Printing has played an integral role in human communication and expression for centuries. From education to advertising, printing serves a myriad of purposes in our daily lives. In recent times, Direct Imaging (DI) printing has gained popularity due to its numerous advantages, including reduced color matching time, quick delivery, and vibrant full-color output. In this article, we’ll delve into some of the popular DI machines available in Nigeria, along with their latest prices and specifications.
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C203 Konica Minolta Direct Image (Di) Printers
- Price Range: N350,000 – N400,000
- Copying process: Electrostatic laser copy; Tandem; indirect
- Toner system: High-definition polymerized toner
- Copy resolution (dpi): 600 x 600
- Gradations: 256 gradations
- Original format: A5-A3
- Print resolution (dpi): Equivalent to 1,800 x 600
- Controller CPU Type: MPC8533 @ 667 MHz
- Page description language: PCL 6c (PCL 5c + XL3.0); PostScript 3: (CPSI 3017)
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Konica Minolta Bizhub C452/552 DI
- Price Range: N650,000 – N750,000
- Speed B/W: 45 Pages Per Minute
- Speed Color: 45 Pages Per Minute
- Resolution: 600 X 600 Dpi
- Paper Capacity: Dual 500 Sheet Paper Drawer/Single 1,500 Sheet Paper Drawer/Single 1,000 Sheet Paper Drawer
- Volume: 150,000 Copies Per Month
- Toner Impressions B/W: 45,000 Impressions
- Toner Impressions Color: 30,000 Impressions
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Kyocera/Triumph Adler/Utax,6530 Direct Image Colored Printer
- Price Range: N170,000 – N200,000
- Print Speed: Up to 47 ppm – B/W – Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Built-in Devices: Status LCD
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Interface: USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB host
- Automatic Duplexing: Yes
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Konica Minolta Bizhub C3110 Direct Image Printer
- Price Range: N85,000 – N100,000
- Copying process Electrostatic laser copy, tandem, indirect
- Toner system Simitri HD™- polymerized toner
- Copy/print speed A4 mono (cpm) Up to 31 ppm
- Auto duplex speed A4 color (cpm) Up to 31 ppm
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454e Konica Minalto Bizhub DI
- Price Range: N1.4 million – N1.6 million
- Speed B/W: 45 Pages Per Minute
- Resolution: 1200 X 1200 Dpi
- Paper Capacity: Dual 550 Sheet Drawers
- Volume: 150,000 Copies Per Month
- Toner Impressions B/W: 24,400 Impressions
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RICOH Africio Mp C2051
- Price Range: N190,000 – N250,000
- Speed B/W: 20 Pages Per Minute
- Speed Color: 20 Pages Per Minute
- Resolution: 600 X 600 Dpi
- Paper Capacity: Dual 250 Sheet Paper Drawer
- Volume: 30,000 Copies Per Month
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Sharp Mx2600n Colored DI (Direct Image) Photocopy
- Price Range: N280,000 – N354,000
- Model: MX-2600N
- Type: All-in-one (printer/scanner/copier)
- Printer Type: Laser
- Output Type: Color Printer
- Format: A3
- Print Speed: 26 ppm (black A4), 26 ppm (color A4)
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Xerox Work Center 7835 Colored Direct Image Printer
- Price Range: N380,000 – N450,000
- Speed B/W: 35 Pages Per Minute
- Speed Color: 35 Pages Per Minute
- Resolution: 600 X 600 Dpi
- Paper Capacity: Single 1,133 Sheet Paper Drawer
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Konica Minolta Biz hub C253 Direct Image Printer/Photocopy
- Price Range: N300,000 – N350,000
- Speed B/W: 25 Pages Per Minute
- Speed Color: 25 Pages Per Minute
- Resolution: 600 X 600 Dpi
- Volume: 75,000 Copies Per Month
Conclusion
While DI machines may come with a significant price tag, the benefits they offer in terms of quality, efficiency, and speed make them a valuable investment for businesses and professionals in Nigeria. Consider your specific printing needs and budget constraints when choosing the right DI machine for your purposes.
