Xerox Phaser 6180MFP Multifunction Printer Competitive Assessment Xerox Phaser 6180MFP Series vs. Canon MF8350Cdn Competitive Assessment This document has been prepared from internal analysis as well as data prepared by Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), the imaging industry s leading source of unbiased and reliable competitive intelligence. Data was collected in BLI s 10,000 square-foot lab in Hackensack, New Jersey and has been published in BLI s Lab Test Reports, Environmental Test Reports, and BLI Side-By-Side Comparison publications, among others.
Summary: advantages Compared to the MF8350Cdn, the has the following advantages: Productivity Award-winning global and mobile print drivers Print drivers deliver pop-up messages about device and job status directly to users at their workstations Faster rated black engine speed Higher maximum monthly duty cycle Faster rated warm-up time Faster tested simplex print speed in black mode Faster tested duplex print speed in black mode Faster tested simplex print speed in color mode Faster tested duplex print speed in color mode Faster tested first-print times (Word, PowerPoint, PDF and JPG files) Faster tested job stream printing (black mode) Faster tested job stream printing (color mode) Faster tested first-copy time from the platen in black mode Faster tested first-copy time from the document feeder in black mode Faster tested first-copy time from the document feeder in color mode Faster tested simplex copy speeds in black mode Faster tested 1:2 duplex copy speeds in black mode Higher bypass capacity Higher maximum paper capacity Higher RAM Better misfeed removal procedures Cost Control Better administrative utilities Lower supplies cost per page Handles wider range of paper weights, reducing the need to outsource work Higher tested toner yield Security and Environmental Considerations Port blocking and fax security functions Comprehensive printing and scanning access control Higher toner yield means less waste Proof Print capability Xerox environmental awards Comparing Image Quality Better printed text Better printed color photographic images Better overall color print quality Higher tested printed halftone range Better measured copy color fidelity in the majority of colors The s innovative print drivers were recognized with a BLI Pick award for Outstanding Achievement, Fall 2008 The supports Xerox s Global Print Driver and the Mobile Express Print Driver, which received a BLI Outstanding Achievement Award in Fall 2008. In our lab trial using the Xerox Global and Mobile Print Drivers, we were able to print documents on non-xerox devices, including copier-based and printer-based models, on our test network, said Tony Maceri, BLI s Senior Test Technician. This flexibility lets workers print anywhere in their office, even on non-xerox printers and copiers, with a single interface, instead of having to keep numerous print drivers installed (which is time-consuming for IT workers as well as confusing to end users). 2 Xerox vs.
Table of contents Test conditions: Productivity Productivity analysis...4 Print drivers...4 Ease of use advantages...4 Speed and capacity comparisons...4 Cost control Color access controls...6 Device management comparison...6 The devices were tested in BLI s Hackensack, New Jersey laboratory, with daily conditions maintained between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit and 35% to 65% RH. Letter-size 20-lb. bond paper is used for all testing. Electricity is automatically regulated to <1% variation at 115 VAC using a Powerstat voltage regulator. This document is strictly for internal use and is provided for self-training purposes it should never be provided in whole or part to a customer. Security Security features comparison...7 Environmental considerations Environmental friendliness...7 Environmental awards...7 Image quality Comparison...7 Key positioning strengths Lower MSRP...8 Uses less energy in power-save and ready modes...8 Specifications Comparison...8 Xerox vs. 3
Productivity Productivity analysis Productivity is influenced by a variety of factors, ranging from the obvious (rated engine speed, rated scan speed) to the subtle (streamlined administrative procedures, for example, and overall ease of use). We will examine numerous factors that contribute to the overall productivity advantages of the in this section. Better print drivers keep workers more productive PrintingScout polls the MFP before a job is sent and informs the user with a pop-up window if there are any errors, such as paper out, along with information about how to correct them Global/mobile drivers support multiple Xerox models as well as non-xerox devices There are no pop-up messages to notify users about errors or warning conditions global or mobile print driver Although color engine speed is comparable, the s black engine speed is 10 ppm faster than that of the MF8350Cdn Rated black engine speed (in ppm) 31 21 Higher maximum monthly duty cycle handles even the busiest workloads with ease Maximum monthly duty cycle (in impressions) 60,000 40,000 Higher bypass capacity and higher maximum paper capacity let users print and copy more and replenish paper less Standard bypass capacity (in sheets) 150 50 Maximum paper capacity (in sheets) 950 550 Higher memory allows faster and more efficient processing of complex documents Memory capacity (in MB) MF8350Cdn Standard RAM 384 128 Maximum RAM 1,408 128 Better misfeed removal process minimizes downtime and distraction According to BLI Lab Test Reports on the The unit offers straightforward procedures for loading paper, adjusting the drawers and removing misfeeds. The MF8350Cdn offers five misfeed locations, including the rear access door that may be difficult to access if the machine is installed up against a wall or partition. Faster rated warm-up time Manufacturer rated first-copy time (in seconds) 10 23 4 Xerox vs.
Faster print speed Tested print speed (in ppm) BLI productivity analysis Simplex black mode: 12.9 18.8 18.7 27.8 Faster tested first-print times Tested first-print times (in seconds) Black Word Document Color PowerPoint Document Black Adobe Acrobat PDF Color Photoshop JPG 7.05 10.34 11.94 16.17 24.19 22.79 19.75 25.22 Duplex black mode: Simplex color mode: Duplex color mode: 7.9 9.9 7.9 9.9 14.7 12.5 14.2 14.7 18.3 18.5 19.0 18.3 Faster job stream printing Tested job stream print speed (in PPM) Black mode: (PCL driver) 23.1 Significantly faster tested first-copy time Tested first-copy time in black mode (in seconds) From the platen From the document feeder 9.94 11.05 15.12 20.05 (PostScript driver) 18.4 Faster tested first-copy time Tested first-copy time in color mode (in seconds) MF8350Cdn (UFR driver) 16.7 From the document feeder 19.27 26.68 Color mode: (PCL driver) 15.8 (PostScript driver) MF8350Cdn (UFR driver) 12.1 15.0 BLI s job stream includes Word documents, Outlook e-mail messages, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, HTML and Acrobat PDF files, totaling 19 pages. All of the files are sent the printer simultaneously. This test simulates the type of traffic a typical device might experience in a real-world, multi-user environment. Faster copy speed Tested copy speed (in Cpm) Simplex black mode: 1:2 Duplex black mode: 13.2 15.6 18.8 26.2 7.8 12.1 8.7 18.3 Xerox vs. 5
Cost control Reduce overlooked costs Cost control is influenced by factors including toner and supplies cost as well as energy usage and most often overlooked the amount of time workers spend installing, tracking and maintaining the device on the network. In this section, we ll examine the s advantages over the in these key areas. Advantages for a Company s CTO CentreWare Web allows administrators to monitor all of an organization s networked printers and MFPs According to BLI s Lab Test Reports CentreWare Web (CWW), the fleet management tool for the Phaser 6180MFP, can be downloaded for free from Xerox s Web site. BLI has tested the utility and found it to be powerful and flexible. Comparing Xerox CentreWare Web with Canon imageware Enterprise Management Console Does the utility Xerox CentreWare Web Canon iw EMC Generate reports? Yes Yes Include standard report 11 templates? Support remote firmware Yes upgrades? Support remote print Yes queue management? Support remote application Yes installation? Support automated toner Yes requests? Offer remote device Yes Yes discovery? Offer dynamic device Yes grouping? Provide a mobile print driver? Standard Optional BLI cost analysis: Lower supplies cost per page Calculated color supplies cost per page (in cents)* 11.289 12.118 * Yield was tested using the ISO/IEC 24712 five-page color toner-yield test original. Handles heavier paper weights through the main paper drawers, reducing the need to outsource copy and print jobs The s main paper drawers handle paper weight up to 80-lb. cover/219 gsm. s main paper drawers handle paper weight up to 43-lb. bond/161 gsm. BLI analysis: Higher tested toner yield Tested toner yield (in impressions)* MF8350Cdn Black 9,094 4,193 Cyan 6,427 4,458 Magenta 6,657 3,505 Yellow 6,112 4,250 * Yield was tested using the ISO/IEC 24712 five-page color toner-yield test original. 6 Xerox vs.
Security and environmental considerations Comparing image quality Safeguard against attacks External device: The leverages port blocking and fax security functions to ensure product safety. Plus, with CentreWare IS, the administrator can lock the Phaser 6180MFP s control panel setup menus to prevent unauthorized changes from being made, and can also control printing access by entering the IP address or host names of all PCs allowed printing access into the Host Access List field. Higher toner yield can lead to less waste The s high-yield toner cartridges are rated to yield up to 8,000 prints and copies in black and up to 6,000 prints and copies in color. The s toner cartridges are rated to last only 3,400 impressions in black and up to 2,900 pages in color. Proof Print capability helps eliminate costly reprints and saves supplies (and time) The offers Proof Print capability, which prints one set of a document so it can be proofread for errors before the balance of the job is printed. There is no comparable capability for the imageclass MF8350Cdn. Xerox s Environmental Awards: Corporate Leader by US EPA Climate Protection Award FTSE4Good Index World s Most Ethical Companies List The was rated higher than the in BLI print quality categories including: BLI Print Quality Ratings MF8350Cdn Text Excellent Good Color Photographic Good Poor Images Overall Color Print Quality Good Fair Higher tested printed halftone range creates better patterns Tested print halftone range 1% to 100% 1% to 98% Better measured copy color fidelity in the majority of colors Measured color copy fidelity (the closer the number is to 0 the closer the match to the original color) MF8350Cdn Cyan 4.11 3.93 Magenta 6.61 7.30 Yellow 1.17 3.34 Red 8.10 5.51 Green 4.07 7.88 Blue 12.91 11.12 Black 3.18 3.96 Xerox vs. 7
Key positioning strengths of the MF8350Cdn and how to combat them Lower MSRP What the Canon sales rep could say: The costs less than the Phaser 6180MFP/D, and it offers a faster color engine speed. How to respond: The price difference of $100 is minor considering that the Phaser 6180MFP has a much faster rated black engine speed (31 ppm versus only 21 ppm for the Canon model); color fax capability; higher memory; the ability to handle heavier paper weights through the main drawer; a higher bypass capacity (150 sheets versus only 50 sheets for the Canon model); and higher toner yields for lower toner costs. What s more, the Phaser 6180MFP can be upgraded to handle almost twice the paper capacity (950 sheets versus a maximum of only 550 sheets for the Canon model). Uses less energy in power-save and ready modes What the Canon sales rep could say: The uses only 3 watts in power-save mode, compared to 17 watts for the in the same mode. In ready mode, the Canon model uses only 25 watts less than one-third of the 90-watt consumption of the in the same mode. How to respond: Electricity usage is only part of the picture when you consider green issues. The includes numerous features that save resources as well as money, including high-capacity toner cartridges that last longer so they are replaced less often, and Proof Print, which saves time and resources by letting users print one set of a document to proofread before releasing the remainder of the job to be printed. Specifications at a glance Xerox /D Black Engine Speed 31 ppm 21 ppm Color Engine Speed 20 ppm 21 ppm Warm-Up Time 10 seconds 23 seconds Max. Monthly Duty Cycle 60,000 impressions 40,000 impressions Standard Paper Capacity 250 sheets 250 sheets Bypass Capacity 150 sheets 50 sheets Max. Paper Capacity 950 sheets 550 sheets Max. Paper Weight (main drawer) 80-lb. cover/219 gsm 43-lb. bond/161 gsm ADF Capacity 50 originals 50 originals Standard RAM 384 MB 128 MB Max. RAM 1,408 MB 128 MB Color Fax Capability Standard Junk Fax Barrier Standard PDLs PCL, Adobe PostScript 3 UFR II Proof Print Capability Standard t available Color Supplies Cost Per Page* 11.289 cents 12.118 cents Rated Black Toner Yield (in impressions) High-yield: 8,000/Standard: 3,000 Standard: 3,400 Rated Color Toner Yield (in impressions) High-yield: 6,000/Standard: 2,000 Standard: 2,900 * As calculated by Buyers Laboratory Inc. For more information, call 1-800-ASK-XEROX or visit us at www.xerox.com/office 2010 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved. XEROX and XEROX and Design, CentreWare and Phaser are trademarks of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Product information and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Updated 12/10 610P730207 61CCA-03UA