Xerox Phaser
3100MFP
black-and-white
multifunction
printer
®
Xerox Phaser® 3100
Multifunction Printer
Evaluator Guide
About this Guide
This Evaluator Guide introduces you to the Xerox Phaser® 3100MFP multifunction laser printer, explains its key features
and performance advantages, and provides guidance throughout your printer evaluation process.
Contents
Section 1: Introducing the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP
Black-and-White Multifunction Printer
3 Product Overview
4 Phaser 3100MFP Configurations
Section 2: Evaluating Desktop Multifunction Printers
5 Overview
6 Evaluate Ease of Installation,
Management and Use
8 Evaluate Productivity
9 Evaluate Versatility
Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies,
Support and Additional Information Sources
10 Configuration Summary
11 Specifications
11 Supplies
12 Support and Additional Information Sources
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Section 1: Introducing the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP Multifunction Laser Printer
Product Overview
Loaded with helpful features at a surprisingly low price, the Phaser 3100MFP multifunction laser printer brings powerful
printing, copying, scanning and faxing within easy reach, right at the user’s desktop. It’s the ideal office solution for
workgroups of 1 to 5 users.
More features, for less
The budget-friendly Phaser 3100MFP handles four critical office tasks with speed
and precision.
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Print and copy speeds of 21 ppm — plus a fast first-page-out time — keep up with
your busy pace.
Scan directly to your computer in black-and-white and in color for easy access
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and organizing.
Powerful character recognition software turns hard copies into editable
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electronic documents.
High-end copy and print features like ID Card Copy and N-up simplify work processes.
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Toner save mode (ECO Mode) and Energy Star compliance benefit both the
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environment and your bottom line.
Total ease-of-use
Each of the Phaser 3100MFP device’s features and functions is designed to make
office life easier.
The simple front panel makes walkup functions and features an easy touch of a button.
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USB direct printing/scanning lets you save to or print directly from any USB memory
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drive — no computer needed.
The intuitive, bi-directional print driver provides helpful device-status updates.
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Fax configuration includes a full keyboard for easy text entry.
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Just the right fit
The Phaser 3100MFP takes up less office space while delivering more helpful capabilities.
The automatic document feeder provides fast scanning, copying and faxing of multi-
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page jobs (available on 3100MFP/X configuration).
A center output tray helps keep the device compact and desktop friendly.
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Paper capacity of 250 sheets means fewer interruptions to reload paper.
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The bypass tray allows single-sheet feeding of special media, like envelopes and
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heavier paper.
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Xerox Phaser 3100 MFP Configurations
Phaser 3100MFP/S
The Phaser 3100MFP/S comes with a standard set of
productive multifunction features, including printing,
copying and color scanning.
Performance:
Print and copy speeds of up to 21 ppm
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Manual two-sided output
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Manual two-sided scanning
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First-Page-Out Time (FPOT) as fast as 13 seconds
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First-Copy-Out Time (FCOT) as fast as 8.5 seconds
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Up to 600 x 600 dpi print and copy resolution
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4800 x 4800 dpi interpolated scan resolution
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32 MB memory
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USB 2.0
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Page Description Language: GDI
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Reliability:
Duty Cycle of up to 10,000 pages per month
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Recommended Average Monthly Print Volume
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of up to 3,000 pages
Paper handling:
Multipurpose Tray: 1 sheet; Letter, Legal, A4,
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A5, B5, Executive, A6; 15 to 43 lb. bond (52 to
162 gsm)
Main Tray: 250-sheet capacity; Selectable
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sizes: letter, legal A4, A5; 16 to 28 lb. bond
(60 to 105 gsm)
Output Tray: 50-sheet capacity
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Phaser 3100MFP/X
Builds on the Phaser 3100MFP/S with the
addition of:
Print features:
Calendars (print calendars from year 1900
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to 2099 directly from front panel)
Copy features:
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 50 sheets
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Copy Feature Highlights: Collation, N-Up
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Scan features:
Scan Speed: Up to 20 ppm (via Automatic
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Document Feeder)
Scan Software: ABBYY FineReader*
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Fax features:
Fax Speed: 33.6 Kbps, 3-second-per-page
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transmission
Resolution: Up to 200 x 200 dpi
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Compression: MMR, MR, MH, JBIG
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Memory: 2 MB
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Speed Dial: 250 settings
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Fax Feature Highlights: Full keyboard, PC Fax, 32
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broadcast lists, Auto redial, Journal, Confirmation
reports, Secure receive, Fax reroute, Broadcast
fax, Delayed fax, Memory receive, Receive to USB
thumb drive, Polling, 31 Fax Mailboxes, fax answering machine, SMS (Short Message Service)*
Optional
Configure the Phaser 3100MFP to meet your specific
needs with a range of optional accessories.
Fax features:
USB-DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology)
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Base* for simultaneous fax/wireless telephone
functionality over shared phone line
Connectivity:
USB wireless network adapter (enables
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wireless connectivity)
Miscellaneous:
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) adapter*
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*Not available in all regions.
Print feature highlights:
Print from USB thumb drive, Watermarks,
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N-up, overlays
Copy feature highlights:
ID card copy, N-up, Reduce/enlarge image
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(25% to 400%), Image lighter/darker (7 levels),
Poster (platen only), Clone, Auto Fit
Scan feature highlights:
File Formats: JPEG, TIFF, Multipage TIFF
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Scan Destinations: Scan to PC, Scan to USB
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thumb drive
Nuance® PaperPort® SE 11.0 scan software
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Section 2: Evaluating Multifunction Printers
Overview
Based on continuous study of our customers’ productivity requirements, Xerox recommends that the following
criteria be used when evaluating which black-and-white laser MFP to purchase for your office.
Ease of Installation, Management, and Use
Does the MFP offer an installation process simple enough for nontechnical users? Does it
include helpful tools that simplify day-to-day management? How does the MFP ease the
demands of daily use?
Productivity
Can the MFP keep up with the demands of your daily and monthly workloads?
Versatility
Does the MFP deliver the range of capabilities your office requires?
This section examines each of the above evaluation criteria in greater detail, covering
the specific features and performance attributes you should look for in a black-and-white
MFP. When the same criteria are used to evaluate every device under consideration, you’ll
see how the Phaser 3100MFP excels against other manufacturers’ products.
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Evaluate Ease of Installation, Management, and Use
Most small-office environments don’t have IT resources on staff, so office equipment must be simple and easy to install. Is ongoing
MFP management eased by tools provided by the vendor? In small offices, ease of use is a critical attribute of the equipment you
deploy — the MFP must be easy to learn and use, with simple user interfaces that help employees access features, program jobs, and
stay focused on producing great work.
How the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP exceeds the ease of installation, management and use requirements
Ease of Installation
Fast, Simple Setup
Easy installation starts with unpacking the device and ends when it’s powered up and
ready for use. The Phaser 3100MFP is easily removed from its packaging and, at just over
25 pounds, can be safely placed in the office by almost anyone. It’s also small enough to
fit on a desk or into any space-constrained office. The included quick install guide helps
the user install optional accessories, connect the printer to the computer and a power
source, and power-up the device. Settings such as language selection and feature setup
are completed at the Phaser 3100MFP’s intuitive front-panel user interface.
Easy Driver Deployment
Xerox includes an installation CD that features an easy, wizard-based driver-installation
process. If preferred, print and scan drivers can also be easily downloaded from the
Xerox website.
Xerox Office Services
Lastly, Xerox offers a host of productivity-enhancement services for managing an office’s
document output and asset infrastructure. These services deliver measurable business
results by leveraging a powerful set of office technologies, business processes, methodologies and software tools to reduce costs and improve productivity. These offerings are
summarized in Section 3 of this guide.
Ease of Management
The Phaser 3100MFP includes Companion Pro device management software, which helps
you manage your scan, print and fax settings, and phonebook, and enables you to update
the system firmware.
Also, whether at your desk or at the device’s front panel, current information is available on every job the MFP processes as well as in-depth device status. See the list of jobs
currently in the print queue, how many faxes have been sent that day, paper status, and
total-page-output counts via the Phaser 3100MFP print driver or the device’s front panel.
The InstallShield Wizard helps users
quickly install and configure the
Phaser 3100MFP multifunction printer.
The included Companion Pro device
management software keeps track of
the Phaser 3100MFP’s consumable
levels.
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Also, consider consumables. The Phaser 3100MFP features an integrated print cartridge
that minimizes the number of consumables you’ll need to change.
You have two options when purchasing print cartridges for the Phaser 3100MFP:
Standard-capacity print cartridge — lower-cost cartridge for price-sensitive offices,
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with a 2,200-page capacity*
High-capacity print cartridge — maximizes the time between consumables purchases,
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with a 4,000-page capacity*
*Average standard pages. Declared yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Yield will vary based on image, area
coverage and print mode.
Ease of Use
The front panel interface on the Phaser 3100MFP provides simple access to copy, scan,
fax and administration features. Device functions are controlled by a selection of buttons,
including one-button access to copy, scan and fax menus, plus a full keyboard for easy
text entry. More advanced features are accessed with four navigation buttons that select
programming attributes in the two-line LCD display. Access print-quality settings, such
as contrast and resolution, and switch to economical “Toner Saver” printing at the easy
touch of a button.
For normal copy jobs that require no special settings, simply place the original on
the platen or in the ADF and press the green button — the copy is on its way in just
two steps.
Administrative features include reports, device setup settings, and device maintenance.
The Phaser 3100MFP print driver — with a clear, graphical user interface — provides an
easy, intuitive way to interact with the system.
The Phaser 3100MFP/X fax configuration includes a full keyboard for easy
text entry.
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Evaluate Productivity
When evaluating an MFP’s overall productivity, consider its level of performance — including print and copy speeds, as well as firstpage-out time — and determine whether the device will easily handle the average print jobs (typically 3 to 5 pages long) of a busy
individual or small workgroup. Does the system offer the media flexibility to support the variety of jobs you’ll ask it to perform?
How the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP exceeds the productivity requirement
Performance
The Phaser 3100MFP has the power to support either one employee or a small group
in office environments. With print and copy output speeds up to 21 ppm, the Phaser
3100MFP makes quick work of your day-to-day workloads. Additionally, first-page-out
times as fast as 13 seconds for printing and 8.5 seconds for copying minimize the time
spent waiting for your jobs to start. The 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) on
the 3100MFP/X configuration makes scanning multipage originals for copying, scanning
or faxing easy. With multiple scan destination options — including Scan to Desktop and
Scan to USB thumb drive — the Phaser 3100MFP helps you digitize documents for editing and distributing.
Media Support and Capacity
The Phaser 3100MFP supports a range of paper sizes and weights to handle the range
of your employees’ tasks. A wide range of paper sizes — from 5.6 x 5.8 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.
along with custom sizes in the single-sheet Bypass Tray — makes it easy to print a variety
of office documents on various media types, including plain paper, envelopes, labels, card
stock and transparencies. The Main Tray supports paper weights from 16 pounds to 28
pounds; the ADF supports paper weights from 16 pounds to 24 pounds; the bypass tray
supports paper weights up to 43 pounds for heavier paper stock.
The Phaser 3100MFP also has the media capacity to avoid interruptions and keep you
productive, with a 250-sheet paper capacity to handle your day-to-day print volumes.
Images can be scanned directly
from the Phaser 3100MFP to any
USB memory drive via the USB
port, conveniently located on the
front of the device.
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Evaluate Versatility
When evaluating an MFP’s versatility, determine whether its feature set will not only increase your efficiency, but also help you consolidate older office devices. Does the MFP include print and copy speeds and features needed to support your work volumes? Have
you considered the ways in which the MFP’s scanning features help streamline company workflows? Does your company still require
fax capabilities?
How the Xerox Phaser 3100MFP exceeds the versatility requirement
Copy Features
The Phaser 3100MFP copies black-and-white documents at speeds of up to 21 ppm.
Paired with the 50-sheet ADF, the Phaser 3100MFP helps you quickly process multipage
originals. Advanced features — including ID Card Copy, collation, N-up, reduce/enlarge,
poster copying, manual two-sided copying, and ECO Copy (toner save mode) — make this
a versatile copier for the desktop.
Print Features
With black-and-white print speeds of up to 21 ppm, as well as a first-page-out time of less
than 13 seconds, the Phaser 3100MFP provides the printing performance to support a
busy user or small workgroup. From start to finish, the average three-page office print job
takes less than 20 seconds, letting you quickly move on to the next task. Its list of print
features includes watermarks, N-up and overlays.
The Phaser 3100MFP also comes with the flexibility to function in virtually any office
environment, with included print drivers for Microsoft, Mac and Linux.
Scan Features
The Phaser 3100MFP/X configuration delivers helpful scanning features, standard, including color scanning, scan to PC via USB connection, and scan to USB thumb drive. The
50-sheet ADF eases multipage-document scanning tasks, and up to 4800 x 4800 interpolated dpi resolution delivers sharp images. In addition, Nuance® PaperPort® SE 11.0
software eases the process of scanning, distributing and organizing scanned images.
Fax Features
The Phaser 3100MFP/X configuration offers fax functionality that includes a 33.6 Kbps
transmission speed and M, MR, MMR and JBIG compression formats. Its feature set
includes 250 speed dial settings, 31 Mailboxes, auto redial, broadcast fax, delayed fax,
priority fax, server fax and receive to USB thumb drive. Two key fax features include:
PC Fax Send — transmits paperless faxes directly from your PC via USB;
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Secure Fax Receive — keeps private faxes secure until released at the device by the
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intended recipient.
Scan to PC lets a user adjust the
image quality before scanning a
document to his or her desktop.
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Section 3: Configurations, Specifications, Supplies, Support and
Additional Information Sources
Configuration Summary
The following sections provide details about the various Phaser 3100MFP configurations, available options and supplies, and more
helpful information.
Phaser 3100MFP/S Phaser 3100MFP/X
Speed
Duty Cycle
Paper Handling
Paper input Standard
Main Tray: 250 sheets; Sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, A5
Bypass Tray: 1 sheet; Sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, A6
Paper output 50 sheets
Up to 10,000 pages / month; Recommended Average Monthly Print Volume: Up to 3,000 pages
Platen
Copy
First-page-out time As fast as 8.5 seconds
Resolution (max) Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy features Collation*, ID Card Copy, N-up*, Poster, Toner save mode (ECO Copy), Reduce/Enlarge, Manual two-sided, Clone, Auto Fit
Print
First-page-out-time As fast as 13 seconds
Resolution (max) Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Memory 32 MB
Connectivity USB 2.0
Language support Host-Based
Print features Watermarks, N-up, Overlays, calendars*
Scan
Scan destinations Scan to desktop, Scan to USB memory drive, Scan to TWAIN/WIA applications
Scan features
Fax
Fax features NA
Warranty
* On 3100MFP/X configuration
Up to 4800 x 4800 interpolated dpi, 600 x 600 optical dpi, Color Scanning,
NA Embedded fax (33.6 Kbps with M/MR/MMR/JBIG compression), PC Fax
One-year depot warranty, Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee
Up to 21 ppm (Letter) / 20 ppm (A4)
Automatic Document Feeder: 50 sheets;
Custom sizes: 5.6 x 5.8 in. to 8.5 x 14 in. / 142 x 147 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Nuance® PaperPort® SE 11.0
Secure Fax Receive, up to 250 number directory/32 broadcast lists, 31
Mailboxes, Polling, Auto redial, confirmation reports, broadcast fax, memory
receive, Delayed fax, Fax answering machine, Fax rerouting,
Receive to USB memory drive
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Specifications
Specifications
Device Management
Print Driver Support
Media Handling
Supported Sizes
Supported Weights ADF: 16 to 24 lb. bond (60 to 90 gsm)
Operating
Environment
Electrical
Power 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A; 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 A
Power Consumption • Power Save Mode: Under 12 W
Dimensions
Agency Approvals
Supplies
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Average standard pages. Declared Yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Yield will vary based on image, area coverage and print mode.
Companion Pro
Microsoft Windows® — 2000/XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista, 2003 Server (32-bit and 64-bit)
Linux: Red Hat 8 – 9, Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, Suse 9.2 and higher
Apple Mac OS® — 10.3 – 10.5
ADF: 5.6 x 5.8 in. (142 x 147 mm) to 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm)
Main Tray: Letter, Legal, A4, A5
Bypass Tray: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, A6
Main Tray: 16 to 28 lb. bond (60 to 105 gsm)
Bypass Tray: 15 to 43 lb. bond (52 to 162 gsm)
Temperature: 50 to 90 º F, 10 to 32 º C
Relative Humidity: 15% to 80%
Sound Pressure Levels:
• Standby Mode: < 30 dB(A)
• Warm Up: < 40 dB(A)
• Copying: < 63 dB(A)
• Printing: < 53 dB(A)
• Average: 340 W
• ENERGY STAR® qualified
3100MFP/S 3100MFP/X
Width Depth Height Weight Width Depth Height Weight
17.6 in.
(447 mm)
FCC Part 15, Class B
Listed UL Cred 7 60950-1/CSA 6095-1-03, CE Mark applicable to Directives 2006/95/EEC, 89/336/EC, 2004/108/EC, and 1999/5/EC
Part Number Description Capacity
106R01378
106R01379
15.2 in.
(386 mm)
13.5 in.
(344 mm)
Standard-Capacity Print Cartridge 2,200 pages
High-Capacity Print Cartridge 4,000 pages
25.6 lb.
(11.6 kg)
17.6 in.
(447 mm)
15.2 in.
(386 mm)
16.2 in.
(412 mm)
28.7 lb.
(13 kg)
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Support and Additional Information Sources
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has been continuously maintained by
Xerox or its authorized representatives
under a Xerox express warranty or a Xerox
maintenance agreement.
Additional Information
Sources
Phaser 3100MFP Front Panel:
The front panel offers tools and infor-
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mation pages to help with machine
setup, feature selections, operational
problem solutions, and media feed and
supply issues.
Customer Documentation:
Read Me First
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Quick Reference Guide
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User Manual
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Print Driver (PCL)
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Scan Driver
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Scan Software by Nuance
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ControlCentre 5.0 Management
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Software
On the Web
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