Subj : Printing solution
To   : All
From : richardw
Date : Tue Jul 19 2005 10:42 am

We have a printer connected to an AS/400 via a Praim interface box.  This 
printer is used to print bar codes on two different types of media.  It 
prints barcodes on sticky labels which are scanned by salesmen at the POS.  
It also prints barcodes on perforated cardstock, which are hang-tags for 
apparel.  The printer includes a 2000 sheet feeder, and a 2000 sheet 
stacker for our voluminous application.  It's design incorporates a 
straight paper path from feeding to finished and stacked.  The model we 
are currently using is a Kyocera FS-3700+.

This printing system is 7 years old, and we are looking to replace it.  
The thing is, even when it was new, it has never performed flawlessly.  
There was always the occasional paper jam, etc...  

In trying to find a replacement, I have had little success.  I cannot find 
anything with that kind of capacity that incorporates a straight paper 
path, and is rated for 110lb stock or greater.

Is anyone else doing anything like this, or have any suggestions?  The 
solution we are using now runs around $3000, which is quite cheap for what 
it does.  We are not against spending more, if it's a proven better 
solution.

Thanks in advance!
Richard

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