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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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Xerox Phaser 8560N - Workgroup printer - Color - Solid ink
Printer Type:
Workgroup printer - Solid ink - Color
Dimensions (WxDxH):
16 in x 21 in x 14.5 in
Weight:
61.7 lbs
Max Media Size (Standard):
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
,
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Min Media Size (Custom):
3 in x 5 in
Max Media Size (Custom):
8.5 in x 14 in
Print Speed:
up to 30 pages/min - B/W
,
up to 30 pages/min - Color
Max Resolution ( B&W ):
600 dpi x 600 dpi
Max Resolution ( Color ):
600 dpi x 600 dpi
Image Enhancement Technology:
FinePoint 2400
Interface:
USB
,
Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Processor:
600 MHz
RAM Installed ( Max ):
256 MB ( 1 GB )
Language Simulation:
PCL 5C
,
PostScript 3
Media Type:
Cards
,
Labels
,
Envelopes
,
Plain paper
,
Glossy paper
,
Transparencies
Total Media Capacity:
625 sheets
Media Handling:
525-sheet input tray
,
100-sheet multipurpose tray
Monthly Duty Cycle:
85000 pages
Modem:
None
Networking:
Print server - Ethernet - Internal
,
Fast Ethernet
Type:
None
Copier Type:
None
Printer Features:
Optional duplex
Power:
AC 120/230 V
System Requirements:
UNIX
,
Linux
,
Apple MacOS 9.x
,
Novell NetWare 5.x
,
Novell NetWare 6.5
,
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later
,
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
,
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty