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,
we recommended that the following criteria be used when evaluating which printer
to purchase for your office:
Section 1: Evaluating Tabloid/A3 Color Printers
Overview
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Phaser 7500 Color Printer Evaluator Guide 3
Productivity
Can the printer keep up with your daily and
monthly print volumes?
Print Quality
Does the printer produce consistently high-
quality output for your workgroup’s office
document demands?
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?
Support
Does the manufacturer provide the resources
you need to ensure maximum uptime and
optimal performance?
Sustainability
Does the printer meet the industry’s recognized
environmental sustainability standards, and will
it help your office reduce consumable usage?
This section examines each of the evalu-
ation criteria in greater detail, covering
the specific features and performance
attributes you should look for in a high-
volume color printer. When the same
criteria are used to evaluate every device
under consideration, you’ll see how the
Phaser
®
7500 color printer excels against
other manufacturers’ products.
