The Microplex SOLID 105A3-2 is a high-performance industrial cut sheet laser printer designed for organisations that require extremely fast and reliable document printing within operational workflows. With a print speed of up to 105 A4 pages per minute, the printer is ideally suited to high-volume environments such as logistics centres, enterprise departments and automated production systems.

The SOLID 105A3-2 includes four paper feeders as standard, allowing different paper formats from A5R through to A3W to be loaded simultaneously. Documents can be delivered either face-up or face-down, providing flexibility for different workflow requirements.

With support for more than 40 printer languages and emulations, including PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing, the Microplex controller allows the printer to integrate easily with enterprise systems such as SAP, IBM environments and logistics platforms without requiring complex software modifications.

Microplex SOLID 105A3 Industrial A3 Laser Printer

Microplex SOLID 105A3-2 high-speed A3 industrial laser printer for enterprise document production

The Microplex SOLID 105A3-2

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Why Choose the Microplex SOLID 105A3?

The Microplex SOLID 60A3 is designed for organisations that require laser printer to integrate into an operation process or where ever documents needs to printed immediately, in large quantities and with absolute precision.

Because the printer includes multiple paper feeders as standard, different document types can be loaded at the same time. This allows organisations to switch easily between formats such as invoices, shipping documents and workflow paperwork without constantly changing paper.

Key advantages include:

• Extremely high print speed – Up to 105 A4 pages per minute for high-volume document production
• Fast first page output – Ideal for just-in-time printing environments
• Flexible paper handling – Four paper feeders supplied as standard supporting multiple document types
• Scalable paper capacity – Optional high-capacity feeders allow the printer to support very large print runs
• Production workflow integration – Optional GPIO interface allows the printer to operate within automated production and logistics systems
• Enterprise system compatibility – Supports printer languages such as PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing

These capabilities make the SOLID 105A3-2 particularly suitable for organisations that rely on fast, reliable and scalable document printing within operational workflows.

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Highlights and Technical Features

• Ultra high-speed printing – Produces up to 105 A4 pages per minute, making it suitable for extremely high-volume document production.

• Fast first page output – Designed for just-in-time printing, ensuring documents are produced immediately when required within operational workflows.

• Four paper feeders as standard – Multiple trays allow different paper formats to be loaded simultaneously, reducing operator intervention.

• Wide media format support – Processes paper sizes from A5R through to A3W, allowing a wide variety of business documents to be printed.

• Flexible paper output options – Documents can be delivered either face-up or face-down depending on workflow requirements.

• Full-speed duplex printing – Automatic two-sided printing at full engine speed improves productivity and reduces paper usage.

• Expandable paper handling – Additional high-capacity feeders allow the printer to be configured for very large print runs.

• Production line integration – Optional GPIO interface allows the printer to be integrated into automated production or logistics systems using real handshake communication.

• Enterprise printer language support – Compatible with a wide range of printing environments including PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing.

• Extremely long maintenance intervals – Designed for continuous operation with minimal downtime.

• Toner refill during operation – Toner can be replenished while the printer is running, allowing uninterrupted printing during large jobs.

• Remote monitoring and management – Web interface, SNMP monitoring and status-out functionality allow administrators to track printer and job status in real time.

Typical Applications

The Microplex SOLID 105A3-2 is designed for environments where very high volumes of documents must be produced quickly and reliably as part of operational workflows. With its extremely fast print speed, large paper capacity and integration options, the printer is particularly well suited to enterprise, logistics and production environments.

Typical applications include:

• Month-end invoice runs where large batches of invoices must be printed quickly and efficiently
• Logistics and distribution centres producing shipping documentation, dispatch paperwork and operational reports
• eCommerce fulfilment environments printing order documentation and packing paperwork
• Warehouse operations generating picking lists, packing slips and dispatch documentation
• Manufacturing environments producing production paperwork and workflow documents
• Retail and distribution systems printing operational documents for inventory and logistics processes
• Enterprise workflow printing generated automatically from ERP and business management systems

Because the SOLID 105A3-2 can be integrated into automated systems and high-volume printing environments, it is particularly suitable for organisations that require reliable document production as part of their day-to-day operational processes.

Frequently Asked Questions – Microplex SOLID 105A3

What is the Microplex SOLID 105A3-2 used for?

The Microplex SOLID 105A3-2 is a high-speed industrial cut sheet laser printer designed for high-volume document printing in enterprise and operational environments. It is commonly used in logistics centres, finance departments and distribution hubs where large numbers of documents must be printed quickly and reliably.

Typical uses include:

• invoice runs
• logistics documentation
• warehouse paperwork
• ERP-generated reports
• production workflow documents

How fast can the SOLID 105A3-2 print?

The SOLID 105A3-2 can print up to 105 A4 pages per minute, making it one of the fastest cut sheet laser printers designed for enterprise workflow printing.

What paper sizes does the SOLID 105A3-2 support?

The printer supports a wide range of paper formats including:

• A5R
• A4
• A3
• A3W

This allows organisations to print different document formats without changing printers.

What paper trays are supplied as standard?

The printer includes four paper feeders as standard, allowing multiple document types or paper sizes to be loaded simultaneously.

Can the paper capacity be expanded?

Yes. The SOLID 105A3-2 supports several optional feeders including:

• Large capacity cassette 2 × 2,500 sheets
• Large capacity cassette 3,500 sheets (A4/B5)
• Large capacity cassette 3,000 sheets (A3W–B5)

These options allow the printer to support extremely large print runs.

Does the SOLID 105A3-2 support duplex printing?

Yes. The printer supports duplex printing at full engine speed, allowing double-sided documents to be produced without reducing productivity.

Can the printer be integrated into production or logistics systems?

Yes. With the optional GPIO interface, the SOLID 105A3-2 can be integrated into automated systems such as:

• production lines
• conveyor systems
• warehouse automation systems
• logistics workflows

This allows external systems to trigger printing events using real handshake communication.

What printer languages does the SOLID 105A3-2 support?

The Microplex controller supports more than 40 printer languages and emulations, including:

• PCL5
• IPDS
• PDF Direct Printing

These allow the printer to integrate with enterprise software environments.

Can the SOLID 105A3-2 integrate with SAP or ERP systems?

Yes. Because the printer supports enterprise printer languages and PDF Direct Printing, it can be integrated with systems such as:

• SAP
• IBM environments using IPDS
• enterprise workflow systems

This allows documents to be generated automatically from business applications.

Can the printer generate barcodes?

Yes. Optional software modules allow the printer to generate 1D and 2D barcodes, which are commonly used in logistics, warehouse and distribution environments.

Can toner be replaced while the printer is running?

Yes. The SOLID 105A3-2 allows toner refilling during operation, meaning large print runs can continue without stopping the printer.

How can the printer be monitored?

The printer supports several monitoring methods including:

• Web interface management
• SNMP monitoring
• Status-out functionality

These allow administrators to monitor printer status and job progress remotely.

What industries typically use the SOLID 105A3-2?

The printer is commonly used in industries such as:

• logistics and distribution
• automotive manufacturing
• eCommerce fulfilment
• retail distribution centres
• enterprise finance departments

Who supplies Microplex printers in the UK?

Precision Peripherals Ltd supplies and supports Microplex printers throughout the UK and Ireland, including installation, integration and ongoing engineering support.