I would like to inform small business owners about the disadvantages of using OKI Colour Laser Printers.
I have been leasing one for over 6 months from Comtel aka Orb Comunications NZ sub Telecom.
and am seriously thinking about sending it back to them in pieces.
Why?... well since I have us3ed this printer it's disadvantages start right off the mark.
for around $2800.00 you will get a C5400N model OKI Colour Laser Printer.
you will soon discover that it cannot take paper of varying types and/or GSM.
if you are thinking of purchasing one of these liabilities please continue.
you may use some paper types upto 203GSM , if there is such a paper/card.
semi-gloss (magazine type) paper will be covered in a hue of black due to toner bouncing.
streaks and visible lines may make gradient pictures look rather un-professional.
onto the costs:
toner life before purchasing a new one.
5000 pages @ 5% (coverage)
= 250 pages @ 100% (coverage)
Toner Costs:
3xcolour toner C/M/Y = $642.00
1xblack toner K= $80.00
total= $722.00 including GST
Cost per page {not including Drums/Paper/Power)
per page = $2.888
Drum life = 17,000 pages @ 5% (coverage)
Which is 850 pages @ 100% (coverage)
Average life span x 3.4 Toner Refills.
Drum Replacement Costs:
3 x colour drums C/M/Y $180 ea
1 x Black Drum K $155.00 ea
Total Drum Kit replacement $695.00
avg cost per refill = $204.41
therfore the total cost for Toners & Drums =: $722+$204.41= $926.41
Actual cost per page = $3.70
- including colours/drum
- not including power/paper/lease.
as a business you aill be lucky to get $5.00 including GST per 1 a4 full colour print
which is less then 50% of the profit share.
It is my oppinion that these machines are designed to milk busines's of their hard earned money and delivers a major blow to any that dare to go there.
Regards
YZEGUY
