OKI MICROLINE MX Series


The fastest line matrix printers
Oki's MICROLINE MX Series are the fastest line matrix printers currently available on the market covering a broad range of applications including MIS reporting as well as general data processing printing. They can be integrated seamlessly into any computing environment - and are thereby ideal for client server networks in mission critical business applications - and offer the best functionality in terms of speed, reliability, print quality, versatility and ease of use.
Designed to perform to their optimal capability in anything from harsh industrial conditions to environmentally controlled computer rooms this robust range features frictionless and wear-resistant parts, ultra-low energy consumption levels and ultra-quiet cabinet modelling:

  • industrial graphics applications - 0.002 inch dot-resolution
  • office environments - quieter shuttle assembly and sound-proof cabinets
  • data processing/form printing - high speed, maximum impact for multi-part forms
  • client/server networks - seamless integration into any computing environment
  • speciality bar code labels - 8 low cost bar code symbologies offering resolution enhancement and scalable font capability with optional PGL, VGL and IPDS graphics languages

Key benefits

  • Speed:
    fastest print speed 1,400 lines per minute
  • Print Quality:
    180 dpi horizontal x 96 dpi vertical
  • Quiet printing:
    acoustic hood 52 dBA
  • Universal network compatibility
    Easy to use flash memory


General printer characteristics

Carriage width (10 cpi): 136 columns
Fastest print speed: 500-1500 lpm
Height: 1080 mm
Width: 686 mm
Depth: 737 mm
Weight: 129.3 kgs
Character pitch: 5,6,6.7,7.5,8.5,10,12,13.3,15,17.1,20
Maximum resolution: 180 dpi horizontal x 96 dpi vertical
Memory: RAM - expansion up to 32 MB
Noise level: 52 dBA
Power requirements: Auto-ranging 120/240V AC
Frequency: 60/50 Hz
Printer speeds
Lines per minute (uppercase): MX50  MX100  MX150
High speed: 500 1000 1500
Data processing: 375 750 1125
Near letter quality: 200 400 600
Font & print features
Resident typefaces: Multinational (includes IBM world trade), ECMA 94 Latin 1, DEC multinational, IBM code page 437 and 850, OCR A, OCR B, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Turkish
Resident bar codes: Code 39, EAN 8, 13 FIM, Interleaved 2 of 5, postnet, UPC-A, UPC-E
Font styles: NLQ serif, NLQ Sans serif, data processing, high speed, OCR A, OCR B
Interfaces & emulations
Standard emulations: Printronix P Series, P Series XQ, Serial Matrix, IBM ProPrinter III XL, Epson FX-1050
Optional emulations: Ansi 3.64 enhanced, Twinax IPDS, PGL/VGL
Standard interfaces: RS-232/ RS-422, IEEE 1284/Centronics parallel, diagnostic port
Optional interfaces: Ethernet LAN, Token ring LAN and Dataproducts parallel Coax/Twinax & IPDS for IBM and mainframe environments

    Optional power stacker

  • Optional power stacker for MX140, MX150
  • Factory installed

    Consumables (ribbons)

  • 60 or 100 yards in length
  • Text ribbon available
  • Bar code ribbon for OCR, graphics and text printing applications

    Forms handling

  • Continuous, fan folded
  • Variable from 3" to 17" wide
  • Up to 6 parts
  • Between 15 and 100 lbs
  • Bottom feed

Oki recommends the use of Oki original consumables. Counterfeits can damage your printer

Please note that Oki's guarantee against defects in respect of this product will lapse if you do not use Oki manufactured toner/Oki original ribbons. In the event that non-Oki consumables are used, Oki's guarantee on this printer/facsimile will cease to bind Oki.

Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.