Color printer recommendations

We are considering purchasing a new color printer in my office. We currently use a Tektronix Phaser 560.

We would be sending PC-based Quark and Photoshop files to the printer most of the time. We want a printer that can print on paper sizes up to 11"x17". The biggest consideration is the quality of the color. Ideally, the color we get from the printer will match the color we’re seeing on the screen. It should also reproduce PMS colors faithfully. It also must be tough enough to handle large numbers of printouts, and produce them quickly.

So, does anyone out there use a GREAT color printer that they could recommend?

I can’t recommend a particular model, but I think it may be worth your while to give a Xerox rep. a call. They have really improved their quality and cost, and make very good office printers. You might want to ask them about leasing a printer, it may be the way to go. The supplies can run high though. I don’t have the phone number, but I’m sure you can get it from their website: http://www.xerox.com. Just my two cents. Our office uses them, very reliable and quick.