3EVALUATOR GUIDE FOR COPYCENTRE/WORKCENTRESECTION 2Evaluating Workgroup Multifunction DevicesAs the company that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the first digital MultifunctionProduct, Xerox has invested years of research and development in designing the most productiveoffice devices in the industry. This experience has positioned Xerox as the recognized leader inoffice MFP design and performance.Most multifunction devices look the same from the outside. And from a quick look atspecifications on speeds, feeds, and print resolution, you might incorrectly conclude that mostmultifunction devices are basically equal. This section of the Evaluator Guide will suggest waysyou can thoroughly evaluate them, and show how the Xerox CopyCentre C118 and WorkCentreM118/M118i models can meet your needs.Consider the key areas of:• Technology• Convenience• FlexibilityWhether it’s quality of output, reliable up time or advanced features, technological superiority comesback to the quality of the design and manufacture of the product in question.Consider image quality as a measure of technology implementation. Is the quality up to therequirements of your applications?Consider device up time. Is the device simple to maintain or do you need to waste valuabletime waiting for a service technician?Consider remote management. Can system administrators configure and control devicefeatures remotely?Consider scanning. Can the device you are evaluating scan a variety of document sizes in varyingresolutions and provide a variety of output formats?TECHNOLOGYEVALUATECHECK