The Microplex SOLID 120A3-2 is the fastest cut-sheet A3 laser printer in the Microplex range, designed for organisations that require extremely high-volume document production within operational workflows. With the ability to produce up to 400,000 A4 pages per month, the printer is engineered for demanding environments such as logistics centres, enterprise departments and automated production systems.
The printer uses a high-capacity toner cartridge rated for approximately 120,000 pages, which can be replaced during operation. This allows large print runs to continue without interruption and minimises downtime during high-volume jobs such as invoice runs or workflow document production.
Flexible output options allow documents to be delivered either face-down for batch printing or face-up for transfer to finishing equipment. When combined with the optional GPIO interface, the SOLID 120A3-2 can be integrated into automated production and logistics systems using real handshake communication.
With support for a wide range of enterprise printer languages including PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing, the Microplex controller allows the printer to be deployed easily within ERP environments such as SAP and IBM systems.
Microplex SOLID 120A3 Industrial A3 Laser Printer
Microplex 120A3 - 120 page per minute cutsheet laser printer
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Why Company Choose the Microplex SOLID 120A3?
Organisations that rely on large volumes of operational documents need printers that can deliver consistent performance without interrupting business workflows. The Microplex SOLID 120A3-2 has been engineered specifically for high-demand enterprise environments where reliability, speed and integration with business systems are critical.
Designed for continuous operation, the SOLID 120A3-2 supports very large print volumes while minimising downtime through intelligent design and long maintenance intervals. Its flexible paper handling and integration capabilities make it particularly suitable for environments such as logistics operations, distribution centres, finance departments and automated production workflows.
Key advantages include:
• Extremely high print capacity – Designed to handle up to 400,000 A4 pages per month, making it suitable for very high-volume printing environments.
• Toner replacement during operation – The 120,000-page toner cartridge can be replaced while the printer is running, preventing interruptions during large print jobs.
• Fast document production – Ideal for high-volume tasks such as month-end invoice runs, logistics documentation and workflow printing.
• Flexible output handling – Documents can be delivered face-down for batch printing or face-up for transfer to finishing equipment.
• Integration with automated systems – The optional GPIO interface enables real handshake communication, allowing the printer to be integrated into production lines or logistics systems.
• Enterprise software compatibility – Supports PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing, allowing easy integration with ERP systems such as SAP and IBM environments.
• Expandable paper handling – Optional feeders and finishers allow the printer to be configured for extremely large print runs and automated document handling.
• Minimal operational downtime – Designed with long maintenance intervals and production-grade reliability for continuous enterprise printing.
• Remote monitoring and management – Web interface, SNMP monitoring and status-out functionality allow administrators to track printer and job status remotely.
These capabilities make the SOLID 105A3-2 particularly suitable for organisations that rely on fast, reliable and scalable document printing within operational workflows.
Highlights and Technical Features
• Ultra high-speed production printing – Capable of producing extremely large document volumes, with performance designed for high-demand enterprise environments.
• Designed for heavy workloads – Built to handle up to 400,000 A4 pages per month, making it suitable for large organisations and production printing environments.
• High-capacity toner cartridge – The toner cartridge supports approximately 120,000 pages at 5% coverage, reducing the frequency of consumable changes.
• Toner replacement during operation – Toner can be replaced without stopping the printer, allowing long print runs to continue without interruption.
• Flexible document output options – Documents can be delivered face-down for batch printing or face-up for transfer to finishing machines.
• Full-speed duplex printing – Automatic two-sided printing at full engine speed improves productivity and reduces paper consumption.
• Expandable paper handling – Supports a range of optional feeders and finishers, including stapling and hole-punch finishing units.
• Production workflow integration – Optional GPIO interface enables real handshake communication, allowing the printer to integrate with automated production or logistics systems.
• Wide enterprise printer language support – Compatible with a broad range of printing environments including PCL5, IPDS and PDF Direct Printing.
• ERP and enterprise system integration – Can be deployed within environments such as SAP, IBM systems and enterprise workflow platforms without complex software modification.
• Remote monitoring and management – Includes web interface management, SNMP monitoring and status-out functionality for centralised administration.
• Long maintenance intervals – Designed for continuous enterprise printing with minimal downtime and reduced maintenance requirements.
Typical Applications
The Microplex SOLID 120A3-2 is designed for organising who need to process very high print volumes or where laser printing technology needs to be integrated into a complex production type system.
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
Frequently Asked Questions - Microplex SOLID 120A3-2
What is the Microplex SOLID 120A3-2?
The Microplex SOLID 120A3-2 is a high-performance A3 cut-sheet laser printer designed for very high-volume enterprise and industrial document printing. It is commonly used in logistics centres, finance departments, distribution hubs and automated production environments where large numbers of documents must be printed quickly and reliably.
What is the print speed of the Microplex SOLID 120A3-2?
The printer can produce up to 120 A4 pages per minute, making it one of the fastest A3 laser printers designed for enterprise workflow printing.
This high print speed makes it particularly suitable for:
• invoice printing
• ERP document generation
• warehouse documentation
• high-volume batch printing
What is the monthly duty cycle of the SOLID 120A3-2?
The printer is engineered for heavy workloads and can support up to 400,000 A4 pages per month, making it suitable for continuous production environments.
How large is the toner cartridge?
The SOLID 120A3-2 uses a high-capacity toner cartridge capable of printing approximately:
• 120,000 pages at 5% coverage
This reduces the frequency of consumable replacement during high-volume printing.
Can toner be replaced while the printer is running?
Yes. One of the key advantages of the SOLID 120A3-2 is that the toner cartridge can be replaced during operation, allowing large print runs to continue without interruption.
This is particularly useful for:
• month-end invoice runs
• overnight batch printing
• high-volume logistics documentation
What paper sizes does the SOLID 120A3-2 support?
The printer supports a wide range of paper formats including:
• A5R
• A4
• A3
• A3W
This allows multiple document formats to be printed within the same workflow.
Can the SOLID 120A3-2 integrate with SAP systems?
Yes. The Microplex controller allows the printer to integrate easily with SAP environments, allowing documents generated by SAP to be printed directly.
This makes the printer suitable for:
• SAP invoice printing
• SAP logistics documentation
• SAP warehouse paperwork
Does the SOLID 120A3-2 support IPDS printing?
Yes. The printer supports IPDS emulation, which makes it suitable for IBM printing environments such as:
• IBM iSeries
• AS/400 systems
• enterprise IBM applications
What is PDF Direct Printing?
PDF Direct Printing allows the printer to receive and print PDF files directly, without needing a printer driver or additional print server software.
This allows documents generated by enterprise systems to be printed quickly and reliably.
Can the SOLID 120A3-2 integrate into automated systems?
Yes. With the optional GPIO interface, the printer can be integrated into automated production and logistics systems using real handshake communication.
This allows external systems to trigger printing automatically.
Typical integration scenarios include:
• conveyor systems
• automated packing systems
• warehouse automation
• manufacturing documentation printing
Can the printer be used for invoice runs?
Yes. The SOLID 120A3-2 is particularly well suited for large invoice printing runs, where thousands of invoices must be printed quickly and reliably.
Its high print speed and large toner capacity make it ideal for:
• monthly invoice printing
• financial document production
• enterprise billing systems
What monitoring features does the printer provide?
The printer supports several remote monitoring options including:
• web interface administration
• SNMP monitoring
• status-out functionality
These features allow administrators to monitor printer status and print jobs remotely.
What industries typically use the SOLID 120A3-2?
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.
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