Xerox WorkCentre XE88 Laser Multifunction

The copier can work as a standalone, producing fine quality copies at 8 ppm with up to 600 x 600 dpi laser resolution for both copier and printer. Zoom reduction and enlargement features permit modifications from 50 to 200 percent. The XE88 prints up to 99 copies at one time on media from card stock to transparencies plus labels and specialty papers. You can adjust contrast and exposure at the touch of a button. The large-capacity input handles up to 250 sheets, and printer output can hold 50 copies. The automatic document feeder holds up to 30 pages. In addition, the XE88 quickly scans documents in 7.5 ppm at a resolution of 400 x 600 dpi.

With a relatively small footprint, this sturdy three-in-one is a convenient tool and timesaver for any small-business owner. The Xerox WorkCentre XE88 digital copier, printer, and scanner takes up just 18.2 by 16.8 by 9 inches, yet it weighs in at a sturdy 25 pounds. The package includes a toner cartridge, a drum cartridge, and an IEEE 1284 parallel cable. Service and support are part of the three-year warranty.

Pros: Cheap, small footprint, not-heavy, copies at moderate speed.
Cons: Starting to malfunction at 3 yrs time (can be expected, cheap product), toner is expensive


could be better   January 22, 2001
Anne (Middletown, Maryland United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

My mom bought this as a gift for my dad for Christmas. We were using it as a copier for a few weeks because our Epson 440 was having problems. It is an excellent copier and I highly recommend it for that. The printing feature cuts off a little bit on the side though. Also when doing anything that involves feeding paper, the thing tries to feed about 10 sheets of paper at once(happened to me 2x). Then, to get the paper out if you can't pull it out, you have to take out both the toner and the drum and then pull it out that way. Then to load paper, there is a lever that you have to pull up to load the paper instead of just sticking it in and leaving like most things. And aren't a B & W scanner and copier exactly the same thing? It also tends to distort pictures a little bit(making faces shiner and weird). It's ok for light use, but definitly not a big business copier. And it doesn't come with a USB cable so if you want to use a color printer with it too, you must go out and buy a cable for that. An ok buy-not recommended for big business use.


Bad product, crappy software, worst tech support   December 20, 2000
James L. Zhang (Arlington Heights, IL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

First, Xerox claimed that they support Windows 2000 Professional, which was totally bogus. The "new" driver for Windows 2000 on their website is the one for Windows NT4. Tech support was the most imcompetent bunch I've ever seen. I was told conflicting stories by 3 different reps. Then the last person I talked to stated that USB connection only works on Windows 98, and does not work on WinME or 2000. It was funny the person I talked to before that said Windows 2000 only works with USB connection. Oh, they DO NOT ship a USB cable with it. If you buy the damn thing, you have to run out buy your own USB cable, only to find out it does not work. This WorkCentre only functions as a walk up copier right now. I would advise any who are lured by Xerox's cheap price and sales promotions to reconsider. If you look at the drivers on Xerox's web site, it have not been updated since 8/1999. I guess that is why Xerox is having finacial problem.


Bad product, crappy software, worst tech support   December 20, 2000
James L. Zhang (Arlington Heights, IL United States)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

First, Xerox claimed that they support Windows 2000 Professional, which was totally bogus. The "new" driver for Windows 2000 on their website is the one for Windows NT4. Tech support was the most imcompetent bunch I've ever seen. I was told conflicting stories by 3 different reps. Then the last person I talked to stated that USB connection only works on Windows 98, and does not work on WinME or 2000. It was funny the person I talked to before that said Windows 2000 only works with USB connection. Oh, they DO NOT ship a USB cable with it. If you buy the thing, you have to run out buy your own USB cable, only to find out it does not work. This WorkCentre only functions as a walk up copier right now. I would advise any who are lured by Xerox's cheap price and sales promotions to reconsider. If you look at the drivers on Xerox's web site, it have not been updated since 8/1999. I guess that is why Xerox is having finacial problem.


Cheap, but not that cheap   July 31, 2000
6 out of 13 found this review helpful

Small, easy to use. Supplies are a bit expensive given the fact that they have to be replaced every couple of days.