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WorkCentre 4150
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WorkCentre 4150
Evaluator
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE ® This guide will introduce you to the WorkCentre 4150 multifunction printer (MFP), and aid you in your evaluation process. CONTENTS WorkCentre 4150 Digital Multifunction System Overview . . . . . . . . . .1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WorkCentre 4150 MFP Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 2 – Evaluating Multifunction Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Sugg
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SECTION 1 Product Overview The pace of business today is non-stop and your employees must be efficient multitaskers to get the job done – convenience is critical to help your employees stay productive. As the multifunction experts, Xerox understands these challenges and how to tackle them. In ® designing the WorkCentre 4150, Xerox started with the basic requirement of every business – powerful printing capabilities – and added on an array of value-packed tools to create an easy-to-use device tha
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SECTION 1 Configurations and Options ® ® WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP WORKCENTRE 4150s MFP Includes all capabilities of the WorkCentre 4150, with the following additions: • Standard copying • Optional fax functionality • Standard network printing, copying and scan-to-email • 3 x 7.5 in. backlit touch screen LCD display • Optional network scan, fax, PC fax • Copy features: • Print features: • Up to 45 ppm copy output • Up to 45 ppm print speed • As fast as 5 second first-copy-out time • As fast as 8 se
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® ® WORKCENTRE 4150x MFP WORKCENTRE 4150xf MFP Includes all capabilities of the WorkCentre 4150s, Includes all capabilities of the WorkCentre 4150x, with the following additions: with the following additions: • Standard network printing, copying, faxing, PC faxing • Paper capacity: and scan-to-email • 2,100-sheet standard paper capacity (100-sheet bypass tray, four 500-sheet paper trays) • Optional network scan • Paper handling: • Fax features: • 50-sheet stapler (finisher) • 33.6 Kbps modem
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Section 2 Evaluating Multifunction Systems EVALUATION CRITERIA As the company that invented laser printing, Ethernet networking, and the first digital multifunction system, Xerox has invested years of research and development in designing the most productive office devices in the industry. This experience has positioned Xerox as the recognized leader in office MFP design and performance. Based on our in-depth understanding of customer needs in the office, Xerox recommends the following criteria
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT: OVERALL PRODUCTIVITY With up to 45 ppm print and copy output speeds, up to 45 ppm page processing speed through the DADF, concurrent operation among specific features, and warm-up time as fast as 10 seconds from low power – the WorkCentre 4150 MFP is a high performance letter/legal/A4-size solution that produces and processes documents quickly, with less time spent waiting for the system. All network-print enabled configurations
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT (Continued): PRINT FEATURES Up to 45 ppm printing speeds and standard automatic two- sided printing mean the WorkCentre 4150 x, s, and xf configurations meet or exceed the needs of busy small and large workgroups. Powerful print features are accessed primarily through the bi-directional print drivers provided for both PCL and PostScript printing – allowing you to easily build jobs by selecting paper types, finishing options, secu
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT (Continued): FAX FEATURES Fax functionality is optional on the WorkCentre 4150 and WorkCentre 4150s configurations, and is standard functionality on the x and xf configurations - bringing full featured, high performance faxing to the WorkCentre 4150 MFP. Transmission speeds as fast as 33.6Kbps, storage for up to 200 speed dial entries and 199 broadcast groups and destinations, 16 MB of dedicated fax memory and support for pages u
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: EVALUATE DEPLOYMENT Installing and deploying a fleet of multifunction systems throughout your organization is a potentially time consuming and complicated process. This process is not limited to physically placing the units in your environment, but about how these systems will integrate into your existing network infrastructure. You also need to consider the process required to deploy printing and scanning services to your users,
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE EASE OF USE REQUIREMENT: EVALUATE EASE OF USE AND MANAGEMENT Look for fully integrated functions that combine to create more value than the sum of their parts. Are the functions easy to learn? Is the user interface consistent from function to function? Do the network features give you full access to the power of your network? Does the device include additional software to take full advantage of your digital documents? Is the device easy for your IT organ
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE EASE OF USE REQUIREMENT (Continued): ACCESSIBLE ADVANCED FEATURES The print driver user interface is designed to give quick and easy access to the most commonly used features, with a tab-based design that makes it easy to access advanced print features. Job type, 2-sided print pref- erence, paper selection and summary, collation and stapling are all easily accessed on the print driver’s main page. Tab options include: • Advanced – access to PostScript op
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENT (Continued): NETWORK PRINTING It couldn’t be easier for the network administrator. The WorkCentre 4150 MFP integrates seamlessly into virtually any network environment. Network configuration is easy with CentreWare install wizards – eliminating the need for IT staff to travel device to device to reset parameters, connect users or manage job queues. Built-in support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) eases the step of int
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EVALUATE RELIABILITY Productivity relies on tools that do their job day-in and day-out. Consider how often you need to intervene with the machine to replace paper or other consumables or to clear jams or other problems. How easy is that intervention and how long is the device down? If outside assistance is required, how easy is it to arrange and how long do you have to wait? Is the device a reliable network citizen? Has it been tested and certified by independent industry participants? ® HOW THE
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EVALUATE VERSATILITY How many functions can the device perform? How easy is it to upgrade from basic functions to more advanced functions? Can specific functions be added as requirements grow? Can multiple functions be performed simultaneously? ® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE VERSATILITY REQUIREMENT: CONFIGURATIONS A variety of configuration options are available to help you select the right set of capabilities for your environment. Unlike similar competitive MFPs, the WorkCentre 4150
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EVALUATE SECURITY CAPABILITIES What type of security requirements does your office require? Does the device have the security features to meet this demand? Can the device access be protected by a password? Does the device remove latent images on disk drives and in memory? ® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE SECURITY REQUIREMENT: BASIC SECURITY FEATURES Xerox is committed to the security of its products, and is taking a unique approach to security within the document industry. Xerox believe
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EVALUATE COST CONTROL Controlling the cost of MFP and printer fleets is a critical capability for organizations of any size. Does your MFP provide you the tools you need to manage and track your employees’ printing and copying, and the associated cost? Can your MFP vendor offer you an all-inclusive monthly contract that includes printing and maintenance costs? Does your vendor have the expertise to analyze your environment and your printing needs to help right-size your fleet to fit your company
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® HOW THE WORKCENTRE 4150 MFP EXCEEDS THE COST CONTROL REQUIREMENT: ASSESSING YOUR ENVIRONMENT Xerox can help you decrease your overall document costs by optimizing and right-sizing your technology deployment. Three levels of assessment tools and services are available to help you deploy the right mix of equipment to best serve the needs of your environment: LEVEL 1: Xerox Office Efficiency Calculator A five minute, Web-based “instant analysis” offers suggestions on your technology needs using i
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SECTION 3 Configurations, Competitive Comparisons, Service and Support, Additional Information Sources WORKCENTRE 4150 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY WorkCentre 4150 WorkCentre 4150s WorkCentre 4150x WorkCentre 4150xf CONFIGURATIONS Speed Up to 45 ppm (letter / A4) Duty Cycle Up to 200,000 pages / month Paper Handling Paper Input Duplex Automatic Document Feeder: 50 sheets Bypass Tray: 100 sheets; Size: 3.86 x 5.83 in. to 8.5 x 14 in. / A6 to A4 (105 x 148.5 mm to 279 x 356 mm) Tray 1: 500 sheets; Size:
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WORKCENTRE 4150 WORKCENTRE 4150 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS COMPETITIVE COMPARISON Device Management Xerox WorkCentre 4150s MFP vs. HP LaserJet 4345mfp • CentreWare Internet Services • ID Card Copy • CentreWare Web • Fax Forward to Email • NDPS • Job Queue Management capability available on front • HP Openview panel and via Web browser • Front panel use not visible via Web browser Media Handling • Print Around • Bypass Tray: 16–53 lb bond / 60–200 gsm • Full 8.5 x 14 in. platen glass • Tray 1, 2,
