Xerox iGen4 or HP Indigo 7000?
We're upgrading from a DocuTech 6135 and a DocuColor 5000 to a Nuvera EA 144 and an iGen4. But I've recently seen the output from an HP Indigo and I'm having second thoughts.
Any thoughts or opinions?
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Hi Joseph! First, thank you for your business with Xerox so far! Second, I think the right digital press for your company, whether it is an iGen or Indigo depends on a couple things. What kinds of jobs do you currently run and are looking to expand your business into? and what is your current workflow? To be honest, I think both the Indigo and iGen have fantastic image quality. But other than the output it is important to look at the whole picture... workflow capability/flexibility, feeding/finishing options, variable data, eco-friendliness, range of substrates, business development tools, all that good stuff.
This is a big purchase so I would just recommend continuing to talk to both iGen and Indigo users, and set up time with a sale rep from each company to get the details on the rest of the products/services story :)
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Hi Joseph
We have run both and the Indigo wins hands down.
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We personally run HP Indigo 5000 here at Copy Craft. We are so impressed by the Indigo 5000 and have looked at bringing in a 7000.
While I can't speak first hand experience with Xerox (they traditionally are a well respected company) I haven't ever really heard glowing reviews of their digital printing products. I have one client who used the Xerox digital technology for his short run printing needs and he claims that our Indigo blows the Xerox quality out of the water.
I think it really boils down to the application of the press itself. If you are looking for something that is high image oriented I would suggest the Indigo. If you are looking for something which is more "document" oriented then the Xerox might be a better fit.
Links:
- http://printplanet.com/forums/digital-printing-discussion/14143-hp-indigo-5...
- http://www.copycraft.com/digitalprinting.html
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Hi Joseph,
Indigo woudld be the better option. The only problem I see with them is they have maintence issues but if you are looking for quality look at hp. Igen is kind of just a run of the mill production press the indigo is a higher end press.
Let me know if you have any questions.
