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Date:         Tue, 25 Jul 1995 10:34:14 CST6CDT
From:         Annelle R Huggins <ARHUGGINS@DEWEY.LIB.MEMPHIS.EDU>
Organization: U of M Libraries
Subject:      Micro reader printers

At the University of Memphis Libraries we have 2.8 million pieces of
microformat.  We have three Minolta 503; one Minolta 507; one Minolta
606Z and one Canon 780.  For years we were strictly a Minolta
customer, but finally have had a Canon for the last 4 years and it
has fewer service calls on it than do the Minoltas.  The basic
problem for us is the fact that none of these printers are built to
handle the high quantities of copies which we make during a year.  We
have staff who make all of the copies.  No printers are available in
the public areas.  We charge $.25 per copy and charge only for the
best copy, even if it takes several tries.  If you would like
specific information on the various printers we use, please send me
a direct e-mail request.

Thank you!
Annelle R. Huggins
Associate Director of Libraries
University of Memphis
E-mail: arhuggins@cc.memphis.edu
Phone:  901-678-2209

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Date:         Tue, 25 Jul 1995 13:15:05 -0400
From:         Susan Troop <stroop@MARAUDER.MILLERSV.EDU>
Subject:      Re: micro readers/printers
Comments: To: David Twiest <davidt@TWU.CA>
Comments: cc: Multiple recipients of list SERIALST <SERIALST@uvmvm.uvm.edu>

On Tue, 25 Jul 1995, David Twiest wrote:

>  WE have used Minolta RP 503  for about eight years with fairly good success.
>  We have about 200,000 pieces of microform  which gets fairly heavy use in
>  the course of the school year.  When we upgrade we will probably stick
>  with this manufacturer since we also get good service from Bell and Howell.
>  Best to you since I know these machines can be a pain.

If you buy a Minolta make sure that your service contract is with an
authorized Minolta dealer.  We have had Minoltas down for *long* periods of
time because the Service company was "waiting for a part" from Japan!
The Minolta we have serviced by an authorized dealer has never been down
more than a couple days.

Susan A. Troop
Periodicals Assistant           email:  stroop@marauder.millersv.edu
Ganser Library                  voice:  (717) 872-3645
Millersville University         FAX:    (717) 872-3954
PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302