Xerox 5550N Evaluator Guide - Page 6

Section 2: Evaluating Black-and-White Laser Printers Overview A workgroup printer is a resource typically shared by up to 25 networked users on a regular basis. Because it is common for a network to include multiple computer platforms, such as any of the various versions of Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, or Linux, and because a network printer is relied upon by multiple users, it is recommended that the following criteria be used when evaluating which printer to purchase for your office: Deployment, Management and Ease of Use Is the printer simple for your IT staff to deploy and manage, and will it be easy for your employees to use? Productivity Can the printer keep up with the demands of your daily and monthly print volumes? Reliability Is the printer robust enough to handle your workload, and is it backed by quality service? 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 high-volume black-and-white laser printer. When the same criteria are used to evaluate every device under consideration, you'll see how the Phaser® 5550 laser printer excels against other manufacturers' products. 6 Xerox Phaser 5550 Evaluator Guide