Advice needed for color printer purchase

[larry656]

Hello-
I'm looking to get away from our Canon 9075's for printing our 12x18 coated print jobs. I'm wondering what the best machine would be for $75k or less. I'd expect it to do from 5,000-30,000 12x18 sheets a month. I do like the color of the Canon's, but cannot rely on them to print correctly at these volumes. thank you-

 

[Joe Duffy]

See if you can get a deal on a slightly used 6501 from KM, great engine at thoses volumes and price is below what you are =looking at.
For new, 651EX from Ricoh, 6000 from KM but they are going to be a little higher than what you are looking to spend.

 

[larry656]

I will look into that. Thanks for the response.
I was looking at a 7000....but that will be more than $75k? They told me it would be about what the Canon's were which is much less than that.

 

[Joe Duffy]

Last time I checked, KM7000 with RIP and all that is needed was around 85, the 8000 was near 125... Ricoh 651 was around 75.
Run samples and talk to service... up time is key as you know and all are straving for sales.