Ricoh GX5050N - Manual (Page 5)

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test ResuLts AND oBseRVAtIoNs
Test equipment:
BLI’s dedicated test network, consisting of Windows 2000
servers, Windows XP workstations, 10/100BaseTX network
switches and CAT5 cabling.
Reliability
PMs/Malfunctions Service Required
Meter Count
(Impressions)
Impressions
Between Service
Meter count
(beginning of test)
0
End of test period 16,500
Total misfeeds/misfeed rate 0/Not applicable
Total Service Calls 0
ease of operation
Ease of use:
Excellent. The included PCL and RPCS drivers are well laid out
and easy to use. Procedures for loading paper and adjusting
paper drawers are very straightforward, but the unit does not
automatically detect paper size; operators have to select the
paper size at the control panel. Removing misfeeds is an easy
procedure.
Ease of installation:
Excellent. Users insert the included CD-RoM, which auto-
launches, and select “Quick Install for Network.” The soft-
ware quickly and easily walks the user through the installa-
tion, allowing the user to install the user’s guide, SmartDe-
viceMonitor for Client, PCL 6 and RPCS driver with four clicks
of the mouse.
Feedback to PC workstations:
Excellent. Users can receive pop-up messages for completed
print jobs and device error conditions at their PCs, as well
as icon alerts. Ricoh offers two device monitoring utilities
for end users: Status Monitor and SmartDeviceMonitor for
Client. Users can access the RCPS print driver’s Status Moni-
tor by double-clicking an icon under the Maintenance tab
of the driver. Status Monitor graphically displays remaining
ink supplies and displays device status. SmartDeviceMonitor
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