Section 1: Evaluating Workgroup
Color Multifunction Printers
Evaluation Overview
As the need for color output, scanning, asset management, security and
content management continue to drive IT technology
to integrate multifunction printers (MFPs) into your business processes escalates.
Different individuals have different needs
and concerns regarding multifunction
capabilities—do you recognize any of
these individuals?
• The office manager who is concerned
with skyrocketing print costs
• The IT manager who is trying to reduce
IT overhead
• The administrator who needs to handle
the supplies of the MFP
• The end user who is worried
about productivity
• The facilities manager who is charged
with "doing something" to support the
company's sustainability initiatives
How do you know which
MFP is the right fit?
Based on continuous study of our
customers' requirements, Xerox
recommends that you consider using
the following criteria when evaluating
which workgroup- or department-class
color multifunction printer to purchase
for your office.
Color Costs
Will your company benefit from true
cost savings throughout the life of the
color MFP?
Ease of Use and Management
Does the MFP include tools and features to
lighten the load for your IT staff?
Environmental Impact
Will the MFP's printing technology help
your office meet its sustainability goals?
Productivity
Can the MFP keep up with your office
workload and deliver outstanding color
print quality?
Installation and Deployment
How does the MFP ease the demands of
the deployment process?
Versatility
Can the MFP be customized to meet
your specific requirements now and in
the future?
Security Capabilities
Does the MFP help keep your confidential
information private?
Reliability
Is the MFP robust enough to meet your
needs and backed by quality service?
decisions, the need
This section examines each of
the above evaluation criteria
in greater detail, covering the
specific features and performance
attributes you should look for
in a workgroup- or department-
class color multifunction printer.
When the same criteria are used
to evaluate every MFP under
consideration, you'll see how
the ColorQube™ 9201/9202/9203
multifunction printer excels against
other manufacturers' products.
Xerox ColorQube 9201/9202/9203 Evaluator Guide
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