OKI Printing Solutions Introduces the MC860 A3 Color MFP Series - The First in Its Class to Combine Wide-Format Color MFP Functionality with a Unique Compact Size and Affordable Price

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI^® Printing Solutions brand, today announces the launch of the MC860 A3 color multifunction printer (MFP) Series. The Series is the first in its class to deliver A3, wide-format color MFP functionality with flexible media handling and High-Definition (HD) color output, at an affordable price and compact size¹. This Series redefines the medium workgroup A3 color MFP market by enhancing in-house, high-quality tabloid color printing, copying, scanning and faxing for businesses of all sizes. Businesses can now increase their productivity with a color MFP that delivers full A4 and A3 capabilities.

Highlights of the press release:

• The MC860 MFP is the first wide-format color MFP in its class to offer A3 capability for copying, printing, faxing and scanning in an A4 footprint and price point
• The new Series increases performance by enabling easy assembly and distribution of documents from one device
• This MFP offers HD Color and Single Pass Color technologies for outstanding color output on a variety of media – producing vibrant color more affordably than competitive A3 and A4 MFP brands¹

“Today’s businesses demand cost-effective color MFP solutions. They understand the benefits of adding color to better reflect their message and communicate with their customers. The challenge however is to control color usage and keep costs down. The MC860 color MFP is the first A3 color MFP in its class designed to meet these individualized needs,” stated Mike Garofola, Sr. Marketing Manager, Color Products at OKI Data Americas.

The MC860 color MFP makes A3 MFP functionality more accessible to businesses by dramatically reducing complexity, cost and space requirements. The Series allows users to create high-quality, color output in-house and on-demand further saving time and money. All models will allow users to print media from 3”x5” cards to tabloid-sized media in a space saving and affordable package, while utilizing the standard copy, scanning and faxing functionalities.

The MC860 color MFP features the following key attributes:

• Spectacular HD Color Output on a variety of media and 48” Banner Support
• Print, Copy, Scan and Fax up to tabloid-sized media in one space saving device; supports consolidation initiatives
• Compact size/footprint relative to A3 competitors; only A3 Color MFP that can sit on your desktop¹
• Fast print/copy speeds of 26 ppm in color and 33² ppm in black-and-white that improve office efficiency and productivity to maximize small to medium workgroup performance
• Scan to USB Flash Memory Stick, PC, Fax, FTP, folder, and e-mail
• Standard 33.6 Kbps Super G3 Fax with 16 MB memory (up to 1,024 pages)
• Increased efficiency and media handling capabilities, supporting media weights up to 203 gsm and banners up to 48 inches; expandable to two paper trays for a maximum paper capacity of 1,460 sheets
• HD Color technology, combining microfine toner and multilevel LED printheads with 1200 x 600 dpi resolution, ensuring photo-like quality on everyday office paper, delivering consistent color quality and reliability
• Duty cycle of 75,000 pages for increased reliability
• 50 letter-size/25 tabloid-size sheet RADF Scanner automatically scans both sides of a document
• 5.8” graphic display with touch screen for easy walk-up access to the MFP’s functionality
• Nuance PaperPort (scanning and document management) and OmniPage (OCR) software standard for enhanced productivity

The MC860 MFP includes three models configured to deliver different levels of productivity; Desktop model pricing begins at $3,999; Floor standing model with one tray and a cabinet at $4,459; and Floor standing model with two trays and a cabinet at $4,739.

All products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing technologies, including digital LED technology and Single Pass Color^™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability. For more information, please visit www.okidata.com.

Like all OKI Printing Solutions products, the MC860 MFP Series is backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions Dealers. In addition, the company provides live, toll-free² technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

About OKI Data Americas

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 and thermal label printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. 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 its parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics and a $6.1 billion multinational corporation with headquarters in Tokyo. Keeping its customers needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and most products have earned the ENERGY STAR® certification. As an extension of the company’s dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support breast and colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by both causes with vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com.

OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA, Single Pass Color T.M. and design Reg. T.M. OKI Data Corp.

¹ As compared to HP CM4730, HP CM6030f and Xerox 8860/D, according to product information listed on each of the manufacturers’ website as of December 31, 2008

² Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.