OKI® C610n Digital Color Laser Printer

Comments about OKI� C610n Digital Color Laser Printer:

This is without a doubt the best printer in this category. The Okidata LED print engine surpasses all laser engines and has for at least 5 years (this is my 2nd printer). Color rendition is equal to or superior to print shop which is why I use this printer to print color catalog covers which are then assembled with print shop B&W contents. It blows the color printing of the competitor's printers away.Most people have never heard of Okidata since they used to build only high end (>$1500) printers. About 5-6 years ago, they offered some really nice color printers wth their LED engine in the $500 - 600 price category. They built them soldily as they did their higher end printers and continue to do so today.This printer can handle very heavy paper and has at least 4 dedicated settings for same above 24 lb bond. 67 lb catalog cover stock (147 g/mtr2) is a breeze due to the straight thru paper path. I have printed 110 lb card stock (230 g/mtr2) which is nearing the 250 g/mtr2 limit. No other printer in this price range has this capability. Even if you don't use this often you will find this useful. This printer is built like a tank. It weighs over 60 pounds. I took this printer out of the box and rolled off some 500 hi density color 67 lb covers without a jam and printed the back with high density black text without 1 jam.The printer comes with 2000 copy cartridges (5%) coverage, not the very small starter cartridges most color laser printers come with. The cartridges are expensive, but they are much higher capacity than most; 8000 pages (black) and colors are 6000 pages. The per page cost of the Okidata printers is much lower than any of the major other brands. One note: These LED printers need special toner so for those of you who refill laser cartidges, I would not recommend doing that on these as most available toner is designed for laser, not LED engines. Also, on my Okidata printer I purchased 5 years ago, I have not had good success using aftermarket cartridges such as one can find on major internet retailer sites. I recommend Okidata OEM toner cartridges.If you are price conscious and don't need one immediately Staples occasionally has excellent discounts on these on-line. I purchased mine on a $200 off sale which made it quite a bargain. [...].Bottom line - the color is fabulous, the speed is high, its reliable and well built at a very decent price. Try it - If you don't like it you can always return it to Staples. I'll bet you won't.

Comments about OKI� C610n Digital Color Laser Printer:

good printer, expensive toner

Comments about OKI� C610n Digital Color Laser Printer:

I purchased this printer highly recommended in the industry for heat transfer printing (for shirt transfers). I found that if there is an area on your transfer with a decent amount of black ink, it will jam, smear or just not print the black. For printing full color the printer has been great.

Comments about OKI� C610n Digital Color Laser Printer:

I run a small invitation business out of my house and I researched different printers for quite some time. After much debate, I chose OKI and I am very happy with it so far. I use heavy metallic cardstock and it prints beautifully on it. My one complaint is that when the printer grabs hold of the cardstock, it creats a "dent" on the edge of the paper where it's grabbed. This only happens with the heavier cardstock, but now I do all my printing on the "left margin" so that I can cut off the "dent". I print 2-4 invitations per 8.5x11 page so when I "left justify" it, I am able to cut the "curled" part off. If that makes any sense at all. For what I I'm using it for, I think it is a great product for the price. I've used it for about a month now and the toner is only down one notch. All in all, I'm happy!

Comments about OKI� C610n Digital Color Laser Printer:

We print folders with personal pictures, personal information on 8.5 x 7 paper. Usually print aprox. 170 folders. Front and back for a total of 340 pages. Never had any problems with Oki, usually buy new printer after replacing drums/toner after 2nd time or 3rd.