Kyocera is better known for its multi-function printer capabilities but with a new production inkjet printer now available, the Japanese manufacturer has taken to PacPrint to show it off.
The TASKalfa Pro 15000C sits in a relatively unique position to other similar printers on the market. It is a four-colour CMYK inkjet press which only prints on uncoated stocks. It also is made using the ceramic printheads Kyocera is famous for to deliver a strong and economical solution for printers.
Skipp Humphreys, national sales specialist, at Kyocera said as the TASKalfa Pro 15000C is in a unique position in the market as there is not really another production engine operating in the same space.
“This press only runs on uncoated stock which means it is perfect for the charity mailing sector, short run publishing, book publishing and corporate reports,” Humphreys said.
He goes on to explain that it suits basically any application where ultimately the dot structure of the printed product is not going to be examined with a loop.
“This engine is great for the reliability that’s been built into it,” Humphreys said.
“So, for an engine of this size and speed, at 150 pages a minute, it’s capable of doing well over a million A4s per month which again if you’re comparing it to the toner engines, at that sort of 120 to 150 page range, they’d be maybe maxing out around half a million.
“The difference is they have higher quality, but they’re chasing that brochure type work in full colour and that’s not us.”
The name Kyocera is a combination of two words – Kyoto and ceramics and the printheads in the TASKalfa are made with a combination of ceramic and other materials.
Humphreys said the printheads are designed to last for the life of the engine so there is no concern about having to change them over.
“Kyocera is really big in terms of sustainability and being good global citizens. So, we get asked this question a lot and is how long do the printheads last?
“The assumption is that in 12 months’ time, I’m going to have to replace the heads. And what does that cost? The heads on this are designed to last the life of the engine.”
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