The Information Processing Technology Heritage program is hosted by IPSJ to certify historical products and achievements that have formed the foundation of Japan’s information processing technology together with information processing technologies and systems that have made a significant contribution to Japan’s economy and society. Through the certification program, IPSJ aims to make valuable heritage technology widely known, to put it to use as research and education material and to preserve the heritage of information processing technology in Japan. The certification program started last year.

“We are delighted that our 2400B-type line printer has received Information Processing Technology Heritage certification for the second consecutive year,” said Hitoshi Sekine, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at OKI Data Corporation. “The product forms the basis of our current product lines. Based on our long experience and extensive achievements, we will continue to design and provide products that contribute to the development of the information society.”

The 2400B-type line printer was developed in 1966 and has been widely used as a data transfer terminal and an output device for minicomputers by computer manufacturers and financial institutions across Japan. It was designed to ensure that characters would be visible immediately after they were printed and that printed sheets could be cut off after a few lines, enhancing usability and contributing greatly to office automation. Efforts have been made over time to make this system smaller, lighter, lower cost, and easier to operate – a valuable example of OKI’s commitment to Monozukuri (the Japanese approach to manufacturing).

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The new MC860 is an ideal multifunctional device for workgroups and small businesses that provides high level of performance, consistent economy and high-end printing quality.

The new device is successor of popular line of C8000 printers. The ??860 model comes fully packed: it has a duplex unit for two-sided printing, Ethernet controller, fax, automatic document feeder, additional memory, etc. The multifunction also supports USB-host, which allows an easy and convenient scanning to a wide range of users.

Performance and Effectiveness

Having the MC860 on your desktop you can do color printing, copy, scan and send facsimile messages. This significantly increases your performance as you can now conveniently process color and black-and-white documents.

The new OKI MC860 facilitates high volume workload by enabling you to scan and copy papers while printing.

Thanks to the support of numerous formats, it is now possible to produce posters, booklets, charts right on the spot, and built-in software allows creating business cards, CD-stickers, banners, etc.

Standard duplex printing cuts the printing costs by decreasing the consumption of valuable paper thus.

Printing Quality

Single-pass printing technology and fine resolution toner enhance the color, depth and quality of printing. The multilevel ProQ2400 technology enables the OKI MC860 to produce sharp and contrast details for impressive images and clear texts.

Essential specifications of MC860

• Color printing speed: up to 26 ppm for A4, 15 ppm for A3;
• Monochrome printing speed: up to 34 ppm for A4, 17 ppm for A3
• Automatic duplex unit;
• PCL and PS support;
• Three versions available: DN, CDTN and CXDN;
• Maximum paper capacity: 1460 sheets;
• Speed of copying and scanning: 26 ppm in color and 34 ppm in monochrome.

Receiving an overall “A-“, GCN editors praised the color MFP for its ”no notable flaws and superior performance” that took the competition by surprise. The review noted that “in terms of color quality, the OKI C5550n MFP was the best of the printers that use standard toner” and also touted the device’s ease-of-use with one-touch features – all ideal for government agencies.

“OKI Data Americas has closely listened to our customers’ needs and intently studied the industry’s trends to develop a highly competitive line of MFPs – this recognition from Government Computer News proves that the industry experts are noticing our commitment,” said Mike Garofola, Sr. Marketing Manager, Color Products at OKI Data Americas, Inc. “As the review points out, consolidation and cost are the two greatest concerns for most organizations. But in this expanding MFP market, only a well-designed device that both maximizes cost savings and improves office workflow and productivity is worth purchasing.”

The C5550n MFP is designed as a solution to meet the needs of most small-to-medium sized workgroups. The MFP provides all-in-one functionality with convenient print, copy, scan and analog fax features that enhance workflow performance and its media flexibility enables users to print high-quality materials in-house. Users will also have the ability to further reduce costs by combining separate office equipment into one space-saving device.

The C5550n MFP offers the fastest monochrome print and copy speeds in its class,1 up to 32 pages-per-minute (ppm); and competitive color speeds of up to 20 ppm2. At an estimated street price of $1,499, the C5550n MFP delivers brilliant 1200 x 600 dpi print quality and maximum media flexibility, including 8.5 x 47.24-inch banner capability in a versatile, compact device. It is available in North and South America exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions authorized solution providers.

The product builds on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing. It is based on the 7th generation of printing technologies advanced by OKI Data Corporation, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color. This technology allows OKI Data to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts.

Every product comes with a one-year Overnight Exchange warranty and an industry-leading five-year warranty on the digital LED print heads. Like all OKI Printing Solutions products, the C5550n MFP is backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions 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.

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The B2200 and B2400 Series printers are small, indeed. They measure space saving 12.6” x 8.0” x 7.1”. Given the size, printers demonstrate fastest speed in their class of up to 21 pages per minute at resolution of 1200 x 600 dpi. B2200 and B2400 Series prints the first page in just 6 seconds.

The B2200 and B2400 Series monochrome printers include models with and without standard networking capabilities. Estimated retail prices are $149 for B2200, $229 for B2200n, $179 for B2400 and $249 for B2400n. The printers are available starting from September in North and South America exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions authorized solution providers.

The rumors of totally paperless office future have been around for quite a long time, however, it doesn’t seem like such thing is coming any soon. In its “Future of Printing Survey”, OKI Printing Solutions interviewed 700 IT professionals nationwide, and discovered that they expect printing same amount or even more in the future, because they find it an important part of their job.

Here are the highlights of the survey:

90% of respondents consider their business printer to be indispensable or important, while only 1% consider their business printer to be not at all important

78% of respondents expect to print about the same amount or more often in the future as they do today

78% of respondents still prefer to review printed documents, whether in combination with reviewing on-screen or alone

Hard copy of a document is still considered something more trustful compared to electronic file read from the screen.