The OKI MICROLINE 186 Parallel printer actually thrives in industrial and point-of-sale environments because it is built to meet the renowned OKI standards for quality and Tank-Tough reliability. It is packed with advanced, field-proven technology, including a patented OKI closed-loop optical sensor that accurately positions the printhead, ensuring precise characters even on the last page of a 5-part form. It also combines efficiency with economy. The printer small footprint makes it ideal for use in your system configuration and the operator panel control of character sets, form length, and other frequently used functions makes it quite easy to use. The printer has a lockout feature to prevent unauthorized setting changes.