Xerox Phaser 6000 Toner Cartridges

Xerox 6000 Printer Review

The Xerox Phaser 6000 is a personal laser printer that can handle standard color and monochrome projects and print with a consistent high-quality output. The unit can get the first monochrome page out in as fast as 14 seconds, but its maximum print speeds of 12 pages per minute for text and 10 pages per minute for graphics are a tad slow compared to typical Xerox printers and comparable models. Despite slower speeds, the 6000 and the similar the 6000B model are satisfactory starter printers, despite the pricey Phaser 6000 toner.

The device can provide solid output for text and graphics, printing professional-quality results with a resolution of 1200x2400 dpi using Xerox 6000 printer toner. Photo and graphic output benefits from color management features like Pantone digital color technology that can accurately match colors to reproduce better images. Additional feedback is provided with indicator lights that supply alert notifications when paper or toners are low.

Connectivity is limited to a USB port, which should suffice for basic personal use. Paper handling is also somewhat limited with a total capacity of only 150 pages, but it can support media like coated paper, envelopes, cover paper and labels. With these features in mind, this compact 21x14x15-inch unit is best suited for low-volume use.

One aspect that may keep buyers from considering this device is its expensive replacement Xerox 6000 toner cartridges. To help lower printing costs users can shop for compatible Phaser 6000 toner from third-party vendors. Cyan, magenta and yellow replacements can yield up to 1,000 pages each, and the black Xerox 6000 toner cartridge has a capacity of 2,000 pages.

If buyers can get past its slow speeds and higher-than-average running costs, the 6000 is a useful device for basic text and graphic printing. Due to its simple range of features and low-volume paper capacity, this color laser printer will be best limited to personal use.