Versant 280 Versions

[Mike619]

HI All. I am considering getting a Xerox Versant 280 to replace a 180. I noticed that, on the estimate I got, the machine is listed as the "VS280". I have a friend print shop that apparently has a "VR280". So I was wondering if there are different versions of this machine and what the latest version is. Thank you in advance!

 

[pippip]

I'm not aware of different versions. As regards the main print engine the only difference could be the Performace Model where it's rated speed on all stocks.
Rip, Feeders and finishing units are what you choose.
We've just signed for replacing our Versant 80 with the Versant 280 and it never came up in Ireland.

 

[PricelineNegotiator]

I've heard that there is a second version of the 280 that has some advanced automated registration capabilities.

 

[pippip]

Where are you based op?

 

[PricelineNegotiator]

Where are you based op?

Looks like he is from Pennsylvania, USA.

 

[adriansto]

HI All. I am considering getting a Xerox Versant 280 to replace a 180. I noticed that, on the estimate I got, the machine is listed as the "VS280". I have a friend print shop that apparently has a "VR280". So I was wondering if there are different versions of this machine and what the latest version is. Thank you in advance!

Initial product code for V280 at launch in 2020 was QAM and it was changed in 2022 to RFQ.
The only difference between the existing and the new Product Codes is the software version that is shipped pre-installed from manufacturing.
There are no hardware differences.
Probably prefixes for VerSant or VeRsant.

 

[TJPrinter]

I've heard that there is a second version of the 280 that has some advanced automated registration capabilities.

The only thing that I have heard was that they updated the firmware. That was the upgrade.

 

[jwheeler]

I think it's what @pippip referred to... according to the product page on their website:

The brochure explains further:

• All Stocks Rated Speed (ASRS) option includes
Xerox ® Interface Decurler Module (IDM/ASRS),
increasing speed by 25% on the heaviest stocks—
delivering full rated 80 ppm on all stocks up to
400 gsm*.
• Performance Package option includes Xerox ®
Interface Decurler Module (IDM/ILS), providing
ASRS performance along with an X-Rite ® Inline
Spectrophotometer working with Automated Color
Quality Suite (ACQS) for automated calibration
and profile creation. Fully integrated with Fiery ®
options, including Color Profiler Suite with ES-3000,
Compose, and the NX Station GL.