Xerox 700 anyone?

[X33]

I'm also looking at the 700. It looks to be a great machine, my only concerns are reliability and consistency of image quality over large runs.

I think most units from all vendors are pretty reliable today. One of the differences the Xerox 700 has, is that the end user can easily and quickly replace important components in the machine without the need of a service call. You can replace your black and color drums, charge corotron wire and fuser module in less than 2 minutes.

A very important factor in color consistency is how fresh the developer is inside a digital machine. The Xerox 700 has a mono-component toner, meaning that toner and developer powder are together in the same cartridge and mixed together. Every time you put a new toner cartridge, you are putting fresh developer in the machine, therefore providing consistent IQ. In other machine, a service call is also needed to replace the developer.

[Shane]

I think most units from all vendors are pretty reliable today. One of the differences the Xerox 700 has, is that the end user can easily and quickly replace important components in the machine without the need of a service call. You can replace your black and color drums, charge corotron wire and fuser module in less than 2 minutes.

A very important factor in color consistency is how fresh the developer is inside a digital machine. The Xerox 700 has a mono-component toner, meaning that toner and developer powder are together in the same cartridge and mixed together. Every time you put a new toner cartridge, you are putting fresh developer in the machine, therefore providing consistent IQ. In other machine, a service call is also needed to replace the developer.

Thanks for the info, that's really helpful.

If it was up to me I'd order one today - unfortunately it's the CEO that signs the cheques!

[jennypie47]

Consistantcy through run is good. Reruns always get me as the drum wear will affect the color. Images are affected much less than solids.

[Milo Wilson]

Drum wear is a big factor on color consistency. I wonder if that is added the make you order drums more frequently...LOL