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OVERVIEW

InfoPrint EMP156

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Quick Tech Summary
  • Print speeds (up to) 156 ppm¹ letter/A4
  • Remote management capabilities
  • 600 dpi resolution
  • Advanced Function Presentation™ (AFP™) architecture

Meet your high-volume output needs with this next-generation, high-speed cutsheet printer. Handle a wide variety of jobs with this versatile model that supports many popular data streams. Its page-level error recovery capabilities help you retain integrity in mission-critical applications.

InfoPrint EMP156

Highlights
  • Expedite job completion with print speeds up to 156 ppm¹ at 600 dpi resolution
  • Maintain productivity with a duty cycle of up to 4.5 million impressions per month and high capacity input/output bins
  • Simplify integration into multiple print environments with auto-sensing data stream support and connectivity to third-party post-processing devices
  • Save time with ability to load media and replace consumables while the device is running
  • Flexible data stream support including Adobe® PostScript® 3™, direct PDF and TIFF printing, PCL5e/XL and the Intelligent Printer Data Stream™ (IPDS™) to enable integration into multiple print environments.
  • Increased output flexibility with edge-to-edge, simplex and duplex printing
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  1. Exact speed varies depending on printer settings, document complexity, system configuration, software application, system environment, driver and printer state.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

InfoPrint EMP156

Capitalize on reliability. Maximize your investment.

FeaturesBenefits
Ease of use Save time with the user-friendly operator control panel on the device and with the Web-based interface that allows you to configure and manage the printer remotely.
Reliability and durability Maximize application flexibility with robust design and flexible input and output options. Maximize uptime with exceptional service support from InfoPrint Solutions Company.
High duty cycle Feel confident that you can meet high volume production requirements with a monthly duty cycle of up to 4.5 million impressions per month.
Printer Consolidation Reduce total cost of print by consolidating print workloads onto the high performance InfoPrint EMP156 printer.
Versatility Simplify your life in complex print environments with the printer's small footprint; adding input and output capacity as needed and multiple datastream support offer a versatile solution for complex print environments.
Load while device is running Minimize intervention and downtime because you can load paper trays, output container stackers and consumables while the printer is running.
Energy-saving capability Save money with an Energy Star® qualified printer that includes power-saving sleep modes and standard duplex printing.
Network printing capabilities Boost productivity with high speed Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (auto sensing) connectivity.
Media flexibility Maximize application flexibility because all paper trays and output stacker containers support media sizes ranging from 8" x 7" to 14" x 18".
Vacuum feed paper trays Maximize the range of media that can be utilized for an application.
Excellent print quality Enable up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution to produce high-quality text, images and graphics.
Support for multiple data streams Handle natively a wide variety of jobs, including PCL 5e/XL, Adobe® PostScript® 3™, direct PDF and TIFF printing and IPDS.

Optional InfoPrint print servers and transforms can provide support for additional datastreams, including TIFF, GIF, JPEG, LCDS, DJDE and Metacode.

IPDS™ enables two-way communication and the page-level error detection and recovery required for the mission-critical transaction print market.

SPECIFICATIONS

InfoPrint EMP156

Capitalize on reliability. Maximize your investment.

ItemSpecifications
System Specifications
Models InfoPrint EMP156
Memory 40 GB ATA hard drive; DDR-SDRAM (CP2100) 512 MB
Print language support PCL 5e/XL (standard); Adobe PostScript 3 and Direct PDF printing (standard); Direct TIFF printing; IPDS (optional); LCDS/Metacode (via optional InfoPrint Solutions Company print servers and transforms)
Fonts 136 PostScript fonts, 80 PCL fonts

46 IPDS fonts (Optional)
Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Print speed¹ (based on Letter/A4, LEF)
Feed/Orientation—Simplex/Duplex Letter/LEF—156 ppm/78 ppm

Letter/SEF—78 ppm/39 ppm

Legal/LEF—156 ppm/78 ppm

Legal/SEF—78 ppm/39 ppm

Ledger/SEF—78 ppm/39 ppm

B5/LEF—156 ppm/78 ppm

A4/LEF—156 ppm/78 ppm

B4/SEF—78 ppm/39 ppm

A3/SEF—78 ppm/39 ppm
Maximum monthly usage Up to 4,500,000 images per month² (letter/A4)
Paper handling - 20 lb. (75 g/m²) bond
Duplex Standard
Standard input capacity (letter/A4) Up to 3,500 sheets using standard input trays with print engine: Tray 1 (1,000 sheets); Tray 2 (2,500 sheets)
Standard output capacity (letter/A4) Up to 4000 sheets: Container stacker 1: Tray 1 (2,000 sheets); Tray 2 (2,000 sheets); 100 sheet sample tray
Maximum input capacity (letter/A4) Up to 15,500 sheets; 3,500 sheets with print engine; High capacity feeder 1: Tray 1 (3,000 sheets), Tray 2 (3,000 sheets); High capacity feeder 2; Tray 3 (3,000 sheets), Tray 4 (3,000 sheets)
Maximum output capacity Up to 8,100 sheets: Container stacker 1: Tray 1 (2,000 sheets); Tray 2 (2,000 sheets); Container stacker 2: Tray 3 (2,000 sheets), Tray 4 (2,000 sheets); 100 sheet sample tray
Optional input devices High capacity feeder 1: Tray 1 (3,000 sheets), Tray 2 (3,000 sheets); High capacity feeder 2; Tray 3 (3,000 sheets), Tray 4 (3,000 sheets)
Optional output devices Container stacker 2: Tray 3 (2,000 sheets), Tray 4 (2,000 sheets)
Media sizes and Weights B5(LEF), A4(LEF), Letter(LEF), Legal(LEF), Executive(LEF), Folio(LEF) and Custom size: Side edge = 215.9 mm (8.5"); Weight: From 60 g/m² (16lbs) to 199 g/m² (110 [index] lbs)

A4(SEF), B4(SEF), A3(SEF), Letter(SEF), Legal(SEF), Ledger(SEF), Super B(SEF), Folio(SEF) and Custom size: Side edge > 215.9 mm (8.5"); Weight: From 75 g/m² (20lbs) to 199 g/m² (110 [index] lbs)
Media Types Plain paper, recycled paper, thick paper (60-199 g/m², 16-53 lb), pre-printed paper, pre-punched paper, index paper, adhesive labels, perforated paper, no carbon paper
Communication protocols TCP/IP (Raw TCP, LPR) and Internet Printing

Protocol (IPP)
Interfaces Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T (auto sensing)
Print drivers Custom bi-directional drivers for Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Windows Vista® for PCL and PostScript; PPD for Apple Macintosh OS X, UNIX®, IBM AS/400®, Colon files for IBM AIX®
Software support³ PostScript and PCL: InfoPrint Manager for AIX 4.2 and Windows 2.2;

IPDS: InfoPrint Manager for AIX 4.2 and Windows 2.2; InfoPrint ProcessDirector V1.2.1; PSF/400 V5R2 and above; PSF/VM 2.1.1 (no finishing support); PSF/VSE 2.1.1 (no finishing support)
Supported utilities Web utilities; JT Enhance job ticketing tool
Physical characteristics
Base configuration dimensions & weight Dimensions (H x W x D): 53" x 85" x 44" (1,350 mm x 2,169 mm x 1,105 mm); Weight: 1,958 lbs (890 kg)
Maximum configuration dimensions & weight Dimensions (H x W x D): 53" x 231" x 44" (1,350 mm x 5,866 mm x 1,105 mm); Weight: 4,246 lbs (1,930 kg)
Power requirements North America:

—Input line voltage: AC 200/208/220/230/240V

—Phase: three phases, three wires and grounding wire

—Frequency: 50/60 Hz ±1Hz

—Transient (static): ±10%

—Transient (dynamic): -18%/+15% 500ms

—Drop out: -100%, 20ms

Europe:

—Input line voltage: AC 380/400/415V

—Phase: three phases, four wires and grounding wire

—Frequency: 50/60 Hz ±1Hz

—Transient (static): ±10%

—Transient (dynamic): -18%/+15% 500ms

—Drop out: -100%, 20ms
Environmental requirements Temperature: 60 to 90°F (16 to 32°C);

Humidity: 20% to 80% RH;

Acoustics:

—Sound power level: Stand by – 69dB(A)

—Printing – 79dB(A)

—Sound pressure level: Stand by – 60dB(A)

—Printing – 70dB(A)
Warranty Worldwide warranty period will be 3 months unless country law dictates otherwise. Base warranty service level will be 9 x 5 next business day onsite repair. Warranty upgrades may be available. Please contact your InfoPrint Solutions Company representative.
  1. Exact speed varies depending on printer settings, document complexity, system configuration, software application, system environment, driver and printer state.
  2. InfoPrint Solutions Company does not recommend reaching this monthly maximum on a consistent basis.
  3. Not all versions are supported. Contact your sales representative for a detailed list of supported versions.
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