HP 3050 manual Evaluating laser all-in-one products, Evaluation guidelines

Evaluating laser all-in-one products

Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, HP has identified user needs in six key categories. These categories should be closely examined as you consider purchasing a laser all-in-one product. In this section, we will examine each of these and how the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO meets the criteria in each category.

1—Ease of use 2—Versatility 3—Reliability 4—Performance 5—Output quality 6—Total cost of ownership

The HP LaserJet 3050 AiO is ideal for individuals or small workgroups who want to increase office efficiency and expect professional results. The product provides fast, high-quality laser printing and copying, reliable faxing, and high-resolution color scanning from an inventive space-saving design—all at an exceptional price. HP features set this product apart from the competition:

•Instant-on Technology virtually eliminates warm-up time and enables a first-page-out speed of less than 8 seconds for printing.

•Developed with proven HP LaserJet technology, the product delivers business-quality imaging with up to 1200 by 1200 dpi output.

•Hi-Speed USB 2.0 direct connectivity makes it easy to get started with a versatile, high-value hardcopy solution.

•The powerful HP ToolboxFX software simplifies product configuration and management.

•By consolidating four devices into one you’ll save valuable office space and simplify your environment.

During your evaluation, we invite you to compare the HP LaserJet 3050 AiO to other competing products to see why it is the best choice for your workplace!

Evaluation guidelines

As you design tests and conduct your evaluation, remember the following guidelines:

•Consider the typical end-user’s hardcopy needs.

•Simulate the end-user’s environment.

•When testing more than one product, try to make a fair comparison between products by setting up in the same environment and testing similar device settings and configurations.

•Analyze each element of the document creation process, but remember that the elements work together as part of the whole solution. (For instance, performance claims mean very little if documents print incorrectly or with poor print quality.)

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