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Key Buyer Benefits

• Energy Star compliant • Standard duplex printing and copying • Fast performance speeds with wide-format printing, copying and scanning • HD Color Printing technology produces sharp detail and rich color • Scan to PC, FTP, Network Folder, E-mail and USB flash memory • PostScript 3, PCL 5c emulations • 1,460 sheets maximum paper capacity • Print banners up to 11.6" x 47.24" • Supports media up to 203 gsm (110 lb. index) • Good ease-of-use for clearing misfeeds, loading paper, and changing toner • Powerful 500 MHz PowerPC processor with 512 MB device memory expandable to 768 MB and a

standard 40 GB Hard Disk Drive • USB 2.0, Parallel and Ethernet 10/100 Base-T connectivity • Comes standard with Nuance PaperPort and OmniPage for scanning • Tailored to meet the business needs of all users with different device configurations. • Flexible desktop and network utilities via OKI Printing Solutions internet service delivers exceptionally

easy to use device monitoring • 1-Year On-Site limited warranty on printer and 5-Year limited warranty on LED printheads

Okidata MC860 MFP

33-ppm Monochrome; 26-ppm Color

Print ▪ Copy ▪ Scan ▪ Fax

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BERTL Galaxy© Star Rating ................................................................................ 3 About BERTL’s Galaxy© Star Rating ........................................... 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4 Device Features Summary .......................................................... 4 Pricing, Specifications, Features, Software ................................. 5 Print ..................................................................................................... 7 Bandwidth .................................................................................... 7 Print Productivity .......................................................................... 8 What We Liked/Would Like To See ............................................. 9 Copy .................................................................................................................... 10 Copy Productivity ....................................................................... 11 What We Liked/Would Like To See ........................................... 12 Scan ................................................................................................... 13 What We Liked/Would Like To See ........................................... 14 Image Quality ..................................................................................................... 15 Density ....................................................................................... 15 Resolution .................................................................................. 15 Halftones .................................................................................... 15 Negative/Positive Lines ............................................................. 16 Negative/Positive Dots ............................................................... 16 What We Liked/Would Like To See ........................................... 16 Ease of Use ......................................................................................................... 17 Programming the Control Panel ................................................ 17 Print Drivers ............................................................................... 18 Routine Maintenance ................................................................. 23 Client Utilities ............................................................................. 26 Device Management .................................................................. 27 What We Liked/Would Like To See ........................................... 30 Media Handling .................................................................................................. 31 Media Input ................................................................................ 31 Media Output and Finishing ....................................................... 31 What We Liked/Would Like to See ............................................ 32 Summing Up ....................................................................................................... 33

About BERTL ...................................................................................................... 34


Introduction


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ABOUT BERTL’S GALAXY© STAR RATING BERTL understands how difficult it is to choose one office-imaging device over another and exists to make this an easier choice for the consumer. That said, how does a consumer decide between two or more devices that carry the same BERTL 3-, 4- or 5-star rating? Category-Criteria

Build Quality - An analysis of the construction quality of the major components that the user must interact with on a regular basis (e.g.: paper trays, access covers, supplies, etc.).

Network Administration - The quality of administrative and management utilities (both executable and Web-based) when compared to that of a sliding scale benchmark based on the network administration feature set of other vendors.

Security - A security feature-set analysis (removable hard disk, hard-disk overwrite, encryption, IP filtering, Microsoft Windows NT Authentication and LDAP lookup) when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the security feature set found on other devices.

Workflow - The quality of the network scanning, job submission, document management, sharpening and enhancement, file conversion and job layout tools based on a sliding scale benchmark when compared to the workflow tools employed by other devices.

Finishing - The productivity penalty (punch, staple, booklets) based on tests and finishing specifications and effectiveness based on a sliding scale benchmark when

compared to that of other finishing systems found on other devices.

Ease of Use - Ease of maintenance (adding paper, toner, misfeeds, cleaning) and ease of using the documentation, help, control panel, print drivers and client utilities when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on of the ease of use of other devices.

Media Handling - Throughput specifications and evaluations based on a sliding scale benchmark when compared with the handling of special media (e.g.: oversize, thick or coated stock) found on other devices.

Copying - Copy productivity based on tests and a feature-set analysis when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices.

Scanning - Simplex and duplex scan productivity and quality based on tests and a comparison of the overall scan and send feature set when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices.

Printing - Duplex and simplex print productivity based on tests and a printing feature set analysis when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices.

Image Quality - The quality of business color images (text, dot, line, halftone and solid quality) based on tests and a subjective rating on the quality of continuous tones (photos) when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the continuous tone quality produced by other devices.

Features - The feature set compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices.

Price - MSRP of a system configured with network printing, copying, scanning, and two media trays/rolls (wide format) configuration.

BERT L Galaxy© Star Rating Ok idata M C860 MFP

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Features

Image Quality

Printing

Scanning

Copying

Media Handling

Ease of Use

Fi ni shing

Workflow

Security

Network Administration

Buil d Quality


Introduction


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In May 2009, Okidata Americas Inc., introduced the new Okidata MC860 color MFP. This versatile color multifunction product (MFP) offers enhanced productivity and improved image quality for businesses of any size. BERTL recently tested the Okidata MC860 MFP, which has a rated print speed of up to 33 ppm in monochrome and 26 ppm in color. Maximum monthly print volume is 75,000 pages and maximum paper capacity of 1,460 pages. The new Okidata MC860 color MFP is designed to be easy on the environment and offers the following features: • Reversing Automatic Document Feeder • Large 5.8” Backlit LCD touch screen display • High quality output with 1,200 x 600 dpi resolution • HD Color Printing technology for sharp detail and

dramatic color • Powerful 500 MHz PowerPC processor with 512 MB

device memory expandable to 768 MB and a standard 40 GB Hard Disk Drive

• View job queues and check supply levels remotely with Okidata’s web-based service PrintSuperVision

• Standard 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet, USB 2.0 and Parallel connectivity

• Powerful and easy to use scanning solutions which include; Scan to PC, FTP, Network Folder, E-mail and USB flash memory

• Fax functions include; Group dial, Broadcasting, Forwarding to e-mail, Delayed transmission, Speed dial, Auto redial and Journal report

• Provides enhanced security features which includes; Encrypted Secure Print , 256-Bit Encryption, Job Timeout, MAC Validation and Secure Erase

• Using Single Pass Color Digital LED technology it allows versatile media handling and flexibility, with the ability to print on stock as heavy as 110 lb. index (203 gsm) and sheets up to 11.6” "x 47.24” for banner printing

• 1-Year On-Site limited warranty on printer, 5-Year limited warranty on LED printheads

This device is available in three configurations and sold exclusively through OKI Printing Solutions authorized providers and direct marketing resellers in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Pricing for each model in the series is as follows:

• Okidata MC860 MFP (1 Tray desktop) $3999.99 • Okidata MC860 MFP (2 Tray floor standing) $ • Okidata MC860 MFP (3 Tray floor standing) $

In the following test report, BERTL takes an in-depth look at the Okidata MC860 MFP, testing and evaluating its productivity, image quality and ease-of-use.

OKI Printing Solutions MC860 MFP- Features Summary

Street Price $

Imaging Technology LED, Electrostatic

Standard Functions Network printing, Duplex printing

Optional Functions Fax, Scan

Maximum Monthly Print Volume 75,000 pages

Mono Print Speed 33 ppm

Color Print Speed 26 ppm

Mono First Page Out Time 9.5 seconds

Color First Page Out Time 10 seconds

Auto Duplex Yes

Network Scanning Yes

Color Scanning Yes

NT Authentication Yes

LDAP Compatibility Yes

Hard Disk Overwrite Yes

The Okidata MC860 MFP as tested by BERTL.


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PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

Print Speed Up to 26 ppm in color, 33 ppm in black & white*

Time to First Page As fast as 10 seconds in color, 9.5 seconds in black & white*

HD Color Printing Technology

Combines multilevel LED printheads and microfine toner for sharp detail and rich color depth

Print Resolution 1200 x 600 dpi

Processor 500 MHz PowerPC CPU

File Storage 40 GB Hard Disk Drive standard

Duty Cycle 75,000 prints per month

Connectivity USB v2.0 High Speed; Parallel (printer only); 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (network)

Emulations PCL® 5c, PostScript® 3™

Operating Systems

Windows® Vista®/Vista x64, Server 2008 x86/Server 2008 x64, XP/XP x64, Server 2003/Server 2003 x64, 2000; Mac® OSX 10.3 (for printer driver)

Fonts 86 PCL, 136 PostScript fonts

COPY SPECIFICATIONS

Copy Speed Up to 26 cpm in color, 33 cpm in black & white*

First Copy Out As fast as 14.5 seconds in color, 13 seconds in black & white*

Copy Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi

Copy Scaling 25% to 400% in 1% increments

Copy Scaling Presets

7 – 64%, 78%, Fit to Page, 100%, 122%, 129%, 154%

Copy Modes Text, Photo, Text & Photo, Extra Fine

Copy Quantity Selection: 1-999

Copy Functions

Mixed media sizes, Auto scaling, N-up, Edge/Center erase, Contrast, Brightness, Book copy, Job build, Job offset, Duplex, Auto tray switching, Margin shift

SCAN SPECIFICATIONS

Scan Type Color and black & white; flatbed with reversing automatic document feeder (RADF)

Max Scan Area 11" x 17"

Scan Speed As fast as 33 spm (max) in black & white; 26 spm (max) in color

Scan Resolution Up to 600 dpi

Scan-to-PC Create electronic file from hard copy original with Nuance® PaperPort® 10 software

Address Book Management

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)

Scan-to Functionality

Scan to e-mail with LDAP support and without PC; to server (FTP/HTTP sites); to USB memory; CIFS and TWAIN

Formats Supported PDF, TIFF, JPEG, XPS

Driver Interface TWAIN, WIA

FAX SPECIFICATIONS

Fax Modem: 33.6 Kbps Super G3

Transmission Speed: As fast as 2 seconds/page**

Fax Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi

Speed Dial: Up to 500 locations

Broadcast Transmission: Up to 530 locations, 32 groups

Dual Access: Allows fax to scan while dialing/ sending/receiving

Fax Memory: 1,024 pages (16 MB) based on ITU-T Test Chart #4 (A4)

Fax Functions:

Group dial, Broadcasting, Forwarding to e-mail, Delayed transmission, Speed dial, Auto redial, Journal report (Sending/Receiving/Daily)


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PAPER HANDLING

Duplex (2-Sided) Printing/Copying Standard

Scanner RADF Up to 50 letter-size sheets, 25 legal-size sheets (16 lb. – 28 lb.)

Paper Sizes (Min./Max.)

Main, 2nd and 3rd trays from 4.1" x 5.8" to 11" x 17"; Multi-Purpose tray from 3" x 5" cards to 11.6" x 47.24" banners

Standard Printer Input 400 sheets

Maximum Printer Input

1-Tray configuration – 400 sheets (300-sheet tray and 100-sheet multipurpose feed); 2-Tray configuration – 930 sheets (2nd 530-sheet tray standard); 3-Tray configuration – 1,460 sheets (2nd and 3rd 530-sheet trays standard)

Output Capacity 250 sheets (all models)

Paper Types Tabloid, Legal, Letter, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4 and B5; Envelopes – C4, C5, DL, and COM10

Paper Weight Main tray 17 lb. – 32 lb. (64– 120 gsm); Optional 2nd/3rd trays 17 lb. – 46 lb. (64–176 gsm); Manual feed 20 lb. bond – 110 lb. index (75–203 gsm)

DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS

Operator Panel 5.8" touch screen; 320 x 240 dpi

Utilities

Nuance® PaperPort® 10, Nuance OmniPage® 4.2 SE; OKI® LPR, Color Correct, Color Swatch; Network Setup Tool; TWAIN driver; Job Accounting software; PrintSuperVision; Language Panel Downloader; Storage Device Manager; Profile Assistant

Standard Imaging RAM 512 MB

Max Imaging RAM 768 MB

Size (WxDxH)

1-Tray Configuration 22.2" x 25.9" x 26.3" (56.4 cm x 65.8 cm x 66.8 cm); 2- and 3-Tray Configurations 33.3" x 30.2" x 44.5" (84.6 cm x 76.7 cm x 113.0 cm)**

Weight***

1-Tray Configuration approx. 149.9 lb. (68 kg); 2-Tray Configuration approx. 200.6 lb. (91 kg); 3-Tray Configuration approx. 211.6 lb. (96 kg)

Power Consumption Peak (Operating) 1,300W; Standby 160W Avg.; Power Save ≤25W

Acoustic Noise Operating (Printing/Scanning/ Copying) 54dB; Standby ≤37dB

Energy Star® Compliance Yes

COLOR SOLUTIONS

Color Correct Utility

Adjust common RGB colors in Microsoft® Office® applications; modify Hue, Saturation and Gamma; import/export settings to other PCs

Color Swatch Utility Match custom colors to printer color values

Profile Assistant Store ICC profiles to hard disk drive; specify stored profiles by ID number

* Published performance results based on A4-size sheets in laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.

**Increase in width and depth of 2- and 3-Tray Configurations attributable to floor stabilizers.

***Includes duplex and weight of consumables.


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BACKGROUND Printing passed copying as the primary method of reproducing documents years ago. Today, printing is just as important—if not more important—than copying. Connectivity Most devices include Ethernet and USB connectivity out-of-the-box. Some devices also include a parallel interface. In addition, many devices provide a selection of optional connectivity choices such as Wireless 802.11b or g (g is the faster, preferred standard), Bluetooth for cell phone or PDA connectivity, PictBridge photo printing for printing directly from a digital camera, and FireWire for high-speed local connectivity. Page Description Languages (PDLs) PCL is the page description language (PDL) provided by most printer and MFP suppliers. Some manufacturers charge for a PostScript upgrade or provide PostScript Level 3 emulation (clone). Still other manufacturers provide genuine Adobe PostScript Level 3 and bundle in PCL. A few manufacturers also include their own PDL, which are typically based on the Microsoft Windows/GDI printing technology of old. These Windows or GDI drivers often offer significant productivity advantages over traditional PCL and PostScript print drivers, since the bulk of the processing is handled by the more powerful desktop PC, rather than by the less well-equipped printer processor itself.

Network-Bandwidth/Print File Sizes (MB)

Native File Size PCL6 PS

1-page digital photo PDF 4.48 12.2 MB 5.63 MB

4 page Passport Form PDF 0.08 574 KB 387 KB

16-page Magazine in PDF 1.78 15.1 MB 3.33 MB

22-page Excel Worksheet 0.12 274 KB 1.48 MB

32-page Text-Based PowerPoint 0.23 5.15 MB 2.51 MB

32-page Graphic Intensive PowerPoint 4.20 18.0 MB 29.0 MB

38-page Form Word Document 0.91 8.62 MB 13.5 MB

50-page Text-Based PDF 0.17 7.91 MB 15.6 MB PRODUCTIVITY Evaluating print productivity is not as simple as timing copy jobs. The printing process involves several steps and can be affected by a variety of factors along the way. The document must first be spooled by the print driver into a PCL or PostScript file. The PCL or PostScript file is then sent to the printer where it is raster image processed

(RIPped) into image data by the device processor. The image data is then sent to the marking engine and output as printed pages. There are three obvious factors highlighted above (spool time, RIP time, and print engine speed), which can all make or break a device’s overall productivity. Other factors that could affect productivity and print speed of the device are the use of other device functions such as scanning and faxing. It is possible to time and compare these factors through the use of careful preparation, conditioning and testing. Following are charts that show printing performance when tested under controlled conditions.

First Page Out Time (seconds)

Job List Media Size PCL6 PS

1-page photo print Letter 29.59 35.18

4-page passport form PDF Letter 20.65 23.11

16-page Magazine PDF Letter 24.55 19.27

22-page Excel Worksheet Letter 25.02 21.34

32-page text-based PowerPoint Letter 27.52 28.37

32-page graphic-intensive PowerPoint Letter 23.43 24.71

38-page Word form Letter 23.39 21.40

50-page text-based PDF Letter 23.30 18.14

Job Time (seconds)

Job List Media Size Mode PCL6 PS

1-page digital photo print original Letter 1:1 29.59 35.18

4-page passport form PDF Letter 1:1 27.49 30.03

16-page Magazine PDF Letter 1:1 56.31 52.66

22-page Excel Worksheet Letter 1:1 66.13 62.13

32-page text-based PowerPoint Letter 1:1 95.97 95.88

32-page graphic-intensive PowerPoint Letter 1:1 92.72 96.50

38-page simplex Word form Letter 1:1 106.25 103.75

50-page text-based PDF Letter 1:1 118.66 112.00

50-page duplex text-based Adobe PDF Letter 1:2 141.68 146.25


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Simplex PCL6 Print Productivity Black-and-White Text - Normal Mode

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.6 6.6 9.7 14.7 19.9 22.6 24.2 25.3

2 4.8 10.9 14.7 19.9 24.2 26.1 27.1 27.8

3 6.6 13.9 17.8 22.6 26.1 27.5 28.2 28.7

4 8.2 16.1 19.9 24.2 27.1 28.2 28.9 29.2

5 9.7 17.8 21.4 25.3 27.8 28.7 29.2 29.5

6 10.9 19.2 22.6 26.1 28.2 29.1 29.5 29.7

7 12.0 20.2 23.5 26.7 28.6 29.3 29.7 29.9

8 13.0 21.2 24.2 27.1 28.9 29.5 29.8 30.0

9 13.9 21.9 24.8 27.5 29.1 29.6 29.9 30.1

10 14.7 22.6 25.3 27.8 29.2 29.7 30.0 30.2

20 19.9 26.1 27.8 29.2 30.0 30.3 30.4 30.5

30 22.6 27.5 28.7 29.7 30.3 30.5 30.6 30.6

40 24.2 28.2 29.2 30.0 30.4 30.6 30.6 30.7

50 25.3 28.7 29.5 30.2 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.7

Duplex PCL6 Print Productivity Black-and-White Text - Normal Mode

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.3 5.9 8.5 12.6 16.7 18.8 20.0 20.8

2 4.2 9.5 12.6 16.7 20.0 21.4 22.2 22.7

3 5.9 12.0 15.1 18.8 21.4 22.4 23.0 23.3

4 7.3 13.7 16.7 20.0 22.2 23.0 23.4 23.7

5 8.5 15.1 17.9 20.8 22.7 23.3 23.7 23.9

6 9.5 16.2 18.8 21.4 23.0 23.6 23.9 24.1

7 10.4 17.0 19.5 21.8 23.2 23.8 24.0 24.2

8 11.2 17.7 20.0 22.2 23.4 23.9 24.1 24.3

9 12.0 18.3 20.5 22.4 23.6 24.0 24.2 24.3

10 12.6 18.8 20.8 22.7 23.7 24.1 24.3 24.4

20 16.7 21.4 22.7 23.7 24.3 24.5 24.6 24.6

30 18.8 22.4 23.3 24.1 24.5 24.6 24.7 24.7

40 20.0 23.0 23.7 24.3 24.6 24.7 24.7 24.7

50 20.8 23.3 23.9 24.4 24.6 24.7 24.7 24.8

Simplex PostScript Print Productivity Black-and-White Text – Normal Mode

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 3.3 8.2 11.6 17.0 22.0 24.4 25.8 26.8

2 6.0 13.0 17.0 22.0 25.8 27.4 28.3 28.9

3 8.2 16.1 20.0 24.4 27.4 28.6 29.3 29.6

4 10.0 18.4 22.0 25.8 28.3 29.3 29.7 30.1

5 11.6 20.0 23.4 26.8 28.9 29.6 30.1 30.3

6 13.0 21.3 24.4 27.4 29.3 29.9 30.3 30.5

7 14.2 22.3 25.2 27.9 29.5 30.1 30.4 30.6

8 15.2 23.2 25.8 28.3 29.7 30.3 30.5 30.7

9 16.1 23.8 26.4 28.6 29.9 30.4 30.6 30.7

10 17.0 24.4 26.8 28.9 30.1 30.5 30.7 30.8

20 22.0 27.4 28.9 30.1 30.7 30.9 31.0 31.1

30 24.4 28.6 29.6 30.5 30.9 31.0 31.1 31.1

40 25.8 29.3 30.1 30.7 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.2

50 26.8 29.6 30.3 30.8 31.1 31.1 31.2 31.2

Duplex PostScript Print Productivity Black-and-White Text - Normal Mode

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.3 5.8 8.4 12.4 16.3 18.3 19.4 20.2

2 4.2 9.4 12.4 16.3 19.4 20.7 21.4 21.9

3 5.8 11.8 14.8 18.3 20.7 21.7 22.2 22.5

4 7.2 13.5 16.3 19.4 21.4 22.2 22.6 22.9

5 8.4 14.8 17.4 20.2 21.9 22.5 22.9 23.1

6 9.4 15.8 18.3 20.7 22.2 22.7 23.0 23.2

7 10.3 16.6 18.9 21.1 22.4 22.9 23.2 23.3

8 11.0 17.2 19.4 21.4 22.6 23.0 23.3 23.4

9 11.8 17.8 19.8 21.7 22.7 23.1 23.3 23.4

10 12.4 18.3 20.2 21.9 22.9 23.2 23.4 23.5

20 16.3 20.7 21.9 22.9 23.4 23.6 23.7 23.7

30 18.3 21.7 22.5 23.2 23.6 23.7 23.7 23.8

40 19.4 22.2 22.9 23.4 23.7 23.7 23.8 23.8

50 20.2 22.5 23.1 23.5 23.7 23.8 23.8 23.8


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Simplex PCL Print Productivity Color Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.6 6.5 9.3 13.8 18.2 20.4 21.7 22.6

2 4.7 10.4 13.8 18.2 21.7 23.2 24.0 24.5

3 6.5 13.1 16.4 20.4 23.2 24.3 24.9 25.2

4 8.0 15.0 18.2 21.7 24.0 24.9 25.3 25.6

5 9.3 16.4 19.5 22.6 24.5 25.2 25.6 25.9

6 10.4 17.6 20.4 23.2 24.9 25.5 25.8 26.0

7 11.4 18.5 21.1 23.6 25.1 25.7 26.0 26.1

8 12.3 19.2 21.7 24.0 25.3 25.8 26.1 26.2

9 13.1 19.9 22.2 24.3 25.5 25.9 26.2 26.3

10 13.8 20.4 22.6 24.5 25.6 26.0 26.2 26.3

20 18.2 23.2 24.5 25.6 26.2 26.4 26.5 26.6

30 20.4 24.3 25.2 26.0 26.4 26.6 26.6 26.7

40 21.7 24.9 25.6 26.2 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.7

50 22.6 25.2 25.9 26.3 26.6 26.7 26.7 26.7

Simplex Postscript Print Productivity Color Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

(Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.4 6.1 8.8 13.2 17.5 19.6 20.9 21.7

2 4.4 9.9 13.2 17.5 20.9 22.3 23.1 23.6

3 6.1 12.5 15.8 19.6 22.3 23.4 24.0 24.3

4 7.6 14.3 17.5 20.9 23.1 24.0 24.4 24.7

5 8.8 15.8 18.7 21.7 23.6 24.3 24.7 24.9

6 9.9 16.9 19.6 22.3 24.0 24.6 24.9 25.1

7 10.9 17.7 20.3 22.8 24.2 24.8 25.0 25.2

8 11.7 18.5 20.9 23.1 24.4 24.9 25.1 25.3

9 12.5 19.1 21.3 23.4 24.6 25.0 25.2 25.4

10 13.2 19.6 21.7 23.6 24.7 25.1 25.3 25.4

20 17.5 22.3 23.6 24.7 25.3 25.5 25.6 25.7

30 19.6 23.4 24.3 25.1 25.5 25.6 25.7 25.7

40 20.9 24.0 24.7 25.3 25.6 25.7 25.8 25.8

50 21.7 24.3 24.9 25.4 25.7 25.7 25.8 25.8

WHAT WE LIKED • Tested simplex black-and-white network-print speed

with the PostScript driver was as fast as 31.2 ppm, closely matching Okidata’s rated speed of 33 ppm.

• Tested simplex black-and-white network-print speed with the PCL driver was as fast as 30.7 ppm.

• Tested duplex black-and-white network-printer productivity was extremely productive up to 23.8 ppm with the PostScript driver and 24.8 with the PCL driver.

• Tested simplex color network productivity up to 26.7 ppm with the PCL driver, matching Okidata’s rated speed of 26 ppm.

• Test First-Page-Out-Time was 18.14 seconds in black-and-white and 23.43 seconds in color.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE • BERTL was very satisfied with the Okidata MC860

MFP’s performance in network-printer mode.


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BACKGROUND Nearly all MFPs on the market today provide digital copying, while many desktop printers offer it as an option. Despite the fact that many devices provide a wide range of digital-copying capabilities, from image manipulation to page insertion, most typical copy jobs actually consist of a single set of a simplex document that is five pages or less, with no finishing, and no image-quality manipulation. Small Simple Jobs Although most MFPs provide a wide range of copying features, most users are not willing to navigate through countless screen menus in order to get to the point where they can actually press the Start key. There are two components of copy-job productivity: 1) user productivity, and 2) device productivity. BERTL encourages enterprises to also consider the impact of user productivity, along with device productivity. Device productivity only includes the time it takes from the press of the Start key until the final copy exits the device, and does not take into account the time that it takes a user to program and start the copy job. However, the easier the job, the easier it is to program; users will also take less time to program jobs as they acclimate to the controls and/or create job programs. And, of course, some users are more astute and capable than others. Consequently, these uncontrolled factors introduce a high degree of variability. However, of course, a device that takes twice as long to produce the first copy affects the job productivity of each and every user and job. Large, Complex Jobs Even with large copy jobs—where it seems engine speed plays the largest role—user productivity should be taken into account. For example, the user is less likely to wait at the copier for larger and more complex jobs. Factors that enhance user productivity include such features as easy job programming; a scan-ahead feature so that users can program and scan jobs while other jobs are printing; fast original scanning so that users can more quickly return to their desks with their originals; the ability to build a job using a mix of different-size originals scanned from both the document feeder and platen; and job notification at the computer desktop when the copy job is completed (thus eliminating the guesswork of when to return to the copier to collect the job). PRODUCTIVITY Advertised speeds are always quoted using the simplest route—in-and-out of a device. Of course, users often apply finishing options, incorporate different media sizes and types into the document, print in duplex, and add other elements that can affect speed. In the chart below, BERTL tests how different modes—mixed-size original mode and duplex mode—affect document-feeder productivity.

To assess copier productivity, BERTL ran copy jobs in order to determine document-feeder scanning speed, the affect of the first set out on overall engine speed, and whether specific job attributes affect engine throughput capability. Each job was set up by feeding media from the shortest media route to the shortest available output destination. A separate test examines how adding finishing/output destinations affects productivity.

First Copy Out Time Using the Automatic Document Feeder

Monochrome Mode Color

Number of Originals

1 Simplex Original 16.12 21.34

1 Duplex Original 25.87 32.12

First Copy Out Time Using the Platen Glass

Monochrome Mode Color

Number of Originals Seconds Seconds

1 Simplex Original 16.10 21.10

Copy Job Time

# of Originals Monochrome Mode Time In

Seconds CPM

10 1 sided to 1 sided 34.12 17.6

10 1 sided to 2 sided 42.32 14.2

10 2 sided to 1 sided 75.84 7.9

10 2 sided to 2 sided 87.62 6.8

Color Mode

10 1 sided to 1 sided 41.23 14.6

10 1 sided to 2 sided 55.23 10.9


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Simplex Black-and-White Copier Productivity (Copies Per Minute)

SETS

Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 3.7 8.9 12.4 17.6 22.2 24.3 25.5 26.3

2 6.6 13.8 17.6 22.2 25.5 26.8 27.6 28.0

3 8.9 16.8 20.4 24.3 26.8 27.8 28.3 28.7

4 10.8 18.9 22.2 25.5 27.6 28.3 28.7 29.0

5 12.4 20.4 23.4 26.3 28.0 28.7 29.0 29.2

6 13.8 21.5 24.3 26.8 28.3 28.9 29.1 29.3

7 14.9 22.5 25.0 27.3 28.6 29.0 29.3 29.4

8 15.9 23.2 25.5 27.6 28.7 29.1 29.4 29.5

9 16.8 23.8 25.9 27.8 28.9 29.2 29.4 29.5

10 17.6 24.3 26.3 28.0 29.0 29.3 29.5 29.6

20 22.2 26.8 28.0 29.0 29.5 29.7 29.7 29.8

30 24.3 27.8 28.7 29.3 29.7 29.8 29.8 29.9

40 25.5 28.3 29.0 29.5 29.7 29.8 29.9 29.9

50 26.3 28.7 29.2 29.6 29.8 29.9 29.9 29.9

Duplex Black-and-White Copier Productivity (Copies Per Minute)

SETS

Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.3 6.0 8.8 13.5 18.5 21.1 22.6 23.7

2 4.5 10.0 13.5 18.5 22.6 24.5 25.5 26.2

3 6.2 12.8 16.5 21.1 24.5 25.9 26.6 27.1

4 7.8 14.8 18.5 22.6 25.5 26.6 27.2 27.6

5 9.1 16.5 19.9 23.7 26.2 27.1 27.6 27.9

6 10.3 17.8 21.1 24.5 26.6 27.4 27.8 28.1

7 11.3 18.8 21.9 25.0 26.9 27.7 28.0 28.2

8 12.3 19.7 22.6 25.5 27.2 27.8 28.2 28.4

9 13.1 20.4 23.2 25.9 27.4 28.0 28.3 28.4

10 13.9 21.1 23.7 26.2 27.6 28.1 28.4 28.5

20 18.8 24.5 26.2 27.6 28.4 28.6 28.8 28.8

30 21.3 25.9 27.1 28.1 28.6 28.8 28.9 29.0

40 22.9 26.6 27.6 28.4 28.8 28.9 29.0 29.0

50 23.9 27.1 27.9 28.5 28.8 29.0 29.0 29.0

Simplex Color Copier Productivity (Pages Per Minute)

SETS

PAGES 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 2.5 6.2 8.8 12.9 16.9 18.8 19.9 20.6

2 4.5 9.9 12.9 16.9 19.9 21.1 21.8 22.3

3 6.2 12.3 15.3 18.8 21.1 22.1 22.6 22.9

4 7.6 14.0 16.9 19.9 21.8 22.6 23.0 23.2

5 8.8 15.3 18.0 20.6 22.3 22.9 23.2 23.4

6 9.9 16.3 18.8 21.1 22.6 23.1 23.4 23.5

7 10.8 17.1 19.4 21.5 22.8 23.3 23.5 23.6

8 11.6 17.8 19.9 21.8 23.0 23.4 23.6 23.7

9 12.3 18.3 20.3 22.1 23.1 23.5 23.7 23.8

10 12.9 18.8 20.6 22.3 23.2 23.5 23.7 23.8

20 16.9 21.1 22.3 23.2 23.7 23.9 24.0 24.0

30 18.8 22.1 22.9 23.5 23.9 24.0 24.1 24.1

40 19.9 22.6 23.2 23.7 24.0 24.1 24.1 24.1

50 20.6 22.9 23.4 23.8 24.0 24.1 24.1 24.1

Duplex Color Copier Productivity (Pages Per Minute)

SETS

Pages 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50

1 1.9 4.8 7.0 10.8 14.6 16.6 17.8 18.7

2 3.5 8.0 10.8 14.6 17.8 19.3 20.0 20.5

3 4.8 10.2 13.1 16.6 19.3 20.3 20.9 21.3

4 6.0 11.8 14.6 17.8 20.0 20.9 21.4 21.6

5 7.0 13.1 15.8 18.7 20.5 21.3 21.6 21.9

6 8.0 14.1 16.6 19.3 20.9 21.5 21.8 22.0

7 8.8 14.9 17.3 19.7 21.2 21.7 22.0 22.1

8 9.5 15.6 17.8 20.0 21.4 21.8 22.1 22.2

9 10.2 16.1 18.3 20.3 21.5 21.9 22.2 22.3

10 10.8 16.6 18.7 20.5 21.6 22.0 22.2 22.4

20 14.6 19.3 20.5 21.6 22.2 22.4 22.5 22.6

30 16.6 20.3 21.3 22.0 22.4 22.6 22.6 22.7

40 17.8 20.9 21.6 22.2 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.7

50 18.7 21.3 21.9 22.4 22.6 22.7 22.7 22.8


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The “Copy” touch screen is clearly labeled and easy for users to understand and use. Document Feeder Productivity BERTL also takes the user into account and looks at how document-feeder productivity affects the amount of time a user has to wait at the device before they can walk away with their originals.

Document Feed Speed

# of originals Monochrome Mode Time In

Seconds OPM*

11 Simplex Originals 21.53 27.9

6 Duplex Originals 40.84 7.3

11 Mixed Originals 36.41 16.5

Color Mode

11 Simplex Originals 39.96 15.0

6 Duplex Originals 43.79 13.7 *Originals per minute.

Above and next column: The Okidata MC860 MFP reversing automatic document feeder and platen glass.

WHAT WE LIKED • Copy touch screen is clearly labeled and easy to use. • Tested copy First-Page-Out-Time was 16.10 seconds

in black-and-white and 21.10 seconds in color. • Tested total job time in simplex mode was 29.9 cpm in

black-and-white, closely matching Okidata’s rated copy speed of up to 33 ppm.

• Tested total job time in simplex mode was 24.1 cpm in color.

• Very productive duplex copier productivity—up to 29.0 cpm in black-and-white and 22.8 cpm in color mode.

• The Okidata MC860 supports copy jobs that require 1:1, 1:2, 2:2 and 2:1 side printing.

• Users can make copies that range from 1 to 999 in quantity.

• The Okidata MC860 comes with an Reversing Automatic Document Feeder with capacity for up to 50-sheets and can scan original paper sizes up to 11” x 17”.


MFP performance in copier mode.


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BACKGROUND In just a few years, network scanning has changed from being a “luxury” function to one that is virtually essential. Indeed, today, nearly all MFPs provide standard or optional network scanning, including scan-to-e-mail. This makes document-feeder design even more critical, with users looking for document feeders with higher feeding speeds, low–resolution capabilities, as well as for MFPs with more versatile scanning, and color-scanning capability. Address Book Integration MFPs’ ability to integrate their scanning addresses book with central corporate address book located on LDAP or Microsoft Windows NT network servers is the current de facto standard. The ability to force-populate outgoing e-mail from the MFP with sender information through an enforced login process is also required (i.e., senders must enter their network password before they can use the MFP’s scan-to-e-mail). Destinations Most MFPs’ network-scanning capabilities include the ability to scan-and-send to e-mail addresses, SMB destinations (Windows desktop locations), FTP (File Transfer Protocol) sites, and Internet fax destinations. In some instances, the scanned document goes directly to the MFP’s hard drive, and an e-mail is sent to the recipient with a URL link. By navigating to the URL link, the recipient can quickly access the scanned file from the device’s hard drive. Also of note is that a growing number of devices are beginning to include external media ports to allow users to scan and send documents to USB flash memory devices and digital-camera SD chips. We expect this to become more common over the next year. Security Security is another critical aspect of scanning. Several MFPs now include the ability to send scanned messages using encrypted PFD or other secure-transfer formats. This is an important capability in industries and sectors where data must be kept secure and confidential. Most devices also support network authentication, so that users must log into their device (usually with their network password) before they scan. Integration with Third-Party Applications The big buzz in the office digital-imaging industry is the move toward open architecture, with the MFP’s firmware backbone based on an industry standard such as Java or .NET rather than on a proprietary system.

Device Contention

Print slowdown when scanning copy job? No

Print slowdown when scanning in scan job? No

Print slowdown when scan-data transfer underway? No

Users can take files with them instantly by scanning them directly to a USB flash drive. This port is located on the lower right side of the printer.

Users can use the Scan screen to scan jobs to destinations which include E-mail, USB memory devices, Local, Network and Remote PC’s.


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Scan to E-mail feature allows scanned documents to be sent as an e-mail attachment to a specified e-mail recipient(s).

Users can scan files directly to a USB flash drive for immediate portability.

Using the Scan to Local PC option, users can scan documents to a local PC (requires USB connection).

With the Scan to Network PC function users can set up profiles to help speed up the scanning process. Profiles contain a list of filing parameters such as filing protocol, directory and file name.

Scan to Remote PC is a pull scan feature which is controlled from a Windows PC connected to the MFP via USB.

WHAT WE LIKED • Powerful and easy to use scanning solutions which

include; Scan to PC, FTP, Network Folder, E-mail and USB flash memory.

• Scan pages up to 11”x17” paper size. • Standard with Nuance PaperPort and OmniPage

software. • No print slowdown when scanning in jobs or when

scan-data transfer is underway. • Fast tested document-feeder speed of up to 33

originals per minute (opm). • LDAP compatibility enables users to access the

network-address book, making destination-management chores easier for network administrators.


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IMAGE QUALITY BERTL evaluates the output of several “test targets” in order to determine image quality. Following are descriptions of key elements of image quality. Note the numbered examples on each of the test targets shown in the right column.

Office Color Image Quality 1. Density of Solid Areas - Better contrast; more vivid overall images 2. Line Work - Better production of lines and text 3. Halftones - Better production of photographic and screened images 4. Negative/Positive - Better production of fine detail

Photographic Color Image Quality 5. Flesh tones - Better production of portraits 6. Banding - Better solid and dithered fill 7. Low Contrast - Better production of dark images 8. Saturation - Better production of bright colors 9. Caste – Better color fidelity 10. Fine Detail – Better reproduction of fine details

Density of Solid Areas*

Copy Density Print Density

Black 1.50 1.45

Cyan 1.13 1.19

Yellow 0.95 0.96

Magenta 1.07 1.13 *Density is on a scale of 0 to 2.5, with 2.5 being the best possible.

Copy & Print Resolution*

Copy Resolution** Print Resolution**

Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal

Black 4.5 4.5 3.0 3.0

Cyan -- -- 3.0 3.0

Magenta -- -- 3.0 3.0

Yellow -- -- 3.0 3.0 *Line Pairs per Millimeter. For copy resolution, higher is better (range, 2.0-8.0); for printer resolution, lower is better (range, 1.0-5.0).

Print Halftones

Min. Gradation* Max. Gradation**

Black 10 100

Cyan 10 100

Magenta 10 100

Yellow 10 100 *Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent increments. The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent. **Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent increments. The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent.

BERTL uses ImageExpert printer test targets for the evaluation of printed image quality. BERTL technicians measure image density and evaluate the device’s ability to produce a full range of halftones and various sizes of negative/positive text, dots and lines in each primary printing color (CYMK).

BERTL uses synthetic (photographic) test images obtained from ISO International Standard 12640--Graphic Technology—Prepress digital data exchange—CYMK Standard Color Image Data (CYMK/SCID) in order to evaluate the ability to print photographic images.

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Copy Halftones

Min. Gradation* Max. Gradation**

Black 10 100

Cyan 10 80

Magenta 10 70

Yellow 10 90 *Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent increments. The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent.

**Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 – 100 percent in 10 percent increments. The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent.

Negative/Positive Lines*

Line Width (points) Negative Positive

Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal

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6 √ √ √ √ A “√” mark indicates the device was able to print the line width correctly. *Chart cells containing an “x” indicate that the printer was not able to print the line width correctly. Overall, the fewer “x’s,” the better the image quality. If no cells are marked with an “x,” then the device was able to print all line widths correctly.

Negative/Positive Dots*

Line Width (points) % of Dots Printed

1 pixel cyan 100

1 pixel magenta 100

1 pixel yellow 100

1 pixel black 100

2x2 pixel black 100

1 pixel black negative 70

2x2 black negative 100

Apparent checkerboard effect No

*On a scale of 0 – 100%. The higher the percentage, the better.

Photo Quality

Ranking (1-5)*

Fleshtones 4.0

Banding 3.5

Low Contrast 4.0

Saturation 4.0

Caste 4.0

Fine Detail 4.0 *Based on a scale of 1 – 5, with 5 being the best. WHAT WE LIKED • High quality output with 1,200 x 600 dpi resolution. • HD Color Printing technology for sharp detail and

dramatic color. • Great print and copy density readings. • Excellent resolution in both copy and printer modes. • Great halftone reproduction in printer mode, as the

device was able to correctly produce all halftone shades in BERTL’s halftone-evaluation chart.

• Great halftone reproduction in copier mode. • The device displayed good line control as the device

was able to correctly produce all lines using BERTL’s evaluation chart.

• Excellent production of photographic images. Color and monochrome photographic images were rated "Above Average"; BERTL analysts noted fleshtones were smooth and realistic. Font quality was also rated “Above Average”, as fonts were clean and sharp at 4 points.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE • BERTL was extremely satisfied with the Okidata

MC860 MFP image quality.


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PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL PANEL Visit a few MFP manufacturers’ showrooms, and you will see a wide range of control panels and touch screens. The most rudimentary consist of a selection of hard keys and an LCD screen that can often be challenging to navigate. On the other hand, some control panels that utilize hard keys and LCD screens can actually be easier to use than touch screens. However, hard-key/LCD panel systems that require users to scroll through various settings and make a selection can also often be challenging to use. Among touch screens, some utilize a menu-driven system, while others utilize an icon-based system. Some menu-driven touch screens can involve many complicated sub-menus that can be difficult to navigate. Most manufacturers try to keep their control panels and touch screens consistent across their MFPs and printers, so that users do not have to spend time learning how to use a new control panel when moving from device to device. A control panel’s ease of use—or lack of—can often have a significant effect on user productivity. The harder it is to select frequently used options such as duplexing, document finishing, etc., the more time the user has to spend programming the device and the less productive they are. In the chart to the right, BERTL assesses how many steps are required to make these commonplace settings.

Selections Required for Frequently Used Copy Functions

Photo Mode 2

Reduce to 78% 2

1:2 3

2:2 3

The Okidata MC860 MFP’s control panel consists of a large color touch screen and several hard keys.

The “Copy” touch screen’s main menu provides users with the most common copying choices. The blue bold buttons on the touch screen display currently selected settings.

Users can use the options available on the Fax screen to speed dial or select recipient’s telephone number from the address book. Users can also modify the image quality of the documents to be faxed within this screen.

The scan function allows users to scan jobs to multiple destinations which include E-mail, USB memory devices, Local, Network and Remote PC’s.


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In the Print screen users have the ability to view submitted print jobs, reset jobs and select off line printing. PCL AND POSTSCRIPT DRIVERS As with control panels and touch screens, print-driver design can vary enormously from manufacturer-to-manufacturer. As with control panels and touch screens, the design of the driver can significantly affect user productivity. Most vendors provide an emulation of PCL (printer control language) developed by the Hewlett-Packard Company. Some may also provide an emulation of PostScript, developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, or they may license PostScript directly from Adobe. While the Adobe PostScript driver is not the most user-friendly of print drivers, the advantage is that many users are already familiar with it. Alternately, some manufacturers may use an emulation of PostScript and design their own print-driver user interface, or may license PostScript from Adobe and also design their own print-driver interface.

Print-Driver Checklist

Do print drivers have identical user interfaces? No

Are print drivers interfaces identical to other models from this vendor? Yes

Are finishing, duplex and paper tray selections located on the first tab? Yes

Bidirectional communication within print drivers? Yes

Auto device configuration from within print driver? Yes

Does print-driver installation require rebooting of the workstation? No

Are print-driver deployment processes included? No

Are print-driver deployment guidelines and procedures included? No

In order to specify which options have been installed, as well as specify system defaults, administrators first access the “Printers and Faxes” folder via the Microsoft Windows’ Start menu, and then select the Oki MC860’s PCL or PS driver. Administrators can “manually” specify which options are installed, or they may simply enable “Bi-Directional Communication” between the device, and the driver to automatically indicate which options are available for use by clicking on the “Get Printer Settings” button.


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PCL6 PRINT DRIVER

The PCL6 driver’s first tab, Setup, provides basic options such as paper size, media type, source, destination, finishing mode, duplexing, and etc. The image in the lower right indicates the currently selected finishing settings.

Within the Setup tab is the Paper Feed Options dialog which allows users to set items related to Fit to Page, Cover Printing, Paper Feed Options, Job Offset and Custom Size

Finishing options available with this driver include Standard / N-up, Poster Print and Booklet.

The Standard N-up features allow users to print multiple pages in one sheet, with each page image reduced in size.


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The Poster Print option allows users to print a one-page document into multiple pages by enlarging the scale of the original document.

The booklet print options allow users to create a document consisting of multiple pages with two page images printed on the front- and back-sides of each sheet of paper. The printed pages will then be folded in half to create a booklet, or series of booklets that will be combined to create a book. Users must have a Duplex Option unit installed and activated in the printer to use this function.

The Job Options tab offers many advanced features such as Job Type, Image Quality, Scale, Watermarks, and Overlays. User can also specify how many copies and page orientation.

The Job Options’ tab provides a link to an Advanced tab that provides options for reducing spool files, using black instead of a composite of cyan, yellow and magenta, etc., as well as an option for running a maintenance cycle.


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User Authentication is a security feature to help prevent unwanted users accessing the printer. Printer administrators can set up groups, assign users to groups and assign privileges as appropriate.

Within the Job Options tab, users can select from Normal, Secure Print, Store to HDD, and Encrypted Secure Print. Secure printing (printing with passwords) allows users to print confidential documents on printers that are shared with other users in a network environment. The document does not print until the user enters the corresponding PIN (Printer Identification Number, defined as a part of the print job) at the control panel of the printer.

Store to HDD (job spooling) allows print jobs to be prepared and stored on the hard disk for printing on demand. This feature is great for printing forms, generic memos, letterhead, stationery, etc.

The Encrypted Secure Print feature is effective at protecting confidential documents that you don’t want anybody to see when printing. When using this function, print data is encrypted, even if the print data is intercepted during the communication process between the printer and the hard disk, the Encrypted Secure Print will prevent print contents from being accessed or leaked.


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The Color tab provides options like the Automatic, Office Color, Graphic Pro, No Color Matching, and Grayscale. These options allow the printer to adjusts the colors specified in the document and the prints them accordingly. This allows the user to select the desired optimal color-printing mode for their print job.

The Color Utility enables users to print out charts that indicate how specified colors will appear when printed by the device

POSTSCRIPT PRINT DRIVER

The PostScript print driver is different than the PCL driver with the exception of the Job Options and Color tabs. The first tab, Layout, provides Orientation, Simplex/Duplex, Page Order, and Pages per Sheet (N-Up printing). When users select the Advanced Option, the tab below launches:


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The Paper/Quality tab provides settings for the paper source and for black-and-white or color printing. As with the PCL driver, the PostScript driver’s Job Options and Color tabs offer the same features. MAINTENANCE Workgroup devices sold through retail and traditional IT distribution outlets usually are maintained by office workers who change the all-in-one cartridge units that encase the entire imaging system, including the toner cartridge (or the ink cartridges employed by ink-jet imaging systems). Units sold through resellers and dealers are usually maintained by office workers and/or trained service engineers. While separate long-life parts are more complex to install (i.e., separate toner cartridges, imaging drums, transfer belts), they tend to cost less than low- yield, all-in-one alternatives. Toner or Ink Replacement Changing the toner, imaging cartridge or ink cartridge is a necessary task that is traditionally is avoided by some for fear of toner dust or ink leaking on clothing or hands, or the fear that it might be too complicated. However, most units today offer clean replacement of toner or ink supplies, and there is very little risk of toner or ink leakage. Usually the replacement process is easy.

Clearing Media Misfeeds The main issue that office users attempt to avoid is the removal of an occasional media misfeed. As a general rule, the faster a device engine, and the more media handling and finishing options it has, the more complex is the process of removing media misfeeds. Common media-misfeed sources involve the duplex unit and poor loading of media supplies. The position of the duplex unit may be a major factor in the removal of many media misfeeds. How easy or difficult it is to load media supplies can also be a factor in the overall number of misfeeds that may occur.

Maintenance Checklist

Load ink/toner while running? No

Requires rear access for access to maintenance items? Yes*

Requires side access for access to maintenance items such as toner cartridge? No

All-in-one imaging units? No

User-disposable waste item(s)? No *Duplex misfeed area. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE–REPLACING TONER

Above and next page: In order to access the Okidata MC860 MFP’s consumables, the user must first lift up the scanner bed by releasing the gray button and lifting the unit up. The user then opens the top cover of the printer by pressing the gray button located on the left side of the device.


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Above and below: In order to remove a toner cartridge, the user releases the blue lock then pulls the toner cartridge up and out. Overall, BERTL found replacing the four toner cartridges to be very easy.

In order to replace the drum unit, the user opens the front cover and pulls out the toner cartridge with the attached drum unit. The user then lowers the new toner cartridge/drum back into the slot. Replacing the drum unit was relatively easy.

Above and below: In order to replace the transfer belt, the user must first remove all of the toner/drum units. Once removed, the user then unlocks the blue dials counterclockwise, and then pulls the unit out for replacement.


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The printer’s fuser unit must periodically be replaced. The user first opens the front cover; the fuser is located toward the back. The user must be careful, as, if the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. The user then unlocks the blue levers and, grasping the fuser by its handle, pulls it out. BERTL found this to be an easy process, though again, the fuser can be very hot, so great care must be taken to avoid any potential burns. MISFEED ACCESS

The document feeder’s misfeed access area is accessed by lifting up the RADF cover.

Above and below: The front misfeed area may be accessed by lowering the front panel then pulling down the blue handle to access and clear any paper jams.

The rear paper transport misfeed area can be accessed by pulling this cover down and clearing any misfeeds.


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To remove any misfeeds from the duplexer, the user must press the duplex cover release, located on the back of the printer. The user opens the duplexer cover and removes any jammed sheets, then closes the door.

CLIENT UTILITIES In order to take the best and most efficient advantage of a device and its capabilities, as well as ensure maximum uptime, clients need an efficient way to access and monitor the device. This is true whether the device is an MFP, printer, or scanner. Most general users want to know first if a device is capable of handling a particular job—for instance, if it has duplexing, color capability; supports specific media sizes, or provides certain document finishing, such as stapling or saddle-stitch booklet making. Second, users want to know a device’s current status—if it is ready to print or is offline, for instance. Third, they may also wish to know whether it is equipped with sufficient supplies, such as ink and media, to be able to produce their job. Fourth, when the device is shared, they may wish to know how many other jobs may be lined up ahead of them. Manufacturers typically provide the user with this information either via a client software utility that is installed on the client’s workstation, or via a printer Web page that is accessed via the Web and a Web browser. Some manufacturers may also provide software that automatically indicates (via a pop-up window) when the user’s job is completed or if there is a problem with the device, such as depleted media.

PrintSuperVision’s Printer Status page provides device status, installed paper sizes, and installed options. Additional information includes Toner status, Print Services enabled, and version information.

PrintSuperVision enables users and administrators to view and modify installed paper sizes, weights and types.


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PrintSuperVision provides detailed counters for pages processed using the print and scan functions, as well as color and monochrome letter impressions.

Users can check the status of consumable levels for toner, drum life, transfer belt, imaging and fuser units.

The Job List page allows users to view the jobs that have submitted to the device for printing. Some of the print jobs submitted can be deleted directly from the web interface shown in the next page. DEVICE MANAGEMENT An efficient device-management software system is critical in order to take maximum advantage of a device’s feature set, be it a printer, fax, scanner or multifunctional peripheral (MFP). Device management is typically provided via a Web server on the device controller. This Web server is accessed using any desktop Web browser. The user simply enters the device’s IP address into the address line of their Web browser. Note that administrators and office users have different management and monitoring needs. General Office Users As noted previously, end users want to know if a device is capable of handling a particular job, current status (such as “Ready”), and current supply levels (media, toner, ink), as well as if there are any other jobs waiting to be printed. Administrators The aim of most network administrators is to obtain greater control over networked devices without having to leave their own desk. From their computer desktop, they would like to be able to set up the device on the network, establish security for IP filter ranges, apply cost-control measures, check supply levels, and set up automated e-mail alerts for different staff members when problems occur or maintenance needs must be met. Due to the nature of a device’s Web server, this capability is usually limited to an individual device. However, many manufacturers also include a network device- management


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fleet tool, which allows for the concurrent monitoring and management of multiple devices connected to the network. Many also provide plug-ins for the most popular IT device-management utilities in order to ensure that the maximum amount of information can be relayed from their device to the third-party application.

Oki Embedded Web Server is a Web-based solution that enables administrators to view device status and configuration, as well as manage and configure system and network settings.

The status window which can only be accessed from the device administrative section displays the IP address, location, account number, device status and warning messages.

The Network Summary page provides general information about the network settings and TCP/IP configurations being used with this device.

Network administrators can easily configure TCP/IP, NetWare, EtherTalk network settings, gateway, authentication and device credentials within the web interface.


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Administrators can configure LDAP settings so that the Okidata MC860 MFP is conveniently linked to the network’s address book.

Administrators can configure automatic e-mail alerts so that specified users are automatically alerted via e-mail when specified error conditions occur (such as low paper or toner). This can help reduce downtime and improve efficiencies.

The Links page provides links for downloading printer drivers, firmware, technical support, and ordering consumables via the Web. The links can also be modified by the network administrator.


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WHAT WE LIKED • The well-designed test unit also received high marks

for ease of use. Both the PCL and PostScript drivers were loaded by default using the OKI Data auto-install routine. In addition, specifying job requirements from the well-designed print drivers was very easy.

• The MC860 MFP drivers for the most part are very similar to the other OKI Data devices’ PCL and PostScript drivers, minimizing user acclimation when switching between drivers.

• BERTL found the both drivers well-organized and easy to use.

• Misfeed-access areas are easy to locate and access. • Replacing the print cartridges is a clean and straight

forward procedure, simply requiring opening the front cover, lifting out the empty cartridge and inserting the new cartridge into place. In addition, procedures for loading paper and removing misfeeds are very simple.

• Toner cartridges and drum units can be purchased and replaced separately. This reduces cost, as, with conventional one-piece units that contain both toner and drum units, toner may be depleted, but the drum may be still good—yet the user has to replace both.

• OKI Printing Solutions’ Network Setup Tool provides easy installation of print drivers and utilities.

• Network Setup Tool enables administrators to install all print drivers in a single step.

• The status window provides real-time pop-up messages regarding status information.

• OkiLAN Embedded Web Server provides detailed device status, configuration and consumables status for clients and administrators.

• OkiLAN Embedded Web Server provides several reports for tracking color and black-and-white printing costs, printing activity and usage. Administrators can generate reports (including CVS reports) for bill-back and cost-accounting.

• With OKI Printing Solutions’ PrintSuperVision, administrators can install, configure, monitor and manage OKI Data printers and most third-party SNMP-based network devices. It also enables administrators to clone print settings from one OKI printer to another, saving valuable time.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE • BERTL believes administrators and users will find the

Okidata MC860 MFP easy to use.


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MEDIA INPUT Substrate (media) handling is a core requirement of every device. If a device cannot print a file on specific media desired by the user, it hardly matters how fast the print engine is, or how many pages it can produce. A device’s media-handling capability basically concerns how it can handle two key criteria: the media size and media weight it can feed, as well as the maximum number of pages that can be loaded in the device’s drawers, trays, etc. The greater the media capacity, the less time users will spend reloading media.

MEDIA OUTPUT AND FINISHING Office workgroup devices’ media-output handling options range from duplex printing to saddle-stitch booklet making. Many devices offer a choice of finisher/staplers, which provide a low-cost, minimum footprint solution, or a high-capacity, fully featured solution such as multi-position stapling, saddle-stitch booklet maker and/or document hole puncher.

BERTL evaluates these functions looking at how the same job outputs at different speeds when different finishing options are specified. The impact of the finishing selection is determined by timing jobs that are sent to a device with various finishing settings.

Stapling Lower-cost finisher/stapler units often have a 15- to 30-sheet maximum stapling capability and are often limited to corner stapling. Floor-standing, higher-cost finishers typically provide 50-sheet capability and provide both corner and double stapling.

Mail Bin Units and Offset Output Many workgroup devices provide offset stacking (each set is offset from the next) to make it easier to separate jobs. Some also provide physical mailbox units that allow each user to send jobs to their own mailbox tray. However, most mailbox units do not accept finished (such as stapled) jobs. A multi-tray finisher can also offer some form of job separation typically used to separate different types of jobs (fax, print, copy) for easier identification. Loading Media It goes without saying that loading media should be as easy as possible, but sometimes that is not the case. Among the factors that affect ease-of-use are: • The user should be able to load an entire ream (500

sheets) in a single step. • Mechanisms such as corner separators and ramps in

the media drawer can impede loading media.

The most critical factor involved in ease-of-loading media is automatic media-size detection. Ultimately, the device should be able to recognize the new media size and reflect it on its control panel/touch screen and across the network in print drivers and printer-management software. Without automatic media-size detection, users must remember to program-in the new media size—something they often neglect to do, or do incorrectly. This can result in jobs printed on the wrong media size, backed-up job logs, etc.

Media Handling Checklist Minimum/Maximum Media Weight

Manual Feed Tray 20 lb bond to 110 lb Index / 75 to 203 gsm

Main Tray (Tray 1)

17 lb. to 32 lb. / 64 to 120 gsm

Optional Paper Trays 2&3

17 lb. to 46 lb. / 64 to 176 gsm

The Okidata MC860 MFP shown here is equipped with one standard 300-sheet tray and two optional 530-sheet paper drawers with a small storage cabinet. LOADING MEDIA

Media Loading Checklist

Drop-in loading of a full ream of paper? Yes*

Corner separators in paper trays? No

Spring-loaded ramps in paper trays? Yes

Geared media size side guides? Yes

Captured rear media guide? No

Automatic paper size detection? Yes *Optional 530-sheet paper drawers.


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The 100-sheet multipurpose tray can be adjusted by sliding these levers into place. The feeder can be adjusted for envelope printing.

Each paper tray comes with a geared media size guide, which the user must adjust so that the device can recognize the correct size of the paper loaded in the drawer.

Above and next column: In order to adjust all the paper drawers to accommodate different paper sizes, the user squeezes and slides these blue guides into place.

The Okidata MC860 MFP’s output bin can hold up to 250 sheets. WHAT WE LIKED • 100-sheet multipurpose tray is easily adjusted to

accommodate different paper sizes including envelopes.

• Paper capacity can be expanded up to 1,460 sheets for longer uninterrupted operation.

• The Okidata MC860 MFP’s output bin can hold up to 250 sheets.

• BERTL Analyst found it easy to adjust and fill paper drawers.

• Versatile media handling and flexibility, with the ability to print on stock as heavy as 110lb. index (203 gsm) and paper sizes up to 11.6”x47.24” for banner printing.


MFP’s media-handling capabilities.


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BERTL was certainly impressed with the Okidata MC860’s on target performance speeds, advanced security features and good image quality. During BERTL’s extensive testing of the Okidata MC860 MFP, this office-color, laser-based MFP designed for mid-size to large workgroups performed extremely well. BERTL Analyst observed the following: • Tested simplex black-and-white network-print speed with the PostScript driver was as fast as

31.2 ppm, closely matching Okidata’s rated speed of 33 ppm. • Tested simplex black-and-white network-print speed with the PCL driver was as fast as 30.7

ppm. • Tested duplex black-and-white network-printer productivity was extremely productive up to 23.8

ppm with the PostScript driver and 24.8 with the PCL driver. • Tested simplex color network productivity up to 26.7 ppm with the PCL driver, matching

Okidata’s rated speed of 26 ppm. • Test First-Page-Out-Time was 18.14 seconds in black-and-white and 23.43 seconds in color. • Photo image quality was impressive showing reasonable levels of detail and resolutions. • The large LCD touch screen control panel makes walk-up operation easy to program jobs in

seconds. • The MC860 offers excellent overall ease of use. BERTL analysts found the unit easy to set up

and install right out of the box, user-friendly supplies, they also found it easy to operate and maintain, from replacing paper to replacing maintenance items.

• Many printers use a one-piece imaging system (toner cartridge and drum); while the MC860 uses a two-piece imaging system (toner cartridge and drum can be replaced separately). While a one-piece system means easier replacement, the advantage of the C830dtn’s two-piece system is cost savings, as the drum does not be replaced every time the toner cartridge is replaced.

• Powerful and easy to use scanning solutions which include; Scan to PC, FTP, Network Folder, E-mail and USB flash memory

• Fax functions include; Group dial, Broadcasting, Forwarding to e-mail, Delayed transmission, Speed dial, Auto redial and Journal report

• In the software department’s ease-of-use, the MC860 print drivers and software were very easy to use, and Okidata’s Embedded Web Server provides very detailed device status, configuration and consumables status for clients and administrators.

• OKI’s PrintSuperVision provides very capable device management and configuration (including management and configuration of compatible third-party network devices) for administrators.

• Provides enhanced security features which includes; Encrypted Secure Print , 256-Bit Encryption, Job Timeout, MAC Validation and Secure Erase

• Versatile media handling and flexibility, with the ability to print on stock as heavy as 110lb. index (203 gsm) and paper sizes up to 11.6” x 47.24” for banner printing.

• Ability to expand paper supply to up to 1,460 sheets. • Duty Cycle up to 75,000 pages per month. • Tailored to meet the business needs of all users with different device configurations. • 1-Year On-Site limited warranty on printer and 5-Year limited warranty on LED printheads. Considering Okidata MC860 MFP exceptional overall performance in testing, good ease of use, and exceptional image quality, BERTL awards the Okidata MC860 MFP its Five-Star Exceptional rating and highly recommends the device for mid-size to large offices and workgroups that require a reliable and fully functional monochrome MFP.


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About BERTL The success of an organization depends on its ability to manage its information and assets. An effective workflow process requires the complex integration of information, devices, software and people. IT managers, office managers, and other knowledge-management professionals need to know what digital imaging devices would best serve their specialized workflow processes. BERTL’s services are designed around this real-world framework, delivering business consumers the independent analysis and insight needed to make critical decisions about digital imaging’s role in their organization. Independent Analysis and Insight BERTL’s reports, comparative data, and strategic guides look at digital imaging through the eyes of the business user. The research examines not only the technical features, but also vertical market applications, and business benefits. The impact on worker productivity is a primary concern. BERTL is 100 percent independent. It receives no funding from manufacturers and all product evaluations and reports are published at BERTL’s own expense for its subscribers. Business users worldwide trust BERTL for objective, unbiased analysis of digital imaging systems.

BERTL Services Reports and Star Ratings BERTL analysts provide detailed reports on the technical and practical benefits of thousands of color and monochrome workgroup, office, graphic arts, and production devices. Product Specifications DataCheck Gen II provides the most current competitive data on printers, copiers, MFPs, fax devices, wide format printers, scanners, and more. News, Interviews, and Analysis The ITchat online magazine provides insight into the dynamics and trends of the digital imaging marketplace through interviews, feature articles, and software reviews. BERTL Awards BERTL analysts recognize the leading devices and software solutions in the annual BERTL’s Best awards. BERTL also honors the performance of manufacturers in the annual Readers’ Choice selections. Contact BERTL BERTL Inc. 363 Route 46 West, Suite 100 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: 1-973-882-0200 Fax: 1-973-882-0201 Email: [email protected] www.BERTL.com


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