Why the New OKI C651 Is the Best Printer for In-House Horticultural Label Printing
For years, the OKI C650 has been the go-to printer for growers who want to produce professional-quality plant labels in-house.
Compact, reliable, and capable of printing full-colour labels on durable synthetic media, it became the industry standard across nurseries, garden centres, and horticultural suppliers.
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 nursery looking to print labels on demand, it’s quickly becoming the number one choice for in-house horticultural plant label production.
Why More Growers Are Printing Labels In-House
Traditionally, nurseries would order large batches of printed labels from external suppliers. While this works for stable product ranges, it creates challenges when plants, varieties, or prices change.
Printing labels in-house gives growers several major advantages:
- Print labels exactly when needed
- Quickly update plant names, barcodes, or prices
- Avoid ordering large minimum quantities
- Produce short runs or seasonal labels
- Maintain consistent branding and colour
With the right printer and label material, nurseries 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 growers 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 horticultural labels is its media handling, colour quality, and reliability.
Perfect for Horticultural Labels
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:
When paired with the right synthetic materials, these labels can be waterproof, UV-resistant, and frost-proof, making them suitable for outdoor nursery environments throughout the whole growing season.
Fast, Full-Colour Printing On Demand
In a busy nursery, 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 seasonal plants need labelling.
High-resolution LED colour technology ensures that labels feature:
- Bright, accurate colours
- Crisp plant photography
- Clear text and barcodes
This helps growers create labels that look professional on the retail bench and help customers identify plants more easily.
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 growers printing labels regularly, this can make a significant difference to long-term operating costs.
Compact Enough for Any Nursery Office
Nurseries often don’t have the luxury of large office spaces.
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 growers who 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 horticultural 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, stick-in labels, waterproof sheets and bed cards
To find out more, contact the Bluepoint team on 01392 927030 or email us on sales@bluepointags.co.uk.
