art.

No Ink - No Problem!

I've been using the printer for about a month and it has been wonderful. No smudging, glossy finish and prints from my phone. I look forward to trying larger sized labels next!

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