HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

14 Evaluating laser all-in-one products

Evaluation

Creating samples

First, develop a group of sample documents that represent what the end-user typically prints. This is the best

method for determining if a product is suited to your environment.

Note It is important to test files like those that a typical user will print. Most print samples included with a

product have been optimized for that product and may not reflect the type of output you will

receive.

When evaluating performance, your print samples should include multiple documents and file types, each

created in the applications that will be used by the end-user. The samples should have different elements

(text, graphics, and photographic images) and should vary in complexity and page length. Some suggested

content includes simple text documents, mixed text and graphics, and complex graphics containing

photographic images.

CAUTION! Using only one application or file can skew test results. Use several types of files and

applications to present a broad and realistic performance picture.

Different manufacturers provide different print quality modes. Try to compare similar modes to achieve a

fair comparison.

To evaluate the print quality and speed of text documents, such as those created in Microsoft® Word and

Excel, you should print them in different print modes. Documents such as newsletters intended for circulation

or image files, where photo quality is desired, are preferably printed in the best mode.

When evaluating more than one product, it is crucial that you make a fair comparison between products.

• Print from identical computer systems to ensure speed variations are not due to differences in processing

power.

• Print the same files on all devices, using the same paper type and the same or equivalent settings. Print

modes need to be tested separately for each device and compared respectively.

• Use the same operating system and software application and test comparable print drivers. (Each of

these components interacts with the printing process and can affect performance.)

Simple—text only

Mixed—from complex text

to a mixture of text and

medium-complexity graphics

Comple

—ima

es and

advanced graphics (using

overlays or fill patterns)

1 2 ... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ... 35 36

No comments

HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One User Manual Page 18