Production Printers for High-Volume Printing
R.K. Black offers high-performance production printers from top brands like Canon, Ricoh, and Kyocera, designed to meet the demands of businesses needing exceptional print quality and efficiency. Ideal for high-volume environments, our production printers deliver vibrant, precise output with advanced features to streamline workflows.
Whether you need to print marketing materials, reports, or other professional documents, R.K. Black has the perfect solution for your business needs. Meeting those needs starts with choosing the right equipment from our broader range of copiers & printers, which includes both everyday office devices and production systems. Production equipment is built for sustained volume, tighter color control, and more demanding output requirements.
And a press is only half the job. We also sell, install, and service the finishing equipment behind it—cutters, slitters, creasers, folders, and booklet makers. For businesses also producing signage, graphics, and direct-to-object printing, we offer wide format systems.
Transform Your Print Business With Industry-Leading Technology
We provide complete production printing solutions for commercial printers, in-plant operations, franchises, central reprographics departments (CRDs), and enterprise print centers—designed to help you increase productivity, expand your application offerings, and maximize profitability.
As an authorized provider of equipment from industry-leading manufacturers, including Canon, Ricoh, Kyocera, Duplo, and MBM Corporation, we deliver end-to-end solutions that include production digital presses, sheetfed inkjet, automated finishing systems, and wide format graphics technology—all backed by expert consultation, installation, training, and factory-certified service.
Production Printers From the Top Brands
R.K. Black provides production printers from leading brands such as Canon, Ricoh, and Kyocera, including digital presses and sheetfed inkjet systems for a range of print volumes, media requirements, and applications. Our production printers support high-volume printing, automated quality control, and flexible media handling, providing the speed, consistent print quality, and reliability businesses need to handle demanding workloads efficiently.
Capabilities of Digital Production Printing
- Industry-leading digital production solutions for every print environment
- Offset-quality color with outstanding consistency and registration
- High-speed production for short-run and long-run applications
- Advanced automation for color management, registration, and quality control
- Extensive media compatibility including coated, uncoated, synthetic, textured, and heavyweight stocks
- Variable data printing and personalized marketing capabilities
- Expand into direct mail, books, manuals, catalogs, packaging prototypes, and specialty print applications
Canon Wide Format Solutions
Canon imagePROGRAF Series
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Light to Mid Volume
imagePRESS V700 • V800 • V900
Compact production presses delivering exceptional color quality, automation, and media flexibility for light- to mid-volume production environments.
High Volume
imagePRESS V1000
Designed for demanding production environments, the V1000 provides exceptional registration accuracy, broad media compatibility, automated quality control, and outstanding uptime.
Flagship Toner Press
imagePRESS V1350
Canon’s flagship toner production press combines maximum productivity with offset-like image quality, intelligent automation, and consistent performance for the most demanding print operations.
Monochrome Production
varioPRINT Titan Series
High-performance monochrome production systems engineered for transactional printing, publishing, book manufacturing, and continuous production workflows.
Ricoh Production Printing
Ricoh’s production line scales from a light-production workhorse to presses built for the highest sustained volumes, with the specialty color and media flexibility commercial and in-plant shops ask for.
Light Production
Ricoh Pro C5300
A compact, cost-effective entry into production color. The C5300 handles long sheets, heavy stocks, and envelopes while holding the color consistency in-plant and CRD teams depend on.
Mid to High Volume
Ricoh Pro C7500
A versatile production press offering exceptional image quality, specialty color capabilities, outstanding media flexibility, and dependable performance for commercial and in-plant print environments.
High Volume
Ricoh Pro C9500
Built for demanding production volumes, the Pro C9500 delivers industry-leading automation, outstanding color consistency, maximum uptime, and exceptional productivity.
Kyocera Production Inkjet
Sheetfed Inkjet • 150 ppm
TASKalfa Pro 15000c
High-speed sheetfed inkjet technology designed to reduce operating costs while producing vibrant, consistent output for books, manuals, direct mail, transactional printing, and commercial print applications.
- Inkjet economics with production-class duty cycles
- Low cost per page on long transactional and book runs
- Variable data and personalized communications
- Broad media range including uncoated and inkjet-treated stocks
A Great Printed Piece Deserves Professional Finishing
We offer complete finishing solutions that streamline production, eliminate bottlenecks, and deliver polished, customer-ready products — folders, cutters, automated cutters and slitters, creasers, booklet makers, and binding equipment, sold and serviced by the same team that installs your press.
Duplo Digital Finishing
Duplo’s industry-leading finishing systems automate many of the labor-intensive processes associated with digital print production.
- Automated slitting, cutting, creasing, perforating, and folding
- Professional booklet making and saddle stitching
- Eliminate toner cracking with precision creasing
- Faster setup with reduced labor requirements
- Ideal for short-run digital printing and variable data jobs
- Perfect for business cards, postcards, brochures, catalogs, invitations, manuals, and marketing collateral
Multi-Function
Slitter / Cutter / Creaser
One pass, three operations. Slit, cut, and crease digitally printed sheets in a single automated setup — the fastest way to turn press output into finished, bleed-trimmed pieces.
Cutting
Production Cutter
Programmable cutting for accurate, repeatable trims across short-run digital work, with job memory that removes the guesswork from setup.
Folding
Production Folder
High-speed, accurate folding for brochures, newsletters, statements, and direct mail — with creasing ahead of the fold to keep toner from cracking.
Finishing
MBM & Triumph Finishing Solutions
R.K. Black is a full-line MBM / Triumph dealer. That covers far more than cutters: shredders, cutters, folders, creasers, foil glazers, booklet makers, collators, and air purifiers — all from one source, with one service relationship.
- Shredders
- Cutters
- Folders
- Creasers
- Foil glazers
- Booklet makers
- Collators
- Air purifiers
Guillotine Cutter
Triumph Cutters
German-built precision guillotines with programmable back gauges and safety interlocks, sized from the copy room to the production floor.
Programmable Cutter
Triumph Programmable Series
Stored job programs, powered clamping, and repeatable accuracy for shops trimming the same jobs week after week.
Automated Cutter / Slitter
MBM AeroCut Digital Finishers
The AeroCut series combines slitting, cutting, creasing, scoring, and perforating into one automated solution — purpose-built for digital print.
- Business cards, greeting cards, postcards
- Invitations, coupons, direct mail
- Marketing materials and collateral
Folding
MBM Folder Series
Accurate, high-speed folding for virtually every print environment — from compact tabletop folders to production folding systems.
- Brochures, newsletters, direct mail
- Invoices and statements
- Church bulletins and office documents
Expand Beyond Traditional Print
Comprehensive wide format solutions for signage, graphics, décor, promotional products, packaging, and specialty applications — roll-to-roll, UV flatbed, and direct-to-object.
Wide Format
Canon Wide Format Solutions
UVgel Roll-to-Roll
Canon Colorado Series
UVgel roll-to-roll technology delivers exceptional production speeds, instant-dry output, outstanding durability, matte and gloss finishes in one print, white ink capability, and excellent color consistency.
Capabilities
- Exceptional production speeds
- Instant-dry output
- Matte and gloss in one print
- White ink capability
- Excellent color consistency
Ideal For
- Banners
- Wall graphics
- Vehicle graphics
- Window graphics
- Retail signage
- Fleet graphics
Large Format — Technical & Graphic
Canon imagePROGRAF Series
Canon’s imagePROGRAF family provides precision large-format printing for technical, photographic, and graphic applications, available in desktop, office, and production models.
Ideal For
- CAD drawings
- Architectural plans
- Engineering documents
- GIS mapping
- Posters
- Fine art reproduction
- Photography
- Retail graphics
- Educational printing
- Production signage
Key Benefits
- Outstanding color accuracy
- Precision line quality
- Reliable high-volume performance
- Desktop, office, and production models
Why Choose Us
Why Choose R.K. Black for Your Production Printer Needs?
Top-Tier Brands
Cutting-edge printing solutions from Canon, Ricoh, and Kyocera, plus Duplo and MBM/Triumph for finishing and wide format — renowned for their innovation and performance.
Exceptional Print Quality
Deliver stunning color accuracy and sharp text, ensuring every print meets the highest professional standards.
High Productivity
Designed for large-scale operations, our production printers achieve rapid output without compromising quality.
User-Friendly Features
Advanced automation, intuitive interfaces, and cloud integration streamline operations and reduce downtime.
Sustainability
Energy-efficient designs and eco-conscious technologies help reduce environmental impact and operating costs.
Tailored Solutions for Every Industry
From marketing agencies needing vibrant, detailed prints to manufacturing firms requiring fast and reliable output, our production printers cater to a variety of industries. R.K. Black’s team will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and recommend the perfect solution to optimize your print operations.
Your Complete Production Partner
From digital production presses and sheetfed inkjet systems to automated finishing equipment and wide format graphics, we provide the technology, expertise, and support to help your business grow. Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment, expanding into new applications, or building a complete production workflow, our experienced team will help you select the right solutions to improve efficiency, increase revenue, and position your business for long-term success.
Trust R.K. Black for Your Printing Excellence
With decades of experience and a commitment to client satisfaction, R.K. Black provides unparalleled expertise and support. Whether you’re looking for a new production printer or upgrading your existing equipment, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience from consultation to installation.
Give It a Test Run
Bring us your real files and your real stocks. We’ll run them on the press and through the finishing line so you can see the finished piece before you sign anything.
Contact Us for Production Print, Finishing & Wide Format
Frequently Asked Questions About Production Printers
What is a Production Printer vs. an Office Printer?
Production Printers handle significantly higher volumes with speeds typically exceeding 70–100 pages per minute compared to office printers running 20–50 pages per minute. They use heavy-duty industrial components designed for millions of pages annually versus hundreds of thousands for office devices.
Production printers offer superior paper handling including multiple high-capacity trays, specialty media feeders, thick stock capabilities up to cardstock weight, and advanced finishing options like folding, stitching, and perfect binding. They maintain exceptional color accuracy and consistency across long runs — critical for marketing materials and professional documents. Organizations use production printers for in-house print shops, direct mail operations, or high-volume document production replacing outsourced printing.
What is the price range for a Production Printer?
Entry-level production printers start around $30,000–$50,000 for black-and-white models with basic finishing. Mid-range color production printers with enhanced color accuracy and finishing capabilities range from $75,000 to $150,000.
High-end production systems with advanced color management, extensive finishing capabilities, maximum speeds, and specialized substrates handling can exceed $250,000–$400,000. Most organizations lease production equipment rather than purchasing, with monthly costs ranging from $1,000 to $5,000+ depending on equipment value and included service agreements. Cost-per-page under service contracts typically runs $0.01–$0.03 for black and white, $0.08–$0.15 for color.
Do you sell finishing equipment, or just presses?
Both. R.K. Black sells, installs, and services the finishing line as well as the press: cutters, automated cutters and slitters, creasers, folders, booklet makers, collators, and binding equipment. We are a full-line MBM / Triumph dealer — which also covers shredders, foil glazers, and air purifiers — and we carry Duplo’s digital finishing systems for slitting, cutting, creasing, and booklet making.
Buying the press and the finishing equipment from the same dealer means one consultation, one installation plan, and one service relationship when something needs attention.
Should I choose toner or production inkjet?
Toner presses like the Canon imagePRESS V-series and Ricoh Pro C-series are the better fit for heavy coated stocks, specialty colors, short-run color work, and jobs where sheet-to-sheet color match on premium media matters most.
Sheetfed inkjet — like the Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c — wins on running cost and sustained throughput for long transactional runs, books, manuals, and direct mail. Many shops run both. We’ll analyze your actual job mix and monthly volume before recommending either.
What wide format applications can I add to my shop?
Wide format is usually the fastest way to add revenue to an existing print operation. Roll-to-roll systems like the Canon Colorado produce banners, vehicle and fleet graphics, window graphics, decals, and retail signage. UV flatbeds like the Canon Arizona print directly onto rigid substrates for point-of-purchase displays, packaging prototypes, and architectural graphics.
What kind of service and support comes with production equipment?
Every installation includes factory-trained technicians, operator training, color management setup, and workflow integration. Ongoing support covers preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, and consumables management under a service agreement sized to your volume.
R.K. Black is an Oklahoma City-based, family-owned company serving Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri — so the technician who installs your press is the same local team you call when you need it back up.
