Searching for: A large format laser/solid ink proof printer

Discussion in 'Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers' started by patmcevoy, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. patmcevoy

    patmcevoy New Member

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    A designer I know needs a color laser printer for the home office.
    The specs are very specific and I was wondering if there was any leader with the following specs:
    Paper 12 x 18
    Heavy Stock Friendly- up to 80lb stock
    Compact
    Good print quality
    Under $2000
    Reasonable ink costs


    Not too important:
    Speed
    Other bells and whistles

    Any ideas you may have for this would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Last edited: Sep 30, 2010
  2. archipelago

    archipelago Senior Member

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    Is anyone making a solid ink printer at 12 x 18 format now? For some reason it seems they've "demoted" them to 8.5 x 11 only for recent models of solid ink.

    Basically, you can pick 2 of those 3 (depending on what you call reasonable print costs and good print quality) Get samples and decide where you can compromise, on price per print or on the subtlety of color gradations, tonality, etc.
     
  3. xfactor printing

    xfactor printing Senior Member

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