Library Technology Reports articles from March 1998

Library Technology Reports archives from March 1998

How to Buy Photocopiers
March 1, 1998... INTRODUCTION This report attempts to make a copier buying experience easier by way of a simple five-step selection approach: Identifying the features you need the most Identifying the types of products that best fit those needs ...

Toshiba 2060 Analog Copier (20 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Toshiba America Info. Systems, Inc.; Irvine, CA; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $3,969; $8,355 as tested with ADF ($1,439), 10-bin stapler sorter ($1,369), single-drawer paper feed pedestal ($1,189) and additional paper...

Minolta EP 2080 CS/PRO Series Analog Copier (28 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Minolta Corporation Ramsey, NJ; Made in China Type: Console, stationary flatbed exposing unit, bond sheet paper, dry toner, dual-component developing, heat and pressure fusing. Suggested retail price: $5,550; $12,820 as tested with...

Mita DC-3060 Analog Copier (30 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Mita Copystar America, Inc. Fairfield, NJ; Made in Hong Kong Suggested recall price: $5,795 (base unit); $10,785 as tested with RADF ($1,645), two-drawer paper deck ($1,245), duplexing ($750) and 20-bin sorter ($1,350). Type:...

Toshiba 2860 Analog Copier (28 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Toshiba America Info. Systems, Inc.; Irvine, CA; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $5,259; $13,854 as tested with RADF ($1,769), 20-bin stapler sorter ($3,109), two-drawer paper feed pedestal ($1,549), duplexing unit ($1,229)...

Mita DC-4090 Analog Copier (40 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Mita Copystar America, Inc. Fairfield, NJ; Made in Hong Kong Suggested retail price: $10,100 (base unit); $14,790 as tested with two-drawer paper deck ($1,245) and 20-bin stapler sorter ($3,445). Type: Desktop, stationary flatbed...

Konica 6190 Analog Copier (90 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Konica Business Machines U.S.A., Inc.; Windsor, CT Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $41,130; $47,430 as tested with optional paper-feed unit ($6,600). Type: Console, stationary flatbed exposing unit, bond sheet paper, dry...

Panasonic FP-7750S2 Analog Copier (50 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Matsushita Electric (Parent company of Panasonic) Secaucus, NJ; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $13,750; $18,315 as tested, with the 20-bin stapler sorter ($3,445) and 3,000-sheet LCC ($1,120). Type: Console, stationary...

Ricoh FT7660/dual Job Feeder Analog Copier (60 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Ricoh Corporation; West Caldwell, NJ Made in U.S.A. Suggested retail price: $17,535; $24,995 as tested with the optional dual job feeder ($2,230), 20-bin stapler sorter with three-hole punch ($3,635) and 3,500-sheet large-capacity...

Sharp SD-4085 Analog Copier (85 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics Corp. Mahwah, NJ; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $49,995 Type: Console, stationary flatbed exposing unit, bond sheet paper, dry toner, dual-component developing, triple drawer system, heat and pressure...

Toshiba 6560 Analog Copier (65 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Toshiba America Info. Systems, Inc., Irvine, CA; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $23,497; $27,492 as tested with the 20-bin stapler sorter with multi-position stapling ($3,995). Type: Console, stationary flat-bed exposing...

Xerox 5665 Analog Copier (64 CPM)
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Xerox Corporation Rochester, NY; Made in the USA Suggested retail price: $36,790 equipped with DADF, high-capacity feeder and 20-bin stapler sorter with three-position stapling. Type: Console, stationary flatbed exposing unit, bond...

Choosing a More Productive, Economical Fax Machine
March 1, 1998... When choosing a fax machine, you're likely to find that most models have long lists of features, many with cryptic names and questionable usefulness, making choosing between models a daunting task. You can narrow your search by looking for...

MinoltaFax 1800 Low-Volume, Plain Paper/laser Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Minolta Corporation; Ramsey, NJ Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $1,865, base machine; $2,030 as tested with 1.28-Mb memory ($145 for a 1-Mb upgrade). Type: Desktop, CIS scanning, laser electrostatic imaging, monocomponent...

Okidata Okifax 5600 Mid-Volume, Plain paper/LED Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Okidata Mount Laurel, NJ; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $2,699. Type: Desktop, CIS scanning, LED-array electrostatic imaging, dual-component developing, heat and pressure fusing; cut-sheet plain paper; ITU-T G3...

Canon Laser Class 9000 High-Volume, Plain Paper/laser Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Lake Success, NY Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $2,995 Type: Desktop, CIS scanning, laser electrostatic imaging, monocomponent developing, heat and pressure fusing; cut-sheet plain paper; ITU-T G3...

Anon Laser Class 9500 High-Volume, Plain Paper/laser Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Lake Success, NY, Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $3,995 Type: Desktop, CIS scanning, laser electrostatic imaging, monocomponent developing, heat and pressure fusing; cut-sheet plain paper; ITU-T G3...

Panasonic Panafax UF-880 High-Volume, Plain Paper/laser Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Distributor: Panasonic Communications & Systems Co. Secaucus, NJ Manufacturer: Matsushita Graphic Communication-Systems, Inc.; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $3,495. Type: Desktop, CCD scanning, laser electrostatic imaging,...

Sharp FO-6550 High-Volume, Plain Paper/laser Facsimile Machine
March 1, 1998... Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics Corporation; Mahwah, NJ; Made in Japan Suggested retail price: $3,649 Type: Desktop, CCD scanning, laser electrostatic imaging, dual- component developing, heat and pressure fusing; cut-sheet plain paper; ITU-T G3...