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.
Section 1: Evaluating Workgroup
Color Multifunction Printers
Evaluation Overview
Xerox ColorQube 9301/9302/9303 Evaluator Guide 3
Different individuals have different needs and
concerns regarding multifunction capabilities—
do you recognize any of these individuals?
• 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
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 department-
class color multifunction printer to purchase for
your office.
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?
Productivity
Can the MFP keep up with your office workload
and deliver outstanding color print quality?
Versatility
Can the MFP be customized to meet your
specific requirements now and in the future?
Environmental Impact
Will the MFP’s printing technology help your
office meet its sustainability goals?
Installation and Deployment
How does the MFP ease the demands of the
deployment process?
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?
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
®
9301/9302/9303
multifunction printer excels against
other manufacturers’ products.
