Xerox 7100N Toner
Phaser 7100N Toner Cartridges

Xerox 7100N Printer Review

The Xerox Phaser 7100N is a color laser printer that offers many of the features of larger models, in a compact size that will fit on a desktop. It can print at up to 30 pages per minute and offers two models for flexibility, but prices for replacement Xerox 7100N printer toner can be somewhat high.

In addition to the 7100N model, which is sometimes referred to as simply the 7100, a 7100DN model is also available, adding the capability of automatic duplex (two-sided) printing. Both models include an ethernet port for connecting to a network and sharing across the office, and both use the same replacement toners. A USB port is included for those who want to use it as a personal device. The machine measures 16x19.7x21.2 inches, and weighs 97 pounds without the Phaser 7100N toner installed.

Media handling is impressive for such a small device. It can hold 250 sheets in the main tray, and an additional 150 sheets in the bypass tray. Up to 3 additional trays can be added, for a maximum of 2,050 sheets, which leaves a lot of room for growth. The machine can handle media sizes up to tabloid (11x17 inches) in size, making it more versatile than many in its class.

The main weakness of the unit might be the high cost of Xerox 7100N toner cartridges. Although, the Phaser 7100N toner cartridges have fairly large yields of 4,500 pages for each color and 10,000 pages for black, the cost per page still works out to almost 2 cents.

For such a small device, the 7100N offers solid speeds and high-quality output, as well as the expandability a growing office needs. Busy offices will likely find they are spending a lot on Xerox 7100N toner, however, making it less of a solid value, especially for tight budgets.