Recent content by Realwelder

Sorry to hear about your bad demo. It is obvious the people that were doing the demo has no clue about the unit. May I ask the geogrpahic location of where the demo took place and if it was a dealer?

I have been running a KM C8000 at a customer facility for the past month. We have clicked about 130k on it. Although it is early, no issues. The config includes a booklet maker, dehumid /rehumid system. Fiery with all the tools. Impose, Compose, Color Pro Tools, etc. The customer makes nothing...

KM launched in the US first. We are installing on this week with another purchased for showroom floor.

It was reduced to four test sites in US.

As a KM dealer, I have two demos setup for the C8000 for customers the first week of July in Ramsey. Additionally we are scheduled to receive a C8000 for our showroom mid-August as part of their EAP program.

I have been told by someone within Ricoh that they expect to release a 70ppm Color unit based on the C900 in the upcoming months. The unit is to fewer finishing capabilities then the C900 will be priced to compete with the Xerox 700 and KM C6501. It was confirmed it will be the C900 with the...

I would suggest sticking with PSM. Dollar for dollar it is the best product on the market and I support various VDP solutions. The MSRP to buy the new Version 7 is $5,995.00. I would try to work with your supplier to see if you can get a discount since you currently have a version of PSM. Think...

Unfortunately the RU unit available only when you use the production inline finishing options. That being the SD506, FS521, FS-503 or the GBC Punch Kit. I would also strongly recommend sticking to the digital grade NCR paper.

Although I have no hands on experience with the Creo on a Xerox box I can tell you the Creo RIP with the 700 will provide outstanding output. If you can get training on the color profiling area of the unit you will be surprised what it can do for you. Creo has a very good staff to assist you. I...

Fiery is better for color management. Creo works better in a VDP enviroment. Creo is easier to use and generally comes in a very nice all inclusive package (server, monitor, stand, keyboard, mouse, etc). Whereas with Fiery you pay for what you need. I found Fiery is about 25% more with the same...

With locks on service, I suggest you all read the T&Cs of the contract. The manufacturers are getting killed on the coverage printers are laying on the pages. I am seeing them invoking the coverage clause in the contract stating if the manufacturer yield is being surpassed they can charge for...

This machine is a real workhorse. The improvements over the 920 include image quality (huge difference), the tone curve utility that allows adjustment of the gray scales, much improved driver interface, touch screen of the KM1050 and from what KM has told me the engine upgrade is really an...

When calibrating try running a random calibration pattern. 34, I think. I have found this to do a better job removing magenta in a Fiery RIP then the straight line calibration pattern.

I have a custmer that runs two C6501s and are averaging 90k per month per unit. They are running about 50% letter and 50% Tabloid. Other then a PM every five weeks the calls have been limited to about one service call a month. The machines have performed very well and are about six months into...

It really depends on the configuration. Standard config with LCT, and standard Stapler / Finisher and RIP is anywhere between 85k to 92k. CPC anywhere from $.042 to .055 depending on the service program you take on. I would look at KM for C6501 as they are running $4500 rebates per unit to take...