Overview

Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers

Based on continuous study of our customers’ business-productivity requirements, it is recommended that the following criteria be used when evaluating which MFP to purchase for your office.

Productivity

Can the MFP keep up with the demands of your daily and monthly workloads?

Installation and Deployment

How does the MFP simplify the deployment process?

Ease of Use and Management

Does the MFP include tools and features to lighten the load for your IT staff?

Reliability

Is the MFP robust enough to meet your demands, and is it backed by quality service?

Versatility

Can the MFP be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs?

Security

Does the MFP help keep confidential information private?

Cost Control

Can you monitor and control your organization’s cost of printing?

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 black-and-white MFP. When the same criteria are used to evaluate every device under consideration, you’ll see how the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs excel against other manufacturers’ products.

6 WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Evaluator Guide