Xerox C305ae Colour Laser Multifunction Printer
Description

The Xerox C305ae Colour Laser Multifunction Printer provides fast, secure and reliable print, scan, copy and fax performance in a compact desktop design. Designed for small workgroups, it delivers print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute in both monochrome and colour, making it an efficient central hub for workplace document creation.
- Multifunction 4-in-1 laser capabilities covering print, copy, scan and analogue fax.
- Print speeds up to 30 ppm (A4) in monochrome and colour with a rapid first-page-out time as fast as 8.3 seconds.
- Single-Pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) with 50-sheet capacity for rapid two-sided scanning up to 92 ipm.
- Clear 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) tiltable colour touchscreen interface for intuitive job control and navigation.
- Flexible connectivity including Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct and front USB port access.
- Standard 250-sheet paper input tray supporting media weights from 60 to 162 gsm.
- Uses Xerox C300 / 303 / 305 series toner cartridges for high-yield replacement options.
- Includes pre-installed starter toner cartridges (up to 2,000 pages black and CMY).
- Compatible with the Xerox Easy Assist app for streamlined installation, wireless setup and device management.
For manufacturer information, see the Xerox C305ae product page.
For customers across Australia, Xerox C305ae colour laser multifunction printer orders are fulfilled through distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
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Basic Specifications
| Model Name | Xerox C305ae |
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| Part Number | 100S15005 |
| Printer Type | Colour Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Analogue Fax |
| Workgroup Size | Small Workgroup |
| Recommended Monthly Page Volume | 750 - 5,000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | Up to 75,000 pages per month |
| Print Speed (A4, Simplex) | Up to 30 ppm (Black), Up to 30 ppm (Colour) |
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| Print Speed (A4, Duplex) | Up to 15 spm (Black), Up to 15 spm (Colour) |
| First Page Out Time | As fast as 8.3 seconds (Black), 8.6 seconds (Colour) |
| Print Resolution | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Colour Quality (2400 x 600 dpi); Colour: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ |
| Duplex Printing | Integrated Duplex |
| Page Description Languages | PostScript 3 Emulation, PCL 6 Emulation, PCL 5 Emulation, PCL m, PDF |
Copy
| Copy Speed (A4, Simplex) | Up to 30 cpm (Black), Up to 30 cpm (Colour) |
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| Copy Speed (A4, Duplex) | Up to 15 spm (Black), Up to 15 spm (Colour) |
| First Copy Out Time | As fast as 8.1 seconds (Black), 8.5 seconds (Colour) |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi (Max) |
| Reduce / Enlarge Range | 25 to 400 % |
Scan
| Scanner Type | Flatbed scanner with Single-Pass Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) |
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| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets (75 gsm) |
| Scan Speed (A4, Simplex) | Up to 46 ppm (Black), Up to 20 ppm (Colour) |
| Scan Speed (A4, Duplex) | Up to 92 ipm (Black), Up to 40 ipm (Colour) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 216 x 356 mm |
| Scan File Formats | TIFF, Secure PDF, PDF, JPEG, JPG |
| Scan Destinations | e-mail, Front USB drive, FTP, Network or USB connected computer, Windows Network folder |
Fax
| Fax Type | Analogue Fax |
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| Modem Speed | 33.6 Kbps |
Paper Handling
| Standard Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets (75 gsm) |
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| Manual Feed Slot | 1 sheet |
| Maximum Paper Input Capacity | Up to 751 sheets (with optional trays) |
| Output Capacity | Up to 100 sheets (75 gsm) |
| Media Types Supported | Plain Paper, Light Paper, Heavy Paper, Card Stock, Labels, Envelope, Coloured Paper, Letterhead, Preprinted, Bond, Glossy, Recycled |
| Media Sizes Supported | A4, A5, A6, Executive, Folio, JIS-B5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Oficio, Hagaki Card, Envelopes (7 3/4, 9, 10, B5, C5, DL) |
| Media Weight Supported | 60 to 162 gsm (Standard Tray), 60 to 200 gsm (Manual Feed Slot) |
Connectivity & Hardware
| Display | 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) Colour Touchscreen |
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| Processor Speed | 1.2 GHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Optional Storage | 128 GB Intelligent Storage Drive (ISD) |
| Standard Connectivity Ports | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), Front Hi-Speed USB Port (Type A), USB 2.0 (Type B), Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Apple iBeacon |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Chromebook, Wi-Fi Direct |
Consumables
| Toner Cartridge Series | Xerox C300 / 303 / 305 series toner cartridges |
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| Standard Yield Toner Cartridges | Black up to 3,000 pages (006R05071 / 006R05116); CMY up to 2,500 pages each (006R05072-74 / 006R05117-19) |
| High Yield Toner Cartridges | Black up to 6,200 pages (006R05091); Cyan (006R05092), Magenta (006R05093), Yellow (006R05094) up to 6,400 pages each |
| Waste Toner Container | Xerox Waste Toner Container up to 15,000 pages (008R08165) |
| Includes Starter Consumables | Yes (Pre-installed starter toner: Black up to 2,000 pages; Cyan, Magenta, Yellow up to 2,000 pages each) |
Power, Dimensions & Warranty
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 411.2 mm x 402.1 mm x 345.2 mm |
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| Weight | 20.2 kg |
| Average Power Consumption | 432 watts (Printing), 0.78 watts (Sleep Mode), 0.1 watts (Hibernate Mode) |
| Standard Warranty | 1 Year Advanced Exchange warranty |





