What is Solid Ink?

Introduced in 1991, solid ink technology produces brilliant, vibrant prints on a wide range of paper types. Solid ink produces 90% less waste than a typical color laser printer and is extremely easy to use.

Solid Ink Compared to Laser and Inkjet

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  Solid-ink Laser Inkjet
Ink type
 Solid blocks Dry toner Liquid
Ease of use
 Very easy More complex Easy
Handling
 Clean Can spill Can leak
Waste produced
 Low High Medium
Cost per page
 Low Low Medium

Printer Ink

  • Non-toxic ink is resin-based (similar to a crayon) so the sticks are safe to handle by anyone
  • Load up to 5 sticks at a time of each color for long, uninterrupted printing
  • No-mess ink won't stain your clothes or your skin
  • A package of 3 ink sticks will print up to 3,400 pages
  • 100% of all ink is inspected to ensure consistent color

Environmental Benefits

  • For every 100,000 pages, the Phaser 8560 produces only 5 pounds of waste.
  • Free recycling is offered by Xerox's industry-leading recycling program, the Xerox Green World Alliance.
  • Recycled paper can be used with any solid ink product without affecting color print quality.
[IMAGE] Solid ink printers generate much less waste than laser printers.