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Training
Duplicator Competition
Suzanne Farley
November 2007
About the Players - Taken from itChat
Training
• RISO
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RISO is currently the Number One manufacturer of digital duplicator products in the U.S.
The company has achieved that position by targeting its core business – the educational and
religious market – and creating solutions specifically designed around those needs.
RISO is also targeting the religious market with a series of agreements and rebate plans
designed specifically for religious institutions, counting some large organizations such as
LifeWay among its customer base.
• Ricoh
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While Ricoh’s digital duplicator product line covers virtually every type of digital duplicator,
from ultra-affordable entry-level models to devices suited to professional and commercial
print shops, the manufacturer’s current focus is on the higher end of the market.
Ricoh is targeting in-house CRDs as well as commercial printers with a modular digital
duplicator system that uses several components to create true four-color output in resolution
up to 600dpi.
• Duplo
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Unlike Ricoh and RISO, Duplo’s primary selling point is the number and type of finishers that
it offers. In conjunction with two other divisions of the company, Graphic Products and Office
Equipment, Duplo delivers extensive finishing options such as collators, binders, bookletmakers, etc.
Duplo noted it has no immediate plans to join Ricoh and Riso in offering two color digital
duplicating solutions. Stating that they are not convinced that it’s a broad enough market.
With Duplo’s stated goal of developing technologies that support educational institutions,
expect to see future new products aimed at the lower end of the digital duplicator market.
Ricoh
Training
• RICOH models:
– HQ9000
– DX4640PD
– HQ7000
– DX4542
– DX3340
Ricoh HQ9000
Training
• Priport HQ9000
– Ledger size, 600 x 600 dpi
– Introduced April 2006
– Also sold as: Gestetner CP6346; Lanier
LDD280; Savin 3590DNP; Standard SD700
– SPR $19,005 (with stand and platen cover)
– Targets Production environments (print-forpay or CRD)
Ricoh HQ9000 general specs
Training
• 600 x 600 dpi
• First copy time: 19 seconds
• Print speed: 135 ppm letter/ 120 ppm
ledger
• Std Paper capacity: 1,000 sheets
• Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Ricoh HQ9000 comments
Training
• During our testing of the HQ9000 we
noticed that it lays down very little ink
giving solids more of a gray image,
which is why the ink yield may look
favorable.
• In evaluating the output from the
HQ9000 we noticed that contrast ratios
(highlights, mid-tones, and shadows) do
not seem accurate.
Ricoh HQ9000 comments
Training
• The HQ9000 produces light screens
and watermarks poorly, practically
dropping them out.
• BLI cited the same thing during their
evaluation. As stated in the lab test
report of the HQ9000, “The halftone
range in print mode was barely visible at
the low end of the range.”
Ricoh HQ9000 comments
Training
• Ricoh promotes, "Coupled with its SeriPrinter Model
25 print system and its variable data VDPH1
software, this total product can be deployed at the
data center level for high-volume printing of
envelopes or marketing flyers."
• Taken from ITChat.com, "Requires large, spaceconsuming accessories to create two color output in
one pass. No finishing options. SeriPrinter 25 option
requires its own special inks. Start and Control
buttons can be mixed up, meaning users mistakenly
dump master."
Ricoh DX4640PD
Training
• Priport DX4640 PD
– Automatic Duplex duplicator
• Auto duplex letter-size only
– Ledger size, 400 x 400 dpi
– Introduced June 2007
– Also sold as: Gestetner CP6340D, Lanier
LDD350d, Savin 3585DNP2, Standard SD462
– SPR $17,900 (with stand and platen cover)
– Targets educational organizations, healthcare
providers, and organizations with two-sided
forms.
Ricoh DX4640PD general specs
Training
• 400 x 400 dpi
• First copy time: 12 seconds
• Print speed:
– Simplex:135 ppm letter/ 120 ppm ledger
– Duplex: 240 ipm (letter only)
• Std Paper capacity: 1,000 sheets
• Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Ricoh DX4640PD comments
Training
• Can automatically duplex up to lettersize only.
• This model is basically an HQ7000 with
a duplex function.
• Where does this fit?
– Too expensive for the education market.
– Print quality not sufficient for the print
market.
Ricoh HQ7000
Training
• Priport HQ7000
– Ledger size, 400 x 400 dpi
– Introduced August 2006
– Also sold as: Gestetner CP6334; Lanier
LDD250; Savin 3580DNP; Standard
SD460
– SPR $15,400 (with stand and platen cover)
– Targets budget-conscious businesses with
high-volume print runs
Ricoh HQ7000 general specs
Training
• 400 x 400 dpi
• First copy time: 19 seconds
• Print speed: 135 ppm letter / 120 ppm
ledger
• Std Paper capacity: 1,000 sheets
• Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Ricoh DX4542
Training
• Priport DX4542
– 400 x 400 dpi
– Introduced October 2006
– Also sold as: Gestetner CP6244+; Lanier
LDD245; Savin 3270DNP; Standard
SD430
– SPR $9,142 (with stand and platen cover)
– Targets religious, educational and nonprofit organizations with short-to-medium
run lengths
Ricoh DX4542 general specs
Training
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400 x 400 dpi
First copy time: 24 seconds
Print speed: 120 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 1,000 sheets
Optional controller
Ricoh DX4542 comments
Training
• BLI ink yield results were rated fair and
below the average.
• The VC-20 PC Controller interface is
limited. Does not monitor paper or
consumable levels.
• Halftones in print mode are grainy.
Ricoh DX3340
Training
• Priport DX3340
– Legal size, 300 x 300 dpi
– Introduced August 2006
– Also sold as: Gestetner CP6143L;
Lanier LDD120; Savin 3180DNP
– SPR $5,803 (with stand and platen cover)
– Targets educators and administrators
Ricoh DX3340 general specs
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300 x 300 dpi
First copy time: 33 seconds
Print speed: 130 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 1,000 sheets
Optional controller
Ricoh DX3340 comments
Training
• BLI ink yield results were rated fair and
below the average.
• The VC-20 PC Controller interface is
limited. Does not monitor paper or
consumable levels.
• Halftones in print mode are grainy.
Duplo
Training
• DUPLO models:
– DP-460H
– DP-S850
– DP-S550
– DP-S510
– DP-220le
– DP-210Le
– DP-C115
Duplo DP-460H
Training
• Duplo DP-460H
– Ledger size, 600 x 600 dpi
– Introduced 3rd quarter 2004
– SPR $19,995
– Targets quick and
commercial print market
Duplo DP-460H general specs
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600 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 22 seconds
Print speed: 130 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 3,000 sheets
Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Duplo DP-460H comments
Training
• Vacuum / Air-fed duplicator versus the
traditional roll-feed system which Duplo
claims aids registration and eliminates
marks caused by friction-based feedrollers.
Duplo DP-S850
Training
• Duplo DP-S850
– Ledger size, 600 x 600 dpi
– Introduced April 2007
– SPR $16,995
– Targets commercial firms and
in-plants with photographic work
Duplo DP-S850 general specs
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600 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 16.5 seconds
Print speed: 150 ppm (letter only)
Std Paper capacity: 1,200 sheets
Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Duplo DP-S850 comments
Training
• BLI cited the weaknesses of the DP-S850 as
priced higher than average for its overall
value, and below average ink yield.
• If the machine runs out of paper during a print
job, the user must reloaded the paper, press
Start on the control panel, and then go to the
PC and click on Retry on the pop-up
message on the screen or the next print job in
the queue will not start.
Duplo DP-S550
Training
• Duplo DP-S550
– Ledger size, 300 x 600 dpi
– Introduced April 2007
– SPR $13,995
– Targets traditional print market
for text-heavy documents
Duplo DP-S550 general specs
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300 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 16.5 seconds
Print speed: 150 ppm (letter only)
Std Paper capacity: 1,200 sheets
Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Duplo DP-S550 general specs
Training
• Marketed by Duplo as an ideal fit for heavy
text work, however BLI rated its text in both
print and copy modes as below average for
darkness, sharpness, full character formation,
and the smoothness of characters.
• Scored the lowest rating for its printer driver,
image quality, and ink yield.
– The print driver does not offer the ability to adjust
speed and density.
– Line art and text was of poor quality with evident
break up.
Duplo DP-S510
Training
• Duplo DP-S510
– Legal size, 300 x 600 dpi
– Introduced April 2007
– SPR $7,995
Duplo DP-S510 general specs
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300 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 16.5 seconds
Print speed: 150 ppm (letter only)
Std Paper capacity: 1,200 sheets
Std Embedded controller / Optional
PostScript
Duplo DP-S510 general specs
Training
• Marketed by Duplo as an ideal fit for heavy
text work, however BLI rated its text in both
print and copy modes as below average for
darkness, sharpness, full character formation,
and the smoothness of characters.
• Scored the lowest rating for its printer driver,
image quality, and ink yield.
– The print driver does not offer the ability to adjust
speed and density.
– Line art and text was of poor quality with evident
break up.
Duplo DP-220Le
Training
• Duplo DP-220Le
– Legal size, 300 x 600 dpi
– Introduced August 2007
– SPR $6,995
– Targets Education and Institutional buyers
Duplo DP-220Le general specs
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300 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 21 seconds
Print speed: 130 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 1,100 sheets
Optional computer connectivity
Duplo DP-220Le comments
Training
• Same unit as DP-210, but with a glass
platen.
• No Energy Save Mode.
• While ledger paper is supported, image
size is restricted to 8.2" x 13.8", just
smaller than legal size.
Duplo DP-210Le
Training
• Duplo DP-210Le
– Legal size, 300 x 600 dpi
– Introduced August 2007
– SPR $5,995
– Targets Education and Institutional buyers
Duplo DP-210Le general specs
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300 x 600 dpi
First copy time: 24 seconds
Print speed: 130 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 1,100 sheets
Optional computer connectivity
Duplo DP-210Le comments
Training
• Same unit as DP-220, but ADF only. No
platen.
• No Energy Save Mode.
• While ledger paper is supported, image
size is restricted to 8.2" x 13.8", just
smaller than legal size.
NEW! Duplo DP-C115
Training
• Duplo DP-C115
– Legal size, 300 x 300 dpi
– Introduced September 2007
– No pricing yet
– Targets organizations with tight budget
constraints.
Duplo DP-C115 general specs
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300 x 300 dpi
Print speed: 130 ppm
Std Paper capacity: 500 sheets
Optional controller
Duplo DP-C115 comments
Training
• Duplo’s desktop duplicator is similar to
RISO’s legacy CR1610 in that it prints
at 130ppm with a resolution of 300 x
300 dpi; however the DP-C115 sheet
feeder capacity is only 500 sheets.
• Standard features include LCD panel,
computer interface, and built-in ADF.
• No glass platen.