VersaLink B605/B615 Monochrome Multifunction Printers – Xerox

The Xerox VersaLink B605 and B615 are monochrome A4 multifunction printers built for departments producing documents in volume: law and accountancy firms, government offices, notarial practices, HR departments and back offices — as well as individuals or clients whose output is essentially black and white and who want a machine built to last. The B605 prints at 55 pages per minute and targets groups of 8 to 15 users; the B615 climbs to 63 pages per minute for teams of 12 to 20 people. Both handle up to 300,000 images per month at maximum cycle, with a recommended volume of 25,000 pages (30,000 for the B615V/XL) — production-grade endurance in an office format.

In practical terms, the standard configuration is generously equipped: 700 sheets of paper capacity, duplex as standard, a productivity kit with a built-in 320 GB hard drive, and a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with tablet-style navigation, fully customisable. Paper capacity can be raised with 550-sheet feeder modules (up to four) or a 2,000-sheet high-capacity module on castors. ConnectKey technology provides access to cloud services — Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox — and mobile printing via AirPrint, Mopria, Xerox Print Services for Android, NFC and Wi-Fi Direct; note that Wi-Fi is available as an option and is not fitted as standard. Optical character recognition (OCR) makes scanned documents usable and searchable, and the Xerox Easy Assist app simplifies installation and performance monitoring from a mobile device. On security, protection is comprehensive: job encryption, firmware verification, Cisco ISE integration, prevention of unauthorised access and detection of malicious behaviour — with an optional card reader for user authentication.

Choosing among the five configurations comes down to two simple criteria. First, speed: B605 (55 ppm) or B615 (63 ppm), depending on your team size. Then the letters, which decide the rest: V/S covers printing, copying, scanning and email; V/X adds fax; V/XL adds the finishing module with 50-sheet stapling and a 500-sheet stacker — the V/S and V/X configurations do not support finishing. If your teams staple files all day long, you need an XL; if you still work by fax, take an X or a B615 XL.

Compared with the VersaLink C505, our colour A4 multifunction device, the trade-off is clear: the C505 prints in colour at 43 ppm with a 120,000-image monthly cycle; the B605/B615 drop colour but offer 55 to 63 ppm, a 300,000-image maximum cycle, a 320 GB hard drive as standard and genuine stapling finishing on the XL models. If your output is essentially black and white and counted in tens of thousands of pages, the B605/B615 range is faster, more durable and cheaper per page. If colour is essential, the C505 remains the right choice.

At D&O Partners, the VersaLink B605 and B615 are available for purchase, rental or leasing, with installation and configuration by our certified technicians, across Belgium. Our maintenance contracts include on-site support and cartridges — high capacity, to reduce cost per page — delivered within 48 hours. EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, they are covered by the Xerox take-back programme for recycling used consumables.

FAQ:

What is the difference between the VersaLink B605 and the B615?
Speed and target audience: the B605 prints at 55 ppm for groups of 8 to 15 users, the B615 at 63 ppm for teams of 12 to 20 people. Maximum cycle (300,000 images per month), base paper capacity (700 sheets), the 7-inch screen and the 320 GB hard drive are identical.

What do the V/S, V/X and V/XL suffixes mean?
They determine the functions: V/S = print, copy, scan, email; V/X = the same plus fax; V/XL = with finishing module (50-sheet stapling, 500-sheet stacker). Note: the V/S and V/X do not support the finishing module. If automatic stapling matters to you, you need an XL.

What is the difference between the B605/B615 and the VersaLink C505?
Colour versus endurance: the C505 prints in colour at 43 ppm with a 120,000-image monthly cycle; the B605/B615 are monochrome but reach 55-63 ppm, a 300,000-image maximum cycle, with a 320 GB hard drive and stapling finishing on the XLs. Volume in black and white: B605/B615. Colour required: C505.

Are the VersaLink B605/B615 an eco-responsible choice?
Yes: they are EPEAT and ENERGY STAR certified, use high-capacity toners that cut costs and waste, and D&O Partners pairs them with the Xerox take-back programme for recycling your used consumables.