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OKI Printing Solutions Now Shipping C8800 Series of Affordable Wide-Format Color Printers that are Compact Enough to Fit on a Desktop
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., September 18, 2007
Oki Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the availability of the C8800 Series digital color printers, high performance color printers that produce a wide range of media up to 11x17 from a compact desktop design. Priced significantly lower than competitive models[1], the C8800 Series establishes a new benchmark in value for wide-format color printing.
“The C8800 Series is a pivotal game-changer in the printing marketplace,” said Mike Garofola, Senior Marketing Manager, Color Printers and MFPs, Oki Data Americas. “Before the C8800, the decision for a business owner to invest in a tabloid color printer required a $3,000-plus investment in a device that needed its own cubicle. We have eliminated the price and size barriers with the C8800 Series, giving businesses of all sizes access to powerful performance and media versatility straight from their desktop.”
With a footprint up to 38% smaller than comparable tabloid printers[2], the C8800 will dramatically reduce the cost, complexity and space requirements for wide-format printing. The key standard features of the C8800 Series include:
Size/Value
- Smallest, most compact footprint of wide-format printers in its class[3], delivering bigger and more powerful printed documents on-demand from users’ desktops.
- A groundbreaking price point for wide-format printers with a low cost-per-page, empowering businesses to enhance their printing capabilities
Media Flexibility
- Greater media control and flexibility, including color tabloid (11” x 17”) and unique banner (11” x 47.25”) capability, allowing users to produce a variety of media in house, including marketing collateral and specialized output such as signage, charts, architectural renderings or engineering design documents.
Performance
- Fast print speeds of 26 ppm in color and 32 ppm[4] in black-and-white that improve office productivity and optimize output performance.
- HD Color technology, combining microfine toner and multilevel LED heads and 1200 x 600 dpi resolution, ensuring photo-like quality on everyday office paper, and delivering consistent quality and reliability in printed documents.
- Ability to print direct from PDF files, without the need for source applications, delivering increased office efficiency.
The C8800 Series is now available in North and South America exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions authorized solution providers. The Series includes three models configured to deliver different levels of productivity for businesses: C8800n (network capability standard - $2,399), C8800dn (duplex[5] and network capabilities standard - $2,689) and the C8800dtn (duplex and network capabilities and extra paper tray standard - $3,079).
The Series 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 Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts.
The product comes with a one-year on-site warranty and an industry-leading five-year warranty on the digital LED print heads. Like all OKI Printing Solutions products, the C8800 Series is backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions solution providers. In addition, the company provides live, toll-free[6] technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.
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 Color LaserJet 5550 Printer series, Xerox Phaser 7400, Lexmark C935dn, Ricoh Aficio CL7200 and Konica Minolta magicolor 7450, according to product information listed on each of the manufacturers’ respective websites as of September 17, 2007
[2] As compared to HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printer series, Xerox Phaser 7400, Lexmark C935dn, Ricoh Aficio CL7200 and Konica Minolta magicolor 7450, according to product information listed on each of the manufacturers’ respective websites as of September 17, 2007
[3] As compared to HP Color LaserJet 5550 Printer series, Xerox Phaser 7400, Lexmark C935dn, Ricoh Aficio CL7200 and Konica Minolta magicolor 7450, according to product information listed on each of the manufacturers’ respective websites as of September 17, 2007
[4] Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.
[5] Two-sided printing
[6] Available in the U.S. and Canada only
About Oki Data Americas, Inc.:
OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions Solution Providers and Dealers. 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.
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, 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 $5.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2008 financial reporting. Keeping its customers’ needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products. As an extension of the company’s dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support the fight to eradicate 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.
