Okidata MB460 Toner
Oki MB460 Toner Cartridges

Okidata MB460 Printer Review

A laser printer is designed for office use because of its reliability and fast-paced output rates. Another important feature is the monthly duty cycle. This is the maximum amount of prints the unit can deliver each month without requiring too much maintenance. The Okidata MB460 has a duty cycle of 50,000, which will give an office about 2,500 prints each work day. High-volume offices will appreciate the capacity of the MB460, and the 28 page per minute printing speed will be able to keep with the fast-paced environment.

Because of the 297 MHz processor, the first page out can print in as little as 5.5 seconds. There is a built-in memory of 64 MB, but this can be upgraded if needed all the way up to 320 MB. A 50-sheet automatic document feeder provides additional convenience while the 250-sheet input tray could be a bit limiting for some offices. There is a slot for users to hand-feed multimedia, such as envelopes or transparencies.

Because it is a monochrome laser printer, only black Okidata MB460 toner is used. A single Oki MB460 toner cartridge is provided upon purchase so users can start printing once installation is complete. However, when this printer toner starts to run low, replacement Okidata MB460 toner cartridges can be found in some office supplies stores or online from various vendors. There is standard-capacity Oki MB460 toner that will last for 3,000 prints or high-capacity toners that can produce up to 7,000 prints before expiring.

The multiple functions of the MB460 include scanning and copying. The scanner has 4800 dpi capabilities while the copier can reach only 600 dpi. Up to 99 copies can be produced from an original, and 20 documents can be scanned in a minute. These extra functions and the low cost per page provided by the Okidata MB460 make this unit ideal for offices.