Xerox 6600N Toner
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Xerox 6600N Printer Review

The Xerox Phaser 6600N is a color laser printer designed with the growing business in mind. It features a compact frame that is perfect for a small office, but upgrade options provide flexibility and expansion for the future. Xerox 6600N printer toner supplies aren't the most affordable in its class, but its print speed of up to 36 pages per minute is impressive for the price.

Sometimes referred to simply as the 6600 model, it differs from the 6600DN model only with its lack of automatic duplexing, but the price break will be worth it for offices that don't have a need for two-sided printing. Its first page out time is around 9 seconds for black and 10 seconds for color, and both a USB port and ethernet port are included. Wi-Fi is available as an optional upgrade as well.

Speaking of upgrades, expansion is one of this machine's strong suits. The standard paper capacity of 650 sheets can be bumped up with an additional 550-sheet tray. The memory of 256 MB can be upgraded to 768 MB for supporting more users without bogging down the device. With a 533 MHz processor and a monthly duty cycle of up to 80,000 images per month, it certainly has room to grow.

The maximum optical resolution is 600 dpi, but the device offers an enhanced image quality of 1200 dpi when using color toners. The standard Phaser 6600N toner cartridges have yields of 2,000 pages for each color and 3,000 pages for the black supply. High-capacity Xerox 6600N toner cartridges can provide 6,000 and 8,000 pages, however, though their upfront price is higher. The long-term cost of Phaser 6600N toner could be a concern for busy users.

The 6600N offers solid print quality and impressive speeds for a relatively affordable retail price, and it can grow along with an expanding office. Buyers who want duplexing can choose its alternate 6600DN model, but watch out for high prices on Xerox 6600N toner.