Section 2 - Evaluating Multifunction Printers; Productivity; Deployment; Versatility - Xerox WorkCentre 7132 Evaluator Manual

Section 2
Evaluating Multifunction Printers
EVALUATION CRITERIA
As the company that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the first digital multifunction
system, Xerox has invested years of research and development in designing the most productive office
devices in the industry. This experience has positioned Xerox as the recognized leader in office MFP design
and performance. Based on our in-depth understanding of customer needs in the office, Xerox recommends
the following criteria be considered in the evaluation process of a shared MFP:
• Productivity – can it keep up with the demands of a multiple user environment?
• Deployment – how does the MFP ease the demands of the deployment process?
• Ease of Use and Management– are all the capabilities integrated and intuitive?
• Reliability – is it designed and build for demanding use and backed by a quality organization?
• Versatility – can the MFP grow with changing demands?
• Security – is the MFP able to keep your confidential information safe?
• Cost Control – can you monitor and control your organizations cost of printing?
MFPs often look the same from the outside. Looking only at the specifications on speeds, feeds, and print
resolution, you might incorrectly conclude that most MFPs are basically equal. This section of the Evaluator
Guide will suggest ways you can thoroughly evaluate them, and show how the WorkCentre
best meet your needs.
EVALUATE PRODUCTIVITY
In addition to actual print engine speed, consider all the factors that contribute to overall
throughput. Does the system deliver the print, copy, scan, and fax features your employees need
to enhance productivity? Does the system include automatic features that help get your prints
right the first time? Is the system considerate of the network traffic it produces? Is it easy to
manage jobs being sent to the system?
HOW THE WORKCENTRE
Overall Productivity
With up to 32 ppm black-and-white and 8 ppm color output speeds, up to 40 ipm black-and-white and 13
ipm color scanning speeds with the duplex auto document feeder option (DADF), standard two-sided
printing, concurrent scanning and printing, and warm-up time of less than 30 seconds from low power –
documents can be produced and processed quickly, with less time spent waiting for the system. All
WorkCentre 7132 MFPs come with the powerful Xerox controller, 768 MB of memory, and a 40 GB hard
disk drive. This controller enables fast first copy out times as fast as 6.9 seconds for black-and-white and
18.1 seconds for color – well suited for offices that primarily use black-and-white documents and need
occasional color output.
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WORKCENTRE 7132 EVALUATOR GUIDE
® 7132 MFP EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT:
® 7132 MFP can