Yes, the Xerox 240/250 can print up to a true 2400 dpi, but that is at 1-bit, where as the 3260/5560 print at 600 dpi, but up to 4-bit. What's all of this mean? To me, it is two ways of getting good output results. I would get the customer to focus on printed output samples rather than cloud the issue with a bunch of numbers and technical jargon that only a few can explain.
Enclosed are the Xerox Customer Expectation document for the 240/250.
A couple of things to consider.
It can do up to 13 x 19, but only through the bypass. It's max size through all other trays is 11 x 17.
The 240/250 can handle up to 110lb Index through the trays, but take a look at the disclaimer where Xerox states that running coated and/or heavy stocks may affect reliability/performance. So just because it can run it from the drawers does not mean there aren't issues.
Put the 240/250 in Thick Mode will slow down to 25ppm, and Thick 2 will slow down to 16ppm. Both Thick 1 and 2 on the 3260/5560 run at 22.5ppm; only the fusing temperature is different.
The 240/250 comes standard with an internal Fiery controller (same architecture as our E7000), with options for the server-based Fiery (same as our E8000), Creo, or Xerox controller. They are definitely targeted at print production environments and the office is a low priority. That is where the 3260 with the Ricoh controller has a clear advantage with ease of use, versatile functionality, and low price.
Not only is Xerox more expensive (SRP), Xerox is also not flexible in terms of financing or terms.
Hope that helps you out in the field.
This document has been archived, please send me and email if you are interested in purchasing an unlock code. art@p4photel.com
Xerox_250_install_sheet.pdf
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