The Okidata printer line includes many models of laser, digital and impact printers. Oki digital color and monochrome (black and white) printers use a newer technology, which prints crisp, clear pages with high speed. Their LED printers have a printhead with no moving parts and Oki guarantees the part for five years. An Oki ink printer uses a straight-line paper path to prevent jamming.

Several models of Oki printers have won awards or been named as top printers. In 2007, PC Magazine rated Oki's color laser printers as number 1 in America. PC World named the Okidata C3400n overall winner in the “Best Buy” category among color laser printers in 2007. These printers have superior text quality and impressive print speeds for both text and color graphics.

Okidata makes the following types of computer printers:

1. The Okidata color printer line includes color laser and digital color printers;

2. Okidata makes impact printers, including dot matrix and microline printers;

3. The Oki black and white printer line includes black & white laser and digital black & white printers;

4. And Oki multifunction printers combine printing, photocopying, fax and scanning capabilities.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Select Oki printers using consumer reviews and information

It would be nice, if you had the time, to try out every Oki printer that fits your business' needs before you make your purchase. Since you probably can't, look at consumer comments for the pros and cons of each model. You may want to narrow your selection down with advice from the manufacturer.

I recommend: CNET Networks, Inc. offers Oki printer reviews and checks popular vendor’s prices for each printer. Compare key features of the various models at Provantage and get much more detailed information including customer reviews when you click on individual printers.

Be economical with Oki laser printers

If you need an economical printer to print many documents at high speeds, Oki laser printers offer the solution. Choose an Oki impact printer, if you need to print continuous feed pages or multiple part forms. A multifunction printer often costs less than individual machines and works well for a small office with little space.

I recommend: Oki Data Americas, Inc. sells Oki printers, printer supplies, extended warranties and service plans at their website. Receive free shipping on most Oki printers when you purchase them from Buy.com Inc.

Save money with refurbished Oki printers

Manufacturers and retailers often sell used, serviced or refurbished Oki ink printers. Most reputable companies sell refurbished Oki printers with a warranty of some type.

I recommend: Find refurbished and new Oki printers at BuyPrinters.com, where refurbished printers have a 90 day warranty and you can buy an extended third-party service plan. MTIPC specializes in Oki printers, sells new and refurbished models and offers repair services.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Some vendors offer a trade-in program, which reduces the cost for newer models of Okidata laser printers.