Oki charges a lot for its DIMM memory upgrades, too: $168 for 256MB, and $233 for 512MB. Standard memory DIMMs sell for a fraction of that cost. If you ever replace the image drum, which lasts for 20,000 pages, the $166 replacement part will add about three-quarters of a cent to the cost per page of future pages.

The Oki MC561 has much to recommend it--starting with speed, but with price and paper handling following close behind. Graphics quality is undistinguished but probably acceptable for mainstream business use. We'd like it better if it were easier to set up, but it's still an option worth considering among midpriced MFPs.