Xerox · Color Multifunction

Xerox WorkCentre EC7856

Top-speed floor-standing A3 color laser MFP for departments of 50-100. 55 ppm black / 50 ppm color, 130-sheet single-pass duplex ADF (133 ipm), 7-inch ConnectKey 2.0i touchscreen, McAfee Embedded Control whitelisting standard, 300,000-page monthly duty cycle.

4.7 · 7 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
50 ppm color
Paper capacity
5,140 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Ethernet · USB
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 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 department or multi-team floor of 50-100 people that needs in-house 11x17 / A3 / 12x18 (SRA3) color and the highest single-engine throughput in the WorkCentre EC line.
  • You print 18,000-22,000 pages a month and want serious headroom — Xerox rates this at 300,000 pages/month max.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals daily through the 130-sheet single-pass duplex ADF at 133 ipm — twice the throughput of the EC7836.
  • You need enterprise security: McAfee Embedded Control whitelisting, FIPS 140-2, 256-bit hard disk encryption, smart card authentication (CAC/PIV/.NET), Common Criteria certification.
  • You're consolidating two or three smaller A3 MFPs into one — this engine handles that volume on a single chassis.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 12,000-18,000 pages a month — the engine is overbuilt, but per-page cost stays sane on the 26,000-page black and 15,000-page CMY toners.
  • You want wireless — Wi-Fi Direct is optional via the Xerox USB Wireless Adapter.
  • You're stepping up from a smaller workgroup MFP — operators adapt to the 7-inch UI quickly.
  • You need fax — walk-up fax (one- or two-line) is an optional kit.
  • You can live with USB 2.0 (not USB 3.0) for direct print — the rest of the connectivity is full-speed.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 10,000 pages a month — you're paying for a 55 ppm enterprise floor MFP with a 300,000-page duty cycle and using maybe 15% of it. Drop down to the EC7836 (35 ppm, 110,000 duty cycle).
  • You need wireless out of the box — wireless is the optional USB adapter, not standard.
  • You don't have a Xerox managed print or eConcierge relationship — the metered toner program (006R01509-12) is sold through service contracts, not retail.
  • You don't have the floor space — base unit is 41.9 x 27.5 x 45.2 inches and 321 lb. With Office Finisher LX and Booklet Maker it grows to 65.6 x 27.9 x 45.2 inches and 403 lb.
  • You only print mono — at this volume the dedicated mono Xerox AltaLink B8055 is a better fit.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 is the top-speed model in the eConcierge WorkCentre EC line — a floor-standing A3 color laser multifunction built on Xerox ConnectKey 2.0i with hardened enterprise security (McAfee Embedded Control whitelisting, FIPS 140-2, 256-bit disk encryption, CAC/PIV/.NET smart card auth, Common Criteria). It prints up to 55 ppm black and 50 ppm color on letter or A4, copies at the same speed, scans at 133 ipm through the 130-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, and is rated for a 300,000-page monthly duty cycle (Xerox recommends 18,000-22,000 pages/month for the right toner economics). Standard paper capacity is 620 sheets across the 520-sheet Tray 1 and 100-sheet bypass; the high-capacity tandem tray plus optional HCF pushes total to 5,140 sheets. The 7-inch ConnectKey color touchscreen runs the App Gallery and 5,000-contact unified address book. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 2.0; Wi-Fi Direct is optional via the Xerox USB Wireless Adapter. Print resolution is up to 1200 x 2400 dpi with PostScript 3 standard. The thing buyers regret: scoping this for a small workgroup. At under 10,000 pages a month, the per-page cost is genuinely worse than the EC7836 because you're amortizing a much beefier chassis over too few pages. If your real volume is 8,000-15,000 pages, the EC7836 is the right choice.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 55 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 50 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 5.5 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 55 ppm simplex, 50 ppm color copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single Pass Document Feeder (DADF)
Scan destinations email (S/MIME encrypted), network folder (sFTP/FTP/SMB), USB, scan to home, scan to mailbox, internet fax, server fax
Paper
Paper capacity 5 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 20000 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
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Xerox
Model EC7856
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 WorkCentre EC7856

The printer itself

Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 in original Xerox packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 25.59 x 27.51 x 45.23 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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4.7
★★★★★
Based on 7 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 7 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Xerox machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We use this in our office for high-volume copying and scanning. The EC7856 handles our daily workload without any issues, and the finishing options have cut down on our outsourcing costs."
  • ★ "Good machine overall for a small law firm. The network scanning is convenient, but the learning curve on the touch screen took longer than I expected. Once you get used to it, things move pretty smoothly."
  • ★ "Replaced our old Ricoh with this Xerox and honestly the speed improvement is noticeable. Print quality is consistent and service calls have been rare in the 18 months we've had it."
  • ★ "We've had this WorkCentre in our office for about two years now and it handles our volume without breaking a sweat. The finishing options are solid and the mobile printing integration actually works."
  • ★ "Good machine overall but the learning curve on the touchscreen was steeper than I expected. Once you get past that, it's reliable for our small firm's daily copying and scanning needs."
  • ★ "Switched from an older Ricoh and this Xerox is faster and the image quality on color prints is noticeably better. Toner costs are reasonable too."
  • ★ "Does the job for a mid-size print room. The stapler jam issue we had in month three was resolved under warranty, but it was annoying at the time. Otherwise solid machine."

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FAQ

Xerox WorkCentre EC7856, 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 WorkCentre EC7856 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter black toner yields approximately 26,000 pages, while the starter cyan, magenta, and yellow toners each yield approximately 15,000 pages. Replacement high-yield toners include the black cartridge (006R01513) with a 26,000-page yield and color cartridges (006R01516, 006R01515, 006R01514) with 15,000-page yields each. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 is a color multifunction printer with a 55 ppm black and 50 ppm color print speed, while the AltaLink B8145 is a monochrome printer with a 45 ppm print speed. The EC7856 has a 300,000-page monthly duty cycle and is ideal for departments needing high-volume color printing, whereas the B8145 is designed for mid-to-large workgroups requiring high-volume black-and-white printing with a 200,000-page monthly duty cycle. The EC7856 features a 7-inch touchscreen and enterprise security, while the B8145 has a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen and is better suited for offices that do not need color output. For small offices, the EC7836 may be a more cost-effective option.
The Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 is designed for departments or workgroups printing 18,000-22,000 pages per month, making it overkill for most small businesses. Its high-speed output (55 ppm black, 50 ppm color) and large duty cycle (300,000 pages/month) are better suited for larger teams. For small businesses with lower print volumes, the Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 is a more economical choice.
Yes, the Xerox WorkCentre EC7856 is a color multifunction printer capable of printing in both black and color at speeds of 55 ppm and 50 ppm, respectively.
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 WorkCentre EC7856 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 WorkCentre EC7856 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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