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Philip, We have had great success with Minolta copiers. We currently have two EP410Z models. They have a range of 50 to 200% by 0.1% increments, with programable buttons for oft-used sizes, etc. They have a sharp line edge and produce good solid blacks. Standard paper sizes for the machine are 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 and 11 x 17, but odd sizes (up to 11 x 17) can be hand fed. The price was about $3200 and we leased to buy with a 2 year plan that cost about $135 per month. The service contracts are steep but worth it as you may end up calling the service agent in a couple of times to assure him/her you really WANT the blacks to be that solid! I used a Minolta EP450 for about three years at a former job (a newspaper). It was worked to death and last I heard it was still producing great copies. Several of the other copiers used there were always down. Hope this helps — I enjoy giving a good recommendation to products I'm happy with! Dennis Gallagher Visual Strategies San Francisco