Oki ML186 Brochure

MICROLINE 186
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Big performance. Small package.
A 3-year warranty comes standard with this
rugged and reliable forms printer
This Impact printer from OKI Printing Solutions
combines versatile paper handling with fast
throughput and a space-saving footprint.
The MICROLINE 186 has a way with tough
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conditions. This compact forms printer
actually thrives in industrial and point-of-sale
environments because it's built to meet the
renowned OKI Printing Solutions standards for
quality and Tank-Tough reliability. As proof, the
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ML186 has a 20,000-hour MTBF rating, more
than triple that of its closest competitor. Just put
it to work and see for yourself how it delivers!
Small package, big performance.
and weight, the ML186 is fast: 375 cps in
SuperSpeed Draft mode. It also combines
efficiency with economy. It's packed with
advanced, field-proven technology, including
a patented closed-loop optical sensor that
accurately positions the printhead, ensuring
precise characters even on the last page of a
5-part form.
The ML186 sports our rack-and-pinion drive
system for dependable throughput and longer
wear, a sturdy 200 million-character printhead
that's designed to deliver output speeds 25%
faster than its predecessor, and a 16-bit CPU
for even quicker processing.
1 Available in the U.S. and Canada only.
2 SuperSpeed Draft mode.
Exceptional paper handling.
print virtually any continuous or sheet-fed form—
including "difficult" media: its pinfeed platen
moves card stock and labels effortlessly,
along with multi-part forms up to 10" wide.
A short, straight paper path reduces the
possibility of media jamming. Continuous
forms and single sheet paper (e.g. letterhead)
feed smoothly through the rear or top. And the
optional Pull Tractor Kit handles media from
3" to 9.5" wide.
Unlike most other industrial and POS printers,
the ML186 offers both bottom-feed and short-
For its size
tear standard, so you can remove forms right
at the perforation every time—which means
the next form isn't wasted.
All that and it's easy to use, too.
the ML186 and select your character sets, form
length, and line feed setting—right from the
operator panel. It couldn't be easier. Of course,
if you need technical assistance, you can speak
to a live expert—24x7x365
800-OKI-DATA (800-654-3282).
For the next generation in fast forms-printing
performance, be sure to specify the ML186 from
OKI Printing Solutions.
Highlights:
The ML186 can
• Superior reliability for demanding environ-
ments: Rated at 20,000-hours MTBF
• 3-Year standard warranty, parts and
labor; upgradable to 5 years of coverage
with options
• Print speeds up to 375 cps
• Integrated USB and IEEE Parallel
connectivity standard
• Optional OkiLAN
Ethernet external print server
• Small footprint and low profile fits anywhere,
even on retail countertops
• Crisp, clear printing on 5-part forms
• 128 KB receive buffer/memory
• 200-million character printhead life
Walk up to • 3 million-character ribbon life
• Co-resident Epson
OKI
• Supports Windows
4.0, MS-DOS
—by calling
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• Uses same accessories as ML184 Turbo series
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6020e 10/100 Base-T
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ESC/P, IBM 2480 and
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MICROLINE printer emulations
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XP, 2000, 98/95, 3.x, NT
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, Unix , and Linux OS
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