Ecology Is Economy

Kyocera (pronounced Key-oh-Sara from Kyoto Ceramics) introduced the cartridge-free Ecosys printer concept in 1992 as a means of reducing the user's "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) while improving the printer's environmental impact. The Ecosys printer concept represents a fundamental improvement over conventional, laser printer technology. 

Conventional Laser Printers

Conventional printers use an imaging cartridge that integrates a OPC drum, developer and toner into a single, disposable unit. When the toner is depleted, the entire cartridge is disposed of and replaced with a new unit -- at significant cost and inconvenience to the user. This system may be compared to a car in which the fuel tank, engine and transmission were constructed as a single module. Under this concept, owners would have to replace the engine, transmission and fuel tank every time they ran out of gas!

The Cartridge-Free Ecosys System

In contrast, Ecosys printers feature a durable imaging system based on Kyocera's own patented amorphous silicon print drum (a-Si) which is a combination of ceramics and metal. Cartridge based printers use an OPC drum that is a soft surface and normally is designed to last from 7,000 to 20,000 pages.  With a surface that is second only to diamond in hardness, Kyocera's durable print drum is guaranteed up to 300,000 pages on the FS-1800 and FS-3800 and to 350,000 pages on the FS-7000 and FS-9000. Tiny ceramic particles embedded in Kyocera's "Ecotone" toner continually polish and recondition the drum during normal printing. The result: Ecosys users need only to replenish the toner to continue printing high-quality documents for up to 350,000 pages.  

The toner container is the only waste from the printer and is environmental safe.  It is made of a kelp composite that if incinerated will turn into water vapor (for no waste).  The container can be crushed into small pieces and thrown into a landfill (for very little waste).  This  is huge contrast to the tons of waste spent non-biodegradable cartridges produce in our landfills.

Compare cost and waste produced

Ecosys Benefits

The benefits of Kyocera's cartridge-free Ecosys technology are twofold. Ecologically, it can help eliminate the environmental burden of an estimated 50 million used print cartridges worldwide that are now disposed of each year as trash. Economically, by eliminating the recurring costs associated with replacement print cartridges, Ecosys printers provide the industry's lowest TCO -- less than 1/2 cent per page. This incremental savings can recoup the printer's purchase price in a year or less, particularly in network printing environments.

Cost of Ownership:

Up to 70% lower cost per page

The FS-1800 and the FS-3800 have a cost per page of about 4/10 of 1 cent per page (.0039 of 1 cent with our price for TK60 toner) as compared to HP's and Lexmark's printers in this class that have a cost per page of 1.2 to 2 cents per page (based on industry standard 5% coverage). 

Over the life of one Kyocera Ecosys printer can save you thousands of dollars in printing cost!  The saving for a company with 100 printers or more is astounding! For a TCO comparison between Kyocera Ecosys printers and their cartridge-based competitors,  click_here.

Ecosys Honors and Awards

Kyocera's Ecosys printers have been recognized around the world since 1992 for their innovative technology and their environmental friendliness.

These honors include:

Byte Magazine, Best of Comdex Spring (`92); Byte Magazine Award of Excellence (`92); Best of What's New from Popular Science (`92); Editors' Choice rating from PC Magazine (`92); Pick of the Year rating from Buyers Laboratories (`93); World's Best rating from PC Professional (Germany, `93); Award of Excellence from Nikkei Sangyou Newspapers (Japan, `93); Better for the Environment rating from Newsweek (`94); Major Savings Against Other Page Printers citation from Sunday Times (UK, `94); Look More Closely reference from Computer Weekly (UK, `94); Technical Excellence rating from PC Expert (France, `94); Saving Printing Costs Long-term citation from PC Dealer (UK, `94); Performance is Incredible citation from PC Report (South Africa, `94); Pick of the Year from Buyers Laboratories (`95); Best of Comdex Spring from Byte Magazine (`95); Best Overall 11-30ppm Laser Printer rating from Byte Magazine (`96); Top 10 rating from PC World (`96); Pick of the Year from Buyers Laboratories (`96); Test Labs Recommended rating from Computer Reseller News (`96); Finalist, Best New Products Award at FOSE (`96); Finalist, Best New Products Award at FOSE (`97); Editor's Choice rating from PC Magazine (UK, `98); Editor's Choice rating from PC Professional (Germany, `98)  99 Editor's Choice from Better Buys for Business,  Editor's Choice PC Magazine UK 2001

Printers, Computers, & LANs and Kyocera:

Printers, Computers, & LANs (PC&L) has been selling Kyocera Ecosys printers from its conception for 10 years and is consistently rated in the top 5 resellers in the United States. Before that company founder John Darner was in charge of Kyocera printer sales at Medical Systems Support, then part of HBO & Company, where he helped build Kyocera sales into the top reseller in the country.

How does PC&L sell so many printers in a market that is dominated by HP?  "You have to sell Kyocera printers to the customer by educating them on the Ecosys concept", John says.  "Once they become a informed buyer, it’s easy to select Kyocera over HP and Lexmark.    It’s like having two similarly equipped cars with one getting 100 miles to the gallon and the other gets 30 miles to the gallon, that can be the difference between the cost of operations with the Ecosys printers and its competition." "We have a passion for selling Kyocera printers!" adds John, " This is a feel good product to sell because we know it’s going to save our clients a lot of money while saving the environment by not produce any cartridge waste".

PC&L has placed thousands of Ecosys printers into companies who are cost and environment conscience. A factory authorized Kyocera service center, PC&L will keep your Ecosys printers running like new.  We also program custom forms overlays for use on Kyocera printers. A network integrator, PC&L can install your printers even on the most complex networks.

Visit PC&L's Kyocera-Mita Ecosys Store 

Click here to view our printers

Ecosys printers meet and exceed industry standards for compatibility

 For more information go to :

http://www.pcandl.com/kyocera/kyocera.html

or www.pcandl.com

For Kyocera printers, supplies, custom form overlays or service call PC&L at 800.473.7909

request a quote:  sales@PCandL.com

PC&L Home Page

Ecosys Home Page

See Kyocera's TV advertisements by clicking below

One Company Commercial      Document Solutions Commercial

Save $$$ with Ecosys!

Kyocera's uses a  "green" philosophy

Kyocera's long lasting,  hard surface amorphous silicon (a-Si) drum is the heart of the Ecosys printers

Ecosys printers from Kyocera have been recognized around the world for being environment friendly.

Independent test have confirmed Kyocera's Ecosys technology saves you money.

Based on:
MSRP for printer & toner / 14,000 pages-per-month at 5% coverage

Over the life of one Kyocera Ecosys printer can save you thousands of dollars in printing cost!

 DO THE MATH! 

    Reviews & quotes

This might be the most comprehensive laser printer review done by a magazine, read how the  Kyocera FS-3700+ wins Editor's Choice in 2,000,000 page torture test over HP and Lexmark  from PC Professionell

PC&L's relationship with Kyocera reaches all the way to Mr. Yasuo Nishiguchi, President of Kyocera Corporation and father of the Ecosys design. 

PC&L with other top Kyocera dealers visiting Kyocera management in Japan.

e-mail: sales@PCandL.com