Oki Microline ML591 Ink Cartridges
Microline ML591 Printer Review
Expert review of the Microline ML591 printer
The Oki Microline ML590 is a monochrome dot matrix printer with an option to add a colour printing kit. It is designed to fulfil all the demands of a small or home office, printing forms, barcodes and envelopes. The low noise levels and long-lasting parts will increase work place efficiency. The printer utilises unique technologies, allowing it to adjust automatically to different paper types and calculate precisely where to place each dot. This will result in a high standard of text and graphics, free from smudges. The standard printer is a basic machine. To improve the versatility, it will be necessary to purchase some or all of the optional extras.
Design
The dimensions of the Oki ML591 are 58.4cm x 37.8cm x 16.5cm, and the off-white design will fit in well with most office or home colour schemes. Print speed is 450 characters a second, and the 24-pin printhead will average two million characters. The printer is navigated using buttons on a control panel on the front. The printer takes a black printing ribbon, and standard connection is via a parallel interface. There is also the option for a colour print kit and a serial and Ethernet connection.
Advantages
The Oki Microline ML590 incorporates unique technology such as the OKIsmart technology, which senses paper type and automatically adjusts the head gap for optimum print quality, as well as a sensor in the printhead that calculates the time and impact needed to place each dot precisely, resulting in crisp text and smooth graphics without smudging. A cut sheet feeder allows unsupervised printing of letterheads and envelopes. Quiet operations, long-lasting parts and the ability to print on a variety of media without jams enhance office efficiency.
Disadvantages
To take full advantage of everything the Oki Microline ML-590 has to offer, it will be necessary to purchase a number of optional extras.
