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Xerox · Color Multifunction

Xerox AltaLink C8170

A3 color laser MFP for high-volume workgroups and in-house print rooms — 70 ppm color and mono, 250-sheet single-pass DADF, 3,140-sheet capacity with HCTT, 10.1" touchscreen, ConnectKey enterprise security on a floor-standing chassis.

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Print speed
70 ppm color
Paper capacity
6,140 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi Direct · Bluetooth
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Xerox C8170
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Xerox AltaLink C8170 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 high-volume color print room or a department of 75-200 users churning through tabloid color — marketing comps, proposals, brochures, training materials.
  • You print 12,000-30,000 pages a month and need real headroom — duty cycle is 300,000 with a recommended monthly volume in the high teens of thousands.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size color originals constantly — the 250-sheet single-pass DADF runs at 135 ppm simplex / 270 ipm duplex, which keeps a clerk from babysitting the feeder.
  • You need finishing — the BR Booklet Maker Finisher with C-fold/Z-fold turns this into a real in-house print shop (64-page saddle-stitched booklets, hole punch, multi-position staple).
  • You need enterprise security — Trusted Boot, Trellix whitelisting, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, McAfee ePO and Cisco ISE integration.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 6,000-12,000 pages a month — overbuilt for that, but the cost-per-page is fine and you have growth headroom.
  • You want Wi-Fi standard — NFC is built in, but Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct requires the optional Dual Band Wireless Kit.
  • You're moving from a Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7000-class or Konica bizhub C750i — operators get the 10.1" tablet UI quickly but expect 2-3 weeks of "where's the button" support tickets.
  • You need a Fiery print server for color-critical print — the optional EX-c C8100 Print Server Powered by Fiery is available, but it's a separate spend and a separate workflow.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — you're paying for a 70 ppm production-class A3 color MFP and using a fraction of it. Get a C8145 or C8155 instead.
  • You're tight on floor space — base footprint with HCTT is 24.4 x 31.2 x 46 in., the device weighs 352 lb, and full BR Booklet Maker config pushes the width past 90 inches. Measure first.
  • You need to plug into a regular 15A outlet — the C8170 in North America wants a dedicated 20A circuit at 110-127V.
  • You don't have a Xerox dealer relationship — managed-print/dealer channel device, not retail.
  • You print sustained heavy color (50%+) without a metered color rate — toner economics get expensive fast at this speed.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is the production-class top of the AltaLink C8100 color tabloid family — a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP built for high-volume departments and small in-house print rooms running 12,000 to 30,000 pages a month with regular tabloid color output and constant scanning. It prints and copies up to 70 ppm in both color and black, runs the 250-sheet single-pass DADF at 135 ppm simplex / 270 ipm duplex, and is rated for a 300,000-page monthly duty cycle. Standard paper capacity with the high-capacity tandem tray is 3,140 sheets, expandable to 6,140 with the 3,000-sheet HCF. The 10.1" tablet-like color touchscreen runs the same ConnectKey stack as the rest of the AltaLink line (Workflow Central, App Gallery, Fleet Orchestrator), and security is enterprise-grade (Trusted Boot, Trellix Embedded Control whitelisting, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, McAfee ePO and Cisco ISE integration). With the BR Booklet Maker Finisher and the C-fold/Z-fold unit it functions as a real small print shop (64-page saddle-stitched booklets, multi-position staple, 2/3-hole punch). Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0 standard; Wi-Fi is an optional kit. The thing buyers regret: not budgeting for the dedicated 20A circuit and the floor space — base footprint is already 24.4 x 31.2 x 46 in. and full finisher configurations push width past 90 inches.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 70 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 70 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
First page out < 3.8 seconds color / 3.0 seconds black-and-white
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 70 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-Pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Scan destinations USB, Email, Network (FTP/SMB/HTTP/HTTPS/SFTP), Cloud Repositories (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive — optional)
Paper
Paper capacity 6 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 250 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 8000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 300,000 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Enterprise
Manufacturer Xerox
Model C8170
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 Xerox manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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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 C8170

The printer itself

Xerox AltaLink C8170 in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 24.4 x 31.2 x 46.1 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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5.0
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Based on 4 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 4 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Xerox machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We got this for our office last year and it's been reliable. Color output is sharp and the finishing options with the booklet maker have cut down on our outsourcing costs. Network setup took a minute but documentation was solid."
  • ★ "Good workhorse for a small print shop. Speed is decent and the touch interface is intuitive enough. My only complaint is toner costs are steep if you're doing high volume color work regularly."
  • ★ "Good machine overall for a mid-size office. Toner costs are reasonable and the finishing options work well. My only complaint is the user interface takes some getting used to if you're coming from a different brand."
  • ★ "Solid workhorse for our print room. The AltaLink handles high-volume jobs without slowing down, and the mobile printing integration actually works the way it's supposed to. Haven't had a major service issue in two years."

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Get a quote on the Xerox AltaLink C8170

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

Xerox AltaLink C8170, 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 C8170 ships with starter toner cartridges, which typically have a lower yield than standard cartridges. The replacement black toner cartridge (006R01746) yields approximately 59,000 pages, while the color toners (cyan, magenta, yellow) each yield around 28,000 pages at 5% coverage. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is a color MFP with a print speed of 70 ppm in both color and black, while the B8145 is a monochrome MFP with a speed of 45 ppm. The C8170 has a higher monthly duty cycle (300,000 pages) compared to the B8145 (200,000 pages). The C8170 also features a 250-sheet single-pass DADF and advanced finishing options like booklet making, whereas the B8145 has a 130-sheet DADF and is more suited for black-and-white printing. For small offices needing color, the C8170 is the better choice.
The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is ideal for small businesses with high-volume printing needs, handling 12,000 to 30,000 pages per month at 70 ppm in color and black. Its advanced features, such as the 250-sheet DADF and enterprise security, make it suitable for departments or small print rooms. However, if your business prints under 5,000 pages monthly, consider a smaller model like the C8145 or C8155.
Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8170 is a color MFP capable of printing in both color and black at speeds up to 70 ppm. It is designed for high-volume color output, making it suitable for businesses requiring vibrant color prints.
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 C8170 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 C8170 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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