News | May 5, 2009

OKI Printing Solutions Expands Color MFP Portfolio with Introduction of MC560 MFP

OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the MC560 Letter/A4 color multifunction product (MFP). Offering the best possible value in the Letter/A4 color MFP segment with faster monochrome printing speeds , better color output quality in brilliant HD (high-definition) Color and a lower total cost of ownership than all competitors' models in its class, the MC560 MFP also features a compact design that will appeal to small-medium workgroups. Serving as a replacement to the current C5550n MFP, the MC560 MFP allows customers to save money and valuable office space, while improving document workflow and increasing the effectiveness of business communications with a single workgroup device.

Highlights of the announcement:
- The MC560 MFP is available at a competitive price point with a compact design, providing small-medium workgroups the opportunity to save money and the valuable office space associated with maintaining multiple devices
- The new MFP features HD Color Technology with class-leading print resolution of 1200 x 600 dpi and superior monochrome print and copy speeds of 32 pages-per-minute (ppm)
- The new MFP improves workgroup performance by consolidating the creation and distribution of documents with one easy-to-use device
- The MC560 MFP consumes less energy than the equivalent number of single-function products, resulting in a reduced impact on the environment

"In today's ever changing economy, small to medium size businesses are looking for creative ways to cut costs in all areas without having to sacrifice quality or efficiency,” said Mike Garofola, Senior Marketing Manager, Color Products at OKI Data Americas. "These customers have a wide range of document handling needs and require devices they can depend on to perform a variety of business functions, but without the costly investment. However, having too many single function devices (individual printer, copier, scanner, fax machine) can waste valuable office space and make document workflow too cumbersome. The fast print/copy speeds and premium
performance of the MC560 color MFP provides customers with the ability to create impactful, high-quality documents, quickly and efficiently and for less money.”

The MC560 MFP is ideal for users focused on affordability and ease-of-use, with full functionality, reliability, fast print/copy speeds and flexible paper handling that can be shared in networked environments. With multi-tasking capabilities, as a standard added benefit in medium size workgroups, the MC560 MFP replaces the need for individual faxing, printing, copying and scanning devices. By replacing multiple single function devices with the full functioned MC560 MFP, workgroups can also save time, money and energy and help reduce their environmental impact, at the affordable price of $999.

The MC560 A4 color MFP features the following key attributes:
- Fast print/copy speeds of 20 ppm color and 32 ppm black-and-white to improve office efficiency and maximize small to medium workgroup productivity and performance
- Spectacular HD color output and 1200 x 600 dpi print resolution with the flexibility to create world-class business documents on a variety of media with class-leading 48” banner support
- Print, copy, scan and fax capabilities from one space-saving device allows users to easily create and distribute documents while reducing workflow and increasing the effectiveness of business communications
- Compact size/footprint conducive to small to medium work environments
- Multi-tasking functionality allows for more than one function to be performed at one time as well as Dual Access Fax Functionality
- Embedded LDAP functionality allows users to pull e-mail addresses from a corporate address book
- User-level authentication allows for e-mails sent from the MC560 MFP to come from the user, not the device
- Supports Color Access Policy Manager utility from OKI Printing Solutions to control the usage of color printing by user, application, web site, etc.
- Includes standard PaperPort scanning and document management software that turns hardcopy documents into digital content and Omnipage OCR software that converts files into editable electronic documents
- Consumes less energy than the equivalent number of single-function products, resulting in a reduced impact on the environment
- Increased capacity for both black and color toners. Black toner yield is 8,000 pages and Color toner yield is 6,000 pages (Declared yield in accordance with ISO 19798)

All OKI Printing Solutions products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation's history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color(TM). This technology allows OKI Data to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.

OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions dealers and solution providers. In addition, the company provides live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

OKI Printing Solutions is dedicated to being environmentally conscious and supporting our customers' increasing focus on the environment. In support of those efforts, we offer customized printing solutions and multifunctional products that help our customers reduce their impact on the environment and increase operational efficiency.

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 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 Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $7.1 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2007 financial reporting. 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.