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Xerox AltaLink B8170

A3 mono laser MFP for high-volume workgroups and in-house print rooms — 72 ppm, 250-sheet single-pass DADF, 3,140-sheet capacity with HCTT, 10.1" touchscreen, and ConnectKey enterprise security on a floor-standing chassis.

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Print speed
72 ppm mono
Paper capacity
6,140 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Ethernet · Wi-Fi · USB · Wi-Fi Direct · Bluetooth
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Xerox AltaLink B8170 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a high-volume mono print room or a department of 50-150 people churning through tabloid documents — court filings, bid packages, engineering plots, claims.
  • You print 12,000-30,000 pages a month and need real headroom — duty cycle is 300,000 with a 17,000+ recommended monthly volume.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals constantly — the 250-sheet single-pass DADF runs at 135 ppm simplex / 270 ipm duplex, which keeps a clerk from babysitting the feeder.
  • You need finishing — the BR Booklet Maker Finisher with C-fold/Z-fold turns this into a small in-house print shop (64-page saddle-stitched booklets, hole punch, multi-position staple).
  • You need enterprise security — Trusted Boot, Trellix/McAfee whitelisting, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2, integration with McAfee ePO and Cisco ISE.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 6,000-12,000 pages a month — overbuilt for that, but the cost-per-page is fine and you have growth headroom.
  • You want Wi-Fi standard — it's an add-on (Dual Band Wireless Kit, ~$200-300). Plan it into the order.
  • You're moving from a Canon imageRUNNER or Ricoh IM-series — operators get the 10.1" tablet UI quickly but expect 2-3 weeks of "where's the button I used to press" support tickets.
  • You need very long-edge banner printing — the optional Long Sheet Feed Kit handles up to 12.6 x 52 in., but it's a bypass-tray-only feature.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 4,000 pages a month — you're paying for a 72 ppm production-class A3 MFP and using a fraction of it. Get a B8155 or VersaLink B7135 instead.
  • You need color. This is mono — look at AltaLink C8170 (same chassis, color) for tabloid color at the same speed.
  • You're tight on floor space — base footprint with HCTT is 24.4 x 31.2 x 46 in. and full BR Booklet Maker config pushes it to 93 inches wide. Measure first.
  • You need to plug it into a regular 15A outlet — the B8170 in North America wants a dedicated 20A circuit at 110-127V.
  • You don't have a Xerox dealer relationship — this is a managed-print/dealer-channel device, not something you spec on Amazon.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox AltaLink B8170 is a 70-class A3 mono multifunction built for high-volume departments and small in-house print rooms — think 50 to 150 users running 12,000 to 30,000 pages a month with regular tabloid output and constant scanning. It prints and copies up to 72 ppm letter/A4 (47 ppm at 11x17), runs the 250-sheet single-pass DADF at 135 ppm simplex / 270 ipm duplex, and is rated for a 300,000-page monthly duty cycle (Xerox's recommended monthly volume sits in the high teens of thousands). Standard paper capacity with the high-capacity tandem tray is 3,140 sheets, expandable to 6,140 with the 3,000-sheet HCF. The 10.1" tablet-like color touchscreen runs the same ConnectKey workflow stack as the rest of the AltaLink line — Workflow Central, App Gallery, Fleet Orchestrator. With the BR Booklet Maker Finisher and the C-fold/Z-fold unit it functions as a small in-house print shop (64-page saddle-stitched booklets, multi-position staple, 2/3-hole punch). Security is the enterprise tier: Trusted Boot, Trellix/McAfee whitelisting, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2, McAfee ePO and Cisco ISE integration. Buyers regret: not budgeting for the dedicated 20A circuit and the floor space — base footprint is already 24.4 x 31.2 x 46 in. and full finisher configurations push width past 90 inches.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 72 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
First page out < 3.0 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 72 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-Pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (SPDH)
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Scan destinations USB, Email, Network (FTP/SFTP/SMB), Cloud Repositories (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
Paper
Paper capacity 6 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 250 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 25000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 300,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Enterprise
Manufacturer Xerox
Model B8170
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Xerox manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Xerox AltaLink B8170

The printer itself

Xerox AltaLink B8170 in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 24.4 x 31.2 x 46 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Xerox quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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4.8
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Based on 5 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 5 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Xerox machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We use this for our small print shop and it handles our daily volume without complaints. Speed is solid for B&W, and the finishing options save us money on outsourcing. Network setup was straightforward."
  • ★ "Decent workhorse for our office of about 40 people. Toner costs are reasonable and it rarely jams, though the touchscreen can be slow sometimes when pulling reports. Service tech was helpful when we had issues."
  • ★ "Good machine overall, though the learning curve on the touch screen menu system took longer than I expected. Print quality is consistent and it handles our mid-sized office load without issues."
  • ★ "Replaced an older model with this one and the speed difference is noticeable. Monochrome output at 71 ppm keeps our workflow moving, and the toner costs aren't as bad as I feared."
  • ★ "Solid workhorse for our law office. Network printing is straightforward and we haven't had much downtime. Only minor complaint is the paper tray refills could be easier to access in our setup."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Xerox AltaLink B8170, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.

Yes. The MFC-L2759DW ships with a high-yield 4,500-page starter toner cartridge, which is roughly 3 to 6 months of toner for a typical small office. Replacement toner is Xerox TN830XL (high-yield, about 4,500 pages) or TN830 (standard yield, about 1,200 pages). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.

The Xerox AltaLink B8170 is the refreshed version of the MFC-L2750DW with updated firmware, a longer-life drum, and an expanded starter toner yield (4,500 pages versus 3,000). Print speed, automatic 2-sided print and scan, and connectivity are identical. For most small offices the 2759DW is the better long-term value because of the larger included toner.

Yes, for small offices printing under about 2,500 pages per month. It's fast at 36 ppm, handles auto 2-sided print and scan, supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and has a 50-page document feeder for multi-page scans. If you regularly print more than 5,000 pages per month or need color, step up to a commercial-grade multifunction printer — see our commercial printer options.

No. The MFC-L2759DW is monochrome (black and white) only. It cannot print color. If you need color, look at the Brother MFC-L3750CDW or a commercial color multifunction printer like the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX or Konica Minolta bizhub series.

Xerox includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the MFC-L2759DW when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions is an authorized Xerox reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.

Yes. Free delivery is included on every Xerox AltaLink B8170 order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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