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The Phaser 6250DP from Xerox is a fast, single-pass workgroup colour laser printer. It has excellent network management facilities but is simple enough for anyone to install and use without the help of an IT support department.
The 6250 range comprises five A4 printers, starting with the non-networked Phaser 6250B. Using parallel and USB 2.0 connectivity, it boasts an impressive list of features, including True Adobe PostScript 3, a 600-sheet input capacity and a 100,000 page-per-month duty cycle. With a maximum print resolution of 2,400dpi, even the base model delivers excellent quality results.
The Phaser 6250N adds 10/100BaseTX Ethernet connectivity with automatic network installation - there's no need to assign IP addresses. The printer is discovered on your network and its model number and features are assessed for automatic driver installation.
Many network management tools are included, including an embedded web server, email alerts and job accounting facilities.
A 2,400dpi 'photo' mode is provided for even better quality output and with an additional 128MB of RAM (bringing the total up to 256MB) come performance-boosting features such as job pipelining and compression.
For automatic double-sided printing, step up to our review model, the 6250DP, and for higher volume printing, the DT and DX models offer an input capacity of 1,100 sheets and a full complement of 512MB of RAM.
The flagship DX model adds a 20GB internal hard disk (optional on all models from the 6250N upwards) that's loaded with printer drivers, help videos and manuals as well enabling job collation and secure printing - jobs are held internally until the designated recipient keys in a private PIN code on the printer's front panel. The front panel itself is as clear as it is helpful. There's full context-sensitive and graphical help - no cryptic abbreviations crammed into a tiny singleline display here.
From setup through to management and maintenance, Xerox has paid close attention to ease of use. Toner cartridges come pre-installed and the all-in-one imaging unit can be fitted and replaced from the front of the printer. You don't have to climb all over it to open flaps and doors to get at the components and you don't have to position in a location with access from all sides.
Two-way communication between the printer and the driver software ensures that the driver knows what type of paper is loaded in each print tray, automatically selecting the correct one based on application preferences. If the correct paper isn't loaded you'll get a message on your PC.
As we all know, there's more to printer performance than engine speed. If the interface and processor can't keep up you're not going to get anywhere near the rated ppm figure. In this case, the Phaser 6250's 700MHz is a perfect match - you can print at the full 2,400dpi resolution in the highest quality colour mode with no loss of speed. This, combined with a first page output time of only 12 seconds, means both long and short print jobs are ready incredibly quickly.
With sufficient speed and ease of use to satisfy the most demanding of users and excellent network manageability, the Phaser 6250 is ideal for those who will make no compromises when it comes to office colour printing.
Contact: Xerox
www.office.xerox.com
Specifications:
- OS: Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, MacOS 9/X 10.1 and 10.2, NetWare .x/5.x/6.x, Unix
- Engine technology: Single-pass colour A4 laser
- Claimed print speed: 24ppm colour and mono
- Maximum print resolution: 2,400dpi
- Print processor: 700MHz PowerPC
- Memory: 256MB (6250DP)
- Duty cycle: 100,000 pages/month
- Paper handling: 500-sheet input tray, 100-sheet multipurpose tray
- Duplex unit: Integrated (not 6250B/N)
See also:
All Inkjet Printers
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