The new MC780fx color MFP, one of the many new products announced by Oki Data Americas, will be available on June 17.
OKI Data Americas has been very busy of late on the product front, culminating with the announcement earlier this week of new monochrome single-function printers, monochrome and color MFPs, and label and receipt printers. It was truly an output device frenzy. Here’s a look at each of those new product introductions.
Single-Function Printers
An enhanced series of monochrome printers for high volume applications – the B721dn and B731dn are the latest iteration of OKI’s B700 Series printers. These new printers deliver a higher toner yield of up to 36,000 page capacity with a one-piece consumable; 250,000-280,000 monthly duty cycle on the B721dn and B731dn, respectively; increased paper input capacity of up to 3,160 sheets; faster print speeds of up to 55 pages per minute; and standard high-speed USB and 1GB Ethernet connectivity – all with the lowest cost per page among competitive devices in their respective categories, according to an OKI press announcement.
Both models feature standard 630-sheet paper capacities which can be upgraded to a maximum 3,160 sheets with additional optional paper trays plus a large capacity feeder. Beyond standard media handling capabilities, the B721dn and B731dn can print banners up to 52 inches in length. In addition, the devices’ straight-through paper path allows users to manually feed individual sheets of up to 140 lb. index bristol. Both models offer standard duplexing.
Color Single-Function and Multifunction Printers
The C331dn, C531dn, MC362w, and MC562w models offer an array of features with large paper capacity, fast print speeds, duplex printing capabilities, high-definition color technology, and a compact design. At a competitive acquisition cost with a low total cost of ownership, OKI says these devices are ideal for demanding small workgroups, offering economical and versatile printing capabilities.
The C331dn and C531dn color single-function printers are network ready and offer print speeds of up to 27 ppm color and 31 ppm monochrome. Paper capacity is 350 sheets via a 250-sheet paper tray and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray for labels, envelopes, thicker media, and banners up to 52 inches.
The MC362w and MC562w offer wireless capabilities and high print speeds of up to 27 ppm color and 31 ppm monochrome pages. They offer duplex printing and copying, plus four-in-one (print/copy/scan/fax) multifunction capabilities along with a paper capacity of 350 sheets, expandable to 880 sheets maximum.
The user interface of the MC362w and MC562w MFP models includes a 3.5-inch graphical panel display with tilt mechanism. The MC562w has a QWERTY keypad along with one-touch fax capabilities. In addition, the MC362w and MC562w MFP models support PaperPort and Omnipage software from Nuance for converting documents into PDFs and JPEGs.
In addition, the C331dn, C531dn, MC362w and MC562w models support OKI Print Job Accounting software, enabling administrators to prohibit unauthorized printing as well as to track printed output costs for bill-back to individual users and groups.
The C831 A3 color printer from OKI Data Americas.
Color Tabloid/A3 Printer Series
The C831 Series, including the C831n and C831dn, are described by OKI as the tabloid/A3 color printers with the smallest footprint available in the market today. They build off of the success of OKI’s C830 tabloid/A3 digital color printers and feature a new design that provides easy access to the black toner cartridge. Additionally, the C831 Series offers eco-friendly attributes including deep sleep mode, auto power off, ENERGY STAR compliance and toner save function, plus standard duplex capability within the dn model.
Each C831 model outputs at speeds up to 35 pages per minute for color and monochrome letter sized documents, and 20 pages per minute for tabloid sized documents. The C831 also provides high-definition color printing technology that is ideal for a variety of media from heavy card stock to polyester film to 52-inch banners, and includes an advanced control system that checks for alignment, registration and color balance. Users can also take advantage of larger paper capacity with two additional trays for a maximum of 1,460 sheets, and a multi-purpose tray which handles envelopes and custom sizes.
Each model includes a LCD display, intuitive menu system, and an alphanumeric keypad. The keypad enables quick retrieval of password-protected documents with secure print features that encrypt job data, store it on the optional SD Memory Card, and purge it when the job is printed. In addition, the C831 Series is compatible with OKI Print Job Accounting software which enables administrators to track printed output costs for bill-back to individual user and groups, and can also be used to prohibit unauthorized printing.
Mid-Workgroup A4 Color and Monochrome MFPs
The color MC770/MC780 Series and monochrome MB760/MB770 Series MFPs are four-in-one devices that deliver print, copy, scan, and fax functionality with print speeds of up to 42 color pages per minute and up to 55 monochrome pages per minute.
Each of these new MFP series offers four configurations to meet the demands of busy work environments. These MFPs offer expanded paper capacity up to a maximum 3,160 sheets, plus wireless functionality as a special order. Stapling and finishing capabilities are also available on most models. Beyond standard media handling capabilities, these devices are able to print banners of up to 52 inches in length. In addition, these new MFPs allow users to manually feed individual sheets of up to 140 lb. index bristol.
All models in these series feature a 9-inch touch-screen control panel plus the smart Extendable Platform – an open application programming interface platform for which an expanding suite of solutions is available through OKI Data Americas. Using this platform, customers and solution partners can integrate these MFPs into their work environments, adding customized solutions to meet their specific business needs.
The lD630 Series of thermal label printers from OKI Data Americas are available now.
Label Printers
The LD630/LD640 and LE840/LE850 Series of thermal label printers are part of OKI’s portfolio of high-performance Label/POS products. Each of these printers is designed to maximize productivity within demanding work environments, including courier, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, distribution centers and receiving departments, and are backed by a two-year advanced overnight exchange warranty.
The LD630/LD640 Series is a desktop solution for mid- to high-volume label applications where space is at a premium. Offering advanced features and functionality, including easy media handling and high-resolution printing, the LD630/LD640 Series delivers print speeds among the fastest in its class, according to an OKI press release. These new printers support both 203 and 300 dpi, direct thermal and thermal transfer printing.
The LE840/LE850 Series of thermal label/tag printers is designed for high-productivity industrial printing environments that require fast print speeds for both on-demand and batch label printing. The LE840/LE850 Series is built with a steel chassis enclosed in a durable steel cabinet, making both models sturdy and reliable, according to OKI. These new printers offer resolutions of 203 to 300 dpi and extensive ribbon capacity, providing increased productivity and operational efficiency. Both models are available in direct thermal and thermal transfer technology.
The LD630/LD640 and LE840/LE850 Series are designed for use in the following applications: shipping and receiving, logistic and asset tracking, warehouse management, service bureaus, retail and compliance labeling, and laboratory needs. The label printing devices provide an ideal solution for on-demand printing of shipping and receiving labels, item re-pricing and shelf labeling, among others.
Thermal Receipt Printer
As a new addition to the RT322 Series, the RT322SK direct thermal receipt printer offers advanced features and functionality including 2D barcode printing, “Drop-In & Print” paper loading, and 203 dpi output. Additionally, the RT322SK is enhanced to support the repositionable thermal label supported by MAXStick, which can stick to virtually any surface, and is easily removable leaving behind no residue. The liner-free labels are an alternative to using silicone-lined labels or tape.
The RT322SK is designed for use in the following applications: reserve hold labels, transfer labels, book sale price tags, shipping and receiving, logistic and asset tracking, drive-through services and self-service delis, warehouse management, retail and compliance labeling. Notably, the new liner-free, repositionable label printing devices provide an ideal solution for on-demand printing of food labels in quick service cafés and restaurants.
Availability
With the exception of the thermal receipt printer introduced in early May and two of the label printers, which became available on May 30, availability for the remaining products ranges from June 17 through August 5.
