Why the New OKI C651 Is the Best Printer for In-House Industrial Label Printing
For years, the OKI C650 has been the go-to printer for any business that wants to produce professional-quality industrial indentfication labels and tags in-house.
Compact, reliable, and capable of printing full-colour labels on both durable synthetic media and sustainable alternatives, it became the industry standard across horticulure, steel & construction, commercial laundry, leisure & tourism and many other sectors.
Now, the new OKI C651 builds on that legacy, offering the same versatility growers loved, but with improved connectivity, durability, and long-term efficiency.
For any organisation looking to print labels on demand, it’s quickly becoming the number one choice for in-house horticultural plant label production.
Why More Industries Are Printing Labels In-House
Traditionally, businesses and industrial oraganisations would order large batches of printed labels from external suppliers. While this works for stable product ranges, it creates challenges when products, customers, or prices change.
Printing labels in-house gives businesses several major advantages:
- Print industrial labels exactly when needed
- Quickly update sku codes, barcodes, or prices
- Avoid ordering large minimum quantities
- Produce short runs or one-off labels
- Maintain consistent branding and colour
With the right printer and label material, businesses can produce labels that are every bit as professional and durable as commercially printed versions.
Meet the Next Generation: The OKI C651
The OKI C651 is the latest evolution of the printer that many businesses already trust.
Despite its small footprint, it delivers the performance of much larger printers. In fact, it is considered one of the world’s smallest high-performance A4 colour printers, making it ideal for busy offices or packing areas where space is limited.
But what really matters for industrial labels is its media handling, colour quality, and reliability.
Perfect for Printing Industrial Labels & Tags
One of the biggest strengths of the C651 is its ability to print on a wide variety of label materials.
The printer supports media weights from 60gsm up to 256gsm, allowing growers to print onto heavy synthetic tag stock or durable label sheets.
This makes it ideal for printing a wide range of tags and labels, including:
- Bin tags and stickers for the waste & recycling industry
- Tent tags and car tags for campsite
- Wristbands for events and security
- Self-tie labels, or loop lock tags for a wide variety of uses
- Batch labels for commercial laundry
- And many, many more uses!!
Fast, Full-Colour Printing On Demand
In a thriving business, speed matters.
The C651 can print up to 35 full-colour A4 pages per minute, depending on the media choice, meaning batches of labels can be produced quickly when new stock arrives or when additional product needs labelling.
High-resolution LED colour technology ensures that labels feature:
- Bright, accurate colours
- Crisp and rich company logos and branding
- Clear text and barcodes
This helps businesses create labels that are crisp and clear to read and allow fast and meaningful product identification.
Built for Reliability
One reason the earlier C650 became so popular was its durability.
The C651 continues this design philosophy with a robust mechanical structure that uses more metal components and fewer plastics, helping extend the lifespan of the printer.
Separate toner cartridges and image drums also help keep running costs predictable, as users only replace the components that are actually depleted.
For businesses printing labels regularly, this can make a significant difference to long-term operating costs.
Compact Enough for Any Nursery Office
Many businesses often don’t have the luxury of large office spaces, or a dedicated space in a warehouse for a printer.
The C651 is designed with OKI’s space-saving technology, allowing it to deliver workgroup-level performance in a compact desktop machine.
With full front access for consumables and maintenance, it can even be placed against a wall without needing clearance around the sides.
A Natural Successor to the Industry Favourite
For businesses that already use the C650, the move to the C651 is a natural step.
It maintains everything that made the previous model so successful — reliable LED printing, excellent media handling, and consistent colour output — while introducing improved connectivity, security features, and updated hardware.
For new buyers, it represents one of the most practical ways to bring industrial label production in-house.
Access Your OKI C651 Today
If you’re new to on-demand printing, or simply looking to upgrade your outdated or tired printer, the new OKI C651 is the perfect choice.
What’s more, Bluepoint are offering a great package which includes the following:
- The NEW OKI C651 colour laser printer
- EnLabel label design software
- £150 worth of laser-printable labels, where you can choose a selection of self-adhesive labels, swing tags, self-ties and waterproof, synthetic sheets.
To find out more, contact the Bluepoint team on 01392 927030 or email us on sales@bluepointags.co.uk.
