Product:
Price:
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MC873dn
$3,999-$4,699
Small workgroups
Speed Color:
Processor:
Memory:
35ppm
800MHz
1.25GB
Product Overview
The new MC873dn is the latest device in OKI’s color MFP lineup. It offers standard printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Print and copy speed is 35ppm in both black and color. First-page-out time in color is 9.5 seconds and the monthly duty cycle is 100,000 pages (although OKI recommends printing between 1,000 and 10,000 pages per month).
- The MC873dn is made up of three different configurations:
- The MC873dn ($3,999 MSRP) is the base model; it has a standard capacity of 400 pages and maxes out at 2,005 sheets with optional trays.
- The MC873dnc ($4,159 MSRP) is a floor-standing configuration; it includes a storage cabinet. Unlike the MC873dn, maximum paper capacity is only 935 sheets if users purchase an optional second 535-sheet tray.
- The MC873dnx ($4,699 MSRP) is another floor-standing configuration, however, it includes two 535-sheet trays standard in addition to the 300-sheet main tray and 100-sheet multipurpose tray. With an optional fourth 535-sheet tray, the maximum capacity is 2,005 sheets.
With the MC873dn, OKI has introduced an innovative new five-year warranty program called COREFIDO. COREFIDO covers free on-site repairs, free parts and labor, and national service support. The key benefit is that end users won’t have to pay out of pocket for any repairs or labor costs. This leads to a reduction in cost of ownership for companies. In this program, OKI will also enable users to recycle their old toners, drum, and other consumables. The MC873dn ships with a standard 1 year warranty out-of-the-box. Once the unit is registered (users need to do this within 90 days of purchase), via the online portal (www.okidata.com/COREFIDO), the free five-year warranty upgrade is applied.
OKI has also introduced a redesigned operator panel on the 7″ color touchscreen. The screen is bigger as compared to other devices, more ergonomic-friendly (where the panel automatically tilts when the lid is opened), includes a job macro feature (for custom jobs), and provides diagnostic help (identification of issue and instructions on how to troubleshoot it).
More details on the features of the MC873dn, including paper handling, and cost per page, are in our Features section below.
The MC873dn includes scalable configurations and are designed for the small workgroups that want the features of a full-fledged copier (i.e. ledger-sized paper handling) but at less expense. We are most impressed with the new five-year warranty program.
Features
The MC873dn includes a 800MHz processor, 1.25GB standard memory, and 250GB hard drive. PCL and PostScript are supported, as well as PDF and XPS. USB and Gigabit Ethernet is standard; Wi-Fi is optional. Mobile printing is supported; the MC873dn is compatible with such apps as AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print™, and the OKI Mobile Print app for Android® devices.
Paper handling on all three configurations start with a 300-sheet tray and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray. On the MC873dn, users can add up to three optional 535-sheet trays ($599) for a total of 2,005 sheets. On the MC873dnc, a storage cabinet is included in the standard 400-sheet tray configuration; the maximum capacity is only 935 sheets with an optional second 535-sheet tray. And finally, on the MC873dnx, two additional 535-sheet trays are standard; an optional fourth 535-sheet tray adds up to 2,005 sheets of maximum capacity.
All three configurations include a 100-sheet reversing automatic document feeder. Duplexing is supported. The main trays accept up to ledger-sized (11″ x 17″ or tabloid size) paper, while the multipurpose tray accept up to banner-sized paper (11.7″ x 52″). There is a standard job separator, as well as a standard 20-sheet convenience stapler.
As noted above, scanning and faxing are standard. The color CIS scanning supports the following scan-to functions: folder, email, LDAP support, USB, PDF, secure and high-compression PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and desktop. There are a few new scanning features: the addition of PDF/A format, the ABBYY® FineReader 12 Sprint, and the SENDY’s Explorer LITE application that provide optional connectors to the cloud.
Faxing is supported with a 33.6kbps modem with 8MB of fax memory. Internet and PC faxing are supported.
The MC873dn includes a variety of security features, such as IP and Mac filtering, secure/encrypted secure print, IPSec, and SSL/TLS encryption.
The MC873dn ships with 2,500-page yield of each starter toner (CMYK); the yields for the aftermarket toner is 15,000 pages in black and 10,000 pages in each color. We’ve calculated the cost per page (using the 15,000-page black toner yield and each of the four toner and drums) as 1.5 cents in black and 9.8 cents in color. This is impressive for this level of the market. Please note that we’ve based our calculations on the MSRP of the consumables.
- Automatic Document Feeder?
- Duplexing?
- Ethernet Connectivity?
- Wireless Connectivity?
- Mobile Printing/Scanning?
- Finishers?
Shortcomings
Even though the MC873dn offers a standard convenience stapler, unlike other MFPs in its class, it doesn’t offer much else in terms of finishing. Also, the wireless connectivity is only optional.
About
OKI 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 and multifunction products, serial impact dot matrix printers, thermal label and POS printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables.
OKI Data Americas serves the graphic arts and production and specialty printing markets with the OKI proColor Series digital production printers. In addition, its Multimedia Production Platform category of production-quality A3 color devices meets a wide-range of graphic arts and commercial printing needs. Utilizing Genuine OKI toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. OKI Data offers a broad 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 $4.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2013 financial reporting. Keeping its customers’ needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2008 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR® certified products.
