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 decisions, the need to integrate multifunction printers (MFPs) into your business processes escalates.
Different individuals have different needs and concerns regarding multifunction
•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
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?
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.
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
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?
Xerox ColorQube 9201/9202/9203 Evaluator Guide 3
