The Xerox ColorQube 9201 is a solid ink printer designed for high-volume office use. While the price is high, speed, and print cost savings will make up for it in large offices that need speed and functionality.

For those not familiar with solid ink technology, the printer uses solid “sticks” of ink that are somewhat similar to wax, which is melted as needed and then transferred onto the page. This results in less ink waste and greater savings. Replacing ink sticks is also easy and efficient, as the sticks are clearly marked, and shaped in such a way as to prevent them from being accidently inserted in the wrong slot. The lack of a cartridge also results in less plastic waste.

The Xerox ColorQube 9201 is a multifunction device, which supports copy, email, scan, network scan, and print functions. It includes a built-in ethernet port for connecting directly to the network, and also support duplex (two-sided) printing as a standard feature.

Where the 9201 really shines is its speed. Capable of printing up to 60 pages per minute in color and 85 pages per minute in black, it is at the high end of all printers available. One downside of solid ink printers is that fast print speeds only happen when the printer is warmed up, as the ink must be melted before printing. When the printer has cooled down, there is a slight delay before the first page is printed. In most busy offices, this will not be much of a concern, as the printer will likely stay active most of the day.

While the upfont cost of the Xerox ColorCube 9201 is quite high, buyers should consider the overall savings of solid ink technology, and its lower impact on the environment. When combined with the included GreenPrint software, which manages jobs and helps save paper, ink, and money, the combination of savings could allow the printer to pay for itself in a very short time.

The Xerox ColorQube 9201 is a solid ink printer designed for high-volume office use. While the price is high, speed, and print cost savings will make up for it in large offices that need speed and functionality.

For those not familiar with solid ink technology, the printer uses solid “sticks” of ink that are somewhat similar to wax, which is melted as needed and then transferred onto the page. This results in less ink waste and greater savings. Replacing ink sticks is also easy and efficient, as the sticks are clearly marked, and shaped in such a way as to prevent them from being accidently inserted in the wrong slot. The lack of a cartridge also results in less plastic waste.

The Xerox ColorQube 9201 is a multifunction device, which supports copy, email, scan, network scan, and print functions. It includes a built-in ethernet port for connecting directly to the network, and also support duplex (two-sided) printing as a standard feature.

Where the 9201 really shines is its speed. Capable of printing up to 60 pages per minute in color and 85 pages per minute in black, it is at the high end of all printers available. One downside of solid ink printers is that fast print speeds only happen when the printer is warmed up, as the ink must be melted before printing. When the printer has cooled down, there is a slight delay before the first page is printed. In most busy offices, this will not be much of a concern, as the printer will likely stay active most of the day.

While the upfont cost of the Xerox ColorCube 9201 is quite high, buyers should consider the overall savings of solid ink technology, and its lower impact on the environment. When combined with the included GreenPrint software, which manages jobs and helps save paper, ink, and money, the combination of savings could allow the printer to pay for itself in a very short time.