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HP LaserJet 3052/3055 All-in-One
Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide
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Contents Getting to know the All-in-One ..................................................................................................1 Features ..........................................................................................................................................2 New features ...................................................................................................................................3 What ships with the All-in-One.............................
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Getting to know the All-in-One Print, copy, fax, and scan from a compact, flatbed design Welcome to the Reviewer/Evaluator’s Guide for the new HP LaserJet 3052/3055 All-in-One (AiO). This guide will introduce you to the product and help you to conduct a successful evaluation. Work just got easier with the HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO, which integrates your essential daily office 1 printing, copying, faxing, and scanning needs. High-quality output and fast performance means that you g
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Features 1 50-sheet ADF scanner HP LaserJet 3055 AiO shown quickly processes documents 2 Flatbed scanner for books or documents 1 up to letter/A4 size 2 3 Easy-to-use control 3 panel with 10-key number pad and 2-line by 16-character 4 display provides effortless interaction with each of the All-in-One’s functions 4 100-sheet face-down 5 output bin 6 5 10-sheet priority slot 6 Adjustable 250-sheet input tray 7 Security-lock slot for s
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Versatility in a compact, flatbed design Work smarter—and more simply 1 • Count on one product to print, copy, fax, and scan. • Reduce user intervention. To handle the demands of Relax, knowing you can count on HP’s proven your workteam, the product comes standard with a reliability—trusted by millions of people every day. 250-sheet input tray, a 10-sheet priority feed slot, and a 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF). • Enjoy simple office integration. The product features built-
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What ships with the All-in-One The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO ships with the following: • ADF input support • Power cord(s) • Phone cord(s) (3055 only) • HP LaserJet Q2612A Black Print Cartridge with Ultraprecise Toner • 250-sheet input tray • Getting Started Guide • Support flyer • Software and documentation CDs • Control panel faceplate • Output bin support Device software The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO includes a powerful suite of software that is easy to install and use. The
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Evaluating laser all-in-one products Based on extensive market research and customer feedback, HP has identified user needs in seven key categories. These categories should be closely examined as you consider purchasing a laser all-in-one product. In this section, we will examine each of these and how the HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO meets the criteria in each category. 1—Ease of use 2—Versatility 3—Performance 4—Reliability 5—Output quality 6—Total cost of ownership 7—Networ
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Ease of use Save space and work smarter with four functions in one reliable device Designed for easy use, the HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO is simple to operate and maintain, a feature that is crucial for small businesses, which often do not have IT support. It integrates seamlessly into your business environment, allowing you to invest your time in other issues and reducing your day-to-day business concerns. Fits into your business environment The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO software fe
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Convenient interaction • HP productivity tools, such as HP ToolboxFX, allow you to manage the All-in-One simply. For example, the toolbox provides automatic e-mail alerts when an unexpected event occurs (such as Close Door/Covers or Unexpected Paper Size). 1 • The 50-sheet ADF enables efficient, unattended copying, faxing, and scanning. The flatbed scanner effortlessly handles a variety of material, including books and other bound documents. • Use the control panel’s Scan to button to
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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: • Is the user documentation and installation and setup software helpful? • 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 installe
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Versatility Enjoy versatile features that handle all of your day-to-day tasks Flexible paper handling • The product includes a 250-sheet adjustable input tray, a 100-sheet face-down output bin, and a 10-sheet priority input slot, so you won’t need to worry about removing your regular printing paper for special projects, and your office will stay productive. Offering the utmost in versatility, the input trays support paper (plain, preprinted, prepunched, bond, color, glossy, letterh
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Full-featured scanning Archive and share your important business documents and images at the touch of a button. With HP ToolboxFX and HP LaserJet Scan software, you can preconfigure the device to conveniently scan to a connected and supported destination, such as a PC desktop, PC folder, network folder, or a TWAIN/WIA compliant application. You also get the convenience and versatility of converting paper documents into editable electronic documents with Readiris PRO Text Recognition soft
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Evaluation Evaluating paper handling Produce the type of material typical for your day-to-day business, such as a report or other professional document. While you perform your evaluation, consider the following: • Does the range of supported paper and paper sizes meet your needs? Does the product support special paper, such as envelopes and transparencies? • What are the product’s input and output capacities? Is it easy to change paper sizes and types? Evaluating copying Copy the typ
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Performance Efficient printing—HP delivers the first page almost immediately Performance is more than maximum engine speed, measured in pages per minute (ppm). Rather, performance should be gauged by the speed at which the device can turn electronic files into printed pages or convert printed material into electronic information. In addition to engine speed, several factors affect the time it takes to print a job, including the use of special paper, computer download time, and dev
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Fast scanning The 50-sheet ADF processes input at up to 19 images per minute (ipm). The letter/A4-size, 24 bit, flatbed scanner precisely scans single sheets and material such as bound documents, books, and placards. 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. When evaluating performance, your print samples should include m
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What to measure Using the samples that you created, perform the following tests to gauge device performance. First-page-out The time from when the print command is issued to a device that is in PowerSave mode until the completion of the first page. This test measures the effect of Instant-on Technology and shows a device’s true speed. Click-to-drop The time from when the print command is issued until the completion of the job. Pick-to-drop The time from when the first piece of media is p
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Reliability 1 A reliable printer, copier, fax machine, and scanner—all in one machine The HP LaserJet 3052/3055 AiO sets the standard for industry reliability, providing a worry-free all-in-one solution. And if you ever do need service and support, HP’s Customer Care is one of the best. By ensuring a maximum uptime you’ll boost productivity and end frustration. Reliability matters • HP prints millions of test pages with a variety of applications and file types, in multiple environmen
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Evaluation At HP, we typically test multiple products in various environmental conditions to evaluate engine reliability. We run the products to engine life and test and improve the jam rate, misfeed rate, and supplies’ life. This kind of extensive, long-term testing is beyond the limits of most companies’ resources; however, it is possible to estimate their device engine reliability. One option is to compare other products’ duty-cycle ratings, base warranty (make sure it is at least one-
