1. Required Functions:
A printer designed exclusively for:
Color and black-and-white printing.
Automatic duplex printing (two-sided).
2. Technical Specifications:
A. Printing:
Printing speed:
25-30 pages per minute (black-and-white).
20-25 pages per minute (color).
Automatic duplex printing:
A feature for two-sided printing without manual intervention.
Printing quality:
Comparable to or slightly better than Epson L6190.
B. Ink System:
Economic Ink Tank system:
Capable of printing 15, 000 pages (black-and-white) and 10, 000 pages (color) with one refill.
Ink to be manufactured exclusively under the client's brand.
Anti-drying design to ensure functionality even after periods of inactivity.
Ink refilling system:
Simple and spill-proof refilling process.
C. Paper Tray and Paper Path:
Main paper tray capacity: 250 sheets.
Tray placement:
Bottom-front tray for easy paper loading.
Paper output location: Front-top for convenience.
Heavy paper and envelope support:
Optional dedicated slot for envelopes and heavy paper if it doesn't add significant cost.
Paper path:
Preferably a semi-straight path to minimize paper jams. If not feasible, the path can be adjusted as needed while ensuring reliable performance.
D. Connectivity:
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:
Supports wireless printing from smartphones and tablets.
Multi-device connectivity:
Should support more than 15 devices simultaneously.
USB Type-C: For direct wired connections.
E. Language Support:
At first startup, users should be prompted to select their preferred language (Arabic or English).
F. Control Screen:
LCD screen with side buttons:
To manage printer settings, select the language, and control operations.
3. Product Design:
A. Dimensions:
Width: Approximately 450-500 mm.
Depth: Approximately 400-450 mm.
Height: Approximately 250-300 mm.
B. Color:
Fully black with a modern and professional design.
C. Weight:
Target total weight: 8-10 kg.
4. Additional Features:
Automatic cleaning cycle:
The printer should perform self-cleaning every 4 days by printing a page with humorous phrases such as, "Don't worry, I'm cleaning myself automatically. " This prevents ink from drying and enhances the user experience.
Economic printing priority:
The design should focus on reducing operational costs while maintaining acceptable quality for color printing.
5. Initial Order Quantity:
First order: 1, 000 units.
Ink requirements:
2, 000 ink bottles for refilling (black, cyan, magenta, yellow).
6. Additional Conditions:
Warranty: One year, including replacement for manufacturing defects.
The warranty will not cover printers using non-approved ink.
Provide a simple user manual in both Arabic and English.
Packaging should include a professional design with the client's logo.
7. Manufacturer Requirements:
Deliver a detailed proposal including:
Unit cost after adjustments.
Estimated manufacturing and delivery timelines.
Quality testing details to ensure compliance with requested specifications.