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Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:43 am Post subject:
Color Laser Recommendations |
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I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve |
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:48 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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junk@bruff.com wrote:
| Quote: | I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand
that consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might
not be cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB
1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
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Samsung 510. I have the non-network version connected to a server, but it
is available with a network card as well.
I have had it for ~ 6 months, great printer.
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Elmo P. Shagnasty
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:07 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
| Quote: | I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
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http://www.freecolorprinters.com |
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Tony
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:29 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
| Quote: | In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
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I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony |
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measekite
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:33 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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Tony wrote:
| Quote: | "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony
I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND |
ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.
I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
THIS NG. |
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Rene Lamontagne
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:58 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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"Tony" <TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> wrote in message
news:part1of1.1.OHR$S%23K0KTH0sA@ue.ph...
| Quote: | "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony
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I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
Regards, Rene |
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measekite
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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Tony wrote:
| Quote: | measekite <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote:
Tony wrote:
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony
I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.
I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
THIS NG.
Once more you show your ignorance, I do not do warranty repairs for any
manufacturer....that is by my choice.
If I wanted repair work I would recommend second hand.
And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the market,
so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
models made by other manufacturers?
Tony
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I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
>ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY. |
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measekite
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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Stick Stickus wrote:
| Quote: | "measekite" <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote in message
news:VAeaf.12133$tV6.9267@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
While refilling ink cartridges yourself is the cheapest, it is not
necessarily the best way to go. Refilling can be messy. If your print
cartridge has a chip in it, the refill may work the first time, but may
refuse to work as the cartridge is reused and ages. Using remanufacturered
and off-brand cartridges is also chancy. They may leak causing print head
damage. If your printer is old or you only paid $30 for it, the cost
savings may be worthwhile. If you paid $150 or more for your printer, you
may want to stick to purchasing cartridges from the manufacturer.
Rene Lamontagne wrote:
"Tony" <TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> wrote in message
news:part1of1.1.OHR$S%23K0KTH0sA@ue.ph...
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and
you can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on
some
models.
Tony
I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
Regards, Rene
I go along with Tony, the OKI range is the way to go.
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measekite
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
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While refilling ink cartridges yourself is the cheapest, it is not
necessarily the best way to go. Refilling can be messy. If your print
cartridge has a chip in it, the refill may work the first time, but may
refuse to work as the cartridge is reused and ages. Using
remanufacturered and off-brand cartridges is also chancy. They may leak
causing print head damage. If your printer is old or you only paid $30
for it, the cost savings may be worthwhile. If you paid $150 or more for
your printer, you may want to stick to purchasing cartridges from the
manufacturer.
Rene Lamontagne wrote:
| Quote: | "Tony" <TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> wrote in message
news:part1of1.1.OHR$S%23K0KTH0sA@ue.ph...
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony
I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
Regards, Rene
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Stick Stickus
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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"measekite" <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote in message
news:VAeaf.12133$tV6.9267@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
| Quote: | While refilling ink cartridges yourself is the cheapest, it is not
necessarily the best way to go. Refilling can be messy. If your print
cartridge has a chip in it, the refill may work the first time, but may
refuse to work as the cartridge is reused and ages. Using remanufacturered
and off-brand cartridges is also chancy. They may leak causing print head
damage. If your printer is old or you only paid $30 for it, the cost
savings may be worthwhile. If you paid $150 or more for your printer, you
may want to stick to purchasing cartridges from the manufacturer.
Rene Lamontagne wrote:
"Tony" <TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> wrote in message
news:part1of1.1.OHR$S%23K0KTH0sA@ue.ph...
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and
you can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on
some
models.
Tony
I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
Regards, Rene
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I go along with Tony, the OKI range is the way to go.
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Regards
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Tony
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:25 am Post subject:
Re: Color Laser Recommendations |
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measekite <inkystinky@oem.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Tony wrote:
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
In article <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com wrote:
I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
Thanks!
Steve
http://www.freecolorprinters.com
I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony
I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.
I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
THIS NG.
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Once more you show your ignorance, I do not do warranty repairs for any
manufacturer....that is by my choice.
If I wanted repair work I would recommend second hand.
And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the market,
so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
models made by other manufacturers?
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In message <1130960612.865802.22770@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
junk@bruff.com writes
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I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.
Our (prioritized) criteria:
* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
I manage perfectly well without the duplex function. I just take the |
paper out of one end and stick it back in the other, you have to work
out which way round it goes but apart from that its fine.
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* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.
* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.
I have a Phaser 8200 doing about 2,500 pages per month, mostly runs of |
6-12 pages at a go, and I don't find the warm up time for first copy an
issue
| Quote: | * Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.
* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
For lower printing costs, look at the Phasers, OKI's LED, and Kyocera's |
FS-C50xxN (I think they've just changed the XX from 16 to 26). The
Kyocera print samples I had in February/March were very good
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* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
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Its probably better if its going on a network to get a network model
(invariably having an N in its name!) as that will provide greater
flexibility.
The other alternative might be a refurbished/2nd hand printer, over here
(UK) there are quite a few HP 8550 (I think thats the model) turning up
in your budget range, which is a colour machine that will do A3/11x17 as
well, looking at the machine I suspect it probably has basically the
same internals as Canon's CP660.
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:06 pm Post subject:
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In message <XL8af.5293$LF3.587370@news20.bellglobal.com>, Commentator
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Samsung 510. I have the non-network version connected to a server, but it
is available with a network card as well.
I have had it for ~ 6 months, great printer.
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How much are you printing on it? For the OPs need of about 24,000 pages
a year I think the costs on one of those will outweigh the initial
purchase price savings.
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Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:09 pm Post subject:
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In message <part1of1.1.6AFukRjbwtCArg@ue.ph>, Tony
<TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> writes
| Quote: | And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the
market,
so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
models made by other manufacturers?
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Have you had much experience with the Kyocera models? From what I've
read they seem to be built to last.
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"me@privacy.net" <me@Privacy.Net> wrote:
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TonytheTigurrrrr@aim.com> writes
And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the
market,
so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
models made by other manufacturers?
Have you had much experience with the Kyocera models? From what I've
read they seem to be built to last.
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Timothy
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Timothy
I have almost no experience with Kyocera colour lasers, and I have heard
nothing bad about them. I have several customers who are very pleased with
their Kyocera monochrome lasers other than the cost of drum units which are
more costly than a new printer where I am located but that may be a
geographical anomoly.
The reason I recommended OKI is that I have had a lot of recent experience with
their latest range.
Tony |
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