OKI Printing Solutions Strengthens Commitment to Small Businesses by Expanding its Co

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., December 7, 2009

The affordable four-in-one MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP provides home offices and small workgroups with the advanced functionality needed in one compact device

OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today announced the launch of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP. Ideal for very small workgroups (VSWG) and small offices/home offices (SOHO), the MC160 Color MFP features four-in-one functionality (print, copy, scan and fax) in one compact design which saves valuable work space.With one of the fastest mono print speeds in its class¹, users will experience an increase in productivity while decreasing user intervention with best in class paper capacity and toner cartridge yields.With the added benefit of color, users can produce documents on-demand and in-house so there is no need to outsource printing, saving time and money.

Highlights of the MC160 Letter/A4 Color MFP Announcement:

• The versatile MC160 Color MFP provides VSWG and SOHO with the flexibility to print, copy, scan and fax from one compact device and comes with large paper and toner capacity to increase office efficiency and reduce user intervention.
• With one of the fastest mono print speeds (20ppm) in its class1, the reliable MC160 Color MFP increases user productivity and provides all the benefits of a mono MFP with the added bonus of the ability to print/copy/scan in color.
• With a compact design and low price point, this affordable desktop MFP allows businesses to consolidate their printing infrastructure and save valuable work space.
• OKI Printing Solutions has expanded its Color MFP portfolio for small workgroups with the launch of the MC160, offering devices that will meet large business needs while fitting smaller budgets.

"Small businesses need a reliable MFP that they can depend on and one that offers standard printing, copying, scanning and faxing capabilities in a small footprint.The MC160 MFP meets all of these requirements while adding the benefit of quality color. This allows users to keep outside color printing/copying costs down and projects in-house," said Mike Garofola, Senior Marketing Manager, Color Products, OKI Data Americas.

The MC160 Color MFP offers all the desired features of a mono MFP at a mono device price point, but with the added bonus of color.With one of the fastest mono print speeds¹ in its segment and superior media weight flexibility, the device will increase office productivity.

With the MC160 Color MFP, small workgroup customers can easily print, copy, scan and fax from one compact device with the capability to easily manage documents and convert hard-copy documents into electronic files for convenient sharing and archiving.Users have the option to utilize the device's duplex printing capabilities to further save on printing costs and reduce waste.

The MC160 MFP offers the following features:

• Color and monochrome scanning that enhances the appearance of documents in electronic files
• Mono print speeds up to 20 ppm, enabling users to work faster and increase productivity²
• Color print speeds up to 5ppm, providing SMBs the option to keep color printing in-house versus outsourcing projects
• Scan files directly to e-mail/network for sharing and archiving and scan to USB Flash drive via convenient front port providing convenience and the ability to quickly transport digital files
• Long-lasting consumables with some of the highest capacities in its class and low cost per page (CPP) for a cost-effective printing operation
• 200-sheet standard/700 max paper capacity
• Compact design to fit even the smallest environment where space is limited

Available exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions' authorized solution providers, the MC160 Color MFP will begin shipping December 2009 in North and South America with an estimated street price starting at $449.

All OKI Printing Solutions' products and services are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation's history of leadership and innovation in color printing. It is based on 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 for increased reliability.

OKI Printing Solutions products are backed by comprehensive support from authorized OKI Printing Solutions Solution Providers and Dealers. In addition, the company provides live³, 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, thermal label printers and POS 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(r) 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 against breast and colorectal cancers and the people courageously battling those diseases.

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¹ As compared to the Konica Minolta magicolor 169OMF, Dell1235cn Multifunction Color Laser Printer, Samsung CLX-3175FN, Hewlett-Packard Color LaserJet CM1312nfiMFP and Canon Color imageclass MF8050Cn according to product information listed on each of the manufacturer's website as of October 21, 2009.
² Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.
³ Available in the US and Canada only.