Time to Upgrade your Xerox Phaser Printer? Compare the Phaser 8200 / 8400 / 8500 / 8550 / Phaser 8560 / 8860
People who love the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the legacy Xerox Phaser solid ink printers like the Xerox Phaser 8200, Xerox Phaser 8400, Xerox Phaser 8500, and the Xerox Phaser 8550 should be happy to know that Xerox’s two newest “solid ink” Phaser printers have the major upgrades that you have been looking for. The Xerox Phaser 8560 and the Xerox Phaser 8860 are the latest solid ink printers released by Xerox.
I thought it would be helpful to see a side by side comparison of these printers including tech specs and ink costs so the average consumer can make the best decision if it is time to upgrade.
| Phaser 8200 (n) | Phaser 8400 (n) | Phaser 8500 (n) | Phaser 8550 (dp) | Phaser 8560 (n) | Phaser 8860 (dn) | ||||||
| Print Speed B/W |
up to 16 ppm | up to 24 ppm | up to 24 ppm | up to 30 ppm | up to 30 ppm | up to 30 ppm | |||||
| Print Speed Color |
up to 16 ppm | up to 24 ppm | up to 24 ppm | up to 30 ppm | up to 30 ppm | up to 30 ppm | |||||
| First Page Out |
9 seconds in full color | 6 seconds in full color | 6 seconds in full color | 5 seconds in full color | 5 seconds in full color | 5 seconds in full color | |||||
| Memory Standard |
64mb | 128mb | 128mb | 256mb | 256mb | 256mb | |||||
| Memory Maximum |
256mb | 512mb | 512mb | 1gb | 1gb | 1gb | |||||
| Processor | 300 MHZ | 500 MHZ | 600 MHZ | 600 MHZ | 600 MHZ | 750 MHZ | |||||
| Maximum Resolution |
1000 dpi | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi | 2400 dpi | 2400 dpi | 2400 dpi | |||||
| Network Connectivity |
USB, Parallel, or Ethernet | USB 2.0, Parallel, or Ethernet | USB 2.0, Ethernet | USB 2.0, Ethernet | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Optional Wireless |
USB 2.0, Ethernet | |||||
| 2 Sided Printing |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Automatic, Standard | Optional | Standard | |||||
| Paper Input Capability |
200 Sheet (Standard) / 1200 Sheets (Max) |
100 Sheet (Standard) / 625 Sheet (Max) |
100 Sheet (Standard) / 625 Sheet (Max) |
100 Sheet (Standard) / 625 Sheet (Max) |
625 (Standard) | 625 (Standard) / 1775 (Max) | |||||
| Warranty | 1 Year On Site | 1 Year | 1 Year On Site | 1 Year On Site | 1 Year On Site | 1 Year On Site | |||||
| Dimensions | 17 in. (W), 15.3 in. (H), 23.5 in. (D), weight: 79 lb. |
16.3 in. (W), 14.5 in. (H), 21 in. (D), weight: 60 lbs. |
16 in. (W), 14.5 in. (H), 21 in. (D), weight: 60 lbs. |
16 in. (W), 14.5 in. (H), 21 in. (D), weight: 60 lbs. |
16 (W) x 14.5 in (H) x 21 (D), weight: 60 lbs. |
16 (W) x 14.5 in (H) x 21 (D), weight: 60 lbs. |
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| Printer Retail Price |
$1,899 | $1,000 | $899.00 | $1,299.00 | $799.00* | $2,499.00* | |||||
| Xerox Brand Phaser Ink Bundle |
$689.00* | $398.00* | $325.00* | $325.00* | $335.00* | $418.00* | |||||
| Xerox Phaser Compatible Ink Bundle |
$208.00* | $143.00* | $139.00* | $139.00* | $148.00* | $284.00* | |||||
| Cost Per Page Color (OEM / Compat) |
$.028 / $.016 per page | $.034 / $.02 per page | $.031 / $.02 per page | $.031 / $.02 per page | $.029 / $.019 per page | $.005 / $.004 per page | |||||
| Cost Per Page B/W (OEM / Compat) |
$.015 / $.007 per page | $.023 / $.013 per page | $.019 / $.013 per page | $.019 / $.013 per page | $.019 / $.012 per page | $.015 / $.011 per page |
* Prices listed are subject to change
Long story short, the Phaser 8560 and Phaser 8860 will process and print your documents faster at higher resolution, with easier two sided printing capabilities… And at a cheaper per page print cost. The Xerox Phaser 8860 has a higher price tag that may scare away some users, but the per page printing costs will save you money in the long run.
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