OKI C 542 DN Printer
Oki (5031713067283 / 46356132) - AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz - AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V - Recommended duty cycle: 0 - 6000 pages per month - Built-in display - Colour - Duplex printing - Ethernet LAN | Printing Method
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OKI C 542 DN Printer
The OKI C 542 DN is a high‑performance color LED laser printer designed for small to medium‑sized offices that demand fast, reliable, and secure printing. With its robust build, advanced image enhancement, and extensive connectivity options, it delivers crisp, vibrant documents while keeping power consumption low.
Printing Technology & Image Quality
The printer uses LED laser technology, which offers precise dot placement and consistent color reproduction. Coupled with the OKI ProQ2400 Multilevel image enhancement engine, every page is sharpened for sharp text and rich graphics.
- Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi (color & black‑and‑white)
- Print speed: 30 pages per minute (ppm) in both color and monochrome
- First page output time: 7.5 seconds for color, 5 seconds for black‑and‑white
- Warm‑up time: 27 seconds
- Color gamut: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (4‑color CMYK)
- Print quality: Supports high‑definition PDFs and PostScript 3 documents with ICC color profiles for accurate color management
Media Handling & Capacity
The C 542 DN accommodates a wide range of media types, from standard office paper to envelopes and labels.
- Paper input tray: 250‑sheet capacity (maximum 1,410 sheets across all trays)
- Output tray: 150‑sheet capacity
- Envelope sizes supported: 9 mm, 10 mm, C5, DL, Monarch
- Maximum media size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- Minimum paper weight: 64 g/m²; maximum paper weight: 220 g/m²
- Multi‑purpose tray: Envelopes and other specialty media can be loaded in the dedicated tray
Connectivity & Network Features
The printer offers versatile connectivity to fit modern office environments.
- Standard interfaces: RJ‑45 Ethernet (Gigabit LAN) and two USB 2.0 ports
- Optional wireless LAN: Available as an add‑on for Wi‑Fi connectivity
- Supported protocols: CP/IPV4 & V6, NetBIOS over TCP, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SNMP v1/v3, IPP, WSD Print, and more
- Security algorithms: HTTPS, IPSEC, SSL/TLS, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication
- Remote management: SNMP, Telnet, IPP, HTTP, and secure print options for confidential documents
User Interface & Control
The printer features an intuitive touch‑screen interface that simplifies operation.
- Display: 7.0″ LCD touchscreen with a 17.8 cm diagonal
- Control type: Touch (no physical buttons required)
- Built‑in display: Yes, for status and configuration feedback
- Operating modes: Quiet mode reduces noise to 52 dB; normal mode is 54 dB
Power & Environmental Specifications
The C 542 DN balances performance with energy efficiency.
- Input voltage: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Operating power: 670 W during printing; 90 W standby; 1 W sleep mode
- Maximum power consumption: 1,250 W (peak)
- Energy savings: 14 W in power‑save mode
- Operating temperature: 10–32 °C; storage: –10 to 43 °C
- Humidity range: 20–80 % RH during operation; 10–90 % RH for storage
- Weight: 24 kg (53 lb)
Software & Driver Support
The printer comes with a comprehensive suite of software tools to streamline printing and maintenance.
- Driver packages: Windows, macOS, Linux, and server OS support (Windows Server 2008–2012 R2, macOS X 10.8–10.11)
- Mobile printing: Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print integration
- Utility software: OKI PrintSuperVision, LPR, Web Driver Installer, Profile Assistant, Color Correct, PDF Print Direct, PS Gamma Adjuster, Print Job Accounting, Firmware Update Tool, and more
- Page description languages: Microsoft XPS, PCL 5c/6, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, SIDM, and PCL XL 3.0
Operating System Compatibility
The printer supports a wide range of client and server operating systems.
- Windows clients: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (all editions), Vista, XP (32/64‑bit)
- macOS clients: macOS X 10.8–10.11
- Linux & Unix servers: Supported via standard drivers and SNMP management
- Server OS: Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 (x64)
Security & Compliance Features
The C 542 DN is built to meet stringent security requirements for corporate environments.
- Secure printing: Print‑on‑demand with user authentication; documents remain locked until the user authenticates at the printer
- Encryption protocols: HTTPS, IPSEC, SSL/TLS for secure data transmission over the network
- Authentication methods: IEEE 802.1X and SNMPv3 support for network access control
- Audit & accounting: Print Job Accounting utility tracks usage per user or department, aiding in cost allocation and compliance reporting
Maintenance & Reliability
The printer’s design emphasizes low maintenance and high reliability.
- Duty cycle: Up to 60 000 pages per month; recommended 0–6 000 pages/month for typical office use
- Cartridge system: Four color cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) with integrated ink level monitoring
- Internal memory: 1 GB RAM and 3 GB eMMC storage for firmware and print job buffering
- Service tools: Firmware Update Tool, Maintenance Utility, Configuration Tool, and OKI Print SuperVision provide streamlined support
- Noise level: Quiet operation at 52 dB; normal printing noise at 54 dB
Conclusion
The OKI C 542 DN Printer delivers a compelling blend of speed, quality, and security for modern office workflows. Its LED technology ensures sharp, vibrant output, while the extensive connectivity options and robust software ecosystem make it adaptable to diverse IT environments. With low power consumption, quiet operation, and comprehensive maintenance tools, this printer is an excellent choice for organizations that require reliable color printing without compromising on performance or security.
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| Brand | ![]() Oki is a Japanese brand that produces printers, copiers, and fax machines. The company has a wide range of products for both personal and business use, and its printers are known for their quality and reliability. Oki also offers a number of software applications for managing and printing documents. |
| MPN | Oki 46356132 |
| ID | 18615282 |
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AC input frequency The frequency of the alternating current supplied to the device, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the product.
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50/60 Hz |
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AC input voltage The alternating current voltage range that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the device.
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220 - 240 V |
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Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.
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Yes |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Yes |
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Control type The mechanism or method used to operate a product, such as buttons, knobs, touch panels, rotary dials, sensors, or combinations of these. It indicates how the user interacts with the device and what types of controls are available.
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Touch |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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571 mm |
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Display The visual technology used by the product’s screen, such as LCD, LED, OLED, TFT or analog. It indicates the underlying display panel that determines image quality, color reproduction and power consumption.
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LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 17.8 cm (7") |
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Duplex printing Indicates whether the device can automatically print on both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means duplex printing is supported; a value of "No" indicates that only single‑sided printing is available.
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Yes |
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Envelopes sizes A list of envelope sizes that a product can accept, expressed with standard codes or names (e.g., "DL", "C5", "10"), optionally combined in comma‑separated groups to indicate compatible envelopes.
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9,10,C5,DL,Monarch |
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Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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279 mm |
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Internal memory The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.
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1000 MB |
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Manual Indicates whether a user manual—physical or digital—is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a manual is included, while a value of "No" indicates that no manual is supplied.
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Yes |
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Maximum duty cycle The maximum number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to handle in a typical month of operation. It indicates the expected workload capacity and helps users compare how heavily different models can be used before reaching their limits.
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60000 pages per month |
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Maximum input capacity The maximum number of sheets or pages that a printer, copier, or fax machine can accept in a single feeding cycle. It indicates the largest input tray capacity and helps users understand how many pages can be processed automatically before needing to reload paper.
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1410 sheets |
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Maximum ISO A-series paper size The largest standard ISO A-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as the ISO code (e.g., "A4", "A3"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.
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A4 |
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Maximum output capacity The highest number of sheets a printer, copier or fax machine can process in a single operation cycle, such as printing, copying or scanning. This figure indicates the device’s throughput capability and helps users compare productivity across models.
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150 sheets |
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Maximum resolution The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
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1200 x 1200 DPI |
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Mobile Printing Technologies A comma‑separated list of mobile printing services or protocols that a device can use to send print jobs from smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. Typical values include Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service and similar cloud‑based solutions.
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Apple AirPrint,Google Cloud Print |
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Multi-Purpose tray The maximum number of paper sheets that a multi-purpose tray can hold for automatic feeding. This value indicates how many pages the device can process before needing to be reloaded, helping users compare throughput and convenience across models.
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Yes |
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Multi-purpose tray media types A list of paper or media types that a printer’s multipurpose tray can accept, such as envelopes, labels, plain paper, recycled paper, transparencies, and other compatible materials. The values are free‑text strings separated by commas, allowing users to see which materials the tray supports.
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Envelopes |
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Optional connectivity A comma‑separated list of the network or data interface technologies that a product supports, such as Ethernet, Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi), Serial (RS‑232/RS‑422), Parallel, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, NFC, Fiber, etc. The value may contain one or more interface names separated by commas.
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Wireless LAN |
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Page description languages A list of natural languages in which the page descriptions or captions of a product are available. This attribute indicates the linguistic options for textual information that accompanies each page, such as titles, annotations, or metadata.
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Microsoft XPS,PCL 5c,PCL 6,PDF 1.7,PostScript 3,SIDM |
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Paper input type The type of paper input mechanism available in a printer or copier, such as a standard tray, cassette, sheet‑fed feeder, manual feed, or roll. It indicates how the device accepts and feeds paper for printing, scanning or copying.
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Paper tray |
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Power cord included Indicates whether a power cord is supplied with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a power cable is included in the package, while "No" indicates it is not provided and must be purchased separately.
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Yes |
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Print technology The type of printing process or technology used by the product, such as laser, inkjet, thermal, LED, or other specialized methods.
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LED |
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Printing colours A list of the colours that a product can print or produce, such as black, cyan, magenta, yellow and any additional colour variations (e.g., photo‑black, matte black). The value is a comma‑separated string of colour names. This attribute applies to printers, ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and other printing consumables.
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Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow |
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Recommended duty cycle The expected number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to produce in an average month under normal operating conditions. It indicates the workload capacity that the device can handle without overheating or failure.
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0 - 6000 pages per month |
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Security algorithms Una lista de los algoritmos criptográficos y protocolos de seguridad que el producto soporta, como cifrado (AES, WEP), autenticación (WPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS) o protocolos de red (HTTPS, SSH). Cada elemento describe un algoritmo individual; la lista puede contener varios valores separados por comas.
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HTTPS,IPSEC,SNMP,SSL/TLS |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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RJ-45,USB,USB 2.0 |
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Total input capacity The maximum amount of material that can be fed into the device in a single operation, expressed as a numeric value followed by an appropriate unit such as sheets, pages or volume.
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250 sheets |
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Total number of input trays The total count of input trays or feeders available in a printer, copier, or multifunction device. It indicates how many separate compartments can automatically feed paper into the machine for printing, scanning, or copying tasks.
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1 |
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Total output capacity The maximum number of individual pages that a product—such as a book, magazine, or printed publication—can contain. It represents the total count of physical sheets, regardless of layout or formatting, and is useful for assessing the length or volume of the material.
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100 sheets |
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Touchscreen Indicates whether a device has a touchscreen interface that can detect touch input. The value is "Yes" if the device includes a functional touchscreen, and "No" otherwise.
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Yes |
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USB 2.0 ports quantity Represents the count of external USB 2.0 (high‑speed) connectors available on a device. The value is an integer indicating how many USB 2.0 ports can be used for data transfer or power delivery from the outside of the product, regardless of internal placement or version.
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2 |
| Warm-up time | 27 s |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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24 kg |
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Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
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No |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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427 mm |










