7PHASER 8560 EVALUATOR GUIDEFRONT PANELThe Phaser 8560 offers a large, high-contrast front panel display that is simple, well-organized and backlit forcomfortable viewing. The front panel offers menu-based navigation features and information, with optionssuch as walk-up features, paper tray setup, printer setup, troubleshooting and shutdown.The front panel is also a valuable resource for help topics. Pressing the “?” button brings up a contextual helpmessage that explains whatever menu function or message is currently displayed. Further, if the Phaser 8560needs attention, the front panel will display graphic and text instructions on what you need to do to get it backup and printing.PRINT DRIVERSThe Phaser 8560 print drivers are intuitively organized to offer quick access to the most commonly usedfeatures, with easy tab-based access to the complete feature set. Tabs are organized by:• Layout — The default driver tab, settings for page orientation, two-sided printing and N-up printing• Paper/Quality — Paper selection settings and status, as well as options for print quality and cover pages• Output Options — Settings for walk-up features like secure and proof printing and insertion ofseparation pages• Xerox Color Correction— Offers a set of advanced features for controllingthe color output of your Phaser 8560, with settings for matching the colorof other printing devices and computer displays• Troubleshooting — Settings for the PrintingScout utility and links to onlinehelp resourcesPrint drivers that support True Adobe® PostScript® 3™ and HP ® PCL ® 5cemulation are bundled with the Phaser 8560. They deliver a rich feature set,accurate colors, and support for your specific applications and workflows.INTELLIGENT READYIntelligent Ready is a standard software feature of the Phaser 8560. WithIntelligent Ready, there is no need to turn off the printer. The software trackswhen and how the printer is used over a rolling three-week period, which helpsthe printer learn to automatically place itself into standby and power-saving modes during periods ofnonuse. The printer will automatically return to its ready mode just prior to an expected use period,avoiding any warm-up time and minimizing power usage in periods of nonuse.HOW THE PHASER 8560 EXCEEDS THE EASE-OF-USE REQUIREMENTWhen evaluating color printers, it is important to think about ease of use from a variety of angles. Are theprinter and print driver simple for your employees to learn, and do they help users solve issues and avoiddowntime? Does the printer include features that eliminate interruptions? Are consumables easy to locateand replace? Is automated support offered to minimize calls to your help desk or to customer support?EVALUATE EASE OF USE