Ease of use  7 
Evaluating ease of use 
 
Setting up the printer 
Unbox and set up the printer, using the product documentation. Consider the following: 
•  Is the user documentation and installation and setup software helpful? 
•  How does the overall product design contribute to ease of setup? 
•  How well are you able to install and interact with supplies and accessories? 
Testing product software 
1.  Install the drivers and other device software and then print some test pages. Document any driver or 
software changes performed during testing. 
2.  Note which platforms and printer languages the drivers support. 
3.  Evaluate the product software after installation: 
•  Is the driver easy to use? 
•  What special features or utilities does the driver include? 
•  What special software or tools are available? 
•  Does the product support legacy print jobs? 
Interacting with the control panel 
Interact with the control panel. When comparing products, consider the following: 
•  In general, is the control panel easy to use? 
•  How easy is it to determine device, job, and print cartridge status?