- Automatic Double Sided Printing
- 2400 x 600 dpi Print
- USB & Parallel
- 5.5 Seconds First page
- Up to 29ppm Mono Print
- PCL5e, PCL6, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter
- 250 Sheet Input Tray
- 1 Sheet Multi-Purpose Input Tray
- 330MHz PowerPC405 Processor
- 64MB (64MB Max) RAM
- Windows & Mac Compatible
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PC Pro Review
B401 Mono Printer wins PC Pro Recommended Award
23/05/2013
"Supreme speed, combined with good print quality, makes this a cracking mono laser for sensible money."
Compared to the more petite mono laser printers on the market, Oki's chunky B401d looks like it means business, and it has the specifications to match. With a 30,000-page monthly duty cycle, it’s more than capable of surviving life in the busiest of small offices.
At the rear, the USB 2 port is joined by a parallel port (if you want Ethernet, buy the B401dn – it’s currently retailing for the same price), and there’s a basic two-line LCD panel on the unit’s top fascia.
The replaceable drum unit is a surprise at this price point, and the sizeable chassis conceals an internal 250-sheet paper tray, as well as a manual tray for printing on thicker card and envelopes.
The B401d is quick, even beating its claimed figures. We recorded an average of 31.6ppm across all our tests, 9% faster than the quoted rate of 29ppm. In automatic duplex mode, the B401d’s 16.7ppm almost keeps pace with some of its budget rivals in single-sided mode.
Long-term running costs are favourable, too. Thanks to toner cartridges that last 2,500 pages, and a print cost of only 2.2p per page, the savings soon mount up.
For print quality, the Oki delivers a cracking performance. There are no issues at all with text quality: characters are laid down with pinpoint accuracy. Images lack the bold, strong blacks of other printers we've tested, and there’s some banding, but the reward is detail. Contrast is the best of any laser unit here, with almost perfect greyscales, and the B401d’s prints are finely detailed. If quality is key, the Oki’s ProQ setting reduces banding significantly, but drops the speed to 16.7ppm.
The B401d is a fantastic all-round performer, delivering top-quality prints quickly and for sensible money. Prices have dropped substantially since our initial review (it originally retailed at £104), and with a reassuring three-year warranty included as standard, it’s an absolute steal.
Double Sided Printing Unit (Duplex) | Duplex as Standard |
Double Sided Printing | Automatic Double Sided Printing |
Printer Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi Print |
First Page | 5.5 Seconds First page |
Product Group Output | A4 |
Speed Monochrome | Up to 29ppm Mono Print |
Warm Up Time | 25 seconds from power save |
Interface Type(s) | USB & Parallel |
Parallel Ports | 1 x IEEE 1284 Bidrectional Parallel Parallel Port |
Parallel Port | Yes |
USB Port | Yes |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Processor | 330MHz PowerPC405 Processor |
Memory (Maximum) | 64MB (64MB Max) RAM |
Operating Systems Supported | Windows & Mac Compatible |
Paper Handling Input 1 | 250 Sheet Input Tray |
Paper Handling Input 2 | 1 Sheet Multi-Purpose Input Tray |
Maximum Duplex Paper Weight | 120gsm |
Maximum Input Capacity | 251 Sheet |
Maximum Paper Size | A4 |
Maximum Paper Weight | 163gsm |
Paper Handling Standard Output | 150 sheets face down |
Paper Size | A4, A5, B5(JIS), A6, Letter, Legal 13, Legal 14, Executive, Statement, Envelopes: Monarch, Com-9, Com-10, DL, C5, C6 |
Paper Trays (Standard/Maximum) | 2 (2) |
Barcode Types | 12 types of one dimension with 28 variations: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Interleaved2of5, Code39, Code 128, EAN/UCC-128, CODABAR, ZIP+4POSTNET, Customer barcode, USPS Zip Barcode; 1 type of two dimension: PDF417 |
Monthly Duty Cycle | 30,000 |
Recommended Max Print Volume | 2000 Pages/Month |
Mono or Colour Printer | Mono |
Technology | LED Laser Printer |
Dimensions | 244.5mm (H) x 387mm (W) x 364mm (D) - Weight 11kg |
Environmental | Operating Temperature 10 to 32C - Humidity 20 to 80% |
Noise Level | 53dbA |
Power Consumption Printing/Standby/Sleep Modes | Typical: 510W; Max: 900W; Idle: 70W; Power Save: 7W |
Product Type | A4 Laser Printer |
Drum Life | 25,000 Pages |
Mono Toner Life | 1,500 Pages |
Printer Languages | PCL5e, PCL6, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter |
Font Capabilities | 87 scaleable PCL fonts, 2 bitmap fonts, OCR-A/B |
Software Included | Template Manager, Print Job Accounting Server, Print Job Accounting Client, Printer Menu Setup Tool, Op-Panel Download Utility |
In The Box | OKI B401d mono printer, AC Cable (UK), CD/DVD (including Software/ Utilities/ Drivers and User Manuals), Setup Guide, Image Drum, Starter Toner = 1000 pages |
Black | 1000 Pages |
**Page yields are declared by the manufacturer in accordance with ISO/IEC standards or occasionally estimated based on 5% per page coverage. Yields will vary greatly depending on image, area coverage, print mode and environmental conditions.
OKI B401d Consumables
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44992401 |
£57.99 ex VAT @ 20% £69.58 inc vat
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91 In Stock
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44992402 |
£69.16 ex VAT @ 20% £82.99 inc vat
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99+ In Stock
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44574307 |
£107.47 ex VAT @ 20% £128.96 inc vat
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13 In Stock
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**Page yields are declared by the manufacturer in accordance with ISO/IEC standards or occasionally estimated based on 5% per page coverage. Yields will vary greatly depending on image, area coverage, print mode and environmental conditions.
OKI B401d Warranties
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09902704 |
£85.00 ex VAT @ 20% £102.00 inc vat
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1 In Stock
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