OVERVIEW
InfoPrint EMP156
Capitalize on reliability. Maximize your investment.

- 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.

- 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
- 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.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 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. |
- Exact speed varies depending on printer settings, document complexity, system configuration, software application, system environment, driver and printer state.
- InfoPrint Solutions Company does not recommend reaching this monthly maximum on a consistent basis.
- Not all versions are supported. Contact your sales representative for a detailed list of supported versions.