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from a complete printer lineup |
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Beyond basic printing, your business may need a complete printing
solution that can support wide-format printing, multifunction
printers, output finishing, and network management. HP's line
of printers offers all of these options and more so you can
build a complete, integrated, and manageable printing solution.
Dell's printer lineup does not, as this table shows.
| Feature |
HP |
Dell |
Customer benefit |
| 11 x 17 |
Yes |
No |
Print larger documents to meet a variety
of business needs. |
| Multifunction
printers |
Yes |
No |
Combine print, fax, copy, and scan capabilities
into a single device to improve productivity, save space,
and reduce costs. |
| Output finishing |
Yes |
No |
Add a professional touch to documents
with collating, stapling, saddle stitching, and other
finishing options. |
| Wireless and
mobile printing |
Yes |
Incomplete |
Print on the go from wherever you are. |
| Engine vendors |
1 |
3 |
Engines from multiple vendors may create
extra complexity in use, management, and support. |
Get
complete access to multifunction devices over the network |
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The HP LaserJet 3030 AIO with the extended JetDirect interface
gives you wired and wireless access to the printer's print,
fax, and scan features over the network. The Dell MFP Laser
Printer 1600n does not offer the same access, as this table
shows.
| Capability |
HP LaserJet 3030
AIO |
Dell MFP Laser
Printer 1600n |
| Wired |
Wireless |
Wired |
Wireless |
| Print over the
network |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes at 1/3 speed |
No |
| Fax over the
network |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Scan over the
network |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Better
utilize resources with HP networking and print management |
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Most IT departments have no idea how much they are paying for
printing, and the lack of a sophisticated printer management
strategy generates increased costs and decreases productivity.
Industry analysts estimate that improving print management can
lower printing expenses and reduce total IT costs by up to 30%.
HP's Total Print Management (TPM) can get you there. Dell doesn't
offer a comparable solution, as this table shows.
| Capability |
HP TPM |
Dell |
| Configure multiple
devices at once |
Yes |
No |
| Update alerts
on multiple devices at once |
Yes |
No |
| Deploy pre-configured
drivers |
Yes |
No |
| Update firmware
on multiple devices at once |
Yes |
No |
HP TPM supports a complete set of networking features, including
the most common networking protocols, extensive management capabilities,
and multiple types of alerts for all types of printers. Dell's
support for networking and management is incomplete and varies
across printer types, as this table shows.
| |
HP JetDirect |
Dell mono laser |
Dell color laser |
Dell laser AIO |
| Networking
protocols |
| TCP/IP |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Appletalk |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| IPX |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| NetBEUI |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Wireless (802.11b) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Management
capabilities |
| Toner management |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Scheduled wakeup |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Deploy configured drivers
(batch) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Deploy drivers with locked
settings |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Security (SSL, SNMP v.3,
802.1x) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Fleet management |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Alerts |
| Paper/supplies |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Granular alerts/thresholds |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Send to mobile/web site |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Alerts with attachments |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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