AltaLink B8100 Series of Multifunction-Printers – Xerox

The Xerox AltaLink B8100 Series comprises three monochrome A3 multifunction printers — B8145, B8155 and B8170 — built for teams and departments where black and white makes up the bulk of the volume: public administrations, law and accounting firms, document services of medium to large businesses, as well as individuals or clients sharing one device between many intensive users. The three models cover speeds of 45, 55 and 72 pages per minute, with monthly volumes of up to 300,000 images depending on the model, and 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution for crisp documents worthy of professional communications.

Day to day, Xerox ConnectKey technology turns the device into a work assistant: the tablet-like touch interface can be personalised per user, and the fast scanner — up to 270 images per minute — makes it a genuine digitisation station. Through the Xerox Workflow Central platform, your teams automate repetitive tasks, translate documents, convert audio files and turn handwritten notes into digital text. Printing and scanning run directly from and to Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, and mobile connectivity comes via NFC, Wi-Fi Direct and the Xerox Print Service plug-in for Android. Security protects both device and network: Trusted Boot verified start-up, Trellix whitelisting that blocks threats in real time, and Trellix ePO and Cisco ISE integrations to administer an entire fleet from your existing tools. Finishing options — stapling, Z-folding, booklet making, banner printing — deliver ready-to-distribute documents.

Compared with the VersaLink B7100 Series, its monochrome neighbour in the range, the gap is clear at every level: the B8100 starts at 45 ppm, ten pages above the B7100’s ceiling, doubles the print resolution (1200 x 2400 versus 1200 x 1200 dpi), doubles the permissible monthly volumes and adds fleet-grade security (Trusted Boot, Trellix ePO, Cisco ISE). For a small workgroup short on space and budget, the compact B7100 remains the right pick; once the device serves an entire floor or department, the B8100 takes over.

At D&O Partners, the AltaLink B8100 Series is available for purchase, rental or leasing, with installation, network configuration and interface personalisation by our certified technicians, across Belgium. Our maintenance contracts include on-site support and cartridges delivered within 48 hours. EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, the series is also covered by the Xerox take-back programme for recycling used consumables — high black-and-white volumes without a heavy environmental footprint.

FAQ:

What is the difference between the AltaLink B8100 and the VersaLink B7100?
The B8100 is the higher tier of Xerox’s monochrome range: it starts at 45 ppm — ten pages above the B7100’s maximum —, climbs to 72 ppm, doubles the resolution (1200 x 2400 versus 1200 x 1200 dpi) and the permissible monthly volumes, with reinforced fleet-management security. The B7100 remains relevant for small workgroups with limited space.

Which B8100 model should I choose for my volume?
Three speeds: B8145 (45 ppm, up to 200,000 images/month), B8155 (55 ppm, up to 250,000) and B8170 (72 ppm, up to 300,000). Our certified technicians will help you match the model to your actual usage.

Can the AltaLink B8100 scan in colour?
Yes: printing is monochrome, but scanning is in colour, at up to 270 images per minute, with direct delivery to Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive — ideal for digitisation and archiving.

Is the B8100 Series an eco-responsible choice?
Yes: it is EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, and D&O Partners pairs it with the Xerox take-back programme to recycle used consumables.