Evaluating Ease of Use and Management
Take a look at how easy the device is to use and manage on a network.
In most cases, individual users and small
businesses have limited access to IT
resources. Therefore, it's important that the
color printer or multifunction printer you pur-
chase is easy to install, use and manage.
Evaluate the tools delivered with the printer
or multifunction printer, and whether they
will ease the task of installing the device and
simplify day-to-day usage and management.
Is the device simple to operate, and will users
quickly feel comfortable with it? Are the user
interfaces, both the front panel and print
driver, well designed and easy to navigate?
Xerox
Phaser
and WorkCentre
®
®
ers and multifunction printers are designed
to be set up and installed by non-technical
users. The included quick install guide helps
install optional accessories, connect the
printer to your network and a power source,
and power-up the device.
Easy-access consumables, such as toner
cartridges, allow for fast, easy replacement
by any user for minimal device downtime.
Also, all Xerox drivers are Windows Hardware
Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, ensuring
compliance with Microsoft
®
seamless compatibility with MS Windows
environments.
Look for the following attributes and features
when evaluating the ease-of-ownership
offered by the color printers and multifunc-
tion printers covered in this guide.
Installation and management
Phaser Installer
Phaser Installer greatly simplifies the driver
installation process, getting your printer or
multifunction printer up and running in
about two minutes — with no computer
reboot required.
DHCP
With the DHCP networking protocol, your
color printer or multifunction printer will
automatically be assigned an IP address and
join your network.
Pre-installed print cartridges
Phaser printers and multifunction printers
with pre-installed print cartridges are virtually
plug-and-play.
Xerox CentreWare
(CentreWare IS)
CentreWare IS is an embedded web server
color print-
®
that allows networked users to connect to
their printer or multifunction printer via
any standard web browser to install print
drivers, monitor printer status, view the print
job queue, manage settings and properties
and access troubleshooting and support
resources.
Xerox CentreWare Web
Office environments that have multiple print-
ers and multifunction printers connected to
their networks can install, monitor, configure,
track usage and troubleshoot from any work-
standards and
station via one convenient and powerful web
®
application. Additionally, the interoperability
of CentreWare Web means it can be used to
monitor non-Xerox devices as well.
Mac friendly
And for users in Mac environments, peace
of mind comes from knowing that printers
and multifunction printers are the devices
of choice for more Mac users than any other
brand of office equipment.
Xerox Phaser and WorkCentre Small-Business-Class Color Printers and Multifunction Printers Evaluator Guide
Internet Services
®
Day-to-day use
Bi-directional print drivers
With bi-directional print drivers, two-way
communication between your computer and
your printer or multifunction printer allows
you to receive helpful device-status updates
on your screen.
Xerox global Print Driver
®
This truly universal print driver lets you install,
upgrade and manage Xerox and non-Xerox
devices from a single driver.
Xerox Mobile Express Driver™
For mobile users, the Xerox Mobile Express
Driver makes it easy to find, use and manage
Xerox and non-Xerox devices in every new
location.
PrintingScout
®
This driver-based feature monitors and
reports any printer condition that prevents
a print job from completing successfully.
PrintingScout is designed to provide timely
and useful information that allows users to
identify and resolve their own printing issues.
Run black
With the Run Black feature, the printer or
multifunction printer will continue printing
in black even if it runs out of cyan, yellow or
magenta toner.
Front-panel toner-level gauges
Conveniently located on the device's front
panel, intuitive indicators let users quickly see
how much toner remains.
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