Xerox VersaLink vs AltaLink: Choosing an A3 Multifunction Printer

Choose Xerox VersaLink if you need a dependable A3 workhorse at up to 35 ppm; choose AltaLink if you print at higher volumes (up to 72 ppm) and want AI-assisted apps built in. Both families run Xerox ConnectKey Technology, so they share a tablet-like touchscreen, cloud and mobile connectivity, the Xerox App Gallery and multi-layer security.

As an Authorised Xerox Partner, SNA Infotech helps Mumbai businesses pick, install and support the right Xerox device. This guide compares four Xerox A3 series, two mono and two colour, so you can shortlist the right fit before asking for a quote.

Xerox A3 range at a glance

Duty cycles and top scan speeds are for the fastest model in each series. All figures are from Xerox brochures.

Xerox VersaLink: the everyday A3 workplace assistant

VersaLink devices are mid-volume A3 MFPs for offices and departments. They share a 7-inch tilting touchscreen, a 130-sheet single-pass duplex document feeder (80 ipm), a 520-sheet tray plus 100-sheet bypass, and paper options up to 5,140 sheets. Each has 4 GB memory, a dual-core 1.05 GHz processor and a 320 GB hard disk.

VersaLink B7125 / B7130 / B7135 (mono)

• 25, 30 or 35 ppm black and white
• Monthly duty cycle 107,000 / 129,000 / 153,000 pages
• Print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi for crisp text and rich blacks
• NFC Tap-to-Pair and AirPrint; Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct with an optional kit
• Trellix allowlisting and SIEM integration for security

VersaLink C7120 / C7125 (colour)

• 20 or 25 ppm, colour and black and white
• Monthly duty cycle 87,000 / 107,000 pages
• Colour output up to 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Encrypted hard disk (AES 256-bit, FIPS 140-2) with image overwrite
• Same touchscreen, scanning and mobile features as the B7100

Both VersaLink series give access to 100+ apps in the Xerox App Gallery, for tasks such as translating documents, redacting sensitive data and converting paper into editable Microsoft files. Optional finishers add stapling, hole-punching and booklet making.

Xerox AltaLink 8200: AI-assisted, high-volume A3

The AltaLink 8200 Series is Xerox’s high-volume A3 platform, and it comes with AI built in. The adaptive 10.1-inch touchscreen learns your most-used tasks and creates shortcuts. Pre-loaded AI apps (Auto-Redaction, Summarizer and Note Converter) redact sensitive data, summarise long reports and turn handwritten notes into editable text, right at the device. The apps include limited-use credits that you renew through the Xerox App Gallery.

Shared features across the series:

• 256 GB encrypted NVMe SSD, Intel Atom quad-core 1.9 GHz, 4 GB memory (8 GB on the 70/72 ppm models)
• Two 520-sheet adjustable trays; Tray 2 takes 12 x 18 inch / SRA3
• Up to 3,140 sheets standard with the tandem tray, 6,140 with the high-capacity feeder
• Print resolution up to 1200 x 2400 dpi
• NFC tap-to-pair, AirPrint, Mopria, and print from and scan to Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive
• Smart Proximity Sensor that wakes the device as you approach and saves energy when idle
• Three built-in security templates, TPM 2.0, Trellix allowlisting and automatic remediation of security settings

AltaLink B8245 / B8255 / B8270 (mono)

• 45, 55 or 72 ppm
• Monthly duty cycle up to 200,000 / 300,000 / 300,000 pages
• B8270 scans at up to 270 ipm duplex through a 250-sheet feeder; B8245 and B8255 at 161 ipm through a 130-sheet feeder

AltaLink C8230 / C8235 / C8245 / C8255 / C8270 (colour)

• 30, 35, 45, 55 or 70 ppm, colour and black and white
• Monthly duty cycle from 90,000 (C8230) to 300,000 pages (C8255 and C8270)
• HD toner for strong colour rendering, with an optional Xerox EX-c print server powered by Fiery
• Banner printing up to 1,320 mm (52 inches) with the optional Long Sheet Feed Kit

Optional finishers across both AltaLink series add up to 64-page saddle-stitched booklets, hole-punching, C-fold and Z-fold.

VersaLink or AltaLink: how to choose

Pick by print volume and speed first, then by the extras your workflow needs.

1. Volume: VersaLink suits roughly up to 150,000 pages a month at peak; AltaLink goes up to 300,000.
2. Scanning: If your team digitises files daily, AltaLink’s faster feeders (up to 270 ipm) save real time.
3. Colour quality: For marketing material, AltaLink colour models with HD toner and the optional Fiery server give the most control.
4. Security: Both are strong. AltaLink adds security templates, TPM 2.0 and an encrypted SSD, which suits BFSI, healthcare and government.

Why buy Xerox printers from SNA Infotech

• Authorised Xerox Partner: genuine devices, original supplies and manufacturer-backed warranty
• Since 1989: more than three decades of IT and print infrastructure work for Mumbai businesses
• Right-sized advice: we match the series, speed and finishing options to your real volume and workflow
• Installation and support: delivery, network and ConnectKey app setup, and after-sales service
• Managed print options: fleet monitoring and supplies management for multi-device offices

Frequently asked questions