jkl67
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We currently run 3 to 4 million b/w impressions monthly and 200K to 300K monthly color impressions (various stock sizes 11 x 17 or larger).
For color we run a lot of 10pt. C1S full coverage p1s for perfect bound book block covers as well as a lot of 12 x 18 and 14.33 x 20.5, 80 & 100# gloss stock for 2 up flyers, post cards, rack cards, etc.. We do have our share of mixed media color work (covers and text with a possible insert). We will also be expanding to a need for a 27" sheet for color 6 pagers. Other than the C1S covers, consider all work duplex.
Something to note.....the C1S covers have to have be able to accommodate up to a 2" spine....so anything limited to a 19.3" or less sheet is not an option. We have to be able to go bigger than that.
We also do a good amount of b/w S.S. work and have two, inline booklet makers presently.
We are looking at the following:
Xerox - Iridesse and your standard Nuveras (144 or 288's...combo of each)
Canon - c10000vp for color and possibly a mix of VarioPrint 6180's or 6270's
Ricoh - C9200 or even a c7210X (not both, one or the other)
KM - (yet to be determined)
We've been a Xerox shop a long time. We will be getting new print equipment (not in addition to....but replacing old) and all these vendors are bidding with that in mind. Any Xerox issue that has been listed in the forums we have definitely experienced over the years so we are aware of those.
If you currently use any of the equipment above please leave your comments below. We are currently knee deep into the discovery / proposal process and have even visited some other sites that use some of this equipment. I'm doing all the usual due diligence but actual user feedback is always the most valuable. I realize that some of the above equipment is pretty new to the market but I figured I would ask.
Thanks in advance!
For color we run a lot of 10pt. C1S full coverage p1s for perfect bound book block covers as well as a lot of 12 x 18 and 14.33 x 20.5, 80 & 100# gloss stock for 2 up flyers, post cards, rack cards, etc.. We do have our share of mixed media color work (covers and text with a possible insert). We will also be expanding to a need for a 27" sheet for color 6 pagers. Other than the C1S covers, consider all work duplex.
Something to note.....the C1S covers have to have be able to accommodate up to a 2" spine....so anything limited to a 19.3" or less sheet is not an option. We have to be able to go bigger than that.
We also do a good amount of b/w S.S. work and have two, inline booklet makers presently.
We are looking at the following:
Xerox - Iridesse and your standard Nuveras (144 or 288's...combo of each)
Canon - c10000vp for color and possibly a mix of VarioPrint 6180's or 6270's
Ricoh - C9200 or even a c7210X (not both, one or the other)
KM - (yet to be determined)
We've been a Xerox shop a long time. We will be getting new print equipment (not in addition to....but replacing old) and all these vendors are bidding with that in mind. Any Xerox issue that has been listed in the forums we have definitely experienced over the years so we are aware of those.
If you currently use any of the equipment above please leave your comments below. We are currently knee deep into the discovery / proposal process and have even visited some other sites that use some of this equipment. I'm doing all the usual due diligence but actual user feedback is always the most valuable. I realize that some of the above equipment is pretty new to the market but I figured I would ask.
Thanks in advance!