The C9650 series is an upgrade to OKI's C9600 series and according to the company, provides better paper handling and increased performance while maintaining the same total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost per page (CPP).
The C9650 series includes three models: C9650n, C9650dn and C9650hdn ('n' is for networked, 'd' is for automatic duplexing, and 'h' is for hard drive). Key standard features include print speeds of up to 36 ppm in color and 40 ppm in black-and-white, 1,200-by-600 dpi resolution, 512MB of standard memory, and an optional 40GB hard drive for storing and managing forms, logos, letterheads and fonts. The C9650 series prints on wide-format and heavy stock including color tabloid extra (12-by-18) and papers at up to 307 grams/square meter (equivalent to a 75 lb cover or a 54 lb bond), letting users produce materials such as direct mail marketing pieces or promotional signage in-house. An Auto Media Detect feature automatically adjusts the printer to the media type being used.
OKI's claimed CPP is 8.4 cents for color and 1.3 cents for mono printing. Toner capacity for high-yield cartridges is 16,500 pages for color and 18,500 for black-and-white (based on 5-percent page coverage).
The C9650 printer series starts at an estimated street price of $3,399. It will be available in December through OKI Printing Solutions authorized solution providers and dealers.