6 WorkCentre 5222 Evaluator Guide
Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers
Overview
Based on continuous study of our customers’ business-productivity requirements, it is recommended that the following
criteria be used when evaluating which MFP to purchase for your office.
Productivity
Can the MFP keep up with the demands of your daily and monthly workloads?
Installation and Deployment
How does the MFP simplify the deployment process?
Ease of Use and Management
Does the MFP include tools and features to lighten the load for your IT staff?
Reliability
Is the MFP robust enough to meet your demands, and is it backed by quality service?
Versatility
Can the MFP be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs?
Security
Does the MFP help keep confidential information private?
Cost Control
Can you monitor and control your organization’s cost of printing?
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 black-and-white
MFP. When the same criteria are used to evaluate every device under consideration, you’ll
see how the WorkCentre 5222 excels against other manufacturers’ products.
