6D. Technical Infrastructure:
DELIVERY

introduction
networks
  concerns
  speed
  trends
monitors
  evaluation
  image quality
printers
  technologies
  evaluation

PRINTERS: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

• Resolution and dot spacing
• Color reproduction
• Tonal representation
• Image enhancement capabilities
• Document size supported
• Single versus double-sided printing (simplex/duplex)
• Media supported (plain paper, coated paper, transparencies, envelopes)
• Speed and capacity
• Page description languages and raw image formats supported
• Networking capabilities
• Cost

Computer Considerations
Not all printers are supported on all computing platforms, so check for compatibility. Also, make sure software drivers are available for the specific operating system version you are using. Check for availability of the correct networking or direct connection capability. Print accelerators can offload some of the burden of printing from the computer's CPU.

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