OKI Data Americas announces receipt of two prestigious Winter “Pick” awards in the monochrome printer and multifunction printer (MFP) categories for large workgroups from Buyers Laboratory Inc.™ (BLI) for its B731dn and MB770 Series, respectively. Both devices underwent rigorous laboratory testing at BLI and were praised for their image quality plus numerous individual strengths, including: strong performance, robust feature sets, productivity, reliability, affordable price points and lower than average total cost of ownership (TCO) as compared to competitive models, making them ideal choices for demanding large workgroups.
Of particular note, the B731dn demonstrated perfect reliability during the course of testing, delivering 140,000 impressions without fault. BLI also applauded a key feature of the MB770 Series – OKI’s smart Extendable Platform – as “a critical value enhancer that allows organizations to run productivity-boosting and money-saving software developed by the manufacturer or third parties.”
“There’s a lot to like about the MB770 family of MFPs from OKI Data, particularly in the area of scanning,” said BLI Associate Editor Carl Schell. “The devices offer multiple scan-to destination types, three types of PDFs [regular, slim, encrypted], and an easy process of scanning to, or printing from, a USB flash drive.”
BLI noted that the very robust scan preview feature on the MB770 allows users to easily view and zoom in on every page of the document via thumbnails, delete pages or cancel the job, or insert or replace pages in which case settings can be changed for the new pages.
With regard to its feature set, BLI suggested that the MB770 MFP Series has plenty to offer, including: a high standard RAM capacity and the standard 160 GB hard drive aid in job processing (multitasking was very good overall); an above average maximum input capacity; a standard convenience stapler, which can staple up to 20 sheets; and eco measures – standard automatic duplexing and toner-save mode – that reduce waste and lower cost of ownership.
“You’d think that, with all these great aspects, purchase price and supplies cost per page for the MB770 Series from OKI Data would be more on the competitive to higher than average side, but it’s quite the opposite; with the test unit, both are lower than average, which translates to a lower than average lifecycle TCO,” Schell acknowledged.
A leading independent provider of analytical information and intelligence on document imaging products and solutions, BLI has been testing products and providing competitive analysis for more than 50 years. Presented twice annually, BLI’s “Pick” awards recognize the best performers in the firm’s rigorous and comprehensive lab testing and evaluation process which measure a wide range of the most important features and performance factors for buyers.
“OKI Data Americas is honored that the B731dn and MB770 Series A4 MFPs have earned BLI’s esteemed Winter ‘Pick’ awards for Outstanding Monochrome Single Function and Multifunction Printers in their respective categories for Large Workgroups,” said Hiroyuki Fukushima, Director of Non-Impact Printer Product Marketing for OKI Data Americas. “These awards further underscore OKI’s commitment to delivering high-quality, highly-performance, cost-effective and robust printing solutions to the marketplace.”
The B731dn is a powerful and cost-effective single function monochrome printer with high speed (up to 55 pages per minute[1]), high capacity consumables and paper input, and high quality output for demanding work environments. Standard duplexing and other environmental features help improve efficiency and minimize waste. Advanced security features help administrators protect data and encrypt documents simply and effectively, controlling user access and securing print release for sensitive materials. These fast, reliable, rugged and energy efficient printers deliver impressive features and media handling capabilities at a low total cost of ownership.
The MB770 Series MFPs are impressive four-in-one devices which deliver print, copy, scan and fax functionality at a competitive price-point, boasting a low cost per copy. These devices offer print speeds of up to 55 monochrome pages per minute[2], plus robust scanning capabilities that allow convenient processing and sharing of digitized documents. Different configurations meet the demands of busy work environments and all are available through the channel. In addition, these devices are backed by a one-year limited On-Site warranty[3] and industry-leading five-year limited LED printhead warranty.
All OKI products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation. Most of OKI’s color printing solutions feature Single Pass Color™ as well as proprietary digital LED and HD Color technologies. These technologies allow OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability and outstanding color output quality.
OKI Data Americas’ commitment to its customers extends beyond the sale through the provision of live, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America3. In addition, OKI Data’s live chat feature is available to customers within the US and Canada seeking online support on weekdays during normal business hours within the Eastern time zone.