Ink On Our Fingers–Let the Testing Begin!

Copier Productivity

Using default copy settings, the media supply closest to the print processor, and finisher-tray output (when applicable), Wirth Consulting ensures that the device is not in recalibration or standby mode, and times the simplex and duplex FCOT (First Copy Out Time) and Job Times/PPM of a 10-page color document in both color and B/W modes.

Ease of Use

Wirth Consulting analyzes the control panel and touch screen layout and design, and the user interface of any included software.

Software

Wirth Consulting analyzes the effectiveness and usability of all included print drivers and client utilities.

Maintenance

Wirth Consulting photographs and records all the procedures for accessing and removing misfeeds, as well as all procedures for replenishing imaging and media supplies.

Misfeed access in the duplex unit

Media Handling

Wirth Consulting analyzes the scope of all media types and weights that the device can handle.

Cost Per Page

Using figures supplied by the vendor that are derived from the ISO/IEC 19752:2004 test method for the determination of imaging-supplies yields, Wirth Consulting calculates and reports the cost per page based on original coverage of 5% per color for color devices and 6% for B/W devices.

Space and Power Requirements

Recognizing that space is always at a premium and most enterprises and users seek to minimize their energy costs, Wirth Consulting reports the energy consumed while printing, the space required in regards to its footprint (including cubic feet/cm), and whether additional space is required around the perimeter of the device for common user maintenance.

Eco-Friendly Features

Every company wants to be environmentally correct.  Consequently, Wirth Consulting reports any of the device’s notable eco-friendly features or capabilities.

Recommendation

Wirth Consulting evaluators compose a summary of the device’s overall performance in testing, describing the devices’ strengths and limitations, and recommending its best-use scenario.

An overall rating of “Outstanding,” “Well Worth Consideration”,” Worth Consideration” or “Not Worth Consideration” will be applied.

Scheduled Reports

We have decided that it makes the most sense to initiate the new testing program with B2B devices, as they are are part of a stable market, and easy and inexpensive for vendors to ship to our facility.  Our first report is for the Hewlett-Packard’s Officejet 6000 Series, and will be followed by a report on HP’s Officejet 7000 A3 Ink-Jet printer.