Looking for a high volume professional photographic printer with an extremely low cost per print? If so, the Noritsu M300 may be just what you need. The M300 is the latest in Noritsu's line of Digital Dry Printers. The fourth generation digital dry technology from Noritsu uses a 7 color pigmented ink process to produce amazing prints at a fraction of the price of comparable printers.
Here is a chart of common print sizes, print speed, and print cost:
| Print Size (inches) |
Print Speed (seconds each (per hour)) |
Print Cost (estimate) |
| 3.5x5 | 11s (325/hr) | |
| 4x6 | 14s (265/hr) | $0.13 |
| 4x8 | 16s (230/hr) | |
| 5x7 | 21s (168/hr) | $0.18 |
| 8x10 | 35s (104/hr) | $0.47 |
| 8x12 | 46s (79/hr) | $0.55 |
| 10x36 | 156s (23/hr) |
The M300 can print on glossy or semi-gloss (Luster) media and has been tested to have an archive life that exceeds traditional silver halide and dye sublimation prints by decades. The printer has a maximum print width of 10" and though it normally prints on 328 foot rolls of paper, it is possible to run sheets through the printer as well. This sheet capability is perfect for the occasional Canvas print or other specialty material that you may want to use. The printer provides an easy USB 2.0 connection and uses standard 110v power. The inkjet technology means there are no chemicals to deal with and that the printer is environmentally friendly.
If you measure your yearly print volume in tens of thousands, this printer can pay for itself in a very short time. Here is a "cost of ownership" graph that compares the M300 at $0.47 per 8x10 print to a comparable inkjet or dye-sub printer that costs $1 per 8x10:
Printer Specifications:
- Printing system Inkjet
- Print resolution 1440 x 720 dpi
- Paper Sizes Roll paper: Width: 5”, 6”, 8” and 10”
- Advance length: 3.5” to 18” (36” for 8",10" rolls)
- Sheet paper: Width: 5” to 8.5”
- Advance length: 8” to 12”
- Maximum print size 10” x 36”
Printing Specifications:
- Noritsu inkjet photo paper (semi-glossy/glossy)
- Roll paper length: 328’
- Diameter of paper roll core: 3”
- Paper thickness: 10mil
- Ink: 7 Pigmented inks including Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Red, Violet, and Clear.
- Volume: 500 ml per color
Dimensions and Power Specifications:
- Weight Approx. 159 lbs.
- 46" wide x 30" deep x 24" high.
- Printer Power Requirement: AC100V - 240V 1P2W 50/60 Hz
- Does not include Computer Power Requirements
- Rated power capacity 300VA or less
Proposed Special Sell Price:
$ 9,995.00
Paper & Ink (3 year media agreement)
Required
Details to qualify for special pricing Initial Order (minimum order to qualify with special system pricing) $ 7,495.00 Year 1 Purchases $ 14,990.00 Year 2 Purchases $ 15,990.00 Year 3 Purchases $ 16,990.00
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- 36 month term exclusive media supply agreement; Buyer will sign an exclusive media supply agreement for the above mentioned minimums, at the time of each machine purchase.
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** - Initial media purchase at the time of machine purchase must be made to qualify for the special machine pricing. The initial volume will be a minimum of: $7,495.00 of M300 Paper and Ink.
Sample Initial Media Purchase: 13 cases (2 rolls per case = 26 rolls) of 10” paper plus 23 M300 Ink cartridges at List Price = $7,624.50 That’s 9,900 8”x10” prints or Equivalent minimum $ value of Paper and Ink in other sizes or quantities.
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