Quadient · Monochrome Single-function

AS-650 monochrome address printer

Mid-tier monochrome thermal inkjet address printer with 6 HP 45A cartridges, 3-inch vertical print height, up to 26,000 envelopes/hour, color touchscreen. The step up from the AS-450.

5 · 3 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
60 ppm mono
Paper capacity
500 sheets
Duplex
Single-sided (Simplex)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet
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Quadient AS-650
Authorized Quadient reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the AS-650 monochrome address printer is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You need more vertical print area (3") than the AS-450 offers — logos, larger addresses, IMb barcodes together.
  • You're addressing 5,000-50,000 pieces a session at a small mail shop or in-plant operation.
  • You want 26,000/hour without jumping to the 8-cartridge AS-850.
  • You like the color touchscreen for operator-friendly setup.
  • You need Wi-Fi/USB/Ethernet connectivity for flexible deployment.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You handle moderate-volume monochrome envelope work and want headroom to grow.
  • You print on thicker stock occasionally and don't want office-printer paper jams.
  • You're standardizing on Quadient/RENA across your address printing.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need color — go to a MACH 5 or MACH 6.
  • You only print a few hundred envelopes a month — AS-450 or even office inkjet is enough.
  • You need vertical print height beyond 3 inches — step up to AS-850 or larger.
  • You wanted a multifunction with scan/copy.
  • You need automatic duplex.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Quadient AS-650 is the bigger sibling of the AS-450 — six HP 45A-style cartridges instead of four, 3-inch vertical print height instead of 2, and speeds up to 26,000 #10 envelopes per hour at 600 dpi. Same monochrome thermal inkjet category, same Wi-Fi/USB/Ethernet connectivity, same 500-sheet feeder, but with more cartridges to cover larger print areas and handle higher daily volume. The color touchscreen makes operation cleaner than menu-driven older models. The buyer profile: mail shops and small in-plant operations that outgrew the AS-450's 2-inch height limit (they need to print logos, larger return addresses, IMb barcodes plus address blocks together) but don't need the AS-850's full 8-cartridge production setup. The thing buyers regret: not knowing whether 3 inches of vertical height is enough until they actually try to lay out their mail piece. Measure first. Also: monochrome only — for color, you're looking at the MACH 5 or 6. Six cartridges means six refills per swap; budget accordingly if you print daily. For routine office paper, this is the wrong machine.
Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 60 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Single-sided (Simplex)
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Single-sided (Simplex)
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 500 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal · A3/Tabloid
Recommended monthly volume 0 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Quadient
Model AS-650
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Quadient manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the AS-650 monochrome address printer

The printer itself

AS-650 monochrome address printer in original Quadient packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 29 L X 23 D X 21 H

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Quadient quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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5.0
★★★★★
Based on 3 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Quadient machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "Been using the AS-650 for our small shipping business for about 8 months now. Prints addresses fast and the quality is consistently clean even when we're running through hundreds of labels a day. No paper jams or driver issues like we had with the last printer."
  • "Got this for my home office to handle bulk mailing labels. Works well for what it does, though the learning curve on the driver software took longer than expected. Once you get it dialed in though, it's reliable and doesn't eat up toner."
  • "Using the AS-650 in our warehouse for shipping labels. It's fast, handles the thermal paper without any fussing, and honestly I haven't had to troubleshoot it once since setup. Good machine for the price point."

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Get a quote on the AS-650 monochrome address printer

Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

AS-650 monochrome address printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (616) 800-7682 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

The AS-650 monochrome address printer ships with starter ink cartridges, not toner, as it uses thermal inkjet technology with 6 HP 45A-style high-capacity cartridges. These cartridges are designed for high-volume printing, with yields comparable to high-yield toner. Replacement cartridges are the same HP 45A-style model. When you lease through us with ink included, you never pay for ink separately.
The AS-650 is a monochrome thermal inkjet printer designed for high-speed envelope printing (up to 26,000 #10 envelopes/hour) with a 3-inch vertical print height, while the MACH 6 is a color inkjet printer using Memjet technology, capable of full-bleed color printing on envelopes and thick media up to 10 mm at speeds up to 8,000 #10 envelopes/hour. The AS-650 is ideal for monochrome address printing, while the MACH 6 is suited for commercial color applications. For small offices needing color, the MACH 6 offers greater versatility.
The AS-650 is designed for high-volume envelope printing (up to 26,000 #10 envelopes/hour) and is best suited for mail shops or small in-plant operations with specific address printing needs. Its monochrome-only output and specialized use case may not be ideal for general office printing.
No, the AS-650 is a monochrome-only printer designed for high-speed address printing. For color printing, consider alternatives like the Quadient MACH 5 or MACH 6, or other color inkjet printers such as the HP OfficeJet Pro or Epson WorkForce series.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (616) 800-7682. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Quadient includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the AS-650 monochrome address printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Kraft Business Systems is an authorized Quadient reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every AS-650 monochrome address printer order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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