OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand today announced the launch of the PH640 Series of hybrid POS receipt printers. The versatile series provides end users with a compact, multi-station POS printer that brings high productivity, media flexibility and reliability for demanding applications. Designed to meet the growing need for smaller, faster, multifunction POS printers, the PH640 Series is ideal for the retail point of service, supermarket, restaurant, hospitality and banking industries.

A hybrid of direct thermal-dot matrix technologies, the PH640 Series has unmatched print speeds of 250 mm per second for the thermal receipt printer, with a resolution of 203 dpi¹. Equipped with or without MICR-reading technology, these machines make it quick and easy to validate and endorse checks with a feed rate of 4.82 LPS (40 columns). The PH640 Series models print on thermal paper and thermal labels up to 80 mm wide, as well as cut sheets and multi-part forms at widths up to 9” (22.9 cm) and thickness to 0.31 mm (original + 3 copies). In addition to superior media handling, the printers offer double resolution mode to assure the best print quality of logos and graphics, 2-color capability, and 2-D barcode (PDF417) printing. The PH640 Series was designed to maximize uptime and reduce user interventions through long-life print heads, cutters, ribbon and media rolls that are easily replaced.

“The PH640 Series of hybrid POS receipt printers is the latest solution introduced by OKI Data Americas to meet and exceed the needs of demanding business endorsement and validation applications. The functionality of these devices delivers on speed and time, making this series of printers ideal for a variety of fast-paced environments,” said Nick Ciarlante, Senior Marketing Manager Mono/SIDM/Specialty Products, OKI Data Americas. “We built the PH640 Series for single function applications specific to the needs of the various environment requirements. With this series, our customers can now purchase a device that meets their specific needs rather than purchasing a more expensive alternative that provides unnecessary functions.”

The key features on the new PH640 Series of hybrid POS receipt printers include:

• Hybrid models: Top MICR, Bottom MICR or without MICR
• 4 Configurations: Ethernet, USB, Serial or Parallel
• Direct thermal printing methodology for receipts
• 9-PIN Impact Dot Matrix for check printing, slip/endorsement and validation
• 203 dpi resolution for crisp clear receipts
• 60m lines for reliability receipt and 37m lines for slip station
• Expandable slip size of 68 to 230 mm x 75 to 297mm
• Fastest print speeds up to 250 mm/sec
• Two color print capability
• 2-D barcode printing
• Thermal paper thickness (receipt) 0.065 to 0.085 mm
• Compact Design: 186 x 296 x 177 mm | construction for long lasting reliability
• Two year Over Night Exchange Warranty²

Shipment comes standard with installation CD, interface cover, power switch cover, paper guide, ribbon, thermal paper roll and ferrite core. An external power supply is required and available separately. At a starting list price of $583, the PH640 Series is available in the United States and Canada.

OKI Printing Solutions provides live³, toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

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 also serves the Graphic Arts & Production market with the OKI proColor™ Series. 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 $4.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2009 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.

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¹ Published performance results based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.

² Depending on paper thickness.

³ Available in the U.S. and Canada only.