WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Evaluator Guide 9Evaluate Ease of UseLook for fully integrated functions that work together to create more value than the sum of their parts. Are the functions easy tolearn? Is the user interface consistent from function to function?Front Panel User InterfaceThe WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs featurea touch-screen UI that’s easy to learn andenables quick job programming and totalcontrol of copy, scan and fax functions. Thetouch-screen UI is intuitively organized, withthe most commonly accessed features onthe default screen and tab-based access toadvanced programming features. Additionalbuttons accompany the touch-screen UI fornumber and text entry, accessing manage-ment features and executing jobs (with the familiar green Start button). Plus, third-partyapplications can be integrated with the touch-screen UI for customized workflow solu-tions (for more information, see Extensible Interface Platform on page 15).Bi-directional Print DriversThe WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs utilize bi-directional print drivers, which allow for easyjob programming and provide updated system-status information. Much like the touch-screen UI, the print drivers are intuitively organized by tabs. The most commonly usedfeatures are located on the default tab, with advanced features easily accessible whenprogramming more complex jobs. The print drivers also provide bidirectional informationsuch as system status, job status, currently loaded paper sizes, installed options and more.How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the ease-of-use requirementThe WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs’front-panel user interface features a large,intuitive touch screen.Bi-directional print driversprovide real-time consumable-level status.