ColorQube™

8870

Solid ink color printer

Low total cost of ownership for high-volume workgroups
Cartridge-free solid ink technology generates up to 90% less waste than laser

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ColorQube 8870

Continuing the Xerox-exclusive tradition of advanced cartridge-free solid ink, the ColorQube 8870 color printer is a high-volume, no-fuss and waste-conscious printing solution that’s simple and productive, and offers the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for color printing.

At a Glance

Model	8870/DN
Starting at	$2,499
Print speed	Color: up to 40 ppm Black: up to 40 ppm
Duty cycle	Up to 120,000 images/month
Standard paper capacity	625 sheets
Two-sided output	Standard
Print memory (standard/max)	512 MB / 2 GB
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What's in the box	Solid Ink Rainbow Pack plus a preloaded starter stick of each color (total capacity: 3,000 per color¹) Maintenance Kit (10,000 pages²) Power cord Software and documentation

Competitive Edge

Low cost color – the ColorQube 8870 printer offers low total cost of ownership (TCO) by providing color printing at black-and-white prices
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Xerox solid ink printers generate up to 90% less waste than comparable laser devices and, from manufacturing to transport to end of life, solid ink printers have up to 30% lower lifecycle energy demand and up to 30% smaller carbon footprint
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Unique solid ink color technology is only offered by Xerox
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Cartridge-free design means that loading ink is as easy as loading a stapler - no other printer manufacturer can make that claim
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Bundled GreenPrint software helps you print only the pages you want, reducing paper and toner usage
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Fastest first-page-out time (as few as 5 seconds) in its class
More powerful controller than competitive products, with 512 MB memory standard and 1 GHz processor
Small ink stick boxes conserve storage space compared to bulky toner cartridges
No need to purchase expensive paper – solid ink prints dense, saturated color on a wide range of office media, including recycled paper
Color By Words color correction lets you select desired color modifications from a simple drop-down list
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Cost-Saving Features

Color for black-and-white prices so you can afford to print all your documents in attention-grabbing color
The print volume advantage: If you print at least four reams of paper each month, the ColorQube 8870 will deliver a total cost of ownership that’s the best deal going
Save on shipping costs due to smaller solid ink packages compared to toner
Save real estate in your offices with ink packages that are small enough to fit in a desk drawer
Save paper with standard two-sided printing
N-up feature prints multiple pages on a single sheet, saving paper, ink and money

Print Quality Features

Incredible detail and halftones thanks to 2400 FinePoint™ print resolution
Solid ink gives your documents rich, vibrant colors on all media, including recycled paper
Wide media range, including plain paper, labels, envelopes, card stock, business cards, and glossy media
True Adobe® PostScript® 3™ and PCL 5c emulation print languages ensure your jobs are printed accurately every time
Consistent, vivid color from the first page to the last – no color degradation over time
PANTONE®-approved solid-color simulations and Xerox color correction technology deliver results that always match your expectations

Everyday Printing Features

Fast print speed gets your jobs out quickly – as quick as 40 ppm color and black-and-white
Print when you’re ready with a first-page out-time as fast as 5 seconds
Two-sided printing is just as fast as single-sided – and saves paper
Easy expandability lets you add memory to enable more time-saving features, as well as a paper capacity that’s expandable to 2,200 sheets
Simplified driver management with Xerox Global Print Driver and Xerox Mobile Express Driver
Color By Words color correction lets you adjust the colors of your prints, ensuring you get the colors you want. Color By Words now includes support for English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
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Feed heavy media through any tray
Full compatibility with Windows, Mac and Linux environments
Small ink stick boxes conserve storage space compared to bulky toner cartridges
High monthly duty cycle of up to 120,000 images means you’ll get a reliable color printer that will last for many years to come

Environmental Features

Solid ink printer and consumable technology mean up to 90% less waste, up to 30% lower lifecycle energy demand and up to 30% smaller carbon footprint than comparable laser printers
Typical energy consumption on the ColorQube 8870 has been reduced by 30% from the Phaser 8860
Bundled GreenPrint software helps you print only the pages you want, reducing paper and toner usage
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EarthSmart print driver settings make it simple to save paper with easy access to two-sided and 2-up features
The Intelligent Ready feature learns your usage patterns to optimize power consumption and productivity
The ColorQube 8870 is Energy Star qualified

Product Awards

Publication	Quote/Award	Date
BERTL	Xerox-proprietary solid ink technology received the 2011 BERTL's Best award for Best Eco-Friendly Ink Technology. With solid ink's cartridge-free design and minimal packaging, there is less to manufacture, no empty toner cartridges to dispose of or recycle, and less storage space required than comparable laser devices. In fact, solid ink printers and multifunction printers produce 90 percent less waste during use than comparable laser devices. View BERTL's Best Sold Ink Award Certificate (PDF)	October 11, 2011

Service Offerings

Free Lifetime Service

Xerox eConcierge™ program

Our free Xerox eConcierge program is easy to install and use. It allows you to order supplies for all of your eligible equipment (Xerox, HP, Samsung, Lexmark, Brother) with just a few clicks. As long as you continue ordering supplies through Xerox eConcierge, we’ll provide free service coverage for the life of your Xerox hardware.

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Extended Warranty Offerings

Part #	Description	Price
E8870S3	2 Addl Yr Svc; Extended On-Site Service For Total Of 3 Yrs When Combined With Any 1 Yr Warranty. Applicable During 1st 90 Days Of Product Ownership For The Phaser 8870. Electronic Service Agreement.	$359.00
E8870S4	3 Addl Yr Svc; Extended On-Site Service For Total Of 4 Yrs When Combined With Any 1 Yr Warranty. Applicable During 1st 90 Days Of Product Ownership For The Phaser 8870. Electronic Service Agreement.	$509.00
E8870S5	Extended On-Site Service For Total Of 5 Yrs On-Site Service When Combined With Any 1 Yr Warranty. Applicable During 1st 90 Days Of Product Ownership. Electronic Service Agreement For Major Accounts Only.	$659.00
E8870SA	1 Year On-Site Service: Available On An Annual Basis For The Phaser 8870. Electronic Service Agreement.	$199.00
XECONCIERGE	Free service for the life of your printer through Xerox eConcierge™, plus easy supplies ordering	$0.00

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Pricing Details

Prices do not include applicable taxes, shipping, or handling charges and are subject to change without notice.

1Average standard pages. Average Continuous Composite CMY Yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. Yield will vary based on image, area coverage and print mode. Read our Consumable yields guide (PDF) and ISO Test Reports for more information.

2Approximate pages. Declared Yield on Drums based on an average job size of 3 pages A4/letter size. Declared Yield on Fusers based on A4/letter size 20 lb (75 gsm) pages. Drum and Fuser Yields will vary based on job run length, media type, size, weight, orientation, and usage patterns. Read our Consumable yields guide (PDF) and ISO Test Reports for more information.