Budget laser printer to print 15cm by 1METER prints

Discussion in 'Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers' started by SimonB, May 5, 2014.

  1. SimonB

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    Yes you've read correctly. 15cm by 1M.

    We use a local printer to create banners for iPad stands. http://www.ubookrental.com/ipad-stand-hire/ (scroll down to Brandme section).

    For a few of our clients we're able to do the printing inhouse using inkjet print (which just use black and white banners which are safe to do in inkjet).

    But for the most part when client use banners that use colour we take them to the printing shop and they charge us £10 a pop to print. Over the year we have spent close to £300 on banners and we're looking into buying a colour laser for the office anyway so I'd like venture into buying one.

    Almost every laser printer I've looked up has a maximum sheet length of 35cm (even on manual feed). I don't know why laser printers have that restriction where as our cheap and cheerful inkjet has a limit of 10 meter length paper.

    Any recommendation on printers that have a smallish footprint and can print long sheets of paper would be very much appreciated.
     
  2. OkiTech

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    OKI C9800 GA, ES3640e, CX3641 can print 12.5 inches x 47 inches banner out of bypass and I did use this feature so it does work, I believe this should well exceed your requirement, oh it can print on 250+ gsm too.
    I can sell you C9800 or CX3641, just not sure if it makes sense to have it shipped from NY, USA or find one locally - you deside.
    It may not fit in to your definition of a Smallish footprint - it is 24"x24"x 30"
     
  3. SimonB

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    Thanks for the response UBT. I have googled all the printers you mentioned and they are pretty much too big for our small operation.

    I need something to be 40cm by 40cm footprint so it can take up tiny room in our small office. The sizes of the printers you've recommended are just massive- almost as big as a photocopier.

    I'm not sure why the smaller printers dont support manual feed sizes larger than 35cm. Where as inkjet have no limits. Do you think it's down to print technology that prohibits printing on large sizes?
     
  4. OkiTech

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    my guess is there is no common need for toy printers to have this future for manufactures to develop these capabilities. same as you may not find a vehicle of a compact size that is cable of hauling 10 ton cargo. To my understanding, by printing trade standards OKI C9800 are considered to be small, in any case, sorry that existing solution does not work for you. I guess if you find the printer that does what you need, post a note, may be you're not the only one with similar situation.
     
  5. plotter

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    you can get a konica minolta or olivetti copiers which do this upto a max 1200 mm in length and 300 width
     
  6. OkiTech

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    Oh, Dear.... You're missed the target Plotter, just as I did. Machine with the specs you mentioned is able to take 11" x 17" or European A3 and most likely A3+, just as a printer I had recommended. Original poster replied that there is no room for it at his place as machine that takes A3 / 11x17 paper is 24" x 24" in size in average. He wants a tiny printer created to take A4 paper at least to have dimensions of such and to be able to image a sheet 1 meter long...
     
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    Oh we'll. there isn't one then. Lol
     
  8. SimonB

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    Yeah, I think it's just more economical to email the banners to the print shop and get them to do them for us then.

    I noticed that on the large printers you've recommended that they have a minimum monthly duty. So I guess if we use it so infrequently it will get gummed up and require servicing more often.
     
  9. OkiTech

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    Hi, your guess is wrong. Those printers are toner based, toner is a powder, there is no natural way it will gum up. Gumming up, clogging is a weakness of inkjet printers. On a long run, lets say 2 years or so, if you will not use capacity of the drums, cleaning blades may fail, as result, replacement will be required earlier.
     
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    Well you're the expert so you know more than me on this. I was just pointing out that these printers have a recommended minimum duty. So I presume if they're just used once a week or so then they will have issues.
     

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    Just out of curiosity, why do the laser printers have these restrictions? We are using an inkjet printer that is designed for A4. But the paper size is basically unlimited. We buy a0 card from an art supply store, cut them up 16cm strips (cant print borderless) and print on them.

    Is there a physical limitation on these small lasers. that makes them unable to print on long sheets?
     
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