HP 3050 manual What to measure, Running the tests

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What to measure

Using the samples that you created, perform the following tests to gauge device performance.

First-page-out

The time from when the print command is issued to a device that is in PowerSave mode until the

 

completion of the first page. This test measures the effect of Instant-on Technology and shows a device’s

 

true speed.

Click-to-drop

The time from when the print command is issued until the completion of the job.

Pick-to-drop

The time from when the first piece of media is picked up by the device until the completion of the print job.

Return-to-application

The time from when the print command is issued until the time when the computer is available for other

 

tasks.

 

 

Running the tests

Follow the guidelines below when measuring printing performance:

•Be sure to measure the amount of time it takes to print a complete document. (For example, you might print an eight-page document with company letterhead on the first page.)

Note A professional printing product is designed to print multiple-page documents. We suggest that you print either multiple-page documents or multiple copies of a single page.

•Record any error messages.

•Perform each test three times to obtain an average. If the variances in the three tests are too much, discard the result, check the system, and redo the test.

•If the device offers more than one I/O port, perform tests using each port.

•Look at each page to make sure all text and graphics printed correctly. Files that print significantly faster on one device might not be printing correctly. Some devices drop complex graphics and images when they are unable to process the whole job. Examine output to ensure that the entire document printed and that it printed correctly.

•When comparing device performance, look beyond the speed trial data and consider the acceptability of the output. There are definitely tradeoffs in print quality, but as you review your results, look at the samples and consider whether the quality meets your standards. Also, make sure that toner adheres to the paper properly.

Evaluating laser all-in-one products

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Contents HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide Page Contents Contents HP’s most compact, simple, and affordable laser all-in-one Getting to know the All-in-OneFeatures Laser quality and reliability New featuresSpace-saving simplicity All-in-One versatilityDevice software What ships with the All-in-OneEvaluation guidelines Evaluating laser all-in-one productsFits into your business environment Ease of useEasy-to-use, intuitive control panel Convenient interaction Productivity tools and servicesTesting product software Setting up the all-in-one productInteracting with the control panel Easy copying Full-featured scanningVersatility Flexible paper handlingSimple compatibility Reliability matters ReliabilityHP support Evaluation Increase office efficiency PerformanceCreating samples Running the tests What to measureProfessional copying, scanning, and faxing Output qualityHigh-quality printing HP Print Cartridges with Ultraprecise tonerPrinting samples Ensured print quality with HP testingViewing samples Evaluating copy quality Evaluating output qualityEvaluating document durability and usability Evaluating scan qualitySimplify, save time, and reduce costs Total cost of ownershipHP dependability Evaluation Supported operating systems Accessing HP ToolboxFXProductivity tools HP ToolboxFXStatus HP ToolboxFX sectionsHelp System settingsPrint settings FaxHP Embedded Web Server for Macintosh Accessing the HP Embedded Web ServerAdvanced security HP Web JetadminRemote management Proactive managementKnowledge at your fingertips HP Instant Support Professional EditionHP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows HP expert help onlineMB RAM Technical specificationsAppendix B-Technical specifications HP dealer, or call HP at 800 613-2222 U.S Ordering informationPage Endnotes
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