Xerox 8560MFP Evaluator Guide - Page 11

Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Systems Evaluate Ease of Use and Management Look for fully integrated functions that combine to create more value than the sum of their parts. Are the functions easy to learn? Is the user interface consistent from function to function? Do the network features give you full access to the power of your system? Does the device include additional software to take full advantage of your digital documents? Is the device easy for your IT organisation to manage as part of its infrastructure? How the phaser 8560MFP exceeds the ease of use requirement: Intuitive User Interface The Phaser 8560MFP front panel has been designed to help you quickly and easily programme your jobs, making commonly used settings available on the front panel while providing access to advanced features through the graphic display screen. Five buttons give one-touch access to the copy, scan, print, fax and system functions, with the currently selected button identified by an illuminated button. Advanced options available on the left side of the front panel include: • Colour Mode - Selections include black and white, colour and automatic • Document Type - Choose from photo, graphic, mixed, and text settings • Output Quality - Four image quality settings from photo mode to draft • Two-sided - Settings include 2-1, 2-2, 1-2, 1-1 for copying; 2-1 or 1-1 for scanning and faxing • Lighten/Darken - Seven options for lightening or darkening a copy • Reduce/Enlarge - Multiple pre-set settings for reducing and enlarging copy size, with detailed and automatic settings The availability of advanced options changes to match the currently selected function. For example, in Copy mode, each of the advanced options is available as each are pertinent to the programming of copy jobs. When Scan mode is selected only Colour Mode, Document Type and two-sided are available, as the Output Quality, Lighten/Darken and Reduce/ Enlarge options are irrelevant to programming a scan job. The graphic display interface is also context-specific, changing to include options and settings that are relevant to the selected function and making advanced and detailed settings easily available when programming jobs. The right side of the front panel includes the dedicated fax buttons, alphanumeric keypad and control buttons. The fax buttons provide easy access to the speed dial, send list, delay send and pause fax features. The alphanumeric keypad is for inputting fax numbers and copy quantities. The control buttons include the clear all button, the stop button and the ubiquitous green "start" button. Bi-Directional Drivers The Phaser 8560MFP print driver features a clear graphical user interface that provides an easy, intuitive way to interact with the system. The print driver provides bi-directional information, indicating device status, job status, currently loaded paper sizes and types, and supplies status - there is no need to consult separate software in order to obtain this information. The print driver user interface is designed to give quick and easy tab-based access to commonly used and advanced features. Tab options include: • Layout - The default driver tab, which include settings for page orientation, two-sided settings and N-up printing • Paper/Quality - Paper selection settings and status, as well as options for print quality and cover pages • Output Options - Settings for walk-up features like secure and proof printing and insertion of separation pages • Xerox Colour Correction - Offers a set of advanced features for controlling the colour output of your Phaser 8560MFP, with settings for matching the colour of other printing devices and computer displays • Troubleshooting - Settings for the PrintingScout utility and links to online help resources Xerox Phaser 8560MFP Evaluator Guide 11