Printer Type:
Workgroup printer - Solid ink - Color
Max media size:
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Connectivity technology:
Wired
Max speed:
30 pages/min
Compatibility:
PC,
Mac,
Unix
Printer / Interface:
USB,
Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
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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