Evaluating color laser printers 23
Evaluation
When evaluating network capability, it is important to test the network solution for both the
network administrator and the end-user, keeping in mind the type of networking needed for a small
workteam.
For the network administrator
• Determine if your network operating system is supported.
• Install and configure the printer software and simulate connecting end-users. (Keep track of the
resources and time required and ease of setup.)
• Examine the following tools:
• Ease of network installation
• Network security
• Printer diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Printer alerts and status
For the end-user
Make sure that the user can easily determine the following:
• What is the printer’s status?
• Is my job done yet?
• Is the printer out of paper?
• Is there a paper jam?
• Is there enough toner to finish my job?
The user does NOT want to know:
• Status of all the printers on the network
• Diagnostic information for all printers on the network
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