Xerox Phaser® 3100MFP black-and-white multifunction printer Xerox Phaser 3100 Multifunction Printer Evaluator Guide ®
About this Guide This Evaluator Guide introduces you to the Xerox Phaser® 3100MFP multifunction laser printer, explains its key features and performance advantages, and provides guidance throughout your printer evaluation process.
Section 1: Introducing the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP Multifunction Laser Printer Product Overview Loaded with helpful features at a surprisingly low price, the Phaser 3100MFP multifunction laser printer brings powerful printing, copying, scanning and faxing within easy reach, right at the user’s desktop. It’s the ideal office solution for workgroups of 1 to 5 users. More features, for less The budget-friendly Phaser 3100MFP handles four critical office tasks with speed and precision.
Xerox Phaser 3100 MFP Configurations Phaser 3100mfp/s Phaser 3100mfp/x Optional The Phaser 3100MFP/S comes with a standard set of productive multifunction features, including printing, copying and color scanning. Builds on the Phaser 3100MFP/S with the addition of: Configure the Phaser 3100MFP to meet your specific needs with a range of optional accessories.
Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers Overview Based on continuous study of our customers’ productivity requirements, Xerox recommends that the following criteria be used when evaluating which black-and-white laser MFP to purchase for your office.
Evaluate Ease of Installation, Management, and Use Most small-office environments don’t have IT resources on staff, so office equipment must be simple and easy to install. Is ongoing MFP management eased by tools provided by the vendor? In small offices, ease of use is a critical attribute of the equipment you deploy — the MFP must be easy to learn and use, with simple user interfaces that help employees access features, program jobs, and stay focused on producing great work.
Also, consider consumables. The Phaser 3100MFP features an integrated print cartridge that minimizes the number of consumables you’ll need to change. You have two options when purchasing print cartridges for the Phaser 3100MFP: • Standard-capacity print cartridge — lower-cost cartridge for price-sensitive offices, with a 2,200-page capacity* • High-capacity print cartridge — maximizes the time between consumables purchases, with a 4,000-page capacity* *Average standard pages.
Evaluate Productivity When evaluating an MFP’s overall productivity, consider its level of performance — including print and copy speeds, as well as firstpage-out time — and determine whether the device will easily handle the average print jobs (typically 3 to 5 pages long) of a busy individual or small workgroup.
Evaluate Versatility When evaluating an MFP’s versatility, determine whether its feature set will not only increase your efficiency, but also help you consolidate older office devices.
Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and Additional Information Sources Configuration Summary The following sections provide details about the various Phaser 3100MFP configurations, available options and supplies, and more helpful information.
Specifications Specifications Device Management Companion Pro Print Driver Support Microsoft Windows® — 2000/XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista, 2003 Server (32-bit and 64-bit) Linux: Red Hat 8 – 9, Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, Suse 9.2 and higher Apple Mac OS® — 10.3 – 10.5 Media Handling Supported Sizes ADF: 5.6 x 5.8 in. (142 x 147 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm) Main Tray: Letter, Legal, A4, A5 Bypass Tray: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, A6 Supported Weights ADF: 16 to 24 lb.
Support and Additional Information Sources Unrivaled Service and Support Additional Information Sources Questions? Comments? Problems? Behind every Xerox product is a large network of industry-leading customer support — available when you need it. Xerox service professionals use leading-edge technologies to keep you up and running. They’re even linked to the engineers who designed your product, so you can be confident when you choose Xerox. And Genuine Xerox supplies are always readily available.
