Xerox Phaser 8560N - printer - color - solid ink

Description: The Xerox Phaser 8560N is a 30 ppm, color laser printer. Compared to other color lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $700. This unit has a maximum resolution of 600dpi.

Pros: With paper trays installed, this printer has a capacity of 1675 sheets total capacity. This printer supports color at a resolution of 600 dpi x 600 dpi. Ethernet capability allows this printer to be more easily integrated into a LAN network, without the need for a server. At 600 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images. (A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)

Cons: This unit does not support two-sided printing.

Suitability: Suited for those who need high volume color printing. This printer is capable of accepting pages up to A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) and legal (8.5 in x 14 in).

Value: In general, this laser printer's features are as expected for this price. Still, considering the resolution, similar color printers usually cost $1,033.

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