Xerox AltaLink C8145 vs Xerox AltaLink C8170
A side-by-side comparison of the two models — they differ on 3 of 16 specifications.
Xerox AltaLink C8145
The Xerox AltaLink C8145 is an A3 colour multifunction device for departments with heavy day-to-day print volumes, printing at up to 45 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 6,000 – 50,000 pages.
Full AltaLink C8145 specification →Xerox AltaLink C8170
The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is an A3 colour multifunction device for high-volume departments and shared print rooms, printing at up to 70 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 10,000 – 90,000 pages.
Full AltaLink C8170 specification →Which should you choose?
- The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is the faster of the two at up to 70 ppm against the Xerox AltaLink C8145's 45 ppm — about 56% more throughput on long runs.
- The Xerox AltaLink C8170 is rated for the heavier workload, with a monthly volume reaching 90,000 pages. If your real monthly output is near the top of the Xerox AltaLink C8145's band, the Xerox AltaLink C8170 is the safer size.
Size against your actual monthly output rather than the headline speed: the Xerox AltaLink C8145 is the right call at the lighter end, and the Xerox AltaLink C8170 once volumes are consistently high. Run your own page counts through the comparison below and we will price both.
Specifications compared
| Specification | AltaLink C8145 | AltaLink C8170 |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 45 ppm | Up to 70 ppm |
| Typical monthly page volume | 6,000 – 50,000 pages | 10,000 – 90,000 pages |
| Maximum monthly duty cycle | — | Up to 400,000 pages |
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