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[Q] Color Laser Printer
I run a video duplication shop. To make labels for our customers' tapes we
have been using BW laser printers. However, we are getting more and more demands for color labels. So, I am considering buying a color laser printer, but I hardly know a thing about it... The reasons why I am considering a color LASER printer, not inkjet, are as following; 1. Labels printed with inkjet printers have too low of tolerance to water and moisture. 2. I would like to be able to use glossy labels, which inkjet printers cannot print on. 3. Ink cartridges are too expensive. 4. When it comes to color printing, I only know two types of printer; inkjet and laser. So, now it's only logical for me to wonder followings; 1. How much should I expect to pay for a good and reliable color laser printer, which can handle day to day heavy usage? I'm willing to spend up to a couple thousand dollars. Would it be enough? 2. What about the maintenance cost, like toners and stuff? I know BW laser printer toners are so much cheaper than inkjet cartridges, in terms of the cost vs. the amount of printing they can do. Is it the same way in color printing, too? 3. What about the print quality? Are color laser jet printers better than, or at least as good as inkjet printers? 4. Would there be any other options for me, like some sort of a totally different breed of printer which I don't know? Your responses will be greatly appreciated. |
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I bought a used Xerox 790 Color Phaser about two years ago for $1500.00. It
prints exceptional photos and text. I have photos I printed over a year ago in my shop window and they look as good as the day I printed them. I have also printed bumper stickers for friends and they still look good after being on cars for over a year. 8 x 10 photos print in 2 minutes. After pictures and text come out with a glossy finish on regular copy paper. OEM toner is quite pricey about $200.00 a color. After market toner is now available for much less. Approximately $40.00 per color; although the first after market toner I bought was terrible. Pete "_Jung" wrote in message ... I run a video duplication shop. To make labels for our customers' tapes we have been using BW laser printers. However, we are getting more and more demands for color labels. So, I am considering buying a color laser printer, but I hardly know a thing about it... The reasons why I am considering a color LASER printer, not inkjet, are as following; 1. Labels printed with inkjet printers have too low of tolerance to water and moisture. 2. I would like to be able to use glossy labels, which inkjet printers cannot print on. 3. Ink cartridges are too expensive. 4. When it comes to color printing, I only know two types of printer; inkjet and laser. So, now it's only logical for me to wonder followings; 1. How much should I expect to pay for a good and reliable color laser printer, which can handle day to day heavy usage? I'm willing to spend up to a couple thousand dollars. Would it be enough? 2. What about the maintenance cost, like toners and stuff? I know BW laser printer toners are so much cheaper than inkjet cartridges, in terms of the cost vs. the amount of printing they can do. Is it the same way in color printing, too? 3. What about the print quality? Are color laser jet printers better than, or at least as good as inkjet printers? 4. Would there be any other options for me, like some sort of a totally different breed of printer which I don't know? Your responses will be greatly appreciated. |
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BE vary carefull in your choice of Lasers many of them have hidden costs
like new waste tanks new fuser rolls etc The best on market at present is minolltas latest QME laser that apart from the tomnner only requires a drum change. They come in all specifications right up to photo quallity aand dulex units. Price new compares very favourable with any other one around £800.00 for top spec inclding duples. Have a look at their web site. Of course you could stick with Epson in UK its 2100 think in USA it is the 22200 this comes with the holder fpor printing directly onto the Cd and being pigment ink wont wash off at all. Couple this with a continuous inking system and you should find your unit cost per CD about 70% of a laser. "_Jung" wrote in message ... I run a video duplication shop. To make labels for our customers' tapes we have been using BW laser printers. However, we are getting more and more demands for color labels. So, I am considering buying a color laser printer, but I hardly know a thing about it... The reasons why I am considering a color LASER printer, not inkjet, are as following; 1. Labels printed with inkjet printers have too low of tolerance to water and moisture. 2. I would like to be able to use glossy labels, which inkjet printers cannot print on. 3. Ink cartridges are too expensive. 4. When it comes to color printing, I only know two types of printer; inkjet and laser. So, now it's only logical for me to wonder followings; 1. How much should I expect to pay for a good and reliable color laser printer, which can handle day to day heavy usage? I'm willing to spend up to a couple thousand dollars. Would it be enough? 2. What about the maintenance cost, like toners and stuff? I know BW laser printer toners are so much cheaper than inkjet cartridges, in terms of the cost vs. the amount of printing they can do. Is it the same way in color printing, too? 3. What about the print quality? Are color laser jet printers better than, or at least as good as inkjet printers? 4. Would there be any other options for me, like some sort of a totally different breed of printer which I don't know? Your responses will be greatly appreciated. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 10/07/2003 |
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Thank you so much Phillip! As a matter of fact, I've never thought about
the maintenance cost other than toners. Since it's going to be used commercially, it sure will be used a lot more than a typical home usage. Actually, I visited Office Depot (it's a warehouse-like office supply store chain in the states) the other day, and had a chance to see a laser printer from Minolta (unfortunately I didn't get the model name). I was also able to print a demo page, and the printing quality was more than satisfactory. Also, it was a lot faster than I expected, although I am not sure if that printer on display was tuned up to print that demo page faster than normal speed or not. I was considering HP laser printers mainly because of their reputation. What about Minolta? I know they make good cameras, but I didn't even know they made laser printers before I saw one in the store. Would you say they are reliable? "Philip Davies" wrote in message ... BE vary carefull in your choice of Lasers many of them have hidden costs like new waste tanks new fuser rolls etc The best on market at present is minolltas latest QME laser that apart from the tomnner only requires a drum change. They come in all specifications right up to photo quallity aand dulex units. Price new compares very favourable with any other one around ?00.00 for top spec inclding duples. Have a look at their web site. Of course you could stick with Epson in UK its 2100 think in USA it is the 22200 this comes with the holder fpor printing directly onto the Cd and being pigment ink wont wash off at all. Couple this with a continuous inking system and you should find your unit cost per CD about 70% of a laser. "_Jung" wrote in message ... I run a video duplication shop. To make labels for our customers' tapes we have been using BW laser printers. However, we are getting more and more demands for color labels. So, I am considering buying a color laser printer, but I hardly know a thing about it... The reasons why I am considering a color LASER printer, not inkjet, are as following; 1. Labels printed with inkjet printers have too low of tolerance to water and moisture. 2. I would like to be able to use glossy labels, which inkjet printers cannot print on. 3. Ink cartridges are too expensive. 4. When it comes to color printing, I only know two types of printer; inkjet and laser. So, now it's only logical for me to wonder followings; 1. How much should I expect to pay for a good and reliable color laser printer, which can handle day to day heavy usage? I'm willing to spend up to a couple thousand dollars. Would it be enough? 2. What about the maintenance cost, like toners and stuff? I know BW laser printer toners are so much cheaper than inkjet cartridges, in terms of the cost vs. the amount of printing they can do. Is it the same way in color printing, too? 3. What about the print quality? Are color laser jet printers better than, or at least as good as inkjet printers? 4. Would there be any other options for me, like some sort of a totally different breed of printer which I don't know? Your responses will be greatly appreciated. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.500 / Virus Database: 298 - Release Date: 10/07/2003 |
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We have been looking at A Color Laser for the office. And have been
really considering the Magic Color 2200 DeskLaser by Minolta. There is currently a $200 Mail in Rebate too. Microcenter (US Computer Chain) has it for $799 so thats $599 for a color laser that smokes a $1700 HP Color Laser. This model also has built in networking and the ram can be upgraded easily which is a mega plus. Seriously with the rebate its a steal. Michael Ainsworth For Nationwide & Onsite Printer, Copier & Fax Machine Repair Vist... http://www.firstchoice.cc For New & Remanufactured Toner for Your Imagistics or Pitney Bowes Machines Vist... http://www.imagisticssupplies.com For Your Feed Roller & Other Printer Parts Needs Vist... http://www.feedroller.com |
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