OKI Printing Solutions’ Newly Designed SIDM Printers Deliver Best-in-Class Speeds and High-Volume Versatility

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the availability of the ML600 Series SIDM printers, including the dual 9-pin ML620/621 and 24-pin ML690/691. The ML600 Series is newly designed to offer the following improved features: new print-head delivering fastest-in-class print speeds of up to 700 cpsⁱ, new front paper path, longer-life ribbon, lower stand-by power consumption and best in class MTBF (mean time between failures) at 25,000 hoursⁱⁱ. This improved feature set coupled with field-proven reliability help make OKI Printing Solutions’ MICROLINE printers the most widely-used impact printers in North Americaⁱⁱⁱ, and demonstrate the company’s continuing commitment to product innovation and satisfying the needs of its loyal customers.

“The new ML600 Series offers an improved feature set that reduces wasted time and user intervention, to deliver truly exceptional impact printing performance, backed by a three-year warranty for added reliability.”

The ML600 Series is designed to handle printing needs ranging from continuous multi-part forms output to fine business correspondence to point of sale. The new SIDM series is ideal in the most demanding environments in key industries such as healthcare, education, government, retail, hospitality, finance and insurance, and manufacturing and warehousing. The ML600 Series also produces letter-quality type and high-resolution graphics perfect for office and executive suite environments.

“OKI Printing Solutions recognizes that multi-part forms remain a critical printing application in many business environments and those customers require a fast, reliable and easy-to-use SIDM printer to deliver exceptional, worry-free performance,” said Nick Ciarlante, Director, Specialty Products for OKI Data Americas. “The new ML600 Series offers an improved feature set that reduces wasted time and user intervention, to deliver truly exceptional impact printing performance, backed by a three-year warranty for added reliability.”

Starting at an affordable estimated street price of $420, the ML600 Series offers the following features and benefits:

Best-in-class reliability rated at 25,000 hours MTBF for minimum downtime and maximum end-user productivity that’s 25% better than its closest competitor^iv.
New front paper path (tractor feed and friction feed) for use in environments where a rear or bottom feed is not a viable option.
400 million character print head life plus 3 year limited warranty with extensions^v for maximum durability and dependability.
New, longer ribbon life of up to 13 million characters^vi that helps eliminate the need for frequent ribbon changes and leads to increased productivity.
New print head design that delivers fastest print speeds in its class^vii in all available modes: Super speed draft (700 cps), High speed draft (600 cps), Near letter quality (113 cps) and Utility/draft (450 cps), delivering high quality output with barcode capability.
Standard parallel and USB Interface plus optional Interfaces that provide future cost savings if systems requirements change.
Crisp, clear printing output on letterhead or up to 7-part forms^viii making it practical for both general business and various point-of-sale applications.
ENERGY STAR® qualified with new low stand-by power consumption.

OKI Printing Solutions provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America^ix.

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.:

OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label printers and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColor™ Series. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $4.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2009 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR(r) certified products.

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ⁱ ML620/621 Super Speed Draft; ML690/691 up to 480 cps. As compared to the Epson FX890/2190 and Lexmark 2580/2581.

ⁱⁱ As compared to the Epson FX890/2190, Epson LQ590/2090, Lexmark 2580/2581 and Lexmark 2590/2591.

ⁱⁱⁱ IDC Quarterly Tracker, September 30, 2010.

^iv As compared to the Epson FX890/2190, Epson LQ590/2090, Lexmark 2580/2581 and Lexmark 2590/2591.

^v Available in the U.S. and Canada only.

^vi ML621/691; ML620/690 at 8 million-character life.

^vii ML620/621 Super Speed Draft; ML690/691 up to 480 cps. As compared to the Epson FX890/2190 and Lexmark 2580/2581. Super Speed Draft rated at 12 cpi; all other print speeds apply to 10 cpi.

^viii 7 sheets max with optional top pull tractor.

^ix Available in the U.S. and Canada only.