4 WORKCENTRE 4118 EVALUATOR GUIDESection 2Evaluating Multifunction SystemsAs the company that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the first digital multifunctionsystem, Xerox has invested years of research and development into designing the most productive officesystems in the industry. This experience has positioned Xerox as the recognized leader in office MFPdesign and performance.Based on our in-depth understanding of customer needs in the office, Xerox recommends the followingcriteria be considered in the evaluation process of a desktop copier-based MFP:• Productivity to support your small office/workgroup• Easy to use and manage• Space saving design that can grow with your needsThis section of the Evaluator Guide will look at each of these areas, suggest ways you can evaluate anMFP’s performance and capabilities in these areas, and explain how the WorkCentre® 4118 MFP exceedsthe expectations of desktop copier-based MFP customers on all counts.PRINT FEATURESWith up to 18 ppm black-and-white print speed, and under 10 second first-page-out time, theWorkCentre 4118 MFP boasts the printing performance to handle the workload of your small office orworkgroup. The average three page office print job will only require approximately 20 seconds fromstart to finish – helping you stay productive and get to your next task.The WorkCentre 4118 delivers maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution, delivering sharp andprofessional looking printed documents. Standard two-sided printing is a convenient feature thatmaximizes efficiency and reduces costs by decreasing the amount of paper used on a daily basis. Warmup time of just 25 seconds means you won’t have to wait long for the WorkCentre 4118 to wake up fromlow-power mode.HOW THE WORKCENTRE® 4118 MFP EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT:When evaluating for productivity, evaluate the range of features and performance deliveredby the multifunction system, and the needs of you and/or your workgroup. Will the printspeed keep up with your workload? Match that with first page out time, and you’ll get asense of real throughput – an indication of how the system will handle the average printjobs (which tend to be 3 to 5 pages in length) of a busy small office or workgroup. Doesthe printer deliver print features that will help increase your efficiency? Are the copyspeeds and features appropriate to suit your copying needs? Are faxing and scanning acritical part of your office workflow? Does the system offer the media flexibility to supportthe variety of jobs you’ll ask it to perform?EVALUATE PRODUCTIVITY