Hardware Requirements

ECLIPSE EHR Cloud runs in any browser on any device. And in general, performance won’t be affected by the device you’re using. Nonetheless, we do have recommendations. And faster devices with more RAM will always exhibit better performance.

Printers – When purchasing a printer, keep these things in mind:

• The more RAM, the better.
• More RAM on a printer with a slower processor is often less valuable than less RAM and a faster processor.
• Attach it directly to the network.
• Look for high page per minute (PPM) values when comparing performance.
• Laser printers generally offer faster printing than ink jet or desk jet technologies at lower price points. In general, printers under $500 are rarely suitable.
• We do all our testing on HP LaserJet printers, which dominate the market & command a 60% marketshare. If you’re using something else, our ability to troubleshoot your issue may be affected.
• Our 2025 Recommendation: HP Laser printer: HP LaserJet Enterprise M507dn / HP LaserJet Pro M501dn.

Network – We recommend a 1 Gigabit Ethernet system. Hubs, routers, switches, adapters and cabling to 1 Gig specifications result in a noticeable performance improvement over 100 MHz. systems. A single slow device operating at slower speeds can tremendously impact the performance of your entire network.

Wireless: Our 2025 Recommendation is a professionally installed AP system. (We currently maintain a 5 unit system installed in a 9400 square foot building with no dead areas. 3 of 4 satellite units are wired to our LAN.)

UPS – An uninterruptible power supply of adequate size is strongly recommended for workstations & network components such as switches and routers. Brief power interruptions (brownouts) are a a routine event in many areas of the country & will both shorten the operating life of your equipment & inevitably cause data corruption. Our 2025 Recommendation: Any unit from Tripp Lite or APC. Check ratings on Amazon.

Scanners – Multi- Function scanners are rarely suitable. We recommend a dedicated business class TWAIN scanner with an automatic document feeder. Our favorite models are from Fujitsu & Canon. Expect to pay $800 for a decent document scanner. Our 2025 Recommendation: FUJITSU Document Scanner fi-7160. Note that RICOH has acquired Fujitsu which may affect availablility of some scanners. Consider RICOH models: fi-8150, fi-7300NX.