Capabilities of the Okidata

[medialounge]

Best overall would probably be the DC250. The main downside to the DC250 is the front to back registration is not as good as the DC5252. Having said that, I thought the registration was good on the DC250 until I got my DC5252 which has perfect registration, so it's still pretty good. The DC250 is more reliable and handles a better range of paper stocks in my opinion than the others. The DC12 & 5252 need digital papers due to the fuser oil, but the DC250 pretty much prints on anything.

Did you pay for those machines outright or did you get a pay-per-click contract? There is a dc5000 on craigslist and they want $25000 for it. My guess is that it wouldn't be a good idea because the breakdowns could be costly. This machine has just a hair over 1 million impressions.

Thanks for your help

medialounge

[graficworx]

I have had a 9659 for many years, and it prints on most any stock, except for Mohawk 100# cover. You will never be able to fix the envelope embossing issues as they are caused by roller pressure in the fuser, and it's not adjustable. The paper thickness settings change the speed and heat if fusing, and nothing else. Landscape or portrait those envelopes are still gonna emboss, no way around it.

[easiprint]

Did you pay for those machines outright or did you get a pay-per-click contract? There is a dc5000 on craigslist and they want $25000 for it. My guess is that it wouldn't be a good idea because the breakdowns could be costly. This machine has just a hair over 1 million impressions.

Thanks for your help

medialounge

I bought the machines through dealers, but have them all on click contracts for the service. It is the only way to go with these machines in my opinion.