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Xerox VersaLink C8000DT

Graphic-arts A3 color laser printer for in-house creative teams — 45 ppm color/black, 1,140-sheet standard capacity, optional booklet finisher, EA toner for near-offset quality on coated stock. Print-only.

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Print speed
45 ppm mono
Paper capacity
1,140 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Ethernet · USB · Wi-Fi
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Xerox C8000DT
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 VersaLink C8000DT 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 an in-house creative or marketing department of 15-50 people producing brochures, posters, decks, and proposals on coated stock.
  • You print 8,000-20,000 pages a month — Xerox recommends up to 20,000, duty cycle ceiling is 205,000.
  • You need A3 (11x17) and SRA3 (12x18) color and the print shop is becoming a bottleneck.
  • You need real production-grade color — Xerox's Adaptive CMYK Plus and EA toner deliver near-offset quality.
  • You want optional finishing — booklet maker, hole punch, and BR Booklet Maker Finisher all bolt on.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print up to 30,000 pages a month — past Xerox's recommended volume; toner cost per page goes up.
  • You print on heavy coated stock up to 110 lb. cover (300 gsm) — the bypass and trays both handle it; just slow down.
  • You need wireless — optional Wi-Fi kit (497K16750) adds it for ~$150-200.
  • You need a hard drive — 320 GB HDD (097S04971) is optional, ~$300; required for secure print and job storage.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need to scan or copy — this is print-only. The C8000 series doesn't have an MFP variant; for that, look at AltaLink C8030/C8035/C8045.
  • You print mostly letter and never need A3 — the C600 is faster (55 vs 45 ppm) and a third the footprint.
  • You print over 30,000 pages a month — step up to the C9000 (270,000 duty cycle, 55 ppm).
  • You print white toner on dark stock — get the C8000W instead.
  • You need a desktop footprint — this is 24.4 x 28.5 x 31.9 inches and weighs 178 lb on its own; with HCI and finisher it's a full floor unit.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox VersaLink C8000/DT is a graphic-arts-class A3 color laser printer for in-house creative and marketing teams that need real production color but don't want the price or footprint of a C9000 or PrimeLink. It prints up to 45 ppm color and black on letter (long-edge feed), 26 ppm on legal, and 22 ppm on 11x17 or 12x18 SRA3 — bypass handles up to 12.6 x 19 inches and banner stock up to 12.6 x 52 inches. First page out is 11 seconds for both black and color, resolution is 1200 x 2400 dpi, and the unit is rated for a 205,000-page monthly duty cycle (Xerox recommends up to 20,000). Standard paper capacity is 1,140 sheets (100-sheet bypass + two 520-sheet trays — the /DT designation), expandable to 5,140 sheets with the Two-Tray Module, Tandem Tray Module, or 2,000-sheet HCI. EA toner plus Adaptive CMYK Plus color management deliver near-offset quality on coated stock — this is what the C7000 buyers wish they'd bought. Optional Office Finisher LX, Booklet Maker, and BR Booklet Maker Finisher add stapling, hole punching, and saddle-stitch booklets. The thing buyers regret: ordering it without the HDD. Plan for the 320 GB HDD if you need secure print or any job storage.
Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 45 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
First page out < 11 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 1 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter · A3/Tabloid · Legal
Recommended monthly volume 20000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 205,000 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
Display 5 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Xerox
Model C8000DT
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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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 VersaLink C8000DT

The printer itself

Xerox VersaLink C8000DT in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 23.1 x 27.2 x 31.5 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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each
DR810

Drum unit

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

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Based on 5 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 5 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Xerox machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "We replaced our old Ricoh with this Xerox and the color output is noticeably sharper, especially for our marketing materials. The finishing options with the stapler and booklet maker have cut down our outside printing costs significantly."
  • "Been running this for about 8 months in our office and it handles the heavy volume we throw at it without jamming up. My only complaint is the learning curve on the touch screen interface took longer than I expected, but once you get used to it, it's fine."
  • "The speed and quality justify the price point for a print-heavy operation like ours. Toner costs are reasonable and the machine's been reliable over two years with minimal service calls."
  • "Good workhorse machine for our print shop. Color quality is consistent and the duplex printing saves us money on paper. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the learning curve on the finishing features took our staff a bit to figure out."
  • "Handles our mixed media printing without issues. The network integration was painless and we've had minimal downtime in two years of use. Toner costs are reasonable compared to what we were spending before."

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FAQ

Xerox VersaLink C8000DT, 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 Xerox VersaLink C8000DT ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 16,500 pages for cyan, magenta, and yellow, and up to 20,900 pages for black. Replacement high-yield toner cartridges include Black (106R04049) with a yield of 20,900 pages, and Cyan (106R04046), Magenta (106R04047), and Yellow (106R04048) with yields of 16,500 pages each. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Xerox VersaLink C8000DT is a color laser printer designed for creative and marketing teams, offering 45 ppm color printing and a monthly duty cycle of 205,000 pages. It supports paper sizes up to 12.6 x 19 inches and includes optional finishing features like booklet making. In contrast, the Xerox AltaLink B8145 is a monochrome multifunction printer built for mid-to-large workgroups, with a focus on high-volume black-and-white printing and scanning. It features a 130-sheet duplex document feeder and a 10.1-inch touchscreen, but lacks color printing. For small offices needing color, the VersaLink C8000DT is a better fit, while the AltaLink B8145 suits larger workgroups requiring monochrome and scanning capabilities.
The Xerox VersaLink C8000DT is well-suited for small businesses with creative or marketing needs, offering 45 ppm color printing and a recommended monthly volume of up to 20,000 pages. Its ability to handle large paper sizes and optional finishing features make it ideal for producing high-quality marketing materials. However, if your business requires scanning or copying, consider a multifunction alternative like the AltaLink C8030.
Yes, the Xerox VersaLink C8000DT is a color laser printer capable of producing high-quality color prints at up to 45 ppm. It uses EA toner and Adaptive CMYK Plus color management to deliver near-offset quality on coated stock, making it ideal for creative and marketing applications.
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 VersaLink C8000DT 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 VersaLink C8000DT 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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