Digital Colour Printing Press Versant 280 – Xerox

The Xerox Versant 280 is a digital colour press built for mid-volume production environments: print shops, repro departments, in-house print services, communication agencies, as well as individuals or clients who want to turn their print capacity into a revenue stream. With a recommended volume of 150,000 pages per month and a ceiling of 750,000, it brings printing, copying and inline scanning together in one field-proven all-in-one machine, driven by dedicated Fiery servers (Xerox EX 280 or EX-i 280) and accelerated by the predefined workflows of FreeFlow Core Accelerator.

Its media versatility is its first commercial asset: formats from 98 x 146 mm up to 330 mm x 1.2 m banners, on stocks reaching 400 gsm — envelopes, labels, tab inserts, synthetics and vinyls included, in mixed-media runs. The Ultra HD 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution, served by EA toner and SIQA uniformity and alignment technology, guarantees consistent colour coherence. And to make your work stand out, the exclusive Adaptive CMYK+ kit swaps the CMYK toners with the Vivid and Fluorescent kits: gold, silver, white, clear, or fluorescent cyan, magenta and yellow — billable premium applications without changing machines. Two options structure the ramp-up: ASRS (All Stocks Rated Speed), printing 25% faster on all stocks up to 400 gsm, and the Performance Package, which adds an inline X-Rite spectrophotometer and the ACQS suite for fully automated colour management, from calibration to control, eliminating variability and human error. Finishing options range from simple folding and stapling to square-fold, full-bleed booklets.

Compared with the IJP900 inkjet press, its catalogue neighbour, the choice is between two trades: the IJP900 climbs higher in volume (up to 1,000,000 recommended pages per month versus 150,000) on standard papers — the transactional machine — while the Versant 280 rules the graphic field with its heavy and specialty stocks, its 1.2 m banners and its Adaptive CMYK+ toners that inkjet does not cover. Premium brochures, packaging and creative work: Versant 280; statements and mass mailings: IJP900. And if your graphic volumes outgrow this calibre, the Versant family continues with the Versant 4100 — our advisers will size it with you.

At D&O Partners, the Versant 280 is available for purchase or leasing, with site study, installation and Fiery server configuration by our certified technicians, across Belgium. Our maintenance contracts include on-site support and consumables delivered within 48 hours — including the specialty Vivid and Fluorescent toners. EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, the press fits into a sustainable operating approach. Request a quote or a demonstration in our Brussels showroom: we’ll talk profitable applications, not brochure claims.

FAQ:

What is the difference between the Versant 280 and the IJP900 inkjet press?
Two trades: the IJP900 climbs to 1,000,000 recommended pages per month on standard papers — ideal for transactional printing — while the Versant 280 (150,000 recommended pages, 750,000 max) dominates the graphic field: coated, synthetic and vinyl stocks up to 400 gsm, 1.2 m banners and specialty Adaptive CMYK+ toners that inkjet does not offer.

What volume is the Versant 280 recommended for?
150,000 pages per month in recommended use, with a maximum cycle of 750,000 pages — the calibre of a mid-volume production environment: print shop, repro department or in-house print service. Our certified technicians will validate the sizing against your actual volumes.

What does the Adaptive CMYK+ kit enable?
Easily swapping the CMYK toners with the Vivid and Fluorescent kits: gold, silver, white, clear, or fluorescent cyan, magenta and yellow. Enough to offer premium applications — invitations, covers, packaging — and diversify your print services without investing in a second machine.

Is the Versant 280 an eco-responsible choice?
Yes: it is EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, and D&O Partners supports you with sustainable consumables management throughout the maintenance contract.