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FEATURE

PHASER 7400

HP 5550

LEXMARK C912N

RICOH 7100C

Price*

$2999

$3549

$4499

$4495

PERFORMANCE
Print Speed

Up to 36 / 40 PPM

27 / 27 PPM

28 / 28 PPM

35 / 35 PPM

Processor

800 MHz

533MHz

600 MHz

600  MHz

First Page Out

As fast as 12 seconds

16 seconds

15 seconds

12 seconds

Memory

Base: 256 MB

Base: 160 MB

Base: 256 MB

Base: 128 MB

Max: 1 GB

Max: 416 MB

Max: 512 MB

Max: 384 MB

Media Weights 

64-216 gsm

60-120 gsm

60-105 gsm

60-105 gsm

from Trays 2-5

Media Weights 

64-270 gsm

60-200 gsm

64-163 gsm

60-163 gsm

from Tray 1 / MPT

Duplex Weights

Up to 188 gsm

Up to 120 gsm

Up to 105 gsm

Up to 105 gsm

Duty Cycle

Up to 100,000/mo

85,000/mo

70,000/mo

60,000/mo

PRINT QUALITY
Resolution

(max)

600 x 600  x 1 Std.

600 x 600

600 x 600

600 x 600

600 x 1200 x 1 Enhanced

2400 image quality

1200 x 1200

600 x 600 x 5 Photo

Color Controls

Automatic, TekColor

, sRGB

ColorSmart II, ICC, sRGB

Automatic Color Control, 

None

ColorSync, ICM, and Pantone

ColorSync, ICC

NETWORK FEATURES
Network Interfaces

USB 2.0 and 

Parallel, USB 1.1,

Base: Parallel & USB

Parallel

10/100 BaseTX Ethernet

10/100 BaseT Ethernet

N, DN: 10/100 Base TX Ethernet 10/100 BaseT IEEE 1394

Embedded Web Server

Yes-Robust

Yes – limited 

Yes – limited 

Web Status Monitor
SmartNetMonitor

Proactive Help Tools

PrintingScout, PhaserSMART

,  Limited to general 

Limited to general 

MaiLinX

consumable / job status

consumable / job status

OTHER FEATURES
Easy Install, Smart Drivers 

Yes

No

No

No

& Trays

Install from Printer:  

Yes

No

No

No

Network Installer

Easy Access Consumables 

Yes – 100% top access

Yes

No

No

Intelligent Ready

Yes

No

No

No

Warranty

1 year on-site + options 

1 year on-site +

1 year on-site + 

1 year on-site +

to extend (includes Xerox  

option to extend 

option to extend 

option to extend 

Total Satisfaction Guarantee)

Section 3

COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS  

* Base ERP

The Phaser 7400 beats all the competitors with:

• Lower cost
• Faster print speed
• Faster processor
• Faster First Page Out Time
• Higher media weights and larger sizes from all trays
• Higher weight media can be duplex printed
• Proactive help tools
• Simple network installation

Summary of Contents for 7400DT - Phaser Color LED Printer

Page 1: ...Xerox Phaser 7400 Evaluator Guide color printer Phaser 7400 ...

Page 2: ...alue 5 Versatility 6 Ease of Use 7 Section 3 Competitive Comparisons 12 Configuration Summary Options 13 Total Satisfaction Services 14 Consumables and Maintenance Items 14 Media Supported 15 Print Quality Modes 16 TekColor Corrections 16 Specifications 16 Information Sources 17 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide will introduce you to the Xerox Phaser 7400 Color Laser Printer and help you in your printer...

Page 3: ...ost feature packed tabloid color printer ever offered at the lowest price ever The low purchase price combined with low cost per page makes the Phaser 7400 an attractive alternative to a high end black and white only printer or to a low end color copier And by bringing print jobs in house you can save more than enough to pay for the printer That s economics that really add up Versatility The Phase...

Page 4: ...ntee PHASER 7400DN FEATURE SET The Phaser 7400DN has all the features and power of the Phaser 7400N model and adds Automatic two sided printing PHASER 7400DT FEATURE SET The Phaser 7400DT has all the features and power of the Phaser 7400DN model and adds 256 MB more memory for a total of 512 MB 550 sheet lower tray assembly increasing total capacity to 1350 sheets Custom page size and Banner Print...

Page 5: ...rket boasting numerous features Based on years of research and experience with the real world needs of color printer users the Xerox Office Printing Business has identified some key issues for you to consider as you undertake your own tabloid color printer evaluation Speed Value Versatility Ease of Use This section of the Evaluator Guide will look at each of these areas and suggest ways you can ev...

Page 6: ...rocessing speed can be even more important to maximizing throughput Test for large multi page multi copy jobs such as reports proposals and presentations Consider color print speed Since color printing rather than black and white printing is the primary use of most color printers it makes sense to pay attention to the color print speed Start with the rated engine speed but be sure to investigate t...

Page 7: ...erox offers high capacity toner cartridges that last up to 18 000 prints for color and 15 000 for black based on 5 coverage The toner cartridges are easy to handle and easy to install into keyed slots in the top of the printer Less time spent taking care of the printer means more time printing ERP based on an average 5 coverage per color Every dollar spent in today s business environment has to be...

Page 8: ...rious hole punch and stapling positions all the way to a V fold booklet maker with saddle stitch stapling Versatile enough to meet all your office requirements Consider media weights and sizes what type and variety of media will your organization expect the printer to print on Obviously a tabloid printer must print up to 11 x 17 in but will it print on larger media to allow for full bleeds Will th...

Page 9: ...over an extended period of time But even without that opportunity the following questions can help uncover a printer s true start up and day to day productivity potential How many consumables are there and how difficult is it to replace them Can you easily reach all areas of a printer Some printers require you access the rear of the printer to replace a consumable Is it easy to check the consumabl...

Page 10: ...s If a printer is found on the network already has an IP address it highlights the printer and gives you the option to install this printer or a different one A new feature Subnet Mapping means that if a Phaser 7400 has been previously installed on another subnet it will show up here as well If no printer is found the installer directs you to go to the printer and choose Select for Installation fr...

Page 11: ...d The Phaser 7400 printer s standard paper input tray holds 550 sheets or 250 transparencies In addition all models include a 250 sheet Multi Purpose Tray Up to three optional 550 sheet Feeders may be added one is standard in the DT configuration A 1650 sheet High Capacity Feeder consisting of three 550 sheet trays replaces the 550 sheet Feeder to give the DX configuration a total input capacity o...

Page 12: ...eir desktops The security of system access has been modeled after Microsoft system security levels Status Displays information on input and output trays capacities page count and consumables information Provides optional link to a supplies ordering site Jobs Job Accounting provides links to browse download or clear Job Accounting Records Usage Profile reports provide information on many aspects of...

Page 13: ...gure and produce asset reports for all of your devices Simply install CentreWare WEB on MS Windows 2000 or NT 4 servers and gain access from anywhere on your network through any standard web browser Key Advantages When the system administrator enters the tool they will automatically see all of the printers in error state rather than searching for them saves time Conduct installation configuration ...

Page 14: ...d Pantone ColorSync ICC NETWORK FEATURES Network Interfaces USB 2 0 and Parallel USB 1 1 Base Parallel USB Parallel 10 100 BaseTX Ethernet 10 100 BaseT Ethernet N DN 10 100 Base TX Ethernet 10 100 BaseT IEEE 1394 Embedded Web Server Yes Robust Yes limited Yes limited Web Status Monitor SmartNetMonitor Proactive Help Tools PrintingScout PhaserSMART Limited to general Limited to general MaiLinX cons...

Page 15: ...0 sheets Optional Optional Optional High Capacity Feeder 1650 Sheets Optional Optional Optional 1000 Sheet Finisher Staple Punch Optional Optional Optional Optional hard disk required Input Capacity By configuration without options 800 800 1350 2450 3000 Common Features Intelligent Ready TekColor Correction Watermark N Up Printing Separation Pages Cover Sheets Auto Tray Select Extended Features Em...

Page 16: ...R Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge Cyan 9 000 106R01150 Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge Magenta 9 000 106R01151 Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge Yellow 9 000 106R01152 High Capacity Toner Cartridge Cyan 18 000 106R01077 High Capacity Toner Cartridge Magenta 18 000 106R01078 High Capacity Toner Cartridge Yellow 18 000 106R01079 High Capacity Toner Cartridge Black 15 000 106R01080 Staple pack 3 ...

Page 17: ...in US Folio 8 5 x 13 in Legal 8 5 x 14 0 in Tabloid 11 0 x 17 0 in Tabloid Extra 12 0 x 18 0 in A6 105 x 148 mm A5 148 x 210 mm A4 210 x 297 mm A3 297 x 420 mm SRA3 320 x 450 mm ISO B5 176 x 250 mm B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm B4 JIS 257 x 364 mm TRAYS 2 6 64 216 g m2 17 57 lb Bond 22 80 lb Cover Custom Sizes Width 100 320 mm 3 95 12 6 in Height 148 457 mm 5 85 18 00 in Statement 5 5 x 8 5 in Executive 7 2...

Page 18: ...ault correction for general image processing See the following table to determine what option you want to use SELECTION USE FOR Automatic Applies the best color correction to each graphic element text artwork and photographs Office Color sRGB Display Approximates the colors on a computer display sRGB Vivid Produces brighter more saturated colors than sRGB Display Press Match SWOP Press Matches Spe...

Page 19: ...Manager ATM On the Web Visit www xerox com office for Product supplies and service information Downloading printer drivers Finding your local reseller On line documentation Visit www xerox com office support for The same troubleshooting knowledge base used by Xerox Customer Support staff to provide the latest technical information on Application issues Networking issues Printer errors Print qualit...

Page 20: ...trademark of Xerox Corporation Total Satisfaction ServicesSM is a service mark of XEROX CORPORATION SWOP is a registered trademark of SWOP Inc Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Apple Macintosh Mac OS and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Incorporated PCL is a register...

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