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Xerox AltaLink C8145

A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 30-80 — 45 ppm color and mono, 130-sheet single-pass DADF, 3,140-sheet capacity with HCTT, 10.1" touchscreen, ConnectKey enterprise security on a floor-standing chassis.

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

Who the Xerox AltaLink C8145 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 workgroup of 30-80 people that needs in-house tabloid color and prints 6,000-15,000 pages a month.
  • You scan multi-page color originals daily — single-pass DADF at 82 ppm simplex / 141 ipm duplex keeps a clerk from babysitting the feeder.
  • You're standardized on Xerox ConnectKey and want one device that drops into Workplace Suite, Workflow Central, and your existing fleet management.
  • You need enterprise security (Trusted Boot, Trellix whitelisting, FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria) for legal, healthcare, finance, or gov work.
  • You want 45 ppm color without paying for a 55+ ppm chassis — this is the sweet-spot speed in the C8100 line for mid-size workgroups.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 4,000-6,000 pages a month — overbuilt, but the per-page cost is reasonable and you have growth headroom.
  • You want Wi-Fi standard — NFC is built in, but Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct requires the optional Dual Band Wireless Kit.
  • You're replacing a Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C-series or Konica bizhub C — operators get the 10.1" tablet UI in a week or two.
  • You need a Fiery print server for color-critical work — the optional EX-c C8100 Print Server Powered by Fiery is available, but it's a separate spend and a separate workflow.
  • You need finishing — BR Booklet Maker, Office Finisher, or Integrated Office Finisher all bolt on. Plan for the footprint.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 2,500 pages a month — get a VersaLink C505 instead. A 45 ppm A3 color enterprise MFP is overkill at that volume.
  • You need 55+ ppm color — step up to the C8155 or C8170.
  • You're tight on floor space — base footprint is 24.4 x 28.5 x 44.5 in. and the device weighs around 316 lb. Floor furniture.
  • You don't have a Xerox dealer or managed print contract — sold through dealer channels with service agreements.
  • You print sustained heavy color (50%+ of total volume) — toner economics tighten; talk to your dealer about a metered color rate before signing.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox AltaLink C8145 is the mid-speed model in the AltaLink C8100 color tabloid family — a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP built for workgroups of 30 to 80 users that need in-house 11x17 color at a usable speed without paying for the 55+ ppm chassis. It prints and copies up to 45 ppm in both color and black, scans at 82 ppm simplex / 141 ipm duplex from the 130-sheet single-pass DADF, and is rated for a 200,000-page monthly duty cycle. Standard paper capacity with the high-capacity tandem tray is 3,140 sheets, expandable to 6,140 with the optional 3,000-sheet HCF. The 10.1" tablet-like color touchscreen runs the full ConnectKey stack (Workflow Central, App Gallery, Fleet Orchestrator), and security is enterprise-grade (Trusted Boot, Trellix Embedded Control whitelisting, Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, McAfee ePO and Cisco ISE integration). Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0 standard; Wi-Fi is an optional kit. Finishing options include the Integrated Office Finisher, Office Finisher with Booklet Maker, BR Finisher, and BR Booklet Maker Finisher with C-fold/Z-fold — making this a small in-house print shop when fully outfitted. Buyers regret: paying for a 45 ppm A3 color enterprise MFP and then realizing their actual color volume is under 30%. If color is occasional, the AltaLink B8155 mono (id 1386) is the same chassis at 55 ppm with much lower per-page cost.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 45 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 45 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
First page out < 4.4 seconds B/W, 5.5 seconds color
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 45 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single Pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi
Scan destinations USB, Email, Network (FTP/SMB/HTTP/HTTPS/SFTP), Cloud Repositories (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive — optional)
Paper
Paper capacity 6 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 8000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 200,000 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 C8145
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 C8145

The printer itself

Xerox AltaLink C8145 in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 24.4 x 28.5 x 44.5 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
★★★★★
Based on 6 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 6 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Xerox machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We upgraded to this from an older Xerox and the speed improvement has been huge for our print shop. Color accuracy is solid and the finishing options have cut down our outsourcing costs. No major complaints after 8 months."
  • ★ "Good workhorse machine for our office. The touchscreen interface took a minute to get used to, but it's reliable for day-to-day copying and printing. Paper jams are rare, which matters when you've got 30 people relying on one machine."
  • ★ "Bought this for my small marketing agency and it handles our mixed media jobs without fussing. The security features are worth it alone—client docs stay private. Toner costs are reasonable if you buy in bulk."
  • ★ "We upgraded from an older Canon and the AltaLink C8145 has been solid for our 12-person office. The color output is sharp, and I appreciate how straightforward the finishing options are. Setup took maybe an hour and the techs were helpful."
  • ★ "Good workhorse machine for a print shop environment. Fast enough for our daily volume and the toner costs are reasonable. Occasional paper jams but nothing worse than competitors I've used."
  • ★ "Running this in our small law firm for two years now with minimal downtime. The scan-to-email feature works without much fiddling, and our IT person says the maintenance is predictable."

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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 C8145, 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.

Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8145 ships with starter toner cartridges, which typically have a lower yield than standard replacements. The standard high-yield black toner (006R01746) yields approximately 59,000 pages, while each color toner (Cyan 006R01747, Magenta 006R01748, Yellow 006R01749) yields about 28,000 pages. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Xerox AltaLink C8145 is a color multifunction printer that prints and copies at 45 ppm in both color and black, while the AltaLink B8145 is a monochrome-only printer with the same 45 ppm speed. The C8145 is ideal for workgroups needing in-house color printing, whereas the B8145 is better suited for high-volume black-and-white printing. Both models feature a 10.1-inch touchscreen, single-pass duplex scanning, and expandable paper capacity up to 6,140 sheets. For small offices with lower color needs, the B8145 offers a more cost-effective solution.
The Xerox AltaLink C8145 is designed for workgroups of 30 to 80 users and is well-suited for small businesses with moderate to high printing needs, especially those requiring color and tabloid (11x17) printing. It offers a monthly duty cycle of 200,000 pages and a print speed of 45 ppm, making it ideal for businesses printing 6,000 to 15,000 pages per month. However, if your business prints under 2,500 pages monthly, a smaller model like the VersaLink C505 may be more appropriate.
Yes, the Xerox AltaLink C8145 is a color multifunction printer that prints and copies at 45 ppm in both color and black. It is designed for workgroups needing in-house color printing, including tabloid (11x17) sizes. If you require a monochrome-only printer, consider the AltaLink B8145 or B8155.
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.
Xerox includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Xerox AltaLink C8145 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 C8145 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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