Section 1: Evaluating Workgroup
Color Multifunction Printers
Installation and Deployment
Installing and deploying a fleet of multifunction printers throughout your organization is a potentially time-consuming, complicated task. The process isn’t limited to physically placing the units in their new environments, but also includes integrating the devices with the existing network infrastructure. Also, consider the process required to deploy printing and scanning services to your users, and how automated that process can be.
How the WorkCentre® 7525 / 7530 / 7535 / 7545 / 7556 multifunction printer exceeds the installation and deployment requirements
Installation
When you choose Xerox, you can rest assured that your equipment will be delivered and installed into your environment to your specifications and expectations. All network- enabled configurations include an embedded 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection with innovative features like auto IP addressing, device naming, and Ethernet speed sensing to provide simple and automatic installation on networks. These features make the WorkCentre quick and easy to get up and running. Management and system setup can be accom- plished through a variety of means, including the easy, wizard-based process found within Xerox CentreWare® Web. Additionally, the WorkCentre 7525 / 7530 / 7535 / 7545 / 7556 can integrate with third-party management applications like Unicentre® TNG, IBM® Tivoli® NetView®, Microsoft® Management Console, and HP WebJetAdmin. Cloning capability allows fleets of devices to be installed with identical settings, eliminating the need to set up each system individually.
Deployment
With the WorkCentre 7525 / 7530 / 7535 / 7545 / 7556 multifunction printer, print and scan drivers can be deployed centrally, thereby eliminating the need for IT staff to perform desk-to-desk manual installation of the driver software. In many cases, existing Xerox drivers on your network can work with your new hard- ware, potentially saving the step of updating your users’ driver software altogether. Again, wizards are provided within CentreWare Web to aid in installing, troubleshooting, and upgrading your users’ driver software, freeing up your IT staff for more pressing projects.
Plus, the WorkCentre 7525 / 7530 / 7535 /
7545 / 7556 multifunction printer supports two innovative new print drivers that can greatly simplify installing, managing and supporting printers and multifunction devices on the net- work, and increase end-user productivity:
•Xerox Mobile Express Driver™ (X-MED) makes it easy for mobile users to find, use and man- age Xerox and non-Xerox devices in every new location. Plug into a new network, and X-MED automatically discovers available printers and provides status and capability information. Save a list of “favorite” printers for each loca- tion, store application print settings for use on any printer in any network, and greatly reduce mobile support calls to IT.
•Xerox Global Print Driver® (X-GPD) is a truly universal print driver that lets IT adminis- trators install, upgrade and manage Xerox and non-Xerox devices from a single driver.
It provides a consistent, easy-to-use inter- face for end-users, reducing the number of support calls, and simplifying print services management.
In addition, these drivers provide users with a consistent single interface for all printers, with real-time, dynamic reports of printer status. As a result, users can easily identify the best printer for their needs, quickly choose the correct options and see updated consumables status without the assistance of IT. To learn more, and download X-GPD and X-MED free, visit xerox. com/global and xerox.com/mobile.