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Scientific Evaluation Scientific Evaluation I am sure that everyone responding to this post has great reasons for suggesting these printers, but I am always of the belief that a SCIENTIFIC evaluation of printers is in order. This evaluation should include many, if not all, of the factors...

One of the most important variables in pricing digital print equipment is the cost of supplies. This cost can be dramatically affected by the print coverage. Many print vendors base cost comparisons on generic coverages like 5% or 20%, but actual coverages are much more important. I have...

Did you make a decision concerning Freeflow. I don't work for Xerox, but I would be happy to talk with you about integrating Freeflow and Filemaker using MAX. Craig Paxson V3Synergy Productivity Solutions [email protected]

Consider non-print order management system Consider non-print order management system I just finished specing the integration of a non-print order management system (Stone Edge Order Manager) to a web-to-print front end and to the digital printers via a custom Visual Basic program. I think...

Use non-print system Use non-print system David, I just finished specing the integration of a non-print order management system (Stone Edge Order Manager) to a web-to-print front end and to the printers via a custom Visual Basic program. I think solutions outside the printing industry can be...

Freeflow MAX Freeflow MAX I love using Freeflow in combination with their MAX software (Manifest Automation by Xerox). I built a system using Freeflow workflows to drive printers, do imposition, etc. and drove that system directly from a MS Access database via CSV files and Xerox Freeflow...

HIPAA specifically? HIPAA specifically? Why do you need HIPAA compliance? Are you printing transactional documents that contain PHI or PII (personal health information or personally identifiable information)? Do you need to train your employees in HIPAA because of that or do you need your...

Digital Equipment Selection Digital Equipment Selection JDuffy is right - selecting digital printing equipment is much more complex than simply comparing test samples or vendor supplied "costs". I think to make a proper decision, you need to look at the following factors: 1. Acceptability of...

Re: Digital printer capabilities I am not a Xerox rep, so I hesitate to give concrete answers. My analysis is based on a "typical" US customer, which includes supplies. Vendors change pricing all the time, so it would be appropriate to get current quotes. I calculate the number of hours 75%...

Re: Digital printer capabilities N, I would be happy to assist you with more of these scenarios. I figured the cost on an iGen3, but a DC 8000AP may make more sense for your volume. Total cost per unit probably in the range of $4.25. Let me know what capital, monthly maintenance, clicks and...

Re: HP Indigo 5500 In my experience these are the factors for deciding on digital presses: - quality / fitness for use - cost - systems integration - new markets I suggest you get quotes and samples for the iGen, Nexpress and Indigo. Create a "test suite" of typical print files and paper...

Re: Digital printer capabilities This analysis is for an iGen3 and does not include the cost of paper. This assumes a purchase price of roughly $500,000 and supplies being included in the clicks. Most color printers will be in this range (the specifics of purchase cost, monthly maintenance...

Re: One sided laminators - experience? Laurence, How is the install going? What kind of film are you using and off of what kind of printer? My experience is that laminating a digital print is tough - lamination will have a tendency to not stick to digital print. Let me know how things are...

Re: Digital B&W Presses Ray, Glad to see you are making progress. Service is a critical component of making a print decision - do you know the number of trained techs for each mfg in the area? Are Xerox or Oce giving you different service options for differing service levels. If there are...