Okidata PH640 Parallel Mono POS Printer Demo

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Okidata
• MPN: 62116301
• Model: PH640 Parallel
• Type: Hybrid Direct Thermal & Dot Matrix Multistation POS Printer
• Standard Functions: Legacy Parallel Thermal Receipt Printing, 9-Pin Bi-directional Impact Slip/Validation Station, Integrated Multi-line Check Endorsement, Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Scanning, Automated Guillotine Paper Cutting.
• Optional Functions: Alternative Connection Swap Modules (USB, RS-232 Serial, LAN Ethernet).
• What's Included in the Box: Okidata PH640 Charcoal Unit, Pre-installed IEEE-1284 Centronics Parallel Interface Board, Integrated Automatic Cutter Module, Top-Position MICR Check Reader, Starter Slip Ribbon Cartridge, and User Configuration Materials.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): 24V DC External Power Supply Unit, Standard Thermal Receipt Paper Rolls, Single/Multi-part Slip Document Stock, and a Centronics 36-Pin Parallel Interface Cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the PH640 Parallel. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Replacement Ribbons: OKI Genuine 52124101 Black Nylon Fabric Cassette Ribbon for the Impact Slip Station (Yields up to 4.0 million characters)
• Interface Exchange Boards: OKI Swappable Alternative Interface Rails including USB, RS-232 Serial, and 10/100 Base-T LAN Ethernet Cards
• Power Assemblies: OKI 24V DC External Desktop Power Adapter Block & AC Grounded Cord Sets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How does this configuration differ from the standard PH640 model?
  This specific MPN model comes pre-configured from the factory with a legacy Centronics Parallel interface card installed in its swappable logic port instead of a standard USB card. This allows the terminal printer to link directly to older point-of-sale workstations or industrial back-end systems that require traditional parallel data paths.
• How does the embedded MICR assembly benefit teller environments?
  The built-in Magnetic Ink Character Recognition module automatically scans the routing and account code strings along check faces during processing, allowing point-of-sale systems to instantly endorse, validate, and clear checks without secondary scanning peripherals.
• Does this configuration include an interface cable or a power brick?
  No. This specific package contains the internal parallel logic card and the automatic cutting assembly pre-built inside the charcoal chassis, but external items like standard parallel connection lines and the required 24V external power block must be sourced separately.