8 Xerox
®
Phaser
®
7100 Evaluator Guide
Section 1: Evaluating
Tabloid/A3 Color Printers
Deployment and Management
Deploying printers can be challenging, whether in a large organization or
small office.
The process includes integrating the devices into your existing network
infrastructure and deploying print drivers to users’ computers. Evaluate whether the
driver deployment process can be automated. Also, evaluate the management tools
delivered with the printer, and whether they will ease the task of managing the device.
How the Phaser
®
7100 Color
Printer exceeds the deployment
requirement:
Installation
The Phaser 7100 Color Printer is designed to
be setup and installed by non-technical users.
Supplies come pre-loaded, and the included
quick install guide helps install optional
accessories, connect the printer to your network
and a power source, and power-up the device.
The printer will automatically be assigned
an IP address and join the network via DHCP
(other networking protocols can be set at the
front panel). Device settings, such as language
selection and feature setup, are completed
either at the front panel or via remote
management software like Xerox
®
CentreWare
®
Web or CentreWare Internet Services
(CentreWare IS), which is easily accessed by
simply entering the device’s IP address into
your web browser.
For IT administrators in Mac environments,
peace of mind comes from knowing that Xerox
®
printers and MFPs are the devices of choice for
more Mac users than any other brand of office
equipment. The Phaser 7100 is no exception,
providing full compatibility with Mac operating
systems (Mac OS
®
X 10.5 and higher).
Driver Deployment
With the Phaser 7100 Color Printer, print drivers
can be deployed centrally, thereby eliminating
the need for IT staff to perform desk-to-desk
manual installation of the driver software.
CentreWare Web wizards are provided to aid in
the processes of installing, troubleshooting and
upgrading print drivers for employees, freeing
up IT personnel for more pressing projects.
Driver support is delivered for Windows (XP and
later), and multiple UNIX and Linux platforms.
Also, all Xerox
®
drivers are WHQL (Windows
Hardware Quality Labs) certified, ensuring
compliance with Microsoft standards and
seamless compatibility with MS Windows
environments.
Deployment of multiple units is simple with the
ability to “clone” network configurations.
Plus, the Phaser 7100 supports two innovative
print drivers that can greatly simplify installing,
managing and supporting printers and
multifunction devices on the network, and
increase end-user productivity:
• Xerox
®
Mobile Express Driver
®
(X-MED)
makes it easy for mobile users to find, use
and manage Xerox
®
and non-Xerox devices in
every new location. Plug into a new network,
and X-MED automatically discovers available
printers and provides status and capability
information. Save a list of “favorite” printers
for each location, store application print
settings for use on any printer in any network,
and greatly reduce mobile support calls to IT.
• Xerox
®
Global Print Driver
®
(X-GPD) is
a truly universal print driver that lets IT
administrators install, upgrade and manage
Xerox
®
and non-Xerox devices from a single
driver. It provides a consistent, easy-to-use
interface for end-users, reducing the number
of support calls, and simplifying print services
management.
In addition, these drivers provide users with a
consistent single interface for all printers, with
real-time, dynamic reports of printer status. As
a result, users can easily identify the best printer
for their needs, quickly choose the correct
options and see updated consumables status
without the assistance of IT.
To learn more, and download X-GPD and
X-MED free, visit
www.xerox.com/global
and www.xerox.com/mobile
.