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C5500n from OKI Printing Solutions is CNET Editors’ #1 Office Laser Printer
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., October 27, 2006
Oki Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, announced the C5500n digital color printer is #1 on CNET editors' list of top office lasers. The C5500n received a “Very Good” rating of 7.8, the best score CNET has given for a laser/LED printer or multifunction product in more than a year. CNET editors call the C5500n from OKI Printing Solutions “an excellent networked color laser printer,”[i] giving it “Excellent” grades in performance and print quality, which make it optimal for small workgroups with high-volume printing needs.
CNET stated the C5500n was “speedy at all print tasks, making it a valuable addition to a print-intensive work environment.”[i] The C5500n is among the portfolio of sub-$1,000 color LED printers from OKI Printing Solutions that deliver exceptional value, performance and productivity to businesses with growing color printing needs. It also features “HD (high-definition) Color” technology, which gives business users exceptional photo-like quality on regular office paper.
“The C5500n enables small businesses to print professional-quality color in-house, giving them more control as well as time and cost savings,” said Candice Dobra, Director, Printer Marketing for Oki Data Americas. “The superior print quality of the C5500, together with its impressive print speeds and competitive total cost of ownership has garnered it this exceptional recognition from CNET.”
The C5500n was the top overall performer in CNET’s color speed tests against competitive products[ii] with print speeds of up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) in color, 24 ppm in black-and-white.[iii] It ranked second in color laser quality garnering an “Excellent” rating in three of the four categories. CNET added, “It’s fast with all printing tasks… and shows great print quality across the board.”[i]
The C5500n is currently available throughout North and South America through OKI Printing Solutions authorized solution providers and direct marketing resellers, and in the U.S. through major retailers such as Office Depot, Staples and CompUSA.
The C5500n builds on parent company Oki Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing. They are based on the 7th generation of printing technologies advanced by Oki Data Corporation, such as digital LED and Single Pass Color™. Combined with over 25 years of experience in designing and manufacturing printers, Oki Data is able to deliver fast print speeds, low total cost of ownership and high reliability.
Every product comes with a one-year warranty and an industry-leading five-year warranty on the digital LED print heads. All OKI Printing Solutions products are 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.[iv]
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[i] Source: CNET.com article, “Oki C5500n,” August 18, 2006.
[ii] As compared to the Lexmark C522n, Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430DL and HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn.
[iii] Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.
[iv] 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.
