About Hands-On Test Reports
Hands-On Test Reports contain tested performance data as well as useful photos of the device and screen shots of software. The first page of each report can be veiwed on this Web site, while entire reports may be purchased or received as part of our subscription service (report are automatically delivered to the e-mail inbox of subscribers.) We test business-to-business (B2B) and small/mid-size business (SMB) devices in our facility, and test office/dealer digital-imaging products at a location designated by the equipment vendor. 
ImageXpert™ test target used in Wirth Consulting test program. | Send Us Your B2B/SMB Digital Imaging Product(s) for a Free Hands-On Test! Vendors who wish to participate in our testing program should contact us. You'll also get an opportunity to review the report in its entirety before we publish it. |
Wirth Consulting's standardized test methodology may be accessed here.
A sample of a Wirth Consulting Hands-On Test Report
Head2Head Hands-On Test Reports
Head2Head Hands-On Test Reports compare two imaging devices using our test data and evaluations.
The report features a side-by-side format with a numerical rating (1-5, with 5 being best) for the following performance categories:
Image Quality - Print Productivity and Functionality
- Copy Productivity and Functionality
- Scan Functionality
- Fax Functionality
- Ease of Use
- Client/Management Software
- Hardware Installation
- Software/Network Installation
- Maintenance
- Media Handling
- Cost Per Page (B/W/Color) and Total Cost of Ownership
- Space/Power Consumption/Warranty
- Eco-Friendly Features
The report data is gleaned from our WYSK Hands-On Test Reports that include testing and analysis of print and copy productivity, as well as image quality. The reports also extensively evaluate ease-of-use from the end-user's perspective--how easy it is to use control panels and touch screens, provisions for setup at the computer workstation, print-driver navigation and more. Also provided is cost per page and total cost of ownership. A rating is determined for each category, with scores tabulated and concisely presented in a Rankings Summary Chart.