| OKI Data Americas MB491+LP Multifunction Printer Introduced |
| Wednesday, 10 October 2012 | ||
OKI Data Americas MB491+LP Multifunction Printer IntroducedA4 Monochrome Multifunction Device Featuring Legal-Size Platen Scanner
Compact and affordable MB491+LP multifunction printer delivers advanced features and functionality to small- and medium-sized workgroups The MB491+LP delivers fast print speeds, color and monochrome scanning with scan-to capabilities, and duplex print/copy standard, affording SMBs a cost-effective, all-in-one solution. Equipped with standard multi-tasking functionality and legal-size scanning capabilities, combined with network connectivity, the MB491+LP allows users to share documents with ease, improving productivity and efficiency within the workplace. 
"OKI Data Americas is excited to introduce its first desktop A4 monochrome MFP with legal-platen to our already broad portfolio of award-winning and innovative printing solutions," said Hiroyuki Fukushima, Director of Non-Impact Printer Product Marketing for OKI Data Americas. "The advanced features and functionality of the MB491+LP meet the needs of small- and mid-sized workgroups, delivering enhanced print, copy, scan and fax capabilities at an extremely competitive price." In addition to the legal-size platen scanner, the MB491+LP includes Nuance (R) utilities to organize scanned files with ease. Users can better control office security by granting or restricting access to individuals or groups through PIN identification codes accessible by the MFP's control panel. The MB491+LP's reliability and long-lasting consumables provide tremendous value and an exceptional return on investment. 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 ColorTM 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 provides live , toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America. In addition, OKI Data 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. About OKI Data AmericasOKI Data Americas, headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized solutions under the OKI® 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. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data Americas also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColorTM Series. In addition, OKI offers a full portfolio of products built to optimize managed print engagements. 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, a leader in telecom, infrastructure and mechatronics systems; and an approximately $5.2 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2011 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR(r) certified products. OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA. Single Pass Color, T.M., OKI Data Corp. Total Managed Print and proColor, T.M., OKI Data Americas. Nuance, Reg. Nuance Communications, Inc.
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It's hardware is great but it's very cumbersome and complicated to simply use. It feels like beta firmware.
In practice, it lowers productivity - people at my office constantly have to ask me how to send a fax and scan documents.
It's nested sub-menus and user-prompts make otherwise very simple tasks overly complicated, cumbersome, and time-consuming. For instance, faxing to a pre-programmed number literally requires 9 button presses, using 5 different buttons, while navigating a series of user-prompts and sub-menus.
Programming a number into the address book requires a tech person -- I'm the only one at my work that can program fax numbers into its address book. The same kind of story applies to basic scanning and initial set up.
Our 10 year old cheep-o multifunction fax was much faster in terms of user interface and basic functions (not in terms of printer speed but in terms of using the device).
We've been using it extensively for about 4 months. It works and gets the job done. It has a lot of potential, I think, to be a great machine for our office -- it just really needs a firmware update.
Feels like beta firmware.
Personally I'm a power-user and very into tech. So I can manage it (with mere annoyance), but regular office people at my work are yelling and pulling their hair out using this machine.
Note, it allows you to set-up macros to simplify complex tasks. However, to send a fax, using 5 different buttons with 9 button presses in total is about as simple as it gets, regardless. Using a macro to send a fax actually adds another layer of complexity to the process. It still forces a series of prompts and sub-menus to navigate through while adding the novelty of selecting macros through a sub-menu list on the LCD screen (instead of just using the default fax buttons). Basically, the moment I try to show anyone how to use the macros they get upset and bewildered.