mono digital printers. KM vs Canon Varioprint vs Xerox Nuvera

[nuvera229]

Hi All, we have had strictly Xerox printers, and we currently have a Nuvera 100 that we need to replace. We have looked at KM Accuriopress, Canon Varioprint 130, and the Nuvera 120 from Xerox. Can anyone share experiences with any of these and preferences please?

 

[Milo Wilson]

What mod is the Nuvera that you have right now?

 

[nuvera229]

Nuvera 120 EA. it is 12 years old now end of life the end of this year

 

[Milo Wilson]

What version of freeflow is it running?

 

[nuvera229]

What version of freeflow is it running?

RV.10.0

 

[Milo Wilson]

Are the center lower doors blue?

 

[nuvera229]

Are the center lower doors blue?

no they are all gray this is an EA 120

 

[Milo Wilson]

If you want to call me, here's my number.
714-292-6912

 

[halmac]

We have a Canon Varioprint 140. It is amazing. We use it for book production. We print mainly 11x17 and 12x18 20lb. Halftones and solids are beautiful.
If you use friction-fed bindery equipment might have some scuffing issues.

 

[Sertech]

I service the canon VarioPrint. Great machine. Picky about paper too. Otherwise a million between calls isn't a problem. TTF belts need to be replaced after a million though

 

[nuvera229]

We have a Canon Varioprint 140. It is amazing. We use it for book production. We print mainly 11x17 and 12x18 20lb. Halftones and solids are beautiful.
If you use friction-fed bindery equipment might have some scuffing issues.

Thanks for your response! Do you have a booklet maker on the Varioprint or just a stacker? Does it print glossy stock well? Thank you in advance!

 

[nuvera229]

I service the canon VarioPrint. Great machine. Picky about paper too. Otherwise a million between calls isn't a problem. TTF belts need to be replaced after a million though

Can I ask, what paper is it picky about? We mostly use 12x18 80# gloss text, and 12x18 60# uncoated, plus 11x17 60# uncoated, and anything from 20# text to 80# cover. We typically use Cougar, Blazer, and Lynx. Thanks in advance for your response

 

[halmac]

Thanks for your response! Do you have a booklet maker on the Varioprint or just a stacker? Does it print glossy stock well? Thank you in advance!

We have a continuous stacker. It holds 6000 sheets. It prints 3000 sheets and the tray moves out and printing continues. It does print on glossy stock.

 

[Sertech]

Can I ask, what paper is it picky about? We mostly use 12x18 80# gloss text, and 12x18 60# uncoated, plus 11x17 60# uncoated, and anything from 20# text to 80# cover. We typically use Cougar, Blazer, and Lynx. Thanks in advance for your response

Sorry I didn't respond. It's mainly the amount of glue in the paper that's a problem. There's a listing of recommended papers available. What would happen is glue getting into the drum and requiring cleaning