14     Xerox Phaser 8560MFP Evaluator Guide
Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Systems
Evaluate Versatility
Does the product have multiple configuration options to choose from, to fit 
your environment? Does the MFP feature the media support your business requires? 
Can multiple functions be performed simultaneously? Are third-party solutions avail-
able to integrate the MFP into your business processes?
How the phaser 8560MFP 
exceeds the versatility 
requirement:
Configurations
All four configurations of the Phaser 8560MFP 
multifunction printer come standard with the 
full complement of color and black-and-white 
MFP features — network printing, copying, 
scanning and faxing. The four configuration 
options enable you to right-size the Phaser 
8560MFP for your office, choosing the right 
paper capacity and memory required to support 
your employees.
Media Support
The Phaser 8560MFP is an excellent option for 
busy offices and workgroups who print on a 
variety of media types and sizes (up to 8.5 x 14 
in.). Media weights from 16 to 40 lb. bond (60 
to 220 gsm) are supported through the Tray 1 
multi-purpose tray; all other trays support 16 to 
32 lb. bond (60–120 gsm). The optional DADF 
supports media from 16 to 32 lb. bond (60 to 
120 gsm) to accommodate a broad range of 
original documents for copying, scanning and 
faxing. The 8.5 x 14 in. platen glass eases the 
scanning and copying of larger documents like 
books and legal contracts.
In addition to plain paper stocks, the Phaser 
8560MFP supports media types including trans-
parencies, envelopes, labels, glossy paper and 
custom-size paper.
True Multitasking
The Phaser 8560MFP is a true multitasking 
MFP, delivering optimized system performance 
and increasing employee productivity. The 
Phaser 8560MFP front panel stays available for 
programming jobs even while the engine is busy 
printing or copying pages — preventing bottle-
necks at the system by allowing employees to 
program scan, fax or copy jobs without waiting 
for prior jobs to complete. For example, if you 
need to make a quick copy before heading into 
a meeting and find the system busy with a long 
print job, you can make your copy — the Phaser 
8560MFP will temporarily pause the print job, 
make your copy, and pick up the print job where 
it left off.
Xerox Alliance Partner Solutions
Xerox Alliance Partners offer a wide range of 
server- and client-based software solutions that 
extend the value of Xerox products by provid-
ing advanced solutions for document distri-
bution and management, access and usage 
control, job tracking/reporting, and output fleet 
management.