The Phaser 8860 series are solid ink based printers for color and monochrome documents. This series is meant to replace the ever popular 8560 printer. This technology enables less waste and better recycling, saving your costs. The Xerox ink is simple and less bulky than toners currently on the market; it is as easy as inserting staples into a stapler. The multiple models include the 8860N, which includes networking, the 8860DN, which adds duplexing, and the 8860SDN, which adds extra paper capacity.
The Xerox 8860 solid ink printer is designed for medium offices and departments, should be left on 24 hours a day to ensure the best print quality by keeping the ink melted and ready to go; this is the only downside to using the solid ink, and lessens the frequency of lengthy power-on cleaning and calibration cycles.
Xerox 8860 ink costs are low, compared to Xerox 8400 ink or Xerox 8550 ink, for example. Phaser 8860 ink sticks are also easier to replace.
The Xerox 8860 ink is capable of producing laser quality prints and speeds, and Xerox 8860 ink often produces better quality on plain paper than lasers. The unit rates at 30 pages per minute for both color and black and white documents, but at the default settings it is closer to 16 pages per minute. Even at this rate, a little slower than competitors, it is an affordable and efficient printer.
The maximum capacity for input sheets is 1,675 and standard at 675 sheets. Running a busy office will need the additional inputs if you have a heavy workload. The unit is a little heavy at about 60 pounds, and need their own space. This can be a drawback if your space is limited. The Phaser 8860 can produce color documents in as little as 6 seconds, but with larger or more complex documents it is slightly longer. These features and functions make the 8860 series a fine addition to your office printing equipment.
