Based on continuous study of our customers’ productivity requirements, Xerox ®recommends that the following criteria be used when evaluating which department-class multifunction printer to purchase for your office.Section 1: Evaluating Workgroup Multifunction PrintersOverviewXerox® WorkCentre 5700 Series Evaluator Guide 3ProductivityCan the device keep up with the demands ofyour daily and monthly workloads?IT CompatibilityIs the device compatible with new and ever-changing IT standards?Installation and DeploymentHow does the device ease the demands of thedeployment process?Ease of Use and ManagementDoes the device include tools and features tolighten the load for your IT staff?ReliabilityIs the device robust enough to meet your needsand backed by quality service?VersatilityCan the device be customized to meet yourspecific needs?SecurityDoes the device help keep your confidentialinformation private?Cost ControlCan you monitor and control your organiza-tion’s cost of printing?These sections examine each of the evaluationcriteria in greater detail, covering the specificfeatures and performance attributes you shouldlook for in a black-and-white workgroup mul-tifunction printer. When the same criteria areused to evaluate every device under consid-eration, you’ll see how the WorkCentre 5700Series multifunction device excels against othermanufacturers’ products.