BuyerZone users' color printer requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their color printer purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of color printers other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: color printer purchasing requirements

"I have a new HP5550 laser color printer that spill toner specks all over the page and produces streaks along the sides of the page. HP either cannot repair this defect or has no interest in servicing their NEW faulty printers at any price."
-- Consultant, Other Business Services, Tulsa, OK

" Full-bleed ledger printing - 11x17 inch paper with printing directly to the paper edges"
-- Buyer, Consulting, Russia Ivanovo, PA

"Should be able to accomodate printing on certificates on bond-type paper. also, scanning capacilities would be a plus"
-- Administrative Assistant, Education, Jacksonville, FL

"It must be able to scan 50-100 sheets and convert into PDF or fax."
-- Consultant, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Faribault, MN

"We are in need of a all in one laser printer. We print insurance illustrations... we currently use a Brother 9420 cn, and the unit is failing and is only 15 moths old."
-- Office Manager, Insurance, Torrance, CA

"-High resolution for aerial photo prints.-Must hold 11x17 and 8.5x11 at the same time.-Prefer color laser printer with at least 2 paper trays."
-- Buyer, Government, Winchester, VA

"We need to replace a Tektronic 780 Phaser and need new or used printer with similar capabilities and quality."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Dublin, OH

"We are interested in making small runs of tri-fold brochurs. At least 300 dpi resolution."
-- Partner/Principal, Advertising/Marketing/PR, Summersville, WV

"I'm looking for a printer than can be used for our newsletter. It should be able to print at 100 lb cover"
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Castroville, CA

"Scanner & copier multipurpose, with auto document feeder, low cost toner and minimal maintenance (jams and breakdowns will disrupt entire office)."
-- Office Manager, Legal, Miami Springs, FL

"Should have a straight through paper feed and accommodate card stock that is 110#."
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Dewitt, MI

"We are looking for continuos label inventory printer & software."
-- Office Manager, Wholesale, Miami, FL

"Looking to replace existing ink-jet printer. We print 2 different sized envelopes: a catalogue envelope which is 5.0" x 5.9" and a #3 Coin envelope which is 2.5" x 4.5". We will also use the printer to print letter, legal and ledger paper with the occassional run of labels."
-- Buyer, Manufacturing, Cartersville, GA

"Lucrative for business but limited funds for purchasing, new business."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Non-Profit, Townsend, DE

"We are looking for a dependable machine that can hold up to heavy traffic (5000) pages per month, we do flyers occasionally, we are looking for lower cost as well for the ink or toner."
-- Administrative Assistant, Construction/General Contracting, Jacksonville, FL

"Need to print on card stock weight as well as text."
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Restaurant, New York, NY

"We use cardstock and reg paper weights;currently we have one automatic and one manual tray, which works fine for our needs;most images are from clip art or photos downloaded off the internet for thank you cards, invitations, etc., but we mainly use colored text."
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Fort Bragg, CA

"The printer must be able to handle a high volume and must be able to print on extra large paper. (17x22 inches)."
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Detroit, MI

"I'm looking for a full range of capabilities from the printer. Everything from low end text weight on letter sized paper to duplexing on 100# cover tabloids. Please help me find the right printerThanksCarrie Principe."
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Real Estate, Rochester, NY

"Photo quality printing, 4 trays, 1 tray dedicated for envelopes."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Transportation/Logistics, Torrance, CA

"Would like to fax and scan also.two paper trays prefered but one will do.would like to do 4 X 6 cards and envelopes"
-- Sales/Business Development, Retail, Framingham, MA

"This will be used primarily for graphic design work for clients. Color accuracy is very important as is photo quality (although I am NOT looking for a premium quality photo printer for prints; this is for photos and graphics imbedded in documents). I also am looking for an all-in-one. My Epson CX11NF just died after years of outstanding service; if it was still made, I'd buy another one yesterday."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Other Business Services, Minneapolis, MN

"I would like to print large envelopes, 12x18 paper size, card stock, heat transfers."
-- Creative Design/Writing/Production, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Yonkers, NY

"Would like the printer to fold and finish. Like what printers use to print brochures, etc."
-- Marketing/Public Relations, Other Business Services, N. Kansas City, MO

"Need portable printer that I can transport through airports and print off documents from my laptop."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Health Care, Chewelah, WA

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