HP LaserJet 3052 - Manual (Page 28)

24 Evaluating laser all-in-one products
Evaluation
When evaluating network capability, it is important to test the network solution for both the network
administrator and the end-user, keeping in mind the type of networking needed for a small business.
For the network administrator
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Determine if your network operating systems are supported.
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Install and configure the device and administrative software and simulate connecting end-users. (Keep
track of the resources and time required and ease of setup.)
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Examine the following:
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Ease of network installation
• Network security
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Device diagnostics and troubleshooting
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Device alerts and status
• Device grouping, filtering, or mapping
Note Try to assess the time efficiency and convenience of the network management utilities.
For the end-user
Make sure that the user can easily determine the following:
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What devices are available?
• Where are they relative to my desk?
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What are their features?
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What is the device’s status?
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Is my job done yet?
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Is the device out of paper?
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Is there a paper jam?
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Is there enough toner to finish my job?
The user does NOT want to know:
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Status of all the devices on the network
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Diagnostic information for all devices on the network