HP LaserJet 3052 - Manual (Page 12)

8 Evaluating laser all-in-one products
Evaluation
Setting up the all-in-one product
Unbox and set up the product, using the product documentation and electronic device setup assistant.
Consider the following:
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Is the user documentation and installation and setup software helpful?
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How does the overall product design contribute to ease of setup?
• How well are you able to install and interact with supplies?
Testing product software
1 Note which platforms and printer languages the drivers support.
2 After you have installed drivers and other device software, print some test pages. Document any driver
or software changes performed during testing.
3 Evaluate the product software:
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Are the drivers easy-to-use?
• What special software or tools are available?
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What special features or utilities does each driver or tool include?
Interacting with the control panel
Try the various control panel functions. When comparing products, consider the following:
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In general, is the control panel easy to use?
• How easy is it to determine device and print job status?
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Can you easily make copies from the control panel?
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Can you electronically send documents and images from the control panel?