OKI Printing Solutions Introduces New Line of Monochrome Multifunction Products Offering Unparalleled Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, announced the MB200 multifunction products (MFP) Series. With print speeds 30% faster than previous models, LDAP support on the MB290, and higher yielding consumables, the MB200 MFP Series provides efficiency and cost-effectiveness previously unmatched in this category. The new products are exceptional for improving the output of small workgroups, by combining mono printing and copying, color/mono scanning, scan-to capabilities and analog faxing, while retaining a competitive total cost of ownership.
Highlights of the MB200 MFP Series announcement:

  • The MB200 MFP Series includes the MB260, MB280 and MB290, which feature all-in-one functionality: print, copy, scan, with fax capability standard on the MB280 and MB290
  • Developed to meet the needs of small workgroups, the MB200 MFP Series has a wireless option available for printing, scanning or PC-faxing from anywhere in the office, improving productivity and streamlining office processes
  • The MB280 and MB290 offer full fax functionality, which enables users to quickly and easily send documents offering added convenience and improved efficiency

    • “With the MB200 MFP Series, we have improved efficiency by offering LDAP support on the MB290, providing a 30% increase in speed, while also delivering an extremely cost-effective product through higher yielding consumables, which lead to a more competitive CPP and lower total cost of ownership,” said Nick Ciarlante, Senior Product Manager, OKI Data Americas. “The MB200 MFP Series is the latest example of how OKI Printing Solutions is striving to improve upon our current offerings and continually meet our customers’ demands.”

    The MB200 MFP Series offers a wireless LAN option, allowing workgroups to print, scan or PC-fax from anywhere in the office for added convenience and productivity. Users of the MB200 MFP Series can benefit from the ease and efficiency of quickly scanning and transporting documents as digital files through the USB port located on the front of each model in the series.

    The MB290 includes scan-to email functionality, scan-to network functionality and LDAP support, making it an integral part in improving workgroup productivity and increasing the efficiency of day-to-day office functions, while remaining affordable.

    Delivering a competitive total cost of ownership, the MB200 MFP Series is designed to meet the budget needs of home offices and small workgroups. With the high capacity toner and long lasting consumables, owners can lower their cost per page even further, providing an exceptional return on investment.

    The MB200 MFP Series offers the following features:

  • Color and monochrome scanning that enhances the appearance of documents in electronic files
  • Scan files directly to e-mail/network for sharing and archiving (MB290) and scan to/Print from USB Flash drive via convenient front port providing convenience and the ability to quickly transport digital files and
  • Document management utilities including PaperPort® by Nuance®, an award-winning software which enables users to organize scanned files, making them available for archiving or storing
  • Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) support for access to corporate email directories (MB290)
  • Email and address book maintenance via a full QWERTY keyboard (MB280 and MB290) for easy entry of file names and e-mail addresses
  • Long-lasting consumables and low cost per page (CPP) for a cost-effective printing operation and high capacity 5,500-page toner cartridges available on all models
  • Print speeds of up to 22 ppmi provide a 30% increase in speed over previous OKI Printing Solutions models, enabling users to work faster than before

    • Available exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions’ authorized solution providers, the MB200 MFP Series will begin shipping August 2009 in North and South America with an estimated street price starting at $249.

    All OKI Printing Solutions’ products and services are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing. It is based on printing technologies advanced by OKI Data Corporation, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.

    This article was originally posted on Buyer’s Laboratory.