subject: Xerox Machines For Publishing And Production [print this page] While the common everyday xerox printer/copier combination may work in a typical office setting, it is not the be all and end all of technology. In fact, there are far more complex Xerox machines on the market. These are not to be used for simple office tasks, but for heavier production. Small publishing companies, magazines, and copy centers can all benefit from this technology.
These bigger photocopy machines can handle more than just front and back page printing or copying, email and faxing. Because they are presses they can manage around 80+ pages per minute and can withstand around a maximum of 400,000 pages a month. They also offer the user a wider range of page printing options--you can print vertically or horizontally, bind the pages to create a packet or booklet, add a finish, create folders, hole-punch, staple, etc. They are also capable of using a much wider selection of paper, both coated and uncoated which means that they are ideal for office projects because they can create labels, business cards, and brochures.
However they are far more versatile than office work. They are also great for businesses in the art fields. Anything from posters to photo prints to window decals can be made using a production color press. They are also much clearer with their color quality. They are equipped for full-color use at high resolutions. The last thing a gallery or photography studio needs for their reproductions is lackluster color grading--you need full and half-tones, and everything in between to be up to par with the industry standards.
These Xerox machines are not for personal use. They're much bigger than the average office copier. Of course, that's to be expected when you need a bigger space to store blank paper and toner, not to mention its "clockwork" that makes it run so smoothly. However, what it lacks in compactness it makes up for in production quality. You simply cannot get the results you want from smaller production units.
They are the best option for businesses that require heavy printing because they are less prone to jamming and running out of toner ink from lots of use. They were built specifically to maintain a status quo with printing, not let projects fall behind due to slow production results. If your company is having issues with the current copy machine, it may be time to upgrade to a press.
