Xerox 497K17800 tray/feeder Paper tray

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you’re already running a Xerox setup and your issue is simply a dead/failed paper feed tray, the Xerox 497K17800 is the kind of replacement that “just works” without messing about. At **£121.26 ex‑VAT**, it’s not cheap, but it’s also not wildly overpriced for a genuine parts channel item—especially if uptime matters and you don’t want your team trial-and-error testing generic trays.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this unless you’ve confirmed compatibility with your exact printer model and paper path. Replacement trays can be oddly model-specific, and if you’re paying for the wrong one, it becomes a costly paperweight. It’s best suited to **SMBs and IT teams maintaining existing Xerox fleets** where the printer is still worth keeping, but a tray/feeder component has become unreliable. If you’re only replacing because your printer is generally aging or you’re seeing broader feed issues (rollers, tires, pickup problems), you may be better off diagnosing the root cause first—because swapping a tray won’t fix a worn pickup system and you’ll still end up buying again.