I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
on what to buy.

Our (prioritized) criteria:

* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.

* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
text and the other half is color brochures.

* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).

* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
to print the first page.

* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
brochures.

* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).

* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).

Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?

Thanks!

Steve

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
> like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
> on what to buy.
>
> Our (prioritized) criteria:
>
> * Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>
> * High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
> text and the other half is color brochures.
>
> * Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
> even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
> $500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>
> * Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
> is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
> Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
> practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
> to print the first page.
>
> * Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
> realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
> unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
> brochures.
>
> * The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand
> that consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might
> not be cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>
> * It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
> 2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB
> 1.x).
>
> Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
> suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve

Samsung 510. I have the non-network version connected to a server, but it
is available with a network card as well.

I have had it for ~ 6 months, great printer.

--
I am 3 of 10. Prepare to be assimilated.

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
(E-Mail Removed) wrote:

> I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
> like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
> on what to buy.
>
> Our (prioritized) criteria:
>
> * Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>
> * High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
> text and the other half is color brochures.
>
> * Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
> even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
> $500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>
> * Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
> is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
> Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
> practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
> to print the first page.
>
> * Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
> realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
> unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
> brochures.
>
> * The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
> consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
> cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>
> * It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
> 2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>
> Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
> suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve

http://www.freecolorprinters.com

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>
>> I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>> like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>> on what to buy.
>>
>> Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>
>> * Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>
>> * High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>> text and the other half is color brochures.
>>
>> * Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>> even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>> $500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>
>> * Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>> is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>> Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>> practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>> to print the first page.
>>
>> * Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>> realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>> unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>> brochures.
>>
>> * The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>> consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>> cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>
>> * It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>> 2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>
>> Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>> suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Steve
>
>http://www.freecolorprinters.com


I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you can
vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
models.
Tony

Tony wrote:

>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>
>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>>(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>>like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>>on what to buy.
>>>
>>>Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>
>>>* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>
>>>* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>>text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>
>>>* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>>even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>>$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>
>>>* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>>is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>>Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>>practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>>to print the first page.
>>>
>>>* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>>realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>>unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>>brochures.
>>>
>>>* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>>consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>>cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>
>>>* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>>2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>
>>>Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>>suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Steve
>>>
>>>
>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>>
>>
>
>
>I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
>available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you can
>vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
>models.
>Tony
>
>
I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.

I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
THIS NG.

"Tony" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
newsart1of1.1.OHR$S%(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>
>>> I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>> like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>> on what to buy.
>>>
>>> Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>
>>> * Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>
>>> * High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>> text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>
>>> * Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>> even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>> $500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>
>>> * Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>> is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>> Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>> practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>> to print the first page.
>>>
>>> * Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>> realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>> unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>> brochures.
>>>
>>> * The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>> consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>> cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>
>>> * It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>> 2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>
>>> Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>> suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>
>
> I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
> available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
> can
> vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
> models.
> Tony

I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,

Regards, Rene

While refilling ink cartridges yourself is the cheapest, it is not
necessarily the best way to go. Refilling can be messy. If your print
cartridge has a chip in it, the refill may work the first time, but may
refuse to work as the cartridge is reused and ages. Using
remanufacturered and off-brand cartridges is also chancy. They may leak
causing print head damage. If your printer is old or you only paid $30
for it, the cost savings may be worthwhile. If you paid $150 or more for
your printer, you may want to stick to purchasing cartridges from the
manufacturer.

Rene Lamontagne wrote:

>"Tony" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>newsart1of1.1.OHR$S%(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>>>(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>>>like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>>>on what to buy.
>>>>
>>>>Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>>
>>>>* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>>
>>>>* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>>>text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>>
>>>>* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>>>even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>>>$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>>
>>>>* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>>>is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>>>Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>>>practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>>>to print the first page.
>>>>
>>>>* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>>>realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>>>unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>>>brochures.
>>>>
>>>>* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>>>consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>>>cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>>
>>>>* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>>>2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>>
>>>>Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>>>suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>
>>>>
>>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>>>
>>>
>>I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
>>available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
>>can
>>vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
>>models.
>>Tony
>>
>>
>
>I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
>aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
>
>Regards, Rene
>
>
>
>

measekite <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Tony wrote:
>
>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>>>(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>>>like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>>>on what to buy.
>>>>
>>>>Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>>
>>>>* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>>
>>>>* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>>>text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>>
>>>>* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>>>even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>>>$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>>
>>>>* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>>>is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>>>Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>>>practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>>>to print the first page.
>>>>
>>>>* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>>>realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>>>unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>>>brochures.
>>>>
>>>>* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>>>consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>>>cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>>
>>>>* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>>>2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>>
>>>>Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>>>suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Steve
>>>>
>>>>
>>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
>>available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
>>can
>>vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
>>models.
>>Tony
>>
>>
>I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
>ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.
>
>I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
>THIS NG.

Once more you show your ignorance, I do not do warranty repairs for any
manufacturer....that is by my choice.
If I wanted repair work I would recommend second hand.
And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the market,
so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
models made by other manufacturers?
Tony

"measekite" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:VAeaf.12133$(E-Mail Removed)...
> While refilling ink cartridges yourself is the cheapest, it is not
> necessarily the best way to go. Refilling can be messy. If your print
> cartridge has a chip in it, the refill may work the first time, but may
> refuse to work as the cartridge is reused and ages. Using remanufacturered
> and off-brand cartridges is also chancy. They may leak causing print head
> damage. If your printer is old or you only paid $30 for it, the cost
> savings may be worthwhile. If you paid $150 or more for your printer, you
> may want to stick to purchasing cartridges from the manufacturer.
>
> Rene Lamontagne wrote:
>
>>"Tony" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>newsart1of1.1.OHR$S%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>>
>>>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>>>>(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>>>>like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>>>>on what to buy.
>>>>>
>>>>>Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>>>
>>>>>* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>>>
>>>>>* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>>>>text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>>>
>>>>>* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>>>>even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>>>>$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>>>
>>>>>* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>>>>is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>>>>Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>>>>practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>>>>to print the first page.
>>>>>
>>>>>* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>>>>realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>>>>unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>>>>brochures.
>>>>>
>>>>>* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>>>>consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>>>>cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>>>
>>>>>* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>>>>2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>>>
>>>>>Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>>>>suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks!
>>>>>
>>>>>Steve
>>>>>
>>>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>>>>
>>>I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
>>>available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and
>>>you can
>>>vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on
>>>some
>>>models.
>>>Tony
>>>
>>
>>I concur with Tony, I purchased the C5150N a couple months ago and every
>>aspect of the printer exceeds my expectations,
>>
>>Regards, Rene
>>
>>



I go along with Tony, the OKI range is the way to go.
--
Regards
Stick, Oxford, UK
#Remove the 'at' and the'dots' to reply

Tony wrote:

>measekite <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>
>>Tony wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
>>>>(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I've read many threads regarding color laser printers, visited sites
>>>>>like pcmag.com, infoworld.com, and pcworld.com, and I'm still stumped
>>>>>on what to buy.
>>>>>
>>>>>Our (prioritized) criteria:
>>>>>
>>>>>* Double-sided (i.e., duplex) printing.
>>>>>
>>>>>* High quality text and graphics. About half of our printing is B&W
>>>>>text and the other half is color brochures.
>>>>>
>>>>>* Moderate per-page costs. We only print 2,000 pages per month, but
>>>>>even at that volume, a few pennies on a color page can add up to
>>>>>$500/year (i.e., 2500 * 0.02 * 12 months).
>>>>>
>>>>>* Fast printing of the first page. Due to our low volume, the printer
>>>>>is often on standby when we print. Thus, printers like the Xerox
>>>>>Phasers (which have long start-up times or do not standby) are not
>>>>>practical. Our current printer, a Lexmark C720, takes several minutes
>>>>>to print the first page.
>>>>>
>>>>>* Relatively fast printing of subsequent pages (including color). I
>>>>>realize the discrepancy between published and actual times, but an
>>>>>unusually slow printer would kill us when we print hundreds of
>>>>>brochures.
>>>>>
>>>>>* The price should be in the $500 to $1200 range, but I understand that
>>>>>consumables factor into the price (i.e., a $500 printer might not be
>>>>>cheap if we spend an extra $500/year on consumables).
>>>>>
>>>>>* It should be network-able or be able to connect to an aging Windows
>>>>>2000 computer which we use as a print server (via parallel or USB 1.x).
>>>>>
>>>>>Can you point me at a resource to help me select a printer or offer a
>>>>>suggestion based on your experience with multiple printers?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks!
>>>>>
>>>>>Steve
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>http://www.freecolorprinters.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>I suggest you look at the OKI range, all of the features you require are
>>>available, I have experience with more than 40 of different models and you
>>>can
>>>vary the time it takes to go into standby or disable it completely on some
>>>models.
>>>Tony
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
>>ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.
>>
>>I WOULD GO TO THE REVIEW AT PCMAG.COM RATHER THAN LISTEN TO ANYBODY ON
>>THIS NG.
>>
>>
>
>Once more you show your ignorance, I do not do warranty repairs for any
>manufacturer....that is by my choice.
>If I wanted repair work I would recommend second hand.
>And....the OKi colour printer range is perhaps the most reliable on the market,
>so why would I recommend it rather than several other relatively unreliable
>models made by other manufacturers?
>Tony
>
>

I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT OKI BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT TONY IS IN DA BUSINESS AND
>ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY IF IT BREAKS DOWN SO HE CAN MAKE MONEY.