Xerox · Color Multifunction

Xerox WorkCentre 7970i SKU WC7970i

70 ppm color A3 ConnectKey MFP from the discontinued 7900i series. AltaLink C8170 is the supported successor.

Print speed
70 ppm color
Display
10.1 inches
Scanner Type
Single-pass duplex flatbed
ADF Feeder
130 sheets pages
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi Direct
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Xerox WorkCentre 7970i is actually for

Most equipment pages just tell you what a device 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 offer equipment for every business need, but the right machine depends on your specific workflow.

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You need A3 color output at 40,000-80,000 pages monthly for an enterprise department.
  • You handle two-sided originals constantly and want duplex DADF.
  • You want booklet making and full finishing via the Production Ready Booklet Maker.
  • You require McAfee Embedded Control and AES encryption.
  • You're buying refurbished with 24-month toner locked.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you print 25,000-40,000 pages monthly with headroom.
  • It's fine if you accept frozen ConnectKey gallery and connector state.
  • It's fine if you skip the booklet maker for a smaller config.
  • It's fine if you have wired infrastructure.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need current ConnectKey gallery and connector updates.
  • Skip this if you need current-generation support — AltaLink C8170.
  • Skip this if you need wireless or AirPrint natively.
  • Skip this if you want a workgroup-sized unit.
  • Skip this if you print under 15,000 pages monthly.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox WorkCentre 7970i is a 70 ppm color A3 multifunction from the 7900i series — same chassis as the 7970 with the 'i' configuration adding ConnectKey services and tighter cloud integration. Print, copy, scan, optional fax with duplex DADF, output 1200 x 2400 dpi color, paper handling around 2,180 sheets standard expandable via high-capacity feeder. Optional finishing covers Office Finisher LX, Advanced Office Finisher, and the Production Ready Booklet Maker. Wired Ethernet, USB, optional Wi-Fi. Security includes Secure Print, 802.1x, AES encryption, McAfee Embedded Control, and SNMPv3. The regret on this machine: 7900i is end-of-life — AltaLink C8170 carries forward the ConnectKey workflow with current security and cloud connector updates. The 7970i refurbs are workable but the ConnectKey gallery and connectors are frozen at end-of-support state. Toner cartridge yield runs in the 30,000-page range color and 70,000 mono. The 'i' configuration includes ConnectKey 2.0 with the Xerox App Gallery for cloud connectors and workflow add-ons. Optional card readers handle secure release print.
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)
First page out < 6.9 seconds color / 4.2 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 flatbed
Scan destinations email, network, USB, folder, FTP
Paper & Media
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 40000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 300,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB High-Speed USB Interface (Host / Device)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Enterprise
Manufacturer Xerox
Model Xerox WorkCentre 7970i
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 · Full warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • Starter toner supply included
  • Standard 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 OEM Supplies & Consumables
  • Genuine OEM toner cartridges designed for this model
  • Replacement drum units and maintenance kits
  • Certified high-yield or standard capacity options
  • 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 WorkCentre 7970i

The printer itself

Xerox WorkCentre 7970i in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 25.2 x 27.5 x 45.2 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 guide, power cord, connectivity cables, and setup resources.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network configuration and onboarding.

Supplies & consumables

Genuine OEM Supplies for the Xerox WorkCentre 7970i

Need replacement toner or parts for your Xerox Xerox WorkCentre 7970i? We supply certified genuine OEM consumables to keep your machine printing at peak performance and ensure your manufacturer warranty remains fully protected.

Whether you require standard-yield cartridges for light printing, high-yield options for a lower cost-per-page, or replacement drum units, we carry the full lineup of compatible supplies for this model.

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.

Standard Toner

Standard-Capacity Toner

Standard OEM toner cartridge, best for offices with lower monthly print volumes.

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High-Yield Toner

High-Capacity Toner BEST VALUE

High-yield OEM toner cartridge, delivering a lower cost-per-page for active offices.

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Drum / Kit

Drum Unit / Maintenance Kit

OEM-certified replacement components to restore original print quality and reliability.

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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 WorkCentre 7970i, common questions

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