Xerox Phaser 7100N Toner Cartridges

Xerox 7100N Printer Review

The Xerox Phaser 7100N is a small workgroup device that can print at moderately quick speeds of up to 30 pages per minute for monochrome and color jobs. Additional models in its series of color laser printers include the more basic 7100 and the upgraded 7100DN, which goes further to include automatic double-sided printing. There are a lot of appealing features offered with the 7100N that make it one of the better options in its class, from its large media capacity and long-lasting Phaser 7100N printer toner supplies to its professional-quality output.

Although the 7100N's size of 19x21x16 inches and weight of nearly 100 pounds make it one of the largest single-function printers in its class, ample office-centric features make up for the bulk. The unit's positive attribute is its media capacity, which starts at a standard of 400 pages and can be increased to a maximum of 2,050 pages by adding optional trays. The device also has the flexibility to support tabloid printing, at a maximum media size of 11x17 inches.

The device should be a good fit for workgroups because in addition to a standard USB port, it also includes an optional wireless connection and an ethernet interface that will enable it to shared by multiple computers over a network. Users can install its software package onto their computer, and built-in tools like CentreWare Internet services will enable users to view job progress and troubleshoot issues straight from their web browser.

The device can handle a maximum monthly duty cycle of 52,000 pages, which allow it to support medium volumes. The machine can handle text documents, graphics and images, printing a sharp and detailed maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using Xerox 7100N toner.

The unit uses black, cyan, magenta and yellow toners that are packaged separately into four Xerox 7100N toner cartridges. Each color supply can yield up to 4,500 and the black Xerox 7100N toner cartridge has a maximum capacity of 10,000 pages. To help track costs and manage billing, the device monitors monthly Phaser 7100N toner use for detailed reports.

For a low price, the 7100N offers an assortment of features that allow it handle busy workgroups with high-volume monochrome and color printing. Quick speeds, upgradable input paper capacity, support for tabloid printing and optional wireless networking make this laser device one of the top picks in its class of single-function printers.