Xerox VersaLink C500/DN Color Laser Printer

8 reviews for Xerox VersaLink C500/DN Color Laser Printer

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Jalon Tromp (verified owner) – February 3, 2023

   Just started using this printer in my office. So far it’s great!!!! The black and white contrast is amazing. It’s so much easier than to read than our last laser printer. Easy driver installation. And the wireless network adapter works perfect. Definitely no complaints so far.

2. Rated 4 out of 5

   Freddie Connelly (verified owner) – December 20, 2022

   Easy to set up via ethernet. Print quality on enhanced mode is outstanding. Printed on the first job front/back without a hickup.Did have a defective paper tray, but Xerox sending another one.

3. Rated 2 out of 5

   Irving Romaguera (verified owner) – November 27, 2022

   In order to use this printer wirelessly you have to buy an adapter (which isn’t clear when you buy it) or hook it up via ethernet (!) but it doesn’t come with that cable or any others. It does come with a CD-Rom though that can be used as a drink coaster.

4. Rated 4 out of 5

   Janick Lehner (verified owner) – November 5, 2022

   If you use this for home, there are some things you need to know: The good: * There is glossy paper for laser printers if you want to use it for graphics or photo. * Obviously not as nice of a printout than an injket as far as photos but it’s good enough for your own use * Graphics look great * Prints super fast, including color prints and photos * The web interface allows you to access the settings from you computer * Ink should last longer The bad: * Be ready to be your own help desk, this is not a simple machine. It’s intended for offices that probably enter into some sort of support contract with Xerox and have a technical person. * If you’re using it for more than one computer, they either need to be on a wired (Ethernet) network, or plugged in directly via USB. The WIFI option is extra. My home is on Ethernet so not an issue but most modern homes are not. There are some third party solutions that are external to the printer, but they might be fussy and not as reliable. Another option is to run an Ethernet cable from the printer to your hub/router. Not always convenient. * The admin password is the serial number, probably. You’ll be asked to create a new one, so write it down. Sounds simple enough, but I did waste some time on this. * It extracts so much power the house lights dim every so often. It does have timeout settings that you can adjust. You’ll have to read the manual to understand them. * Be sure to select the correct default tray and photo paper from printer properties and save that profile if you’re using this for photos. Do it from the computer, not from an app, so that it’s global. It would seem to be that the main tray should be the default out of the box, but it appears it the feeder tray, which is annoying upon first setup and test * Printer properties hangs when trying to access via some apps, at least on my computer. * Paper tray is fussy. It says there’s no paper (though not in those words) when there’s more than half an inch of paper. A whole lot more can fit into it. Try finding a solution to this without calling. Not easy since all the Xerox support pages assume the problem is the customer or that a reset resolves the issue. * Almost all error messages need googling to translate. Honestly, I’m very happy with the printer, but it’s definitely not plug-and-play, and not for you if you’re not willing to mess with the settings and admin functions, or have someone available that can do that.

5. Rated 5 out of 5

   Lisandro Hoeger (verified owner) – August 6, 2022

   After years of frustration and multiple failures across multiple brands, I swore never another inkjet, never-ever. Of the many laser/LEDs units this Xerox machine seems to be a perfect fit for us and its output speed and quality is stunning. The high resolution helps offset much of the color flatness issues with laser technology in general. Color line drawings (designs, schematics, et al) look fantastic and are equal to the output we’d get from the $30K machine at a blueprint house. And the C500 is soooo fast!!! But the real story is B & H – when FedX deposited a crushed and damaged machine, IN THE STREET, and AT THE WRONG ADDRESS, B&H did a no-hassle return and shipped another unit the next day. And, without telling us, for the same price, they upgraded shipping on the new unit to overnight! (FedX AGAIN delivered to the wrong address but at least the machine was intact.) We are so impressed with B & H support, and are also so pleased to have avoided Amazon (for many reasons). Thank you, B & H! B & H is now our first stop for online purchases.

6. Rated 5 out of 5

   Jovany Waelchi (verified owner) – July 19, 2022

   I purchased the C500DN to replace a Xerox 6360/DN, which served me well for 12 years. According to Xerox, this is a direct replacement. In addition to plain paper, I use this printer with heavy glossy paper for CD and DVD covers, often with photographs. The color reproduction is superb, and easily enhanced through calibration with an X-Rite spectrophotometer. There are several ways to connect this printer, including hard-wired ethernet, which is my choice. Setup was quick and easy, less than 30 minutes total. Cartridges are replaced from the front, and imaging rollers from the right side. Only the fuser requires service from the rear.

7. Rated 5 out of 5

   Emmy Macejkovic (verified owner) – May 22, 2022

   Prints super clear and works amazingly smooth

8. Rated 5 out of 5

   Hardy Schuster (verified owner) – March 9, 2022

   Very nice color printer for our office. The unit prints very fast and has great color. We got a second paper tray to dedicate for check printing.