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product_id: 101723863
title: "Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White"
brand: "brother"
price: "$491.15"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Prints up to 17 inches long Wireless printing from mobile & PC ZINK Zero Ink tech, no ink needed Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White

**Brand:** brother
**Price:** $491.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Print Bold, Print Smart — Your Portable Color Studio Awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White by brother
- **How much does it cost?** $491.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/101723863-brother-colaura-vc500w-color-photo-and-label-printer-white)

## Best For

- brother enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brother brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto Cutter:** Choose half or full cuts for perfectly sized labels and photos every time.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Small footprint fits perfectly in your workspace or on-the-go bag without sacrificing quality.
- • **Endless Creative Freedom:** Print vibrant full-color labels, photos, and stickers without ink hassles.
- • **Durable, Smudge-Proof Prints:** Water, tear, and smudge resistant adhesive-backed ZINK paper ensures lasting professional results.
- • **Seamless Wireless Connectivity:** Effortlessly print from your smartphone, tablet, or computer anywhere on your network.

## Overview

The Brother VC-500W ColAura is a compact, wireless color label and photo printer featuring ZINK Zero Ink Technology that prints vivid, smudge-proof, adhesive-backed labels and photos up to 17 inches long without ink cartridges. Compatible with iOS, Windows, and Mac devices, it offers seamless mobile and desktop printing with an automatic cutter for customizable lengths, making it ideal for creative professionals and organizers seeking high-quality, on-demand color printing.

## Description

The Brother VC-500W color label and photo printer with wireless networking features ZINK Zero Ink Technology that lets you easily print amazing full color labels, photos, stickers and more up to 17 inches long without the need for ink, ribbon or toner. All colors needed for high-quality color printing are embedded in the ZINK paper which is water, tear and smudge resistant with adhesive backing. Have fun decorating, personalizing, organizing and creating gifts, gift wraps and tags, greeting cards and invitations, jewelry, photo projects, scrapbooking, home décor items, party favors, stickers, and more. Use the P-touch Editor software to print a wide variety of professional-looking labels from your Windows or Mac computer to easily tackle a myriad of office and organizational tasks, business projects, address labels, and more. With the Brother VC500W, the possibilities are endless. Wi-Fi/Wireless direct offers easy connectivity so you can print from virtually anywhere or share on a network. Easily create and print from mobile devices when connected to a wireless network for on-the-go printing. The Brother VC-500W includes a Free Color Label Editor app for almost unlimited design options. Choose from thousands of elements such as frames, art, backgrounds and more plus ready-made designs for your mobile device. With the touch of a button, Air Print enabled apps to let you print from over 10, 000 apps already available for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Print from your photo gallery, camera apps, notes and your social media stream. Brother CZ and CK rolls are available in 3/8 inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch and ~2-inch (1. 97”) widths. The built-in automatic cutter is simple to use and lets you choose half or full cuts for just the right length. The Brother VC-500W comes with everything you need to get started including 1 inch roll of ZINK Zero Ink technology paper, a cleaning roll, power adapter and quick start guide so you can get started right out of the box. Database File Compatibility: CSV, TXT, XLS, Tape Line: CZ/CK Roll Cassettes.；The product voltage arrange is 120V. Endless possibilities for home and office.

Review: 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.
Review: Frustrating printer - This printer is seriously frustrating. It won’t connect at first, and when it finally does, it still refuses to print. The “no media in printer” message just won’t go away no matter what I do. I’m using a genuine brother tape roll…

## Features

- VERSATILE PRINTING FOR UNLIMITED USES: Create and print full-color 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.
- PRINT WITHOUT INK: ColAura uses ZINK Zero Ink Technology which delivers rich, vivid full-color printing without ever requiring ink. All the colors needed for high-quality photo printing are embedded in the adhesive-backed ZINK Paper.
- EASY TO CONNECT AND USE: Connect to print wirelessly from virtually anywhere or share on a network from your smartphone or tablet. Create and print from your mobile phone when connected to a wireless network.
- REPLACEMENT CZ AND CK ROLLS FOR THE COLAURA. ColAura uses Brother CZ and CK replacement rolls CZ-1001, CZ- 1002, CZ-1003, CZ-1004, CZ-1005, CK-1000.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KWW7RH6 |
| Additional Printer Functions | Print Only |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,384 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #51 in Portable Photo Printers |
| Brand | Brother |
| Built-In Media | USB (Micro) Cable, Starter Rolls: CZ-1004 – 1” (25mm) x 16.4’ (5m) CK-1000 Cleaning roll - ~2”(1.97”) (50mm) x 6.5’ (2m)16.4ft (5m), Cleaning Cassette CK-1000 6.5ft (2m) |
| Color | White |
| Color Depth | 24 bpp |
| Color Pages per Minute | 1.0 |
| Compatible Devices | Supports Apple AirPrint wireless printing technology plus Windows and Mac compatible – print directly from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Mac OS X 10.11.x, Mac OS X 10.12.x, Mac OS X 10.13.x, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | iOS |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 2,138 Reviews |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dual-sided printing | No |
| Duplex | Simplex |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012502649342 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Ink Color | White |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.4"D x 4.6"W x 3.8"H |
| Item Type Name | VC500W |
| Item Weight | 1.45 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White | 313 dpi |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Color | 313 dpi |
| Maximum Media Size | 3 x 5 inch |
| Maximum Print Resolution Black and White | 313 |
| Maximum Sheet Capacity | 650 |
| Maximum print Resolution Color | 313 dpi |
| Model Name | VC500W |
| Model Number | VC500W |
| Model Series | VC |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Auto Power On |
| Paper Size | 17 inch |
| Power Consumption | 500 Watts |
| Print media | Labels |
| Printer Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Printer Output Type | Color |
| Printer Type | Inkjet |
| Printing Technology | Inkjet |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Resolution | 313 |
| Scanner Type | Photo |
| Special Feature | Auto Power On |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home, Office |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 012502649342 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Warranty Type | limited warranty |
| Wattage | 500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brother
- **Color:** White
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Item Weight:** 1.45 Pounds
- **Maximum Print Speed (Color):** 1.0
- **Model Name:** VC500W
- **Printer Output:** Color
- **Printing Technology:** Inkjet
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.4"D x 4.6"W x 3.8"H
- **Special Feature:** Auto Power On

## Images

![Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617ehwp85pL.jpg)
![Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AI-t-2e9L.jpg)
![Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cvy7OAlzL.jpg)
![Brother ColAura VC500W Color Photo and Label Printer, White - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PPPg-BDxL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi... can you print your own label design using this machine?**
A: Yes, you can create your own custom labels with the P-touch Editor software.

**Q: How does this printer differ from zink happy?**
A: The compact Brother VC-500W color label and photo printer with wireless networking, features the same ZINK® Zero Ink Technology that the Zink hAppy printer does, but the VC-500W has a USB port, whereas the Zink hAppy printer does not. The FREE Color Label Editor app includes thousands of personalized features, such as frames, fonts, art, backgrounds and ready-made designs for your mobile device (download from app stores). Use the P-touch Editor software to print a wide variety of professional-looking labels from your Windows or Mac® computer

**Q: how much it takes to print 1 photo of 10x15?**
A: This is a label printer. This size print is not possible with this printer.

**Q: Can this make 3 inch wide labels?**
A: The Brother VC500W label machine is able to print labels up to 2 inches wide. We suggest you to check the specifications of this model at our support site.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's the very compact lovechild of Brother Labelers & ZINK Color Photo Printers ...And We Love It !
*by S***L on February 11, 2019*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frustrating printer
*by H***S on June 10, 2025*

This printer is seriously frustrating. It won’t connect at first, and when it finally does, it still refuses to print. The “no media in printer” message just won’t go away no matter what I do. I’m using a genuine brother tape roll…

### ⭐ TERRIBLE PRITNER AND BROTHER HAS TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
*by B***D on March 9, 2023*

I would not recommend this printer or this company to anyone. I ordered this label printer for work to print high-end, custom labels. But they print nowhere near as vibrant as advertised. Color wasn't as big as a deal to us as we simply needed a black background with our white logo layered overtop of that. However, the white logo and border keeps printing NEON BLUE NOT WHITE. I've tried printing with different label cassettes at different sizes, cleaning with the cleaning paper, messing with the Visibility and the Blue color scale. Nothing works. Better yet, I've been on and off the phone with the customer service since Thursday of last week, waiting over an 1 hour+ to speak with someone for them to go through all the same steps as the last person went over with me.. all for them to put me on another 1+ hold. When I hang up to "save my place in line" nobody calls back. Yesterday, I sat on hold for 1.5 hours, then went through all the same steps again with a guy for him to tell me he was going to have his supervisor call me because HE"S NOT SURE WHATS WRONG. AND THE "SUPERVISOR" NEVER CALLED BACK!!!! INSANE! I am now writing this review as I am on another hold. To probably get transferred or put on hold again. Oh, they also tell you to chat online with someone bc of high call volume, this person (or probably chat bot) literally just sends articles from their website rather than help. Truly a joke of a company.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ColAura Color Photo and Label Printer,White
- Brother Genuine CZ-1005 continuous length ~ 2 (1.97”) 50 mm wide x 16.4 ft. (5 m) long label roll featuring ZINK Zero Ink technology
- Brother Genuine CZ-1004 Continuous Length 1” (1.0”) 25 mm Wide x 16.4 ft. (5 m) Long Label Roll Featuring ZINK Zero Ink Technology

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