[WizOSX]

I'm currently looking for a new high-volume multifunction printer--specifically, one that can print 7000-10000 pages per month when necessary. I usually do not print that many in a month, but occasionally do. I currently own 3 HP laser printers--a 2100M, 1220 multifunction and a 1012. In one sense the 2100 and 1220 are exceptional printers--2 cents per page copy cost and outstanding print quality--both these features are necessary to me. However, the 2100 is starting to have some age-related problems and the copy and scan functions of the 1220 have never worked on the Mac (although I bought the machine, like many others, on HP's promise that they eventually would). Any ideas?

[CanadaRAM]

Why in the world would you want to marry high volume printing to a multifunction? Go for separates and get the optimum performance on each.

[bowwowman]

agreed....
those 2 terms are like oxymorons........
but if there were such an animal, HP would probably be the mfgr, since they already own most of both markets

[tooki]

Look at units like the Xerox WorkCentre and Document Centre series, the Canon ImageRUNNER series, Ricoh Aficio series, etc. A copy machine dealer should be able to set you up -- these generally aren't sold through computer dealers.

tooki

[OreoCookie]

Yes, there are quite a few. Usually, most bigger digital copiers can be used as printers as well. So basically, most manufacturers of copy machines offer that functionality. I could add Kyocera as a name here. But most digital copiers are overkill for 7-10k pages per month.

On the other hand, companies like Oki and HP offer printers which were enhanced as copy machines (I know the distinction is more than blurry ). Judging by your monthly volume, an HP LJ 4100 MFP/4345 MFP might be worth a look. Kyocera offers the FS-1018 MFP for a lot less.

[WizOSX]

Thanks Tooki and O.C. for the suggestions. Another possibility is the LaserJet 3380. It is an all-in-one that has a 10,000 monthly page output. However, I've read that a lot of PC users have found it difficult to get all the features working--which makes me even more uneasy about getting those features working in Tiger. Has anyone succeeded with this machine?

[WizOSX]

Has anyone heard anything about the Brother MPC-7820N and Tiger?

[OreoCookie]

Originally Posted by WizOSX

Thanks Tooki and O.C. for the suggestions. Another possibility is the LaserJet 3380. It is an all-in-one that has a 10,000 monthly page output. However, I've read that a lot of PC users have found it difficult to get all the features working--which makes me even more uneasy about getting those features working in Tiger. Has anyone succeeded with this machine?

Some printer manufacturers distinguish between maximum sustained output per month and peak output per month.

If you are sure about the volume (7-10k pages per month), I think you should get something with a little more headroom. Just judging from the way copiers are used in the various offices I have worked in, usually the scan feature is on the very bottom of the list. In either case, I think you'd be better off with a separate scanner.

More advanced copiers (and a few smaller ones, e. g. Kyocera's FS-1118 MFP, apparently named KM-1815 in the US) which we have at our department at university) support storing scans on a ftp share or sending it by e-mail. As you say, if it doesn't work on windows, the chances that it'll work on a Mac are slim to none.

How about this one? No matter what you're gonna get, I think the printer you get should be rated at at least 15,000 pages per month.

[Diggory Laycock]

My brother recently bought one of these:

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...55-415204.html

It's truly amazing - but costs about 2k.

It scans incredibly quickly. It can scan directly to PDF, and is networked and stand-alone - so you just scan in the documents and they get sent to the destination of your choice - by FTP or email.

It also can use an LDAP server to look up contacts - so my brother syncs his address book with the LDAP server that comes with OS X - this means he can put a document into the device, and send it by email to anyone he knows - without ever having to go near his computer.

Amazing machine - I'd buy one if I didn't mind shelling out 2k on a Printer/Fax/Scanner.

[edit]

Review here:
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=23952

[OreoCookie]

There's also a smaller model, the 4100 MFP. That should be a bit cheaper.