Xerox Phaser 6130/N Color Laser Printer | 
| Brand: Xerox
List Price: $449.00
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $249.01 (55%)
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Rating:  16 reviews
Format: Cd
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows & Macintosh
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49
Dimensions (in): 15.8 x 15.5 x 15.3
nv:Print Method: Laser
First Page Output Time: As fast as 17 Seconds (Color)
First Page Output Time: As fast as 14 Seconds (Black)
Resolution: 600 x 600 x 4 bits DPI
Maximum Duty Cycle: 40,000 Pages Per Month
Print Speed: Up to 16 PPM (Black)
Print Speed: Up to 12 PPM (Color)
Dimensions: 15.75"W x 15.51"D x 15.3"H
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Connectivity: 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Standard Paper Input: 250 Sheets
Optional Paper Input: 150 Sheets
Paper Sizes Supported: 3 x 5" to 8.5" x 14"
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 6130/N
Model: 6130/N
UPC: 095205735475
EAN: 0095205735475
ASIN: B000XSZ6WG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Fastest to first page in its class with a first-page-out time of as fast as 17 seconds in color | | • | Fast speed gets your print jobs done fast - as quick as 12 ppm color and 16 ppm black | | • | 333 MHz processor and 128 MB of memory quickly handle complex print jobs | | • | Vibrant, true-to-life colors with 600 x 600 x 4 dpi will get your work noticed | | • | Easy installation and pre-loaded toner cartridges get you started in a hurry |
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Product Description
The Xerox Phaser 6130 color printer is value-packed and office-friendly with its fast performance, crisp image quality, and easy-to-use features. Its compact size, standard network capabilities, and precise color controls are ideal to handle all of your small business or workgroup printing demands.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Just got it--and it works great right out of the box January 19, 2008
D. Story (CA United States)
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
I unwrapped this item today, so I don't have any information on its longterm quality. But so far, it's making a very good impression. The set-up and installation were very easy, and it worked great both connected directly with a USB cable, and as a wireless network printer. I plugged it directly into my Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router (which I also recommend highly). Then went on my Mac laptop, used the Printer Setup Utility, which found the printer, and I was printing in seconds.
My wife's laptop also immediately recognized the printer from the wireless router, and printed too.
Maybe I'm easily satisfied, but I wasn't expecting things to work so quickly and effortlessly.
This printer is definitely more expensive than inkjets, and it's not recommended for photos or labels, but if you need a good quality printer, want to use laser cartridges that are FAR less expensive per page than inkjet cartridges, want it to work on your wireless network, and want fast printing in crisp detail, this so far looks like a good bet.
Great starter color laser printer for your Mac or PC August 22, 2008
W. Ceschim (Seattle, WA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Print quality is great (including photos). Fast, precise, and easy to hook up into your network (I have a Mac and a PC, and both recognized the printer immediately). I've been using mine for the past 6 months without problems.
The 6130/N is power hungry, so initially I had problems using it in my small office, as computers and printer all shared the same power outlet. The lights would dim and the UPS would trip whenever the printer started working on a document. Had to move it to the other side of the house. That didn't bother me, but it may bother you.
Xerox charges too much for memory expansion. Buy normal 1 GB DDR memory stick for notebooks instead (Kingston's M12864E40 or KVR667D2S5/1G both work fine). Also, if you need your printer connected to your wi-fi network, go with one of those wireless game adapters instead of the module Xerox sells, which is also quite expensive.
One more thing: you will have a shock when you need new toner cartridges, though, as they are quite expensive. I didn't get there yet, as the printer comes with full set of toner cartridges, but you should always consider the price of consumables when buying a printer. The 6130/N is still a good option for me, even considering this extra cost.
 Very Nice September 23, 2008
Brian Koch (MI United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
First off this is my first laser and also first network printer so both of those things were new to me. I was a little surprised at the size, a little taller than I was thinking, but the footprint is not all that bad for most spots that can support around 40 lbs. The setup was pretty easy, it only took me about an hour to unpack, prep, and get it working over the network even wirelessly with my notebook. At first I tried to search for the printer before I installed the drivers and it was not going too well, then after I did the driver install it actually runs through a search for IP printers and it found it, assigned an IP address, and set it to my default printer all in just a few seconds, so installation would have been much quicker if I would have known that. I hooked the printer up with the RJ-45 cable going to my wireless router and all my computers can print from it just fine after installing the print drivers and finding the printer on each.
As for the quality, the unit itself appears very well built and sturdy using high quality plastics and engineering. And the printouts are very nice, the black is dark and text very sharp. The only thing I did notice is that the color in the "photos" that I printed were a little dull, but I'm used to a $500, 8 cartridge photo printer too, so most anything would be a little dull compared to that I suppose.
The only thing I have found wrong with it so far is the little quick guide/cd holder case that has sticky stuff on the back and is designed to stick on the side of the printer so you can find it easy, basically the sticky stuff only holds for about 10 minutes and then falls off. So if they change the adhesive, just about everything with this printer would be just about perfect. So if you are looking for a reasonably priced, high quality laser printer, look no further!
Great for an office or home September 20, 2008
A. Dent (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am awarding this printer 5 stars for its ease of installation, quality of output, quality of workmanship, unit price and the average cost of a printed page.
The Xerox Phaser 6310N appears to be a solid, quality unit. Given that you will print a couple thousand pages before you need to buy your next toner, you get a lot of value for the price. Thereafter, based on the prices currently listed at Amazon, paying $70 for 2500 black and white pages is not bad at all. In fact, on a per-page basis, you are paying significantly less vs. what you would spend on a generic ink-jet printer.
I installed the printer at home, in the basement, plugged into a wireless Linksys router via an Ethernet wire. My printer is now taking jobs from 5 different computers, connected through the same router over Wi-Fi and running Windows XP and Vista.
The unit comes in a nice, neat box where very little space is wasted. The unit is very much assembled and ready to go. There is a `Quick Installation', poster-sized guide (also a 'flash' animation on the CD) that explains in detail how to remove the various sticky tapes that held the printer together during transportation and lock in the toner cartridges. Once that's done, you plug in the power, connect the printer via either USB or Ethernet (USB and Ethernet cables NOT included), turn it on, set up your favorite language if it's not English and you are ready to go. On the computer side, you need to install the Xerox printer driver.
The driver installation(*) was relatively quick and nearly flawless. For it to proceed, the setup program must first find the printer. Since the printer was not physically connected to the laptop, it immediately started to look for IP-based printers. You must make sure that the printer is turned on and it has an IP address(**) while this is happening. The status page, which you can print from the front panel, will tell you if that is the case. My DHCP-enabled Linksys router assigned an address to the printer so no complicated setup was required. On the Vista side, I had to give Vista permission for a couple of tasks to complete. The setup gives you the opportunity to register your printer online. I agreed and it was quick and easy even though I was surprised that the setup knew my printer's serial number but not the model which I have to pick it myself from a long drop-down list.
From the moment I opened the box to the time I printed my first page off a document, it took less than one hour. I can see how some users may require help with the network installation part. I cannot say how Xerox supports end-users with more complex network setups because I did not have to call the tech support.
The Phaser 3310N is a large, solid box (see Amazon's picture) and it is so because it holds large (fully loaded) toner cartridges and the fuser unit. Printing is quick and quiet and I experienced no paper jams yet. The colors are bright and both the text and the graphics are crisp - I printed some very complicated flowcharts and a colorful logo to test and I was satisfied with the result. Out of the box, over 200 PCL and PostScript fonts are supported. Other features include 128Mb of memory, support for various paper sizes and paper types including glossies and envelopes, it can be set to go into PowerSaver mode after a period of inactivity (and I reduced it from the 30 minute default to 5 minutes), can be set to produce an audible tone on various conditions, will produce Configuration pages with values for various settings and parameters including the environment's temperature and humidity.
This printer should be ideal for the small office and it could be great for the home if the relatively large size does not bother you. In my case, it doesn't because it's going to stay in the basement. Memory expansion or wireless connections were not issues for me but those who have such concerns should do some research before buying.
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(*) Note that you will have to install the driver on ALL the computers that are going to use the printer. Every time you install the driver, you will be prompted to register again. After you complete your first registration, ignore any subsequent invitations.
(**) I can think of 3 basic way you can connect the printer without having to buy any extra hardware, other than a cable, if you don't have one already:
1 - Personal printer - use a USB cable to connect it directly to your desktop computer (or your laptop's docking station)
2 - Shared printer - after connecting the printer as above and you install the printer driver, share it (the specific steps depend on your operating system but it's usually easy). This way, anyone on the same network can use it for as long as the computer that's sharing it is up.
3 - Network printer - you plug it into a network port or directly into a router using an Ethernet cable. Unless you place some restrictions, everyone on the network should be able to use the printer for as long as it is on and the network is up.
Fast, solidly built and quiet, what else could you ask for? September 23, 2008
Boston Lesbian (Boston, MA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I received this printer earlier today. It is now set up and running. I was surprised how effortless set up was. We are using Mac 10.5.4.
It comes with an instruction sheet that shows you how to remove the tapes over the toner cartridges and other packing materials. All you have to do is turn a few knobs and pull a metal piece forward, then pull out 8 yellow plastic tapes. Then you put the metal piece back and lock the knobs again. You take off a few pieces of tape, seat the toner cartridges in place (they only need to be moved forward slightly) and then you can plug it in. I connected the printer to my wireless router with an ethernet cable but you can also use a USB connection.
Then you use the installation cd and run the install program. This runs effortlessly, all you need to do is agree to the licensing agreement.
I wasn't totally sure how to set up the printer to print wireless. I'd never done that before. I tried a few things involving the printers IP addresses without success. I didn't realize I was making things far more complicated than they needed to be. Finally I just tried to print a document. I selected "Add printer" and the software loaded the drivers. That was all it took to add the printer. Now when printing I just select this printer and it prints. It is no different than using any other printer.
You can change options using the menu on the printer. I changed the waiting time till sleeping from 30 minutes to 5 minutes The default on this printer is to print an information page every time it is turned on. This was easily turned off. Everything else seems fine as it is.
I've printed documents in color and black and white, labels and a few photos. I wouldn't print photographs on this printer but it does a good job with documents that have photos.
Someone else mentioned the lights dimming when they used the printer. I haven't had that problem at all.
I am pleased with this printer. It is sturdy, with a lot of metal and is solidly built. I look forward to using it in my home business. My housemate teaches at a high school and they use the same printer in their computer lab. It has been very reliable even under a much more intense use. They change toner cartridges 3 - 4 times a year, which isn't bad given many students printing documents all day every day.
Edited to add - I've had trouble with Firefox crashing when I print. This is a known issue with Firefox NOT anything regarding this printer but while investigating it I added a RAM disc to this printer. This printer comes with 128 MB of RAM in it. You can add to the physical memory in the printer but what I did was add a RAM disc. This dedicates memory on the hard drive so the document you're printing is written to the hard drive and then prints. This has greatly improved the Firefox problem (which I think is a Firefox issue) and speeded printing. So I would recommend that you add a RAM disc. Open the printer info, select "info" and then driver. Check the check box for RAM disc.
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