Xerox 7760GX Evaluator Guide - Page 11

Section 2: Evaluating Color Laser Printers Evaluating Network /IT-Centric Features Busy IT departments need to have the technology they deploy make their jobs easier - not harder. The printers you install on your networks are no different. Can your printers help you avoid calls to the help desk by not just explaining, but showing your users how to resolve issues? Will your IT staff be given the tools they need to effectively manage printers on your network, and receive the usage information they need to evaluate productivity? Here are some things to think about. Network installation How easy is it to set-up and install the printer on your company's network? Does it require a network administrator or I.T. support? If the I.T. department is installing multiple printers, how easy is it for them to automate the process? Day-to-day operation Once your printer is connected to the network, what is the end user's experience? If the printer stops working, how easy is it for users to resolve the issue on their own? Can you easily reach the sections of the printer where consumables are replaced, or paper jams are cleared, without having to move the printer? Is it easy to check the status of consumables before committing to a large or important print job? Network management How easy is it to learn to use and manage the printer? Consider what tools are provided to help management multiple printers in a network. Does it offer easy control both over the network and from the front panel? How the Phaser 7760 exceeds the Network/it-Centric features requirement: Integration in the network environment, driver installation on your users' computers, ongoing management by the IT staff, and ease of use for your user population - the Xerox Phaser 7760 printer can exceed your expectations across the board with the renowned Phaser controller, powerful CentreWare® management tools, and unique features to keep your users printing and productive. Installation The Phaser 7760 color printer's driver installation process is designed to provide an easy and consistent installation process from all software sources, regardless of platform. Features include: • Automatic discovery of the printer on your network • Automatic port creation • Automatic printer model and feature detection • Automatic driver installation • Automatic IP address assignment Install from the Web technology is used for the distribution of software from any of the following sources: If using the CD that came with the Phaser 7760, simply insert the CD into your computer, and click the Install Printer Driver link to launch the Setup program (other links take users to Manuals and Videos, Technical Support, Register Printer, Color Connection, PowerPoint Design Wizard, and Printer Management tools). Once Setup has been launched, the printer installer will search for printers connected to the computer's USB ports as well as for TCP/IP printers on the local network (if present). If a printer is found on the network, Setup will highlight the printer and give you the option to install this one or a different one. If no printer is found, Setup directs you to go to the printer and choose Select for Installation from the front panel menu. By the time you get back to your computer, the installation will be complete. The driver setup also allows for users to select a specific IP address to install to as well as expanding the discovery range to other subnets within your network. For larger installations, the IT department can simply send an email to end-users with a link to the Install from Web feature. Users simply follow the link to the familiar "next-next-next" installation wizard and they're ready to print. Xerox Phaser 7760 Evaluator Guide 11