Phaser
3600
letter-size
black-and-white
laser printer
®
Phaser® 3600
Laser Printer
Evaluator Guide
About this Guide
This Evaluator Guide introduces you to the Xerox Phaser 3600 laser printer, explains its key features and performance advantages,
and provides guidance throughout your printer evaluation process.
Contents
Section 1: Introducing the Xerox Phaser 3600 Laser Printer
3 Product Overview
5 Phaser 3600 Configurations and Accessories
Section 2: Evaluating Laser Printers
6 Overview
7 Evaluate Ease of Installation,
Management and Use
9 Evaluate Productivity
11 Evaluate Reliability
Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies,
Support and Additional Information Sources
12 Configuration Summary
13 Specifications
13 Supplies, Accessories and Extended
Service Agreements
14 Support and Additional Information Sources
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Section 1: Introducing the Phaser 3600 Laser Printer
Product Overview
The Phaser 3600 laser printer combines surprisingly high-end performance features with consistent day-in-day-out reliability — all in
a compact device that’s built to keep your productivity high and your costs low.
The power to please
The Phaser 3600 laser printer brings Xerox quality and superior performance to single
users and small workgroups that demand superior productivity.
Fast printing performance delivers results at up to 40 ppm — plenty of speed to keep
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up with your big print load.
A first-page-out time as fast as 9 seconds means you spend less time waiting for print
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jobs and more time staying productive.
Complex print jobs, handled with ease. A robust 400 MHz processor works behind the
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scenes to quickly take care of whatever comes its way — even multipage jobs loaded
with graphics.
Network printing (standard on the N and DN configurations) makes the Phaser 3600
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laser printer a more powerful office ally, helping more users get more work done.
Get even more helpful capabilities, like Secure Print (standard on network configura-
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tions), which keeps a private print job in the queue until released by the job owner, and
RAM collation, which speeds up larger print jobs by quickly processing multiple sets of
multipage documents.
Unbeatable value
With advanced features typically found on higher-priced laser printers, the Phaser 3600
offers more performance for less.
More speed, better features and a robust, user-friendly design — no other printer in its
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class matches the Phaser 3600 laser printer’s total-value offering.
Print more without interruption with two standard paper trays holding a total of 600
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sheets. Need more capacity? An additional 500-sheet tray is available.
Affordability comes standard, with a low cost per page and helpful, cost-saving features
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like toner-save and energy-save modes, plus available automatic two-sided printing and
N-Up printing for more efficient paper usage.
The print cartridge is easy to replace, and lets you choose standard-capacity at a lower
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price, or high-capacity, for greater print volumes and reduced total cost of ownership.
We stand behind our promise of outstanding reliability and performance with a
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standard one-year warranty. Plus, the Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee provides
free replacement of your Xerox device if for any reason you are not satisfied with its
performance.
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The capacity to do more
The Phaser 3600 laser printer offers more printing features for fast-paced businesses,
while additional options further expand the printer’s capabilities.
Automatic two-sided printing is standard on the Phaser 3600DN, and available as an
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option on the Phaser 3600B and 3600N models.
Helpful administration tools, like CentreWare IS internal web server, make it fast and
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easy to manage everyday usage.
With a simple layout and easy-to-read two-line display, the front panel user interface
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shows printer-status information, error messages and jobs in progress.
The 100-sheet multipurpose tray handles a variety of paper, from 16 – 43 lb. bond to
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60 lb. cover (60 –163 gsm), including envelopes, labels, business cards and other specialty media.
Standard 600-sheet paper capacity can be expanded to 1,100 sheets for extended
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periods of uninterrupted printing.
Print
Phaser® 3600 Quick Facts
• Print up to 40 ppm
• 1200 image quality
• 400 MHz processor
• 200,000 pages/month duty cycle
• 600-sheet capacity, expandable
to 1,100 sheets
8.5 x 11 in.
ppm
40
WxDxH:
3600B, N:
15.7 x 18.8 x 15.1 in.
399 x 478 x 383 mm
3600DN:
15.7 x 20.2 x 15.1 in.
399 x 512 x 383 mm
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Xerox Phaser 3600 Laser Printer Configurations
Phaser 3600B
The Phaser 3600B configuration includes an impressive mix of print features.
Performance:
Print speeds of up to 40 ppm (letter), 38 ppm (A4)
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First-Page-Out Time as fast as 9 seconds
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1200 image quality print resolution
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Two-sided printing (optional)
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Page Description Languages: PostScript® 3™
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compatibility, PCL® 6 and 5e emulations
400 MHz processor
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64 MB (standard), 512 MB (maximum) memory
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Connectivity: USB 2.0 and parallel
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Reliability:
Duty Cycle of up to 200,000 pages
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Recommended Average Monthly Print Volume of
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up to 8,000 pages
Warranty: One-year on-site, Xerox Total
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Paper Handling:
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray): 100 sheets; Custom
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sizes from 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in.
(216 x 356 mm); Weights: 16 to 43 lb. bond to 60
lb. cover / 60 to 163 gsm
Tray 2: 500 sheets; Selectable sizes from letter
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to legal / A6 to A4; Weights 16–28 lb. bond /
60–105 gsm
Output Tray: 250 sheet face-down, 100 sheet
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face-up
Phaser 3600N
Builds on the Phaser 3600B with the addition of:
Controller:
Connectivity — 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
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128 MB (standard), 512 MB (maximum) memory
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Print Features:
Secure Print
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Collation
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Phaser 3600DN
Builds on the Phaser 3600N with the addition of:
Print Performance:
Standard automatic two-sided printing
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Optional
Optional accessories let you tailor-fit the Phaser
3600 laser printer to your specific needs, with more
capabilities, paper capacity and features.
Paper Handling:
Two-sided printing*
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500-sheet paper tray; Selectable sizes from letter
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to legal / A6 to A4; Weights 16–28 lb. bond /
60–105 gsm
Controller:
64, 128 or 256 MB memory upgrades
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Wireless Ethernet networking**
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*Optional on B and N configurations, standard
on DN configuration
**N and DN configurations only
Print feature highlights:
Smart Trays, Booklet printing, Scaling, Fit to page,
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Watermarks, Overlays, Posters, Custom-size pages,
Covers, N-up, Toner save mode
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Section 2: Evaluating Black-and-White Laser Printers
Overview
Based on continuous study of our customers’ productivity requirements, Xerox recommends that the following criteria be used
when evaluating which black-and-white laser printer to purchase for your office.
Ease of Installation, Management, and Use
Does the printer offer an installation process simple enough for nontechnical users? Does
it include helpful tools that simplify day-to-day management?
Productivity
Will the printer keep up with the demands of a small workgroup or single user?
Reliability
Is the printer robust enough to handle your ongoing daily workload, and is it backed by
quality service?
This section examines each of the above evaluation criteria in greater detail,
covering the specific features and performance attributes you should look for in
a black-and-white laser printer. When the same criteria are used to evaluate every
device under consideration, you’ll see how the Phaser 3600 laser printer excels
against other manufacturers’ products.
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Evaluate Ease of Installation, Management, and Use
Installing printers can be challenging, whether in a large organization or small office. The process includes integrating the printers into
your existing office environment and may include connecting them to your network infrastructure. If network printing is a requirement, evaluate the ease with which drivers can be deployed to multiple users. Also, evaluate the management tools delivered with the
printer, and whether they will ease the task of managing the device. Lastly, think about ease of use. Are the user interfaces, both the
front panel and print driver, well designed and easy to navigate?
How the Phaser 3600 laser printer exceeds the installation requirement:
Installation
Easy installation starts with unpacking the device and ends when it’s powered up and
ready for use. The Phaser 3600 laser printer is easily removed from its packaging, and
features a compact footprint that’s well suited for placement within easy reach on a
user’s desktop. The included quick install guide helps install optional accessories, connect the printer to your network (if applicable) and a power source, and power-up the
device. When connected to your network, the printer will automatically be assigned an
IP address and join the network via DHCP (other protocols can be set at the front panel).
Device settings such as language selection and feature setup are completed either at the
front panel or via remote management software like Xerox CentreWare® Internet Services
(CentreWare IS) or CentreWare® Web.
Driver deployment
The Phaser 3600 laser printer (N and
DN configurations) automatically
joins your office network.
Xerox includes an installation CD that features an easy, wizard-based driver-installation
process. If preferred, print and scan drivers can also be easily downloaded from the
Xerox website.
How the Phaser 3600 laser printer exceeds the management requirement:
Xerox management software
Xerox CentreWare Web is a powerful device management solution for IT departments.
This free software eases the chore of installing, configuring, managing, monitoring and
pulling reports from SNMP-compliant networked printers and multifunction printers
throughout your enterprise — regardless of vendor. Xerox also addresses enterprise asset
management through compatibility with network management tools for Sun, Novell,
Microsoft, Linux and other environments.
The Phaser 3600 laser printer also includes CentreWare IS, an embedded web server that
makes it fast and easy to manage everyday usage. Users and administrators get quick
and convenient access to a wealth of features, including printer and job status, toner
volume updates, media availability, in-depth accounting information, and more, via any
standard web browser.
CentreWare IS helps administrators
quickly install, configure, troubleshoot
and analyze usage of the Phaser 3600
laser printer using any standard web
browser.
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Xerox office services
Xerox offers a host of productivity-enhancement services for managing an office’s document output and asset infrastructure. Such services deliver measurable business results by
leveraging a powerful set of office technologies, business processes, methodologies and
software tools to reduce costs and improve productivity. These offerings are summarized
in Section 3 of this guide.
How the Phaser 3600 laser printer exceeds the ease-of-use requirement:
Front panel interface
The Phaser 3600 laser printer features a simple, easy-to-navigate front-panel user interface. A backlit, two-line display shows printer status information, error messages and jobs
in progress. Menu-based navigation features are accessed using intuitively arranged buttons below the front-panel display.
Bidirectional print drivers
The Phaser 3600 laser printer includes print drivers for PostScript® 3™ and PCL® 6 and 5e
emulations. Organized by tabs, the print drivers make job programming easy and intuitive. The most commonly used features are located on the default tab, with advanced
features easily accessible when programming more complex jobs. The print drivers also
provide bidirectional information such as system status, consumable status, job status,
installed options and more.
The Phaser 3600 laser printer’s
front panel.
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Bi-directional print drivers allow for
easy job programming right at the
user’s desktop.
Evaluate Productivity
Productivity is a critical consideration when evaluating which printer to purchase for your office. Does the printer deliver the level of
performance required to support the workload of a busy single user or a small workgroup? Does it produce sufficient print quality? Can
the printer be expanded to meet a workgroup’s evolving needs, and does it offer the media flexibility to support a variety of jobs?
How the Phaser 3600 laser printer exceeds productivity requirement:
Printing performance
With a fast print speed of up to 40 ppm, even the heaviest workloads are handled with
ease by the Phaser 3600 laser printer. And, the printer’s powerful 400 MHz processor can
receive a rapid succession of simple and complex print jobs while maintaining all-day
productivity.
Plus, RAM collation speeds up larger print jobs by quickly processing multiple sets of multipage documents.
For average print jobs of three pages or less, the most important specification is firstpage-out time, and the Phaser 3600 laser printer delivers in as few as 9 seconds.
Print productivity is further enhanced with even more advanced features, like booklet
printing, N-up, collation, secure print and watermarks.
Print quality
The Phaser 3600 laser printer outputs 1200 image quality, producing excellent results
without compromising the printer’s outstanding speed. Whether printing spreadsheets,
presentations or customer collaterals, the Phaser 3600 laser printer delivers truly impressive print quality.
Expandability
The Phaser 3600 laser printer offers more printing features for fast-paced business on a
budget. Multiple configurations are available to meet the needs of a busy single user or a
small workgroup, while more options further expand the printer’s capabilities.
For those users who print a high volume of large, complex files, controller memory can be
expanded to a maximum of 512 MB with 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB upgrades.
Plus, a wireless network adapter can be added to allow easy integration with any wireless
networking environment.
For longer periods of uninterrupted printing, consider increasing paper capacity by including an additional 500-sheet feeder, for a total paper capacity of 1,100 sheets.
Phaser 3600 laser printer shown
with optional 500-sheet Tray 3.
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Media support
The WorkCentre 3600 laser printer offers scalable paper capacity to handle the diverse
needs of offices of all sizes. Paper capacity starts at 600 sheets, with an optional maximum capacity of 1,100 sheets.
Paper capacity and media support offered by the WorkCentre 3600 laser printer include:
Standard trays:
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Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray): Up to 100 sheets; custom sizes from 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127
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mm) to 8.5 x 14 in. (216 mm x 356 mm); 16-43 lb. bond to 60 lb. cover / 60 to 163
gsm
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Trays 2: Up to 500 sheets; selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4; 16 to 28 lb.
bond / 60 to 105 gsm
Optional:
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Tray 3: Up to 500 sheets; selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4; 16 to 28 lb.
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bond / 60 to 105 gsm
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Two-sided output: 20-24 lb. bond / 75-90 gsm
Media types:
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Plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock
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Evaluate Reliability
Office productivity is tied directly to the reliability of the devices upon which users depend. Consider whether the printer is rated to
handle your expected day-to-day print volume. If a problem occurs, does the manufacturer stand behind its product with timely and
effective service and support?
How the Phaser 3600 laser printer exceeds the reliability requirement:
Day-to-day operation
With a rated duty cycle of up to 200,000 pages* per month, and a recommended Average
Monthly Print Volume (AMPV) of up to 8,000 pages, the Phaser 3600 laser printer is
adept at handling normal daily workloads as well as the heaviest peak-period workloads.
The Phaser 3600 laser printer also helps avoid interruptions thanks to its standard 600sheet paper capacity, and the ability to increase capacity to 1,100 sheets. Plus, proactive
reporting of current toner levels ensures you’ll have replacement cartridges on hand when
you need them.
*Print volume uniformly distributed over 30 days.
Service/support
Building on the reliability engineered into the Phaser 3600 laser printer, Xerox has implemented a sophisticated service-delivery network capable of maintaining your equipment,
addressing issues, and training IT staff and users on how to get the most out of your
purchase. Also, at Xerox, we stand behind our promise of outstanding reliability and performance with a standard one-year warranty plus the unmatched Xerox Total Satisfaction
Guarantee, which provides free replacement of your Xerox device if for any reason you are
not satisfied with its performance.
Current toner-level updates help
ensure you have replacement cartridges on hand before the printer
runs out.
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Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and
Additional Information Sources
Configuration Summary
The following sections provide details about the various Phaser 3600 configurations, available options and supplies, and more
helpful information.
3600B 3600N 3600DN
Speed
Duty Cycle
Paper Handling
Paper input Standard Tray 1 (MPT): 100 sheets; Custom sizes: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in. / 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Tray 2: 500 sheets; Selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4
Optional Tray 3: 500 sheets; Selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4 (1,100-sheet total capacity)
Paper output 250 sheet face-down, 100 sheet face-up
Automatic two-sided printing Optional Standard
Print
First-page-out-time As fast as 9 seconds
Resolution (max) 1200 image quality
Processor 400 MHz
Memory (std / max) 64 MB / 512 MB 128 MB / 512 MB
Connectivity Parallel, USB 2.0 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
Page description languages PostScript® 3™ compatibility, PCL®6 and 5e emulations
Print features Standard Smart Trays, Booklet printing, Scaling, Fit to page, Watermarks, Overlays,
Warranty
Posters, Custom-size pages, Covers, N-up, Toner save mode, Secure print*, Collation*
One-year on-site warranty, Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee
Up to 40 ppm letter, 38 ppm A4
200,000 pages / month
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Specifications
Specifications
Device Management
Print Driver Support
Protocol Support
Media Handling
Paper Capacity
Supported Media Sizes Tray 1 (MPT): Custom sizes from 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in. (216 mm x 356 mm)
Supported Media Weights Tray 1: 16-43 lb. bond to 60 lb. cover / 60 to 163 gsm
Operating
Environment
Electrical
Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height, Weight
Certifications
Supplies
Accessories
Extended Service
Agreements
Phaser Installer, CentreWare® IS Embedded Web Server*, CentreWare® Web*, Global Print Driver*, Font management utility*
Apple: Mac OS® 8.6–9.2, 10.1–10.5
Linux: Various OS including Red Hat® 8-9, Fedora™ Core 1-4, Mandrake 9.2-10.1, SUSE 8.2-9.2
Microsoft: Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server, 98/me/NT4.0, Vista
Unix: HP-UX, Sun Solaris™, SCO
Xerox: Walk-Up® Print Drivers
Connectivity: USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Parallel, 10/100BaseTX Ethernet (N and DN configurations)
Network: Ethertalk, HTTP, HTTPs, SNMP v.1/2/3, TCP/IP, IPv6
Management: Auto IP, DHCP, SNMP v.1/2/3
Page Description Languages: PostScript® 3™ compatibility, PCL® 6 and 5e emulations,
Tray 1 (MPT): Up to 100 sheets
Tray 2: Up to 500 sheets
Trays 3 (optional): Up to 500 sheets
Tray 2: Selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4
Tray 3 (optional): Selectable sizes from letter to legal / A6 to A4
Tray 2: 16 to 28 lb. bond / 60 to 105 gsm
Tray 3 (optional): 16 to 28 lb. bond / 60 to 105 gsm
Two-Sided Output: 16 to 28 lb. bond / 60 to 105 gsm
Temperature:
• 50° to 90° F (10° to 32° C)
Relative Humidity:
• Operating: 20% to 80%
Sound Pressure: Printing: 56.0 dB(A), Standby: 35.0 dB(A)
Warm-Up Time (from power save): 31 seconds or less
FPOT from power save: 40 seconds
Power: 110-127 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: Printing: 700 W, Standby: 130 W, Power Save: 13 W
ENERGY STAR: Qualified (DN configuration only)
3600B/N: 15.7 x 18.8 x 15.1 in. (399 x 478 x 383 mm), 39 lb. (17.9 kg)
3600DN: 15.7 x 20.2 x 15.1 in. (399 x 512 x 383 mm), 42 lb. (20.9 kg)
Listed to UL 60950-1/CSA 60950-1-03, 1st Edition, FDA/CDRH – Class 1 Laser Product, FCC Part 15, Class A, Canada ICES-003, Class A, CE marked, Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, EN 60950-1, 1st Edition, EN 60825-1 – Class 1 Laser Product, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN 55022, Class B, EN 55022, Class A, RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
Description Details Part Number
Print Cartridge Average 7,000 standard pages
Print Cartridge Average 14,000 standard pages
64 MB Phaser memory upgrade 097S03759
128 MB Phaser memory upgrade 097S03760
256 MB Phaser memory upgrade 097S03761
Duplex Module Adds automatic two-sided printing 097S03756
500-sheet feeder Add up to three additional paper trays 097N01673
Wireless Network Adapter Not available for Phaser 3600B 097S03740
Annual On-Site Service Agreement E3600SA
1 year additional on-site coverage (total of 2 years)
2 years additional on-site coverage (total of 3 years)
3 years additional on-site coverage (total of 4 years)
2
2
2
1
1
106R01370
106R01371
E3600S2
E3600S3
E3600S4
*3600N and 3600DN
1
Declared Yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Yield will vary based on image, area coverage and print mode.
2
Available for purchase during first 90 days of ownership.
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Support and Additional Information Sources
Unrivaled Service
and Support
Behind every Xerox product is a large network of customer support that’s unrivaled
in the industry and available when you
need it. Xerox service professionals use
leading-edge technologies to keep you up
and running. They’re even linked to the
engineers who designed your product, so
you can be confident when you choose
Xerox. And Genuine XEROX® supplies are
always readily available.
Total Satisfaction Guaranteed —
You Decide When You’re Satisfied
The exclusive Xerox Total Satisfaction
Guarantee, recognized as unique in the
industry, covers every Phaser device that
has been continuously maintained by
Xerox or its authorized representatives
under a Xerox express warranty or Xerox
maintenance agreement. You decide when
you’re satisfied.
Xerox Office Services Support
Asset Management Services
Asset Optimization and Tracking
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— Process and tools to optimize an
enterprise’s office output infrastructure
and reduce
Overall costs
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Break-Fix Management — Single point
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of ownership and management for
break-fix service for all brands of office
output devices
Supplies Management — Process and
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tools to procure, monitor and replenish all document-related supplies
proactively
Imaging and Output Management
Services
Output Management — Single point
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of management of office output
from all output devices, regardless
of manufacturer
Image Capture and Workflow — Cost-
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efficient solutions for capturing, managing, retrieving and distributing information into digital repositories
Support Services
Technology Procurement and
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Deployment — A creative and flexible
end-to-end print/computer product
acquisition solution that uses a singlepoint-of-contact model while lowering
the total cost of acquisition
Help Desk Services — A broad range
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of enterprise services managed
through a centralized single point
of contact and delivered through an
on-site or off-site model
Additional Information
Sources
What’s in the box:
Phaser 3600 printer
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Print cartridge (7,000 print capacity)
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World kit (includes Software and
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documentation CD, Registration card,
Warranty booklet)
Power Cord
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Phaser 3600 Front Panel:
The front panel offers tools and infor-
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mation pages to help with machine
setup, feature selections, operational
problems, media feed and supply issues.
On the Web
Visit www.xerox.com/office for:
Product, supplies and support
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information
Downloading drivers
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Finding your local Xerox sales
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representative
Online documentation
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Visit www.xerox.com/office/support for:
Support and service information,
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including the same troubleshooting Knowledge Base used by Xerox
Customer Support staff to provide the
latest technical information on:
Application issues
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Errors
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Print-quality issues
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Troubleshooting
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End User Services — Microsoft software
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implementation, IT project consulting,
and customer education
Access Managed Services
Student and Library Patron Access
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— Custom designed and implemented
customer-managed solutions for
student and library patron print
access management
Notes
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