Announced 03/30/25: End of Sales. Sales orders for the Microplex F40 and all new Microplex Solid flash-fusion laser printers (F140, F90HD, F60HD, F40) end on May 31, 2025. Service, parts, and consumables are available until further notice. Contact us for alternatives.
MicroPlex F40 Laser Printer Specifications
Technology: LED, OPC, Xenon-flash lamp
Speed: Up to 40 pages/minute on 8.5-inch tall form; 2000 LPM on six lines/inch
Resolution: Max of 600 x 600 DPI
Monthly Volume: Up to 300,000 pages
Power: 230 V, 60/50 Hz
Dimensions, WxDxH: 31.7 x 33.5 x 49.2 inches
Weight: 604 pounds
Compare the Microplex SOLID F40 Laser Printer vs Line Printers
Impact Line Printers are often rated with their high-speed draft mode. The Printronix or IBM line printer’s “1500 LPM” print speed is 1125 LPM in DP data processing print mode. It falls to 600 LPM in Near Letter Quality printing (if printing ALL CAPITAL LETTERS). It slows to 459 LPM when printing ‘Mixed Cases’—capital and lowercase characters.
With The Solid F40 Laser Printer, You Were Able to Print 4 Times Faster at 600 DPI
Microplex F40 laser printers were four times the speed of a 1500 lpm line printer with excellent 600 DPI clarity. Customers who are hanging on to the old IBM 6262 can now upgrade.
The Microplex SOLID F40 performed very well as an IBM 6262 replacement, giving the ‘fully formed character’ quality at 600 dpi.
The F40 Continuous Feed Laser Printer Price
With a list price under $30,000, the Microplex F40 was a great entry point to flash fusing printing. It printed on continuous labels, tags, forms, and media such as PE and PVC. It performed address printing and Cheshire Labels with USPS IMb with an affordable laser.
Have a question? Call one of our continuous feed printer experts at 817-631-5950
The Low Price of the F40 Made It a Great Backup Industrial Laser Printer
The Microplex SOLID F40’s low price gave the customer much site flexibility. The F40 was a great backup machine for a higher-speed Microplex like the F90 or F140. Current users appreciated that the Microplex Controller was the same across the product line. Some customers sought to buy two of the same unit and split or alternate the workload. With the Microplex F40, the initial investment was much lower.
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The printer models listed below use two laser printing technologies, flash fusion, and heat pressure rollers. For more info on the two technologies, click here ›
Microplex
Sato
Printronix
Laserline Models Discontinued*
Océ
Flash Fusion Models Discontinued*
InfoPrint
*Discontinued printer models are occasionally offered refurbished or remanufactured. Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.