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Xerox AltaLink C8030

Floor-standing A3 color laser MFP for small offices of 5-30 — 30 ppm color/B&W, 90K monthly duty cycle, 130-sheet single-pass DADF, ConnectKey 10.1-inch touchscreen, expandable to 5,140-sheet capacity.

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Print speed
30 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Ethernet · USB · Wi-Fi Direct · Wi-Fi
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Xerox Xerox AltaLink C8030 Color Multifunction Printer
Authorized Xerox 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 Xerox AltaLink C8030 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 run a small office or workgroup of 5-30 people printing 5,000-12,000 color pages a month and need A3 (11x17/SRA3) color in-house.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals daily — 130-sheet single-pass duplex DADF at 80 ppm simplex / 139 ipm duplex.
  • You're standardizing on the Xerox ConnectKey platform with the App Gallery (Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Office 365, Google Drive, Salesforce).
  • You need real color security — McAfee Embedded Control, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria HCD-PP v1.0, Cisco ISE.
  • You want the optional Four Tray Module to get up to 4,180 sheets standard capacity for mixed-stock workflows.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 12,000-20,000 pages/month — 30 ppm engine handles it but the C8035 at 35 ppm is right-sized with no real footprint penalty.
  • You want the EFI Fiery server for production-style RIP and PANTONE handling — the EX-c C8000 print server is an optional add, not standard.
  • You need wireless out of the box — Wi-Fi Direct requires the optional Xerox USB Wireless Adapter.
  • You bought it for one heavy color user and a half dozen mono users — you're paying a color premium per click that mono volume doesn't earn back.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 2,000 color pages/month — paying for a 321-lb floor-standing A3 color MFP that will sit idle. Get the VersaLink C7000 series.
  • You print over 20,000 pages/month — the C8030's 90K duty cycle and 12K AMPV are the smallest in the series; step up to the C8045/C8055/C8070.
  • You don't need A3 — every job is letter/legal — the VersaLink C500/C600 series handles that at half the footprint.
  • You don't have a 110V/15A dedicated circuit available.
  • You need color resolution above 1200 x 2400 dpi for true production-grade output — look at the Color 550 / 770 production presses.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox AltaLink C8030 is the entry point of the AltaLink C8000 color series — a floor-standing A3 color laser multifunction printer for small offices and workgroups of 5-30 people that need in-house tabloid color. It prints and copies at 30 ppm color and B&W (letter/A4), with first-page-out as fast as 6.5 seconds color / 5.3 seconds B&W. Monthly duty cycle is 90,000 pages with a recommended average monthly volume of 5,000 to 12,000 — the smallest in the C8000 series. The 130-sheet single-pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder scans color and B&W at 80 ppm simplex / 139 ipm duplex. Standard paper capacity is 1,140 sheets (two 520-sheet trays + 100-sheet bypass); the optional Four Tray Module bumps that to 2,180 sheets and the High Capacity Tandem Tray gets you to 3,140. With the optional High Capacity Feeder, max system capacity reaches 5,140 sheets. Print resolution is 1200 x 2400 dpi; copy is 600 x 600. The 10.1-inch ConnectKey color touchscreen runs Workplace Suite/Cloud, the Xerox App Gallery, and the unified 5,000-contact address book. Connectivity standard is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0; Wi-Fi Direct and NFC are optional via the Xerox USB Wireless Adapter. Optional EX-c C8000 EFI Fiery print server adds production RIP and color management. Security stack includes McAfee Embedded Control whitelisting, AES 256-bit drive encryption, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria HCD-PP v1.0, Cisco ISE. The thing buyers regret: the 12K-page recommended volume is small — if you actually print 18-22K/month, you'll burn through the cyan and magenta cartridges faster than ideal. Size up to the C8035 or C8045 if you suspect your real volume is north of 15K.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 30 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 30 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 6.5 seconds color / 5.3 seconds black and white
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 30 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-pass duplex flatbed
Scan destinations Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Office 365
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 12000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 90,000 pages/month
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 , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Xerox
Model Xerox AltaLink C8030 Color Multifunction Printer
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.

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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 Xerox 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 Xerox AltaLink C8030

The printer itself

Xerox AltaLink C8030 in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 25.2 x 28.9 x 45 inches

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

Xerox 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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FAQ

Xerox AltaLink C8030, 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.

Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8030 ships with starter toner cartridges. The starter black toner yields approximately 26,000 pages, while the starter cyan, magenta, and yellow toners each yield around 15,000 pages at 5% coverage. Replacement high-yield toner models are 006R01697 (black), 006R01698 (cyan), 006R01699 (magenta), and 006R01700 (yellow). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Xerox AltaLink C8030 is a color multifunction printer with a print speed of 30 ppm and a monthly duty cycle of 90,000 pages, ideal for small offices. In contrast, the Xerox AltaLink B8145 is a monochrome printer with a faster print speed of 45 ppm and a higher monthly duty cycle of 200,000 pages, suited for mid-to-large workgroups. The C8030 includes color printing and a standard paper capacity of 1,140 sheets, while the B8145 offers a higher standard paper capacity of 3,140 sheets and is designed for high-volume black-and-white printing. For small offices needing color, the C8030 is a better fit, while the B8145 is ideal for larger offices with high-volume monochrome needs.
Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8030 is well-suited for small businesses, especially those with 5-30 people needing in-house tabloid color printing. It offers a print speed of 30 ppm, a monthly duty cycle of 90,000 pages, and a recommended average monthly volume of 5,000 to 12,000 pages. Features like the 10.1-inch ConnectKey color touchscreen, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and optional Wi-Fi make it versatile for small office environments. However, if your business expects to print more than 15,000 pages per month, consider stepping up to a higher-volume model like the C8035 or C8045.
Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8030 is a color laser multifunction printer that supports both color and black-and-white printing. It prints at 30 ppm in both color and monochrome, making it ideal for businesses that need high-quality color documents.
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.
Xerox includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Xerox AltaLink C8030 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Kraft Business Systems is an authorized Xerox 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 Xerox AltaLink C8030 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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