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Xerox
Phaser 6250N Color Laser Printer

Networked color printer with a 500-sheet tray. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Xerox's official configuration list identifies the Phaser 6250N as a 110 V color laser printer rated at 26 ppm in both black and color, with 2400 dpi, Ethernet and 256 MB of memory. Xerox's configuration help specifies a standard 500-sheet tray on N. The N should remain distinct from DP, DT and DX variants: Xerox lists automatic two-sided printing for the latter configurations, not N. The reviewed documents do not establish a recommended monthly workload. This is a wired color printer with substantial standard paper input, but a buyer must verify the suffix on the offered machine before applying any family-level feature claim.

Consider it for

A wired office needing a higher-capacity color print-only queue and able to accept one-sided output or an exact configuration without built-in duplex..

Look elsewhere if

Avoid this configuration if automatic duplex is mandatory, if copy or scan is needed at the device, or if monthly volume must match a published recommendation.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Xerox documents 26 ppm black and color output for the exact 6250N configuration.
  • The 500-sheet standard tray and Ethernet suit a shared wired print queue.
  • The N's 256 MB memory and 2400 dpi distinguish its documented configuration from the base B model.

What to weigh up

  • Automatic duplex is not standard on N; Xerox lists it on DP/DT/DX variants.
  • The reviewed Xerox documentation does not establish a recommended monthly page range.
  • The 110 V rating is specific to this documented configuration and should be checked against the buyer's location.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredPhaser 6250N
Main functionsColor laser printer; 26 ppm black and color
Print output2400 dpi; 256 MB memory; standard 500-sheet tray
Two-sided printingEthernet; N configuration has no standard automatic duplex; workload recommendation unknown

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 14, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Why does the exact 6250 suffix matter?

Xerox lists multiple Phaser 6250 configurations with different memory, paper feeders and duplex features. The N is the networked model with 256 MB and Ethernet, while the DP, DT and DX names carry differences that cannot be imported into a 6250N listing. The suffix is therefore a buying requirement, not a minor label. Confirm the model identifier on the device and its configuration page before comparing tray or duplex claims. An undifferentiated search for Phaser 6250 may show several variants together.

What does the print rating mean?

The Xerox NMSO document rates the N at up to 26 pages per minute in black and color. That places its color and mono ratings together in the family table, but speed remains a maker specification rather than a measured result for a used device or a complex job. File size, driver, warm-up and paper choice can affect a real task. Xerox also lists 2400 dpi and a photo-quality mode for N. Those facts help describe output options, while the particular office should decide how much detail or color consistency its documents require.

How does the 500-sheet tray affect daily use?

Xerox's configuration help identifies a 500-sheet standard tray for the Phaser 6250N. A larger main supply can reduce frequent refills compared with a smaller personal printer and may support a shared queue. It does not establish the recommended monthly volume or guarantee that a second-hand unit still includes every tray component. Inspect the exact machine and verify that the cassette feeds the media sizes the office uses. If letterhead, labels or another stock must be kept ready, confirm whether an appropriate separate feed option is included rather than assuming a base tray handles every job.

Will the Ethernet connection work for the office?

Xerox lists Ethernet on the N configuration, so it is designed for a wired network path in addition to its print engine. This can support a shared department queue without selecting a wireless setup. The reviewed configuration table does not establish built-in Wi-Fi. Check cabling, network protocols, operating-system support and the organization's current security requirements before deployment; the product documentation identifies the interface but does not promise compatibility with every modern network policy. If the printer is for one nearby workstation, compare the cost and effort of maintaining an older network device with a simpler USB model.

Is automatic two-sided printing included?

Xerox's configuration help shows automatic duplex as unavailable for N and available on DP, DT and DX. A search result or accessory listing for another Phaser 6250 variant can therefore be misleading. For the base N configuration, assume one-sided automatic output and do not plan a two-sided workflow unless the machine has a verified compatible duplex option installed. The user guide's general family coverage is not a reason to ignore the table's variant distinction. This issue changes paper use and operator effort, so it belongs in the decision before choosing a specific unit.

How should a team size monthly demand?

The sources reviewed for the N give speed, memory, resolution and paper configuration, but do not state a recommended monthly range. A maximum monthly duty figure, even if present on another family page, is not a recommended routine workload. Estimate the office's typical pages and peaks, then compare against a model whose maker gives a suitable monthly range if that is a hard selection criterion. The N can be evaluated on color output and network access, but its monthly workload position should stay unknown until exact-model guidance is found.

Compare for your needs

Choose a verified Phaser 6250 DP/DT/DX configuration if duplex is essential, or compare a newer color printer when exact configuration support and workload guidance matter.

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Before you buy

Does the 6250N automatically print both sides?

No. Xerox's configuration table reserves automatic duplex for DP, DT and DX; it is not listed for the N.

Does this configuration have Ethernet?

Yes. Xerox lists Ethernet for the N configuration and distinguishes it from the base B model.

What is the recommended monthly volume?

The reviewed Xerox sources do not establish a recommended monthly page range for the 6250N.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The Phaser 6250N is a wired color print-only configuration with a 500-sheet tray and no documented standard duplex. Verify the suffix and treat monthly volume as unknown.

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