OKI Announces Partnership with Graphics One as Authorized Reseller of the New pro920WT Printer in the USA
Latest addition to OKI proColor™ Series expands color printing capabilities with the inclusion of white toner
TOKYO, January, 17, 2012 -- OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group company specializing in the printer business, announces that OKI Data Americas has partnered with Graphics One, LLC of Burbank, CA to distribute its new pro920WT printer in the USA. The pro920WT – part of the OKI proColor™ Series – is now available for sale throughout North America.
The launch of the pro920WT tabloid/A3 digital color printer supplements the already impressive OKI proColor Series of printers. What makes the pro920WT unique is the inclusion of white toner for graphics, signage and textile transfers. The innovative pro920WT is a cost-effective alternative to screen printing, and is the lowest-cost white toner product available in the marketplace today.
"We are excited about this strategic alliance with Graphics One. They have a strong reputation within the industry and were instrumental in helping develop this product for the textile market," said Rich Egert, General Manager of the Strategic Technology Provider Business Group for OKI Data Americas. "Combining OKI's expertise in developing innovative, high quality, short-run color printing solutions with Graphics One's ability to deliver these products to the textile and specialty graphic markets make this an ideal partnership."
The pro920WT is the lowest-cost toner-based white solution product available to the graphic arts and production market. Available at a list price of $7,495 (US) and operating at fast speeds of up to 31 ppm color/36 ppm mono(*1), the pro920WT employs High Definition (HD) Color printing technology with up to 600 x 1200dpi resolution to deliver clear, sharp text and graphics whether on ordinary paper, or on specialty media.
"The pro920WT is the optimal solution for those requiring industrial high speed transfer capabilities in the direct-to-garment and dye sublimation markets. With lower-cost textile transfer media, including light and dark substrates, combined with lower costs per copy, this product is perfect for our distribution channel," shared Dan Barefoot, President of Graphics One. "We pride ourselves in providing service, value, quality and unique products for this market segment. By supplementing our line of product offerings with the new and innovative pro920WT of the OKI proColor Series, we are continuing that tradition of delivering solutions to our customers in order to meet their unique and evolving needs."
The OKI proColor Series is available exclusively through a select group of partners serving the graphic arts and production market in North America. Each product is available with an industry-leading one-year On Site Warranty.
All OKI products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation's history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.
About Graphics One (GO)
GO is a leading developer and international distributor of professional digital imaging products. GO's e-commerce website at www.graphicsone.com, established distribution in over 100 countries, and offices in the U.S., Chile, Colombia, Guatemala and the U.K., provide a worldwide network of channel partners with in-country installation, service and technical advice in support of GO products. Graphics One manages the international distribution of SEPIAX, Mutoh Printers (in Latin America), Award Winning dye sublimation products including the GO FlagMaster and GO RIO PRO, color separation products and Wasatch SoftRIP in addition to a variety of exceptional digital imaging products, a complete line of ink, display and printing goods.
About OKI Data Americas, Inc.
OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ, and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI 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. Utilizing Genuine OKI® toner ensures consistent, reliable and high-quality output that maximizes performance. 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, a leader in telecom, infrastructure and mechatronics systems; and an approximately $5.2 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2010 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.
About OKI Data Corporation
OKI Data Corporation specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of business printing solutions that empower organizations to communicate more effectively. A subsidiary of Tokyo-based OKI Electric Industry (established in 1881 as Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer), OKI Data fields representatives in 120 countries to offer innovative, leading-edge products and services worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com/.
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