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®
Phaser 5500
A3 laser printer
Phaser 5500
Evaluator
Guide
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide will introduce you to the Xerox Phaser 5500 Laser Printer and help you in your printer evaluation process. CONTENTS Section 1 - Introducing the Xerox Phaser 5500 Laser Printer Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 2 - Evaluating Laser Printers Suggests specific features to look for in a printer of this class, how to ev
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SECTION 1 Introducing the Xerox ® Phaser 5500 Laser Printer PRODUCT OVERVIEW Xerox Phaser printers have proven themselves able to provide the high print speeds necessary for today’s business users, while at the same time maintaining high reliability. Now, the ® Xerox Phaser 5500 laser printer combines both high speed and superior reliability with low cost of ownership - all in one printer. The Xerox Phaser 5500 laser printer will be of particular interest to users who require: • High monthly pr
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Configurations PHASER 5500B FEATURE SET PHASER 5500N FEATURE SET PHASER 5500DN FEATURE SET The Phaser 5500N comes with all the The Phaser 5500DN comes with all the The Phaser 5500B comes with many features of the Phaser 5500B plus: features of the Phaser 5500N plus: performance and productivity features as standard: • 10/100BaseTX Ethernet connectivity • Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing (maintains 50 impressions [sides] • 50 ppm print speed • CentreWare Internet Services per-minute
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PHASER 5500DT FEATURE SET PHASER 5500DX FEATURE SET The Phaser 5500DT comes with all the The Phaser 5500DX comes with all the features of the Phaser 5500DN plus: features of the Phaser 5500DT plus: • An additional 128 MB of memory for 256 MB total • 1000-sheet feeder – consisting of two 500-sheet Universal Trays (handles up to A3) • An additional 2000-sheet high capacity feeder (total capacity up to 2,100 sheets) (A4 size) (total capacity up to 4100-sheets) • A 3500-sheet Finisher with st
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SECTION 2 Evaluating Laser Printers The high-end of black and white network printing demands exceptional productivity and reliability. This is often referred to as the “departmental segment”, where users require high-performance printers with support for the broadest array of paper sizes, including A3. The Phaser 5500 addresses the most important Customer Requirements in this segment: • Performance • Reliability • Total Cost of Ownership This section of the Evaluator Guide will look at each
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EVALUATE PRODUCTIVITY To handle departmental levels of activity a printer has to be fast, not just in print engine specs but in real world use. Consider first page out time, engine speed including high resolution printing speed and double sided printing speed to get a true picture of real-world throughput capabilities. Consider the power behind the speed. Is the processor fast enough to RIP jobs quickly and get them to the print engine without delay? Is the memory sufficient for departmental wo
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EVALUATE RELIABILITY The volume demands on a departmental printer can be very high. Consider the life expectancy of a printer as well as its peak volume capability. Consider uptime. Does the printer provide warnings for low supplies or other potential productivity blockers? Are there intelligent alternatives to a service call? How easy is it to replace are the routine maintenance items such as the imaging drum and fuser? Finally, look at how the manufacturer stands behind the product. Can you be
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EVALUATE COST-OF-OWNERSHIP Initial cost of a printer is just one part of what your costs will be over the life of the printer. Consider cost per page. Even tiny costs per page add up when you’re considering printing millions of pages over time. Consider service costs. Being able to budget your future service expenses is helpful and buying an Extended Service Agreement for a low fixed cost just makes good business sense. HOW THE PHASER 5500 EXCEEDS THE COST-OF-OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT: In additio
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Section 3 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY FEATURE PHASER 5500B PHASER 5500N PHASER 5500 DN PHASER 5500DT PHASER 5500DX Print Speed 50 ppm Controller 500 MHz Power PC Memory 128 MB 256 MB Resolution True 1200 dpi, 600 dpi Two-sided printing Optional Optional Standard 50 ipm Paper handling Two 500-sheet Universal Trays plus 100-sheet MPT 1,000-sheet feeder (two additional 500-sheet Universal Trays) Optional Optional Optional Standard 2000-sheet A4 Feeder Optional* Optional* Optional* Optional Standard
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XEROX PHASER PRINTING MEDIA DESCRIPTION DETAILS PART NUMBER Xerox Weatherproof Paper 150 sheets, 100 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01021 Xerox Postcards 100 sheets, 4 sheet, 176 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01017 Xerox Trifold Brochures 150 sheets, 176 gsm A4 (210 x 297 mm) 103R01019 SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION DETAILS PART NUMBER CONSUMABLES Toner Cartridge 30,000 image capacity* 113R00668 Drum Cartridge 60,000 image capacity* 113R00670 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Maintenance Kit 300,00
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INFORMATION SOURCES User Documentation CD_ROM (packaged with the printer) • Setup Guide • Quick Reference Guide • Warranty Information • Reference Guide Information Pages Can be found on the printer’s front panel, within CentreWare IS and on the Printer Driver. Support There is additional help available at www.xerox.com/office/support. You can access infoSMART Knowledge Base, the PhaserSMART remote diagnostic tool, Technical Support via email, driver downloads and much more. A set of Xerox link
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® Phaser 5500 Questions? Comments? Problems? If you have any questions or issues with your evaluation printer, please contact your Xerox sales representative or: Technical: Gemma Butler European Product Manager Email: gemma.butler@office.xerox.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 553 000 Public Relations: Samantha Burrough European PR Manager, Office Products Email: samantha.burrough@xerox.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 553 000 Richard Thomas European PR Programmes Manager Email: richard.thomas@office.xerox.com Tel
