Xerox® Versant® 4100 & Versant® 280: Mid-Production Color That’s Built to Perform
If you’re producing commercial print, in-plant work, or premium collateral, your success depends on more than rated speed. You need repeatable quality, smarter automation, and media versatility—so your team spends less time correcting output and more time producing sellable work. The Xerox® Versant® family delivers the stability and application range production and graphics professionals rely on.
- Ultra HD image quality positioned at 2400 × 2400 dpi with 10-bit pipeline for smooth gradients and crisp detail
- Media versatility up to 400 gsm (supported), plus long-sheet capability for banners and specialty formats
- Automation options designed to reduce operator touch time and improve consistency
- Two capacity points: Versant 280 for mid-production growth, Versant 4100 for higher throughput and duty cycles
- Colorado-based support from ABT: production planning, implementation, training, and service
Pick the Versant that fits your workflow—not just your wishlist
The “right” production device is the one that stays busy, stays consistent, and supports your finishing path. ABT looks at what you run today and what you want to bring in tomorrow—then helps you match capacity, automation, and media handling to your actual production reality.
Versant 280
A versatile mid-production platform for shops and in-plants scaling beyond light production. Positioned with optional performance upgrades and Adaptive CMYK+ for premium effects.
- Up to 80 ppm (option-dependent)
- Up to 400 gsm supported
- Optional ASRS and Performance Package
Versant 4100
Built for higher throughput and more demanding production environments, with automation designed for faster setup and consistent quality control.
- Up to 100 ppm
- Versatile production feeding + finishing configurations
- Long-sheet capable for specialty formats (configuration-dependent)
ABT Production Fit Review
You’ll evaluate the press the way a production team actually works—throughput by job type, make-ready, reprint drivers, bottlenecks, and finishing.
- Job mix + peak demand mapping
- Media + application fit
- Finishing flow alignment
Versant 4100: smart automation + higher throughput for demanding production
When your queue is heavy and deadlines are tight, the biggest cost is rework and intervention. The Versant 4100 is positioned for high productivity with automation designed to simplify tasks like alignment and calibration—so your team can keep output moving and predictable.
Why production teams choose the 4100
- Up to 100 ppm for sustained mid-production throughput
- Ultra HD output positioned at 2400 × 2400 dpi with 10-bit rendering
- Supports heavy and specialty stocks (up to 400 gsm supported)
- Long-sheet output for banners and special formats (configuration-dependent)
Versant 280: the adaptable profit builder for mid-production growth
If you want to expand your application range while keeping operations practical, the Versant 280 is built for versatility: media support up to 400 gsm (supported), strong Ultra HD output, and optional performance upgrades that help you push farther without jumping into a larger platform too early.
Where the 280 fits best
- Up to 80 ppm (option-dependent) for steady mid-production output
- Runs supported media up to 400 gsm for covers and premium collateral
- Optional ASRS for rated speed across supported stocks up to 400 gsm
- Adaptive CMYK+ options to create premium, higher-value applications
Adaptive CMYK+ (Versant 280): premium effects you can sell
Competing on commodity CMYK is a race to the bottom. With an Adaptive CMYK+ approach on the Versant 280, you can add specialty effects (like metallic looks, white/clear effects, and fluorescent options) that help you create premium applications customers notice—and pay more for.
High-impact direct mail
Stand out in crowded mailboxes with visual pop and premium effects that elevate response.
- Premium postcards and self-mailers
- Short-run personalization-friendly formats
- Upsell paths beyond commodity CMYK
Brand + retail collateral
Deliver pieces that feel premium for agencies, brand teams, and retail campaigns.
- Sell sheets and lookbooks
- Presentation folders and kits
- Short-run premium promos
Specialty applications
Offer effects your customers notice—without turning production into a multi-step process.
- Invitations and event collateral
- Packaging mockups and prototypes
- High-end marketing materials
Want to see what this looks like on your application?
Bring a sample file (or an application idea) and we’ll walk through options and expected results.
Request information on Xerox® Versant® 4100 & Versant® 280
Tell us what you’re producing today (and what you want to produce next). We’ll follow up with next steps for a demo or an assessment aligned to your job mix, media requirements, and finishing needs.
Helpful details to include
- Monthly volume + peak periods
- Top applications (commercial print, graphics, direct mail, premium collateral)
- Media types you run (including heavy stocks and synthetics, if applicable)
- Finishing requirements and turnaround expectations
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Xerox® Versant® FAQs
How do I choose between Versant 280 and Versant 4100?
It typically comes down to queue size, peak demand, and the level of throughput headroom you need. The 4100 is positioned for higher speed and heavier production use, while the 280 is a versatile mid-production platform with strong upgrade paths and CMYK+ options.
Do these presses support heavy stocks?
They’re positioned for a broad media range including heavier stocks (supported). ABT will validate supported weights and configurations based on the specific stocks you run and the finishing path you need.
Do you support installs and service in Colorado?
Yes. ABT supports production deployments in Colorado with implementation planning, operator training, and responsive service support.
Ready to reduce rework and produce more sellable work per shift?
If you’re evaluating Xerox® Versant® for commercial print or graphic arts production, ABT can help you confirm fit, size the right model, and align workflow and finishing so your investment turns into measurable capacity.