22 Evaluating MFPs
Graphics output quality
• Fine lines should be distinct, not
blending into each other or
dropping out.
• Shading should go from light to
dark in many layers, giving
detail and depth to the image.
• Solid black areas should be
consistent to the eye with no
patches of lighter shades or lines.
• Solid black areas should not
appear glossy. This reduces
readability.
• There should be no bands across
graphics.
Image output quality
• Images should be clear and
sharp, without graininess or
visibility of dots
• There should be no bands across
images.
Evaluating copy quality
Copy the type of material typical for your office, whether a book, magazine, sales brochure, photo, or other
high-quality content.
• Does the copy quality meet your expectations?
• How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel?
• Does it take multiple adjustments and multiple copies to get good copy quality?
• How accurate is an enlarged or reduced image?
Evaluating scan quality
Scan the type of material typical for your office, whether a book, magazine, sales brochure, photo, or other
high-quality content.
• Does the quality of the scanned image meet your expectations?
• Are there options for scanning specific document and image types?
• How easy is it to adjust image quality and select output options from the control panel?
• Does it take multiple adjustments and multiple scans to get good quality?
Evaluating document durability and usability
After you have finished evaluating the print quality of your samples, evaluate the documents’ durability and
usability. Test the following:
• Can the printed output be easily scratched, melted, or otherwise damaged? Does it smear with moisture?
• Is the printed output durable? Can it be folded?
Light lines,
bad detail
Distinct lines,
good detail
Bad image
quality
Good image
quality
Output quality
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