Sabse achha multicolour printer | Konica Minolta c226i vs xerox altalink c8035 |all in one printer|

Product(s) Reviewed (from title + subtitles)

1. Konica Minolta bizhub 226i (likely “C226i”) — multi-color A3 printer (new/box packed in India, per speaker).
2. Xerox / UltraLink 8035 — higher-end multi-color A3 printer (refurbished RC unit from Japan / lease-recovered).

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Key Features Mentioned

Xerox UltraLink 8035 (Refurbished)

• Japan origin: the unit is leased for ~6 months, then recovered and refurbished before import/sale.
• 4-color system: 4 toner boxes mentioned; “four drums inside” also referenced.
• Large dual-side tilting display.
• Paper capacity / drawers:
  • Multiple drawers (described as 4 drawers + bypass / “5th drawer”).
  • Drawer setup includes A3 and A4 configurations; stacked capacity described as very high (speaker mentions up to ~1000/1500 sheets depending on drawer).
• Bypass for heavy stock:
  • Intended for ~300 GSM (speaker also mentions ~350 GSM possibility).
• ADF available for automatic feeding/scanning for copy workflows.
• USB printing support via pen drive.
• Output handling: paper passes through left trays; speaker suggests Xerox manages output placement more effectively than Konica.
• High DPI claim: 1200 × 2400 (speaker contrasts this against Konica’s lower DPI).
• Continuous run behavior (claim):
  • For 1000 continuous full-color A3 copies, Xerox may stop only 2–3 times.

Konica Minolta C226i (New in India / “box packing”)

• Box-packed in India with 3 months warranty mentioned.
• No ADF included (speaker explicitly says ADF isn’t available; would cost extra).
• Touch/LED-style control panel with multiple visible buttons.
• USB port available.
• 4-color toner/drum concept mentioned (speaker refers to 4 toner boxes and drum unit(s)).
• Paper trays:
  • Only 2 drawers (speaker highlights fewer drawers than Xerox).
  • Generally A3-focused, with A4 possible via settings.
• Print resolution claim: 600 × 1200 DPI (speaker says it is lower than Xerox).
• Thicker paper limitation:
  • Speaker says Konica is not for 300 GSM; best up to ~250 GSM.
• Output limitations vs Xerox:
  • Prints are possible, but it lacks ADF and some side/handling options highlighted in Xerox.

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Comparisons Made (Xerox vs Konica)

Speed

• Rated/claimed advantage (per speaker):
  • Xerox 8035: ~35 A4 pages/min
  • Konica 226i: ~22 A4 pages/min
• Live test note: the first print from Konica came earlier, but the speaker attributes Xerox delay to a paper jam/stick event during the test.

Print Quality / Color Tone

• Speaker observed different “tones”:
  • Konica: blue tone
  • Xerox: pink tone
• Subjective observation: Xerox looked more shiny, and black appeared more “natural” (as seen in the video).

Heavy Paper (GSM) Fit

• Xerox: designed for 300 GSM, handles heavier via bypass; mentions 300 GSM / up to ~350 GSM possibility.
• Konica: not meant for 300 GSM; best suggested up to ~250 GSM.

Workload / Continuous Printing

• Xerox claim: for 1000 continuous full-color A3, it stops 2–3 times.
• Konica claim: for similar workload, it stops many more times (speaker suggests up to ~20 times, then pauses/resumes for fewer pages).

Capacity / Tray Convenience

• Xerox: more drawers and higher stacked capacity described.
• Konica: two drawers and fewer handling features.

ADF / Copy Convenience

• Xerox: ADF included.
• Konica: ADF not included (extra cost if purchased separately).

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Pros (Mentioned)

Xerox 8035

• Higher DPI and perceived better output/shininess
• ADF included
• More drawer/paper handling capacity
• Better suited for thicker media (300 GSM+)
• Better continuous high-volume performance claim for full-color A3
• Positioned as a value upgrade versus new pricing

Konica C226i

• Adequate up to ~250 GSM
• “Not bad” print quality; good for multipurpose items
• 3 months warranty (speaker frames it as more standard since it’s boxed/new)

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Cons / Limitations (Mentioned)

Xerox 8035

• Refurbished (RC) from Japan/lease recovery; seller addresses reliability concerns
• Speaker caution: use original toner; avoid duplicate/third-party powders (duplicate toner may reduce quality and can damage the machine)
• Live test timing impacted by paper sticking/jam

Konica C226i

• No ADF included (ADF costs extra)
• Lower DPI (speaker: 600×1200 vs Xerox 1200×2400)
• Not meant for 300 GSM (key limitation)
• Lower capacity / fewer drawers than Xerox

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User Experience / Live Test Findings (as described)

• Both printers were tested with 12×18 ~170 GSM paper and simultaneous commands.
• Observations:
  • Both ran, but Xerox had paper stuck/jam, causing delay.
  • Overall rated speed favored Xerox, but the test timing was affected by the jam.
• Quality observations:
  • Both looked good.
  • Xerox appeared more shiny; Konica showed a blue tone.

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Pricing / Cost Points (Numerical)

Xerox 8035 (Refurbished)

• Mentioned price: ₹95,000
• Discussion range: around ~₹1,00,000 max (roughly ~95k to 1L)
• Earlier new cost mentioned: ₹3,75,000 (speaker comparison: now ~₹95,000)
• Toner cost mentioned later: ~₹24,700 (speaker notes some context/assumptions may vary, but this number is highlighted)

Konica C226i

• Example market range: around ₹1,60,000 with starter kit and lower-yield toner
• Pricing varies by seller depending on toner yield/grade
• Toner comparison implication:
  • Konica toner later implied ~₹24,700
  • Xerox toner implied ~₹15,700 for four toner boxes
  • (speaker notes/assumptions may mix in the comparisons)

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“Unique Points” Mentioned (All distinct claims/topics)

1. Viewer request: which to buy—C226i vs Xerox 8035/8145.
2. Xerox 8035 is not sold in India as new; it comes from Japan as lease-refurbished.
3. Refurb reliability concern addressed by speaker: refurbishment is “controlled.”
4. Toner caution: use original toner, avoid duplicates/pouches; duplicates can damage machine/quality.
5. Xerox: 4 toner boxes + 4 drums mentioned.
6. Xerox: large tilting dual-side display.
7. Xerox: 4 drawers + bypass with A3/A4 support and high sheet counts.
8. Xerox bypass supports heavy GSM; speaker emphasizes 300 GSM design and possible 350 GSM.
9. Xerox: ADF available (speaker discusses duplex via its behavior/ADF/top handling).
10. Xerox: USB printing from pen drive.
11. Xerox: side output/left tray receiving mechanism described.
12. Xerox: print resolution claimed 1200×2400 DPI vs Konica 600×1200 DPI.
13. Xerox price-value analogy: comparable “availability” vs expensive new unit (iPhone-style analogy referenced).
14. Xerox expected value: new-like ₹3.75L vs refurb ~₹95k.
15. Xerox continuous printing claim: stops 2–3 times on 1000 full-color A3 copies.
16. Konica: boxed with 3 months warranty.
17. Konica: ADF missing unless purchased separately.
18. Konica: touch buttons + small display panel.
19. Konica: USB printing supported.
20. Konica: toner/drum system also discussed with four drums.
21. Konica: only 2 drawers, described as more A3-focused.
22. Konica: discussion/clarification on banner/size capability (speaker says company claims are limited, but 12×18 can be handled in practice).
23. Konica: has a trolley base stand that makes it appear bigger/heavier.
24. Konica: photos show “slight grey”; lamination improves perceived output.
25. Speed claims: Xerox ~35 A4/min vs Konica ~22 A4/min.
26. Color tone/visual differences: Konica blue tone; Xerox pink tone; Xerox more shiny.
27. Live test issue: Xerox delay due to paper stuck, causing mismatch during jam.
28. Xerox heavy-duty/thickness suitability; Konica not for 300 GSM.
29. Multipurpose items mentioned: invitation cards, wedding cards, envelopes, stickers, ID sheets, pamphlets, tournament/kabaddi/cricket pamphlets, posters/banners (conceptual use cases).
30. Duplex works on both (speaker shows duplex behavior without mismatch).
31. Toner consumption claims discussed:
    • Xerox expected higher copy counts (speaker mentions 8500–16000 depending on test prints/color usage)
    • Konica expected fewer (speaker mentions 5000/15000 in another context)
32. Toner price comparison values cited:
    • Xerox toner cost around ₹24,700 (highlighted in one segment)
    • “Original toner four boxes” around ₹15,700 (in another segment)
33. Support/service claim: seller support; drum/belt replacements and visit/service charges described; speaker mentions an example ₹3000 service charge.
34. Speaker’s recommendation logic:
    • If you can’t buy expensive Konica/M series new, pick Xerox refurb ~₹95k.
    • If you need 300 GSM and high-volume, Xerox is positioned as better.

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Speaker Views (Contributors)

• Single main speaker: Raj Verma / Diksha Design & Print (direct narrator and demonstrator).
• No other distinct first-person speakers are clearly identified in the subtitles.

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Concise Verdict / Recommendation (based on the video content)

• The video strongly recommends Xerox UltraLink 8035 (refurbished ~₹95,000) for A3 multi-color production, especially when you need thicker media (~300 GSM and possibly up to ~350 GSM), plus ADF included and more drawer capacity.
• Konica C226i (~₹1.6L) is recommended mainly for workloads up to ~250 GSM and general multipurpose printing, but criticized for no included ADF, lower claimed DPI, less drawer capacity, and poor suitability for 300 GSM.