Kyocera Machines in general

[Calcucatus]

Also try color output "vivid" if you prefer "brighter" color. It's important these machines have the latest firmware installed. As mentioned, check the QA's and bulletins. Sometimes certain settings are changed because of actual field feedback. When ordering developing units. Make sure you order the lastest and not what is in the book.

[TJ001]

I worked on Ricoh products for 19 years and we switched to Kyocera 3 years ago, BEST MOVE EVER. The drums last forever and it is a pleasure to service.

[ebm]

Any tips to improve Kyo copy quality? Just switched from Ricoh 6 months ago and faded solids
b/w and color seem to be the norm. Factory rep claims it is because Kyo doesn't "oversaturate" its images.

Adjust the "density" in the Adjustment/Maintenance section of the System Menu. I have found increasing the density 1 or 2 steps darker makes a difference in the "solids" when making copies.

[20gaugeO/U]

Thanks for all the input. Can't wait to get some in the door.

[mjunkaged]

On the Voyager series color, e.g., KM-C2520, there is a known developer unit issue. which was supposed to have been fixed under warranty.

[Dave10]

I think the B/W machines are easily the best, and the new color series (Taskalfa) have good image quality, not as good as the Konica's we service, but the Kyocera have it ALL OVER the Konica's when it comes to mechanical quality. Easier to service, less jamming, less complexity. The Konica's have like a dozen boards. Very over-engineered and prone to A LOT of catestrophic problems. Give me Kyocera any day.

[kyocera.team]

kyocera is great machines .... B|W is very good machines ,color not that good regarding copy quality "old models-kmc 3232 -2525-4035e" the new task alfa color machines good , but in general kyocera is the best i was working before with minolta -sharp -panasonic-kodak-samsung-utax and xerox but kyocera the best
but be informe that in kyocera there is no problem but if you face a problem really the problem should be big problem
thanks

[sddstech]

I agree with everyone 100%. I'm a IT tech with a Copystar/Kyocera dealer and I enjoy working on the Falcon 3 and TASKalfa machines. The "Command Center" web GUI is easy to navigate and Kyocera's Printer and desktop MFP's are great too.

[Jules Winfield]

The Falcon model series are probably the best b/w copiers on the planet in the range you specified.

[20gaugeO/U]

We are in with Kyocera. From what I've seen online and heard from our reps talking them up it will be interesting. We are having a meeting to discuss the first order of machines. For copiers is there a model line that comes highly recommended or one we should avoid like the plague? Generally we only dealt with 18-65 cpm. Churches, schools, small/mid sized offices.

Thanks again!

[just a tech]

I haven't had too many problems with the kyocera / copystar solids fading. Best thing I've found to combat them is keeping the firmware updated, especially on the newer color boxes (Kyocera seems to change firmware versions on a continuous basis where the color boxes are concerned). Also, try to keep up with the tech bulletins and the "QA's" within the knowledgebase section of the kmaconnect website. It helps sometimes.

[thekeg19]

Any tips to improve Kyo copy quality? Just switched from Ricoh 6 months ago and faded solids
b/w and color seem to be the norm. Factory rep claims it is because Kyo doesn't "oversaturate" its images.

[blackcat4866]

We are also switching from Panasonic to Kyocera, still in my opinion the Panasonic colour machines are the better ones (for B/W machines it's the other way around).
But my problem is that I have been working with Panasonic machines for 21 years now (almost excusive).

It's not that difficult to change horses mid-race. I've chosen to do it several times. It broadens your experience, and help to keep you humble. =^..^=

[R1200gs]

We are also switching from Panasonic to Kyocera, still in my opinion the Panasonic colour machines are the better ones (for B/W machines it's the other way around).
But my problem is that I have been working with Panasonic machines for 21 years now (almost excusive).

[20gaugeO/U]

Thanks for all the info.