Choosing between two open-box Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 commercial label printers comes down to what you value: verified condition detail or a supply bundle. Both options describe the same core machine-a wired, 4-inch, inkjet printer made in Japan for commercial use-but each product is presented as a different kind of purchase.
Quick verdict
If you want the lower-priced option and care about performance details like media fed and cut count, the tested unit is the one. If you want a complete kit that spells out consumables in the title, the complete-kit option is the better fit. The core printer is the same; the choice is really about which extras matter more to you.
At a glance
| Option | Listed price | Condition | What stands out | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 Tested Unit | $1,800 | New - Open box | TESTED tag with 137m fed and ~2,000 cuts | |
| Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 Complete Kit | $2,000 | New - Open box | Complete kit with ink and maintenance box |
Where each option wins
Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 Color Label Printer C31CD54012 Open Box 137m TESTED
This option is the condition-focused pick. It is named with the TESTED tag, and the accompanying details point to 137 meters of media fed, about 2,000 cuts, a clean nozzle check across CMYK channels, and a firmware update. That level of detail can help you feel more comfortable buying an open-box commercial printer, especially if you already have supplies or plan to buy them separately. The trade-off is that this option's appeal is the verification story, not a bundle. At $1,800, you're paying for the testing detail rather than for consumables called out in the other product's title.
Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 Printer New Open Box Complete Kit w/ Ink & Maint Box
This option is the convenience pick. It's priced at $2,000, and the title tells you exactly what makes it different: a complete kit with ink and a maintenance box. The unit is described as new open box, with packaging opened to verify contents and no signs of use. If starting with the consumables already in hand matters to you, this is the option that makes that plain. The limitation is the price tag: it costs $200 more, so the extra money makes sense only if you want the consumables bundled in. Otherwise, you're paying for a supply bundle on top of the same core printer.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the tested unit if you want the detailed performance check that comes with it.
- Choose the complete-kit option if you want the included consumables and are comfortable with the higher price.
Both products are the same Epson TM-C3500 with the same wired connectivity and 4-inch inkjet printing. Your decision really comes down to whether you value the tested-unit detail or the complete-kit contents.
