Xerox AltaLink B8145 vs Xerox AltaLink B8170
A side-by-side comparison of the two models — they differ on 2 of 15 specifications.
Xerox AltaLink B8145
The Xerox AltaLink B8145 is an A3 mono multifunction device for high-volume departments and shared print rooms, 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 – 55,000 pages.
Full AltaLink B8145 specification →Xerox AltaLink B8170
The Xerox AltaLink B8170 is an A3 mono multifunction device for high-volume departments and shared print rooms, printing at up to 72 ppm with a 25.6 cm colour touchscreen, a duplex automatic document feeder and a typical monthly volume of 10,000 – 95,000 pages.
Full AltaLink B8170 specification →Which should you choose?
- The Xerox AltaLink B8170 is the faster of the two at up to 72 ppm against the Xerox AltaLink B8145's 45 ppm — about 60% more throughput on long runs.
- The Xerox AltaLink B8170 is rated for the heavier workload, with a monthly volume reaching 95,000 pages. If your real monthly output is near the top of the Xerox AltaLink B8145's band, the Xerox AltaLink B8170 is the safer size.
Size against your actual monthly output rather than the headline speed: the Xerox AltaLink B8145 is the right call at the lighter end, and the Xerox AltaLink B8170 once volumes are consistently high. Run your own page counts through the comparison below and we will price both.
Specifications compared
| Specification | AltaLink B8145 | AltaLink B8170 |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | Up to 45 ppm | Up to 72 ppm |
| Typical monthly page volume | 6,000 – 55,000 pages | 10,000 – 95,000 pages |
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