DocuColor® 242/252/260
advanced multifunction
Easy affordable color
for any environment.
The Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
Image quality
great price.
you can bank on.
Production performance. This family of printers is built to enable your
most demanding applications by delivering the production capabilities you
need. They are scalable and can be customized for your business demands.
The DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copiers deliver
2400 x 2400 dpi image quality and excellent fine-line
reproduction. You’ll also enjoy superb color consistency
and color-management capability.
With a standard paper handling capacity of 3,260 sheets, DocuColor
242/252/260 printer/copiers are more productive and require less
intervention. You also benefit from load-while-run toner, two black
cartridges for longer runs, and a 250-sheet Duplex Automatic Document
Feeder (DADF) that simplifies the scanning and copying of large jobs.
For enhanced image quality, the DocuColor 242/252/260
uses our latest VCSEL technology with a 32-beam laser.
This enables these printers to write data at a quicker rate
and at a higher resolution.
Advanced copy user interface. The layout of the full-panel color touch
screen has been designed with ease of use in mind. It is intuitive and easy
to use, enabling even inexperienced users to understand its functionality at
a glance and get more jobs through the shop.
Another secret to the great image quality of these
printers is Xerox’s breakthrough Emulsion Aggregation
High Gloss (EA HG) toner. This innovative toner brings
out great color, outstanding shadow detail, superior
halftones and smooth transitions that will please your
most demanding customers. There’s even an Enhanced
Gloss Mode for both copy and print, letting you select
a higher gloss level for each job.
Application flexibility. Though these printer/copiers have a small
footprint, they can handle media up to 300 g/m2/110 lb. cover and run
a wide variety of substrates. These include coated, labels, transparencies,
and synthetics. Sheet sizes can be as large as 13 x19 in./ SRA3 so you can
produce 12 x 18 in. full-bleed prints.
In-line finishing. The DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copiers are
available with a choice of finishing options. Choose from either our
Advanced, Professional, or Light-Production Finisher.
The benchmark image quality of the DocuColor
242/252/260 will enable you to deliver such high-value
applications as full-color booklets, brochures, posters,
demanding creative projects, and more.
Exciting Variable Information (VI) printing opportunities.
The superb image quality of the DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copiers
makes them ideal for high-impact personalized VI printing. Xerox offers
powerful, efficient tools that work seamlessly with these DocuColor
printer/copiers to let you add personalization and extra value to the
targeted communications your customers need.
Security issues, front and center. As a leader in the development
of digital technology, Xerox has demonstrated a commitment to keeping
your digital information safe and secure. Customers have responded by
looking to Xerox as a trusted provider of secure solutions, with many
standard and optional security features.
The Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
Features, functions.
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For more applications.
A user interface that makes everything simpler. Using an
intuitive index tab and button configuration, the DocuColor 242/252/260
user interface adds many important copy control functions and additional
system status information, all on a clean and simple view screen.
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3
Multiple job queues. This feature is very important for copy and print
accountability. You no longer have to manually batch jobs; multi-job
queuing lets you promote and delete at the simple touch of a button.
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Got a print job? We’ve got your solution. Depending on the
color server you choose, the DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier
can handle anything from newsletters, proposals, invoices, and
presentations to Web printing, digital photos, product brochures,
posters, and catalogs. The list goes on and on. They can also be
used for design proofing and proof for press.
Image transfer
Along every step of the way, you can count on affordable color,
2400 x 2400 dpi resolution, a wide range of media choices, superb
color-management tools, and productive feeding and finishing options.
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Paper feed
Fusing image
The DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copiers enable the production
of all types of applications and are ideal for a wide array of
printing environments.
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250-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)
simplifies the copying and scanning of large jobs, offering
scan speed up to 50 ppm color and 80 ppm black-and-white.
2
Extra toner capacity. Two black toner SMart Kit™ replaceable
units keep replenishment interventions to a minimum and
productivity at its highest. All toner cartridges are load-while-
run, allowing you to replenish the toner without interrupting
the job.
The Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
Hole punching
Decurling media
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Multi-positioning stapling
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Folding
Saddle stitching
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4
Trickle-charge development system—unique to Xerox—
maintains print consistency throughout the workday.
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Optional finishers (Light-Production Finisher shown above)
lets you produce more applications in-line.
A short and straight paper path provides production
performance, a heavier media-feeding capability, and
increased reliability. Center-registered feeding results in
accurate registration.
With 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution, you enjoy excellent image
clarity in both prints and copies. To maintain this consistently
brilliant image quality, the unit employs an automatic Charge
Corotron Cleaning Assembly.
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Five standard trays have an amazing 3,260-sheet capacity.
Optional high-capacity feeders are available for long job runs
including a 2,000-sheet Oversized High-Capacity Feeder (OHCF);
it can handle sheet sizes up to 13 x 19 in./SRA3 and can
increase feeding capacity to 5,260 sheets.
The Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
Finishing and feeding options
add value.
Whether you are printing a brochure, newsletter, presentation,
or direct mail piece, you want to put your best foot forward.
You can do just that with the DocuColor 242/252/260’s choice
of professional feeding and finishing options.
High-Capacity Feeder. The HCF boosts the paper capacity of the
High-Capacity Feeder
DocuColor 242/252/260 from 3,260 sheets to an amazing 5,260 sheets*
Oversized High-Capacity Feeder
8.5 x 11 in. paper.
Oversized High-Capacity Feeder. The OHCF’s air-assisted, robust
feeder design enables the handling of 2,000 sheets* up to 13 x 19 in./SRA3
(64 – 300 g/m2/18 lb. bond – 110 lb. cover) coated and uncoated.
Advanced Finisher. This finishing option offers 50-sheet, multi-position
stapling and hole punching—2, 3, or 4 holes—plus stacking of up to
3,000 sheets. Features a 500-sheet top tray.
Advanced Finisher
Professional Finisher
Professional Finisher. In addition to the features of the Advanced
Finisher, this includes saddle stitching with center fold for easy booklet
making for up to a 60-page booklet and Bi-fold brochure assembly. This
finisher has a 500-sheet top-tray capacity, a 1,500-sheet stacker tray, and
a booklet output tray.
Light-Production Finisher. This finishing option has the capabilities of
the Professional Finisher plus incorporates an interposer input tray that
can accept up to 200 sheets and increases the stapling capacity to 100
sheets of 20 lb. paper. Even more versatility can be obtained with the
addition of the optional tri-fold, Z-fold, and tabloid Z-fold module for this
finisher. For heavyweight stocks, it has an active decurling function.
Light-Production Finisher
Hole punch
Tri-Fold
Stapling
Z-Fold
Sort and
collate
Booklet
Folding
Tabloid
Z-Fold
*24 lb./90 g/m2
The Xerox DocuColor® 242/252/260 Digital Color Printer/Copier
Color servers to meet any need.
As a DocuColor 242/252/260 user, you have a wide choice of color servers* that deliver the
power and flexibility you need in your business. The features and functionality of each color
server give you various color tools, workflow capabilities, and processing speed, along with
sophisticated color management.
EFI® Fiery® Bustled Controller. You can count on world-class color and an easy-to-
use workflow with this built-in network controller. Its Command WorkStation® 4.5 makes
it easy to program, monitor, and manage workflows. Its color-management tools enable
precise color from all applications, platforms, and formats. Options include a Secure
Disk Erase Kit, Impose 2.7, EFI Color Profiler, Memory, an X-Rite® DTP 32 Series II
Densitometer, and Hotfolders for the DocuColor 242/252 (standard on the DocuColor 260).
EFI Splash® RPX-ii Color Server. This server software option for the EFI Bustled
Controller gives graphic arts professionals the color-management, document-management,
and production-management features they need for the most demanding creative assignment.
Designed for Mac OS®-X/G5 environments as well as those with Intel processors, it
uses EFI’s SmartRIP® technology to significantly accelerate RIPping performance,
ensuring the fastest possible processing speeds for all hardware configurations.
Xerox FreeFlow® DocuSP® Color Server. This user-friendly color server combines
advanced color management with unmatched security features and system management. Hot
folders, viewable color correction curves, and simplified job and queue management features
fit easily in today's demanding color environments. Post-Rip imposition, color background
forms, and Automatic Image Enhancement, help push the envelope of today's key applications.
Production capabilities, performance, and ease of use provides you with everything you need
to deliver outstanding color output.
EFI Fiery Color Server. With its outstanding color-management tools and fast
RIP speeds, this server promises impressive productivity and flexibility in virtually
any printing environment. Available upgrade options include a Graphic Arts Premium
Edition package, Compose, EFI Color Profiler, hard disk security, an advanced
controller interface kit, and XP Pro OS.
Creo® Spire™ Color Server. This color server is available in both attached and
standalone versions and lets you easily perform everything from preflight checks to
proofing, imposition to short-run production, and much more. Excellent profiling
options let you see what your document will look like at each printing stage, and
proofing couldn’t be faster or easier. Available upgrades include the Professional Kit
and a control station.
*Stands for the three color servers are optional
DocuColor® 242/252/260
Call today. For more information or detailed
product specifications, call 1-800-ASK-XEROX.
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Convenience
Stapler
2,000-sheet
Oversized
2,000-sheet
High-Capacity
Feeder
Base Unit with
5 Standard Trays
High-Capacity
Light-
Production
Finisher
Feeder
Advanced
Finisher
Professional
Finisher
Offsetting
Catch Tray
DocuColor 242
DocuColor 252
DocuColor 260
Speed
(Color/Black-and-white)
Up to 40 ppm/55 ppm
Up to 50 ppm/65 ppm
Up to 60 ppm/75 ppm
Duty Cycle
Up to 200,000 pages per month
Up to 200,000 pages per month
Up to 300,000 pages per month
250-sheet Bypass Tray; Two 500-sheet 11 x 17 in./A3 Paper Trays; One 870-sheet 8.5 x 11 in./A4 Paper Tray;
One 1,140-sheet 8.5 x 11 in./A4 Paper Tray (Total 3,260 sheets)
Paper Handling
Paper input
Standard
Optional
2,000-sheet High-Capacity Feeder – 8.5 x 11 in./A4
2,000-sheet Oversize High-Capacity Feeder – up to 13 x 19 in./SRA3 and up to 300 g/m2
Paper output Optional Offsetting Catch Tray (OCT): 500-sheets
Advanced Finisher: 500-sheet top tray, 3,000-sheet stacker tray, Hole punching, and Multi-position stapling
Professional Finisher: 500-sheet top tray, 1,500-sheet stacker tray, Hole punching, Multi-position stapling, Bi-fold booklet making,
Saddle-stitch booklet maker
Light-Production Finisher: 200-sheet top tray, 1,500-sheet stacker tray, Hole punching, Multi-position stapling, Bi-fold,
Saddle-stitch booklet maker, Interposer. Optional Module enables Tri-fold and Z-fold (letter and tabloid)
Copy
Pre-collation memory
256 MB plus 80 GB hard disk drive
As fast as 10.7 seconds color/4.3 seconds black-and-white
2400 x 2400 dpi
First-page-out time
Copy resolution
Copy features
Reduction/enlargement (25% – 400%), Enhanced gloss level, Book copying/two-sided book copying, Mixed-sized originals, Image
rotation, Edge erase, Mirror/negative images, Image shift, Booklet creation, Multi-Up, Annotation and set numbering, Covers, Poster mode,
Repeat Image, Build Job, Delete inside/outside editing
Print
Print resolution
2400 x 2400 dpi
Scan
Scan resolution
200 x 200 dpi, 300 x 300 dpi, 400 x 400 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi
Foreign Interface Kit, Convenience Stapler
Other Options
Electrical
20 amp (115v), 10 amp (220/240v)
20 amp (115v), 10 amp (220/240v)
12 amp (208/240v)
Media Handling
Trays 1 – 2: 500 sheets each
Sizes: Custom sizes up to 11 x 17 in./A3
Tray 3: 870 sheets; Size: 8.5 x 11 in./A4
SELECT SPECIFICATIONS
Speed
Warm-up Time
From Sleep Mode: 150 seconds (approx.)
From Low Power Mode: 30 seconds (approx.)
Scan Speed with DADF (8.5 x 11 in./A4):
50 ppm Color
Supplies
SMart Kit™ Replaceable Units
Toner Cartridges (1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow, 2 Black),
Drum Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), Charge
Corotron, Fuser Module, Waste Toner Container, Staples
refill for Convenience Stapler and Finishing options
Tray 4: 1,140 sheets; Size: 8.5 x 11 in./A4
Trays 1 – 4: Weights: 18 to 80 lb. cover
(64 – 220 g/m2)
General Specifications
DocuColor 242/252/260
Dimensions
Smallest Footprint (WxDxH): 65.1 x 36.2 x 54 in.
(1653.6 x 921 x 1372 mm)
80 ppm Black-and-white
DocuColor 260 Speed by Media (8.5 x 11 in./A4 LEF)
Bypass Tray (Tray 5): 250 sheets
Sizes: Custom sizes up to 13 x 19 in./SRA3
Weights: Up to 110 lb. cover (300 g/m2)
Type
Mode
Plain
Enhanced Gloss
Heavyweight 1
Enhanced Gloss
Heavyweight 2
Transparency
ppm color/bw
60/75
Plain paper
Plain paper
105 – 176 g/m2
105 – 176 g/m2
177 – 300 g/m2
Maximum image size:
print – 12.7 x 18.9 in. (323 x 480 mm)
copy – 11.6 x 16.8 in. (297 x 432)
30/NA
30/75
20/NA
20/60
Transparency
20/40
(with finisher)
Transparency
Transparency
9/46
(without finisher)
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