Evaluation CriteriaAs the company that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the first digitalMultifunction System, Xerox has invested years of research and development in designingthe most productive office devices in the industry. This experience has positioned Xerox asthe recognised leader in office multifunction system design and performance. Based on ourin-depth understanding of customer needs in the office, Xerox recommends the followingcriteria be considered in the evaluation process of a shared multifunction system:ProductivityCan it keep up with the demands of a multiple user environment?DeploymentHow does the multifunction system ease the demands of the deployment process?Ease of Use and ManagementAre all the capabilities integrated and intuitive?ReliabilityIs it designed and build for demanding use and backed by a quality organisation?VersatilityCan the multifunction system grow with changing demands?FinishingCan the multifunction system provide the distribution ready documents that you require?SecurityIs the multifunction system able to keep your confidential information safe?Cost ControlCan you monitor and control your organisations cost of printing?Multifunction systems often look the same from the outside. And from a quick look atspecifications on speeds, feeds, and print resolution, you might incorrectly conclude thatmost multifunction systems are basically equal. This section of the Evaluator Guide willsuggest ways you can thoroughly evaluate them, and show how the Xerox WorkCentre®7228/7235/7245 series can best meet your needs.2 WORKCENTRE 7228 / 7235 / 7245 EVALUATOR GUIDESECTION 2Evaluating Multifunction Systems1979: Ethernet1st LANNew! WorkCentre 72451995: Document Centre®Family1959: The Xerox 9141st Plain Paper Copier1977: 9700 Production Printer1st Xerographic Laser Printer (120 ppm)1990: Docutech®1st Digital Publishing System1996:DocuColor®2005: Industry’sBroadest Portfolio1973: Telecopier® 2001st Laser Plain Paper FaxThen NowXerox: A History of Innovation2006: The InnovationContinues