Overview:
Transform your black and white documents with the B840, the A3 printer with the speed, versatility and the footprint of an A4 device. With sharp mono output, provided by innovative digital LED technology, the B840 brings A4/A3 mono printing closer to your small to medium workgroup.
Features:
Fast, versatile printing on your desktop
Combining the speed of an A4 printer with the flexibility of A3 output, the B840 delivers superior mono print quality, with print speeds of up to 40ppm, in a compact machine that will sit on any desktop, bringing versatile printing right to the heart of a workgroup.
Crisp, high definition mono printing
Using high definition digital LED technology, the B840 offers a printing resolution of up to 1200 x 1200dpi which provides crisp, clear and consistent text and graphics every time.
Full of value added features including duplex printing
The B840dn and B840dtn models offer duplex printing as standard for a wider range of output. This additional functionality reduces running costs and your impact on the environment.
View your documents in an A3 perspective
Gone are the days of having to decipher your spreadsheets and diagrams with a magnifying glass. The B840 offers you the option to print in A3 format, allowing you to get a bigger and clearer perspective.
Faster speeds and desktop versatility
The B840 combines the convenience of fast desktop A4 printing speeds of up to 40ppm with A3 output, whilst also being of a size that sits comfortably on a desktop.
Affordable A3 mono printing for any size of business
The B840 is competitively priced and brings affordable, A3 mono printing, to every business, large or small. Ideal for larger volume printing, document proofing or a range of other applications, the B840 is a valuable addition to any office.
Specifications:
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Specifications for the product series![]() | |
| Product Code | OKI-01310301![]() |
| Printer | |
| A4 Print speed | 40ppm |
| A3 Print speed | 22ppm |
| Time to first print (TTFP) | 5 seconds |
| Warm up time | Up to 19 seconds |
| Processor speed | PowerPC464FP 533MHz |
| Interface and Software | |
| Connectivity | 10/100-TX Ethernet, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, IEEE 1284 Bi-directional Parallel |
| Printer language | PCL5e, PostScript 3 (emulation), SIDM (IBM-PPR, EPSON-FX) |
| Network & protocols | All major network protocols supported via ethernet card with internal web server for printer and network card set-up and management. TCP/IP: ARP, IPv4/v6, ICMP, TCP, UDP, LPR, PORT9100, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, IPP, SNMP v1/v3, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, UPnP, Bonjour, WINS, SMTP, POP3, SNTP, WSDPrint, LLTD; NetWare 4.1J/5J/6J with full NDS support:- PServer, RPrinter; EtherTalk: ELAP, AARP, DDP, AEP, NBP, ZIP, RTMP, ATP, PAP; IEEE802.1x; NetBEUI: SMB, NetBIOS; Other: EAP-TLS, PEAP, IPSec |
| Advanced networking and security | IPv6, 802.1x authentication, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS HTTPS encryption, Secure Print, Secure Erase, Data Encryption, MAC filtering, IP filtering, IPSec |
| OS Compatibility | Windows XP / XP x64 / Server 2003 (32-bit & 64-bit) / Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) / 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-bit & 64-bit) / Server 2008 R2; Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.6.4; Unix/Linux using PPD |
| Utility suite | Configuration Tool, Driver Installer, Front End, OKI LPR, Network Card Setup, Network Extension, PrintSuperVision, Template Manager, Print Control Server, Print Control Client, Print Control Report Tool, Storage Device Manager, PDF Print Direct, Web Driver Installer |
| Typefaces | |
| Printer fonts | PCL: 87 scalable PCL and 3 bitmap font; PostScript 3: 136 scalable |
| Barcodes | USPS Zip Barcode |
| Print quality | |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200dpi, 600 x 600dpi, 300 x 300dpi |
| Paper Handling | |
| Paper capacity | Tray 1: 530 sheets of 80gsm; Multi-purpose tray: 100 sheets of 80gsm |
| Paper capacity optional tray | Tray 2: 530 sheets of 80gsm; Tray 3: 530 sheets of 80gsm |
| Maximum paper capacity | 1, 690 sheets of 80gsm |
| Paper sizes | Tray 1: A3, A4, A5, B4, B5; Tray 2/3: A3, A4, A5, B4, B5; Multi-purpose tray: A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, A6; 10 Envelopes (Com-9, Com-10, DL, Monarch, C4, C5); Labels (A4), Custom size: Width 76-297mm Length 148-431.8mm; Duplex: A3, A4, A5, B4, B5; Custom size: Width 148.5-297mm Length 182-420mm |
| Paper weight | Tray 1/2/3: 60 to 176gsm; Multi-purpose tray: 60 to 200gsm; Duplex: 60 to 105gsm |
| Duplex | Standard: B840dtn |
| Paper output | 250 sheets face down, 100 sheets face up, 80gsm |
| General Features | |
| Memory (RAM) | Standard RAM: 128MB; Maximum RAM: 640MB |
| SDHC Memory Card | Optional: 16GB |
| Operating temperature/ humidity | 10°C to 32°C / 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage temperature/ humidity | -10°C to 43°C / 10% to 90% RH |
| Power supply | Single phase 220 to 240VAC +/- 10%, frequency 50/60Hz +/- 2% |
| Power consumption | Typical: 550W; Max: 1200W; Idle: 75W; Power Save: 15W; Sleep mode: <1.2W |
| Noise level | Operating: 54dB(A) or less (B840n/B840dn only); Standby: 37dB(A) or less; Power save: Background level |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | B840dtn: 520 x 485 x 575mm |
| Weight | B840dtn: 35kg approx |
| Duty cycle (Recommended) | 100, 000 pages/month |
| Duty cycle maximum (Recommended) | 20, 000 pages per month |
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