Summary of the content on the page No. 1
®
WorkCentre
5225 / 5230
Black-and-white
Multifunction Printers
® ®
Xerox WorkCentre
5225 / 5230
Multifunction Printers
Evaluator Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
About this Guide ® This guide introduces you to the Xerox WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Multifunction Printers, explains their key features and performance advantages, and provides guidance throughout your printer evaluation process. Contents Section 1: Introducing the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Multifunction Printers 3 Product Overview 5 WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Specifications Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers 6 Overview 7 Evaluate Productivity 8 Evaluate Installation and Deployment 9 Evaluate
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Section 1: Introducing the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Multifunction Printers Product Overview Fast copying and printing, advanced scanning and faxing, and the power to customize workflows. The modular and easy-to-manage WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 multifunction printers (MFPs) are packed with high-end features to deliver a level of productivity above and beyond your typical office MFP. Redefining workgroup productivity Whether your organization needs exceptional copier performance or the added power
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Flexibility Choose a powerful tabloid-size copier and add printing, scanning and faxing capabilities to optimize your workgroup’s productivity. As your work volume increases, the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs are ready to expand to meet your business needs. • Print documents up to 11 x 17 in. / A3 with automatic duplexing, useful finishing options and multiple paper tray configurations. • Comprehensive security includes the tools you need to restrict access, track usage and protect confiden
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFP Specifications Copier Printer/Copier Printer/Copier/Color The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Copier includes Builds on the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Copier Network Scanner* the following standard features: with the addition of: The WorkCentre 5225A / 5230A MFPs include Performance Printer Kit all the capabilities of the Printer/Copier plus: • Copy speeds of up to 25 / 30 ppm • First-Page-Out Time (FPOT) as fast as 12 seconds Color Network Scanning: • First-Copy-Out-Tim
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers Overview Based on continuous study of our customers’ business-productivity requirements, it is recommended that the following criteria be used when evaluating which MFP to purchase for your office. Productivity Can the MFP keep up with the demands of your daily and monthly workloads? Installation and Deployment How does the MFP simplify the deployment process? Ease of Use and Management Does the MFP include tools and features to lighten the load
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Evaluate Productivity In addition to actual print engine speed, consider attributes that affect overall throughput. Are the copy, print, scan and fax features powerful enough to support the demands of busy workgroups? Does the MFP include other capabilities to increase users’ productivity, like expanded paper capacity and a Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) for processing originals? Does the MFP come ready to connect to your network? Is the device appropriately sized for the entire work
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Evaluate Installation and Deployment Installing and deploying MFPs organization-wide can be a time-consuming, complicated process. Consider the ease with which the device will integrate into the existing network infrastructure. Also, evaluate the process required to deploy printing and scanning ser- vices to your users, and whether the device includes helpful tools that automate the process. How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the installation and deployment requirements Installation T
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Evaluate Ease of Use Look for fully integrated functions that work together 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? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the ease-of-use requirement Front Panel User Interface The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs feature a touch-screen UI that’s easy to learn and enables quick job programming and total control of copy, scan and fax functions. The touch-scre
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Evaluate Ease of Management Can you access current system status to avoid downtime? Does the device include additional software to take full advantage of your digital documents? Is the device easy for your IT organization to manage as part of its infrastructure? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the ease-of-management requirement Network Management The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs seamlessly integrate into virtually any network environment. Network configuration is made simple with Cen
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Evaluate Reliability Office productivity relies on tools that reliably perform their jobs day in and day out. Consider how often users need to intervene to replace paper or other consumables or to clear jams. How easy is such an intervention, and what is the typical amount of device downtime? If outside assistance is required, how easy is it to arrange, and what’s the typical response time? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the reliability requirement Day-to-Day Reliability The WorkCe
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Evaluate Versatility How many functions can the device perform? Will it support the media types and capacities required by users’ workloads? Does the device offer the kinds of finishing options that will help users get their jobs done more efficiently? Does the device include advanced technology that allows the integration of customized document workflows? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the versatility requirement Copy Features The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs support the daily copy
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
• Watermarks adds labels such as “Draft,” “Confidential,” or customized messages to printed documents. Scan Features The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs offer a complete set of scanning capabilities, both for companies that routinely digitize hard copy documents and those just beginning to imple- ment digital processes. The 75-sheet DADF processes single- and double-sided originals at up to 55 ipm, meaning even long scan jobs are processed quickly. Scanning serves as a digital on-ramp for hard-
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Fax Features The WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs offer optional fax capabilities that help further con- solidate office devices. These full-featured fax kits, combined with the concurrency of the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230, eliminate the need for a dedicated fax machine. Fax Kits include: • One-Line Fax Kit – Walk-up fax traditional one-line, 33.6 Kbps phone-line faxing via front panel. – LAN fax transmits faxes digitally from desktop computers via print driver (requires Printer/Copier configuration
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Capacity Sizes Media weights Choose One Trays 3 and 4: 500 sheets each 5.5 x 7.2 in. (140 x 182 mm) to 11 x 17 in. (A3) 16 lb. bond to 80 lb. cover (60 to 215 gsm) Two-Tray Module High-Capacity Tray 3: 800 sheets; Tray 4: 1,200 sheets 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 297 mm) (A4) 16 lb. bond to 80 lb. cover (60 to 215 gsm) Tandem Tray Optional High Capacity Feeder 2,000 sheets B5, Executive, 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 297 mm) (A4) 16 lb. bond to 80 lb. cover (60 to 215 gsm) Envelope Tray up to 65 envelopes #10 co
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Evaluate Security Capabilities Do the devices under evaluation include the security features required to meet your business needs? Can device access be password protected? Can the device remove latent images from its hard drive? Are features in place to protect confidential documents? Does the vendor participate in testing and certification programs to guarantee data security? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the security requirement Integrated Security Security is a critical compete
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
• IP Filtering restricts access to the device by IP address or range of IP addresses. • IEEE 802.1x protocol ensures devices connected to the network are properly authenticated. • IPsec encrypts print jobs sent to the MFP utilizing IPsec. Security at all points of vulnerability. • IPv6 support built-in support for networks utilizing the IPv6 standard. • Secure data protocols secures network communications with industry standards including HTTPS (SSL), SNMP v3.0, and IPsec. Third-Party
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Evaluate Cost Control Cost of operation is one of the most important considerations when evaluating a multifunction device. Does the vendor provide the tools necessary to control access to device functions by user? Are accounting tools available to help track and assign printing costs? Does the vendor offer services to help you right-size your deployment? How the WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 MFPs exceed the cost control requirement Accounting Capabilities Xerox provides multiple levels of accounting
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and Additional Information Sources Configuration Summary The following sections provide details about the various WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 configurations, available options and supplies, and more helpful information. Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Side Output Tray High- Booklet Maker Capacity Integrated Feeder Office Finisher High-Capacity Office Finisher LX Stand Tandem Tray Two Tray Module ® WorkCentre 5225A / 5230A ® ® W
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Specifications ® WorkCentre 5225A / 5230A ® ® WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Copier WorkCentre 5225 / 5230 Printer / Copier Printer / Copier / Color Scanner Black-and-white Scan to Email Kit (w/ LDAP and Mailbox functionality), Black-and-white Network Scan Performance Kit (Text Searchable PDF ® Scan Optional Scan Kit, Scan to PC Desktop and 256 MB memory enabling MRC Compression) Scan features Color Network Scanning; File formats: JPEG, PDF, Requires Printer Kit upgrade File formats: PDF, TIFF,
