Xerox Phaser 7400 vs HP Color laser 5550

2007-01-17 18:54:15

In web posts, I read that 7400 has truer color than 5550, but latter is more robust. Elsewhere, I have heard stories that the Xerox does horrible things if the panel is not set exactly right for the paper, and that the HP is closer to one setting fits all paper. Both are big bucks for my budget, so I'd appreciate opinions. I need for art/poster reproductions, presently low volumes. I have to assume that color calibration is possible for both, at least from Photoshop. Also, is it a false savings to omit internal disk drive and RAM increase? thanks

@dave_milbut

2007-01-17 19:47:46

so I'd appreciate opinions

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@John-Pierre_Hannam

2007-01-19 01:12:39

D.

Does it have to be a color laser? The prices on the Xerox and HP models you mentioned are over $2500 (and the cartridges probably cost a bundle too).

You mentioned your requirements as "art/poster reproductions, presently low volumes". Have you considered some of the larger format ink jet printers? For example, you can get an Epson ink jet for about one-third the cost of one of the lasers and the output from them can be gorgeous. Canon is another option. I favor Epsons myself.