hi everyone –
I have been using Xerox machines in my small prototype print business for ages and I think I'm finally fed up and might be looking for an alternative.
I'm currently using an Altalink C8170 – the toner is relatively expensive, and the machine worked great, until it started acting up and I'm unable to track the issue down without extensive knowledge, and techs are somehow hard to come by. I do like the fact that it feeds relatively heavy cardstock and longer formats, which I need often. I also run a WorkCentre 7845, which has been reliable and good quality for years, but is getting a little long in the tooth... Consumable are cheaper for this machine and I might replace it with a C8055, which seems to be the next iteration with the same consumables, unless someone can convince me that competitor brand machines perform better.
I'm pretty much self-reliant and have been able to fix most things myself, however I find these Xerox machines not very user friendly in the service department and was wondering if other major brands might be easier to service if needed. What's up with Canon, Konica Minolta and Ricoh? It might be fairly important to note that I do not do any volume printing & this class of machine has served me well over the years. I do however, run both machines with a Fiery RIP for a more convenient workflow & I do a lot of registration sensitive duplex work on heavier stock that gets die-cut (think packaging protoypes). I do like –and prefer– the feature set of the C8170.
Thank you, any input would be appreciated.
I have been using Xerox machines in my small prototype print business for ages and I think I'm finally fed up and might be looking for an alternative.
I'm currently using an Altalink C8170 – the toner is relatively expensive, and the machine worked great, until it started acting up and I'm unable to track the issue down without extensive knowledge, and techs are somehow hard to come by. I do like the fact that it feeds relatively heavy cardstock and longer formats, which I need often. I also run a WorkCentre 7845, which has been reliable and good quality for years, but is getting a little long in the tooth... Consumable are cheaper for this machine and I might replace it with a C8055, which seems to be the next iteration with the same consumables, unless someone can convince me that competitor brand machines perform better.
I'm pretty much self-reliant and have been able to fix most things myself, however I find these Xerox machines not very user friendly in the service department and was wondering if other major brands might be easier to service if needed. What's up with Canon, Konica Minolta and Ricoh? It might be fairly important to note that I do not do any volume printing & this class of machine has served me well over the years. I do however, run both machines with a Fiery RIP for a more convenient workflow & I do a lot of registration sensitive duplex work on heavier stock that gets die-cut (think packaging protoypes). I do like –and prefer– the feature set of the C8170.
Thank you, any input would be appreciated.
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