CONTENTS WorkCentre 4118 Digital Multifunction System Overview Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Configurations and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 2 – Evaluating Multifunction Systems Suggests specific areas to evaluate in a product of this class, how to evaluate these areas, and how the WorkCentre 4118 multifunction measures up. Productivity to support your small office/workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Easy to install, manage, and use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Space saving design that can grow with your needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Section 3 – Configurations, Competitive Comparisons, Service & Support, Additional Information Sources Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Competitive Comparisons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Additional Information Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Contents WORKCENTRE 4118 EVALUATOR GUIDE SECTION 1 Product Overview The WorkCentre® 4118 multifunction system is a copier-based monochrome MFP that helps busy small offices and workgroups save space by consolidating multiple devices into a single, small package – without losing functionality. This entry-level MFP delivers a strong range of features and capabilities at an affordable price The WorkCentre 4118 MFP is available in two configurations to deliver the right level of functionality for your small office or workgroup. The WorkCentre 4118p features rich copying and printing capabilities, while the WorkCentre 4118x adds fax and color scanning capabilities. The WorkCentre 4118 delivers the following benefits to customers: Designed for Small Offices • Affordable, desktop device easily fits into space-constrained environments • Easy to learn and use copy/print/fax/scan features • Grows with your needs – add paper trays and a cabinet stand cart to regain desktop space • Easy to install and manage, even without IT resources Robust Copier-Based Design • 18 ppm copying and printing speed, up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution (up to 1200 dpi for print jobs) • 20,000-sheet monthly duty cycle to support busy small workgroups • 40-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) reduces time spent on long copy and scan jobs • Powerful copy features more commonly found on high-end systems include Auto-Fit, Edge Erase, Margin Shift, Book Copy, Insert Covers, Transparency Mode, Create Booklet Mode, N-up Copying, and more Big Office Features capacity to minimize user interventions • Printing features include Two-Sided Printing, N-up Printing, Booklet Printing, Insert Covers, Collation, Poster Printing, Watermarks, Toner Save, and optional network printing to support multiple users. • 3 second fax transmitting via 33.6 kbps connection, 200 speed dial and group dial numbers, JBIG/MH/MR/MMH compression options, JPEG compression for sending color faxes, and up to 406 x 392 superfine dpi resolution • Up to 4800 dpi resolution color scanning (interpolated), with bundled software, enables easy and efficient WorkCentre 4118p configuration management, distribution, and editing of scanned files • 650-sheet standard paper capacity (1,200-sheet maximum), up to 8,000-image toner WORKCENTRE 4118 EVALUATOR GUIDE Configurations and Options copy print WORKCENTRE® 4118P STANDARD FEATURES • Up to 18 ppm printing and copying • First page out time as fast as 10 seconds • Warm up time as fast as 25 seconds • Automatic two-sided print and copy output • Connectivity: • Parallel port and USB connectivity • Optional 10/100 Base-T Ethernet with Networking Kit • 650-sheet paper input capacity: • 100-sheet bypass tray • 550-sheet paper tray • 1,200-sheet maximum paper input capacity with optional 2nd 550-sheet paper tray • Media Handling: • Standard Platen • Optional 40-sheet ADF • Media Support: • Sizes – 4 x 6 in. to 8.5 x 14 in. • Weights – 16 to 24 lb. via all trays, 16 to 43 lb. via bypass tray • Copy Features: • Resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi • Up to 999 copy quantity • Book Copy, Margin Shift, ID Card Copy, N-Up Copying, and more • Print Features: • Resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi • PCL® 6 emulation, PCL 5e, compatible with Postscript® 3TM (optional with Network Kit) • Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® compatibility • Optional Networking Kit enables shared/ workgroup printing • Booklet Printing Mode, N-Up Printing, and more WORKCENTRE 4118 EVALUATOR GUIDE WORKCENTRE® 4118X STANDARD FEATURES The WorkCentre 4118x comes with all the features of the WorkCentre 4118p, plus: • Media Handling: • Standard 40-sheet ADF • Fax Features: • 3 second transmission speeds at 33.6 Kbps • 200 speed dial entries • Compression methods – MH, MR, MMR, JBIG, JPEG • Transmission resolution up to...