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                                                        The Florida SunFlash

		     NeWSprinter 20 and NeWSprint 2.1 

SunFLASH Vol 48 #11					       December 1992 
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		     Sun's Network Printing Solution


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*									  *
*	 o The NeWSprinter(TM) 20 adds a fast and high   		  *
*	   quality printing solution to Sun's product offerings. 	  *	*									  *
*        o Prints 11" X 17" spreadsheets and CAD plots, as well as 	  *
*          European A4 and A3 sizes.		 	          	  *
*									  *
*        o Includes 2 adjustable trays, each with a 250 sheet    	  *
*	   capacity, and an available 1500 page feeder option,   	  *
*	   allowing longer periods between paper refills and      	  *
*	   without interrupting print jobs.				  *
*									  *
*	 o Dual adjustable trays and an optional feeder for 		  *
*	   transparencies, envelopes, & labels, allowing a choice      	  *
*	   of appropriate size paper or media for printing 	  	  *
*	   without moving from the workstation.           		  *
*									  *
*	 o Provides lower cost operations and higher reliability          *
*          by providing longer lasting toner/drum cartridge and 	  *
*          replaceable fuser unit, and 50,000 page/month duty cycle.	  *
*									  *
*	 o With today's introduction of the NeWSprint 2.1 product	  *
*	   the product transition begins for NeWSprint 2.0.		  *
*									  *
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NeWSprinter 20 
--------------
Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation (SMCC) announces the availability
of NeWSprinter 20 and NeWSprint(TM) 2.1 software from SunPics.
NeWSprinter 20, at 20 pages per minute, is designed for customers'
large workgroups worldwide.  This offers Sun's commercial and technical
customers an impressive solution for their high-end printing
requirements.

NeWSprinter 20 brings a significant advantage to your customers' office
workgroup in a key area:  media handling.  Each of its two included paper
trays holds 250 sheets, add the optional 1500 sheet feeder, and the envelope,
transparency, and label feeder:  the result is a more productive office, with
less time spent loading paper -- more time spent being effective.

NeWSprinter 20 is shipped "SunReady" in *one* box, complete with NeWSprint 2.1 
software, and "everything needed to print."

NeWSprinter 20 FEATURES & BENEFITS
----------------------------------
Features			    Benefits
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 20 pages per minute		    - No waiting for important jobs

- "SunReady" Out of the Box	    - Everything you need to print in one box 
				    - Easy installation using CD manager.
				    - SBus-ready for all SPARC(R) platforms.
				    - Plug & Play for Solaris(R) 1.x environment
				    **(For Solaris 2.1 or later support,
					see note below)

- PostScript Compatibility	    - Makes every job look great!

- NeWSprint Software with NPTool    - 57 F3(TM) fonts for all applications
				    - Easy "Drag & Drop" printing from 
				      anywhere on the network

- Letter or Ledger Paper 	    - Perfect for all applications, 
  (8.5" x 11", 11" x 17")	      including CAD/CAM print/plots	
				    - Great for spreadsheets, or full 
				      tabloid-size desktop publishing

- 400 or 300 DPI Resolution	    - 400 DPI for highest quality work
				    - 300 DPI for standard office work

- Universal Adjustable Paper Trays  - No more fumbling for the right tray
				    - Handles  European A3/A4 sizes 
				      ...One Size Fits All ...Worldwide!

- Automatic Tray Rotation	    - 500 sheet convenience without 
				      switching trays

- Optional Auxiliary Feeder	    - Prints envelopes, transparencies, &
 				      labels automatically

- Optional 1,500 Sheet Feeder	    - More than an hour of uninterrupted 20 
  (Available Q4 FY93)		      PPM printing without reloading

**Note	(Please see the section entitled: 
	"Special Software Upgrade:  NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later")


NeWSprint 2.1 Software
----------------------
Every NeWSprinter 20 and SPARCprinter(TM) laser printer ships with the
latest version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint 2.1.  NeWSprint
software provides an extensive selection of hinted outline fonts that
remain consistent from screen to printer, at any size or resolution.
The result is crisp text, sharp graphics, and high quality -- even with
the most complex text and graphics.  NeWSprint software also prints
Type 1 fonts quickly and easily, allowing Macintosh(R) and PC networks
access to the power of Network Printing.

This innovative software performs all file rasterization on the SPARC
system, utilizing the powerful, shared CPU, memory, and disk storage
available on the network.  With its OpenWindows(TM) printing tool,
PostScript(R), ASCII, Sun Raster, troff, and TIFF file support, and
built-in raster bypass printing mode, NeWSprint software can handle all
of your printing requirements.  And, your customers' hardware
investment is protected via NeWSprint upgrades that deliver the latest
in Solaris printing power.

NeWSprint 2.1 Software FEATURES & BENEFITS
------------------------------------------
Features				Benefits
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- CDmanager(TM) Based Software	    - Easy installation 
				    - Choice of OpenWindows or TTY interface

- OpenWindows DeskSet(TM) "NPTool"  - Easy "Drag & Drop" printing 
				    - User control of individual print jobs
				    - Point & click feature selection 

- 57 Scalable F3 Fonts		    - Jobs look their very best!
				    - All 57 OpenWindows fonts provided
				    - All 35 standard LaserWriter(R) II fonts
				    - Also includes 22 other popular fonts
				    - 1200 other styles available 
				      (including many Asian fonts) 

- PostScript Language Compatible    - Easy printing from popular Sun(TM), PC,
				      and Macintosh applications 
				    - Supports Type 1 font printing
				    - Supports ASCII, troff, TIFF

- Sun Raster Bypass Mode	    - High speed raster printing...
				      Sun Unique!


NeWSprinter 20 is built to handle the most punishing network printing
assignments typical of workgroups of 5 to 20 users, and entire departments
"downsizing" or decentralizing their print-on-demand systems.  NeWSprinter 20
target markets include many current commercial and technical markets with
heavy printing or ledger size printing requirements, such as:

	- Legal
	- Finance
	- Desktop Publishing
	- Electronic & Technical Publishing 
	- Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE)
	- CAD / CAM / CAE / EDA
	- GIS / LIS / Facilities Management
	- Electronic Document/Drawing Management Systems (EDMS)
		* and *
	- Standard High Speed Office Printing Applications

SPARCprinter Positioning
------------------------
NeWSprinter 20 joins the Sun printer family alongside the popular 12
PPM SPARCprinter laser printer, which continues to lead its class in
network page printers.  The SPARCprinter laser printer remains a great
price/performance leader for small workgroups (2 to 8 users) and for
personal convenience printing.  The table below summarizes the key
differences between the NeWSprinter 20 and the SPARCprinter laser
printer:

Feature			NeWSprinter 20			    SPARCprinter
-------			--------------			    ------------
  Speed			20 PPM A/A4			    12 PPM A/A4
			11 PPM B/A3			    N/A

  Paper Sizes		US/Metric Up to 11" x 17"/A3	    A4/legal

  Std. Paper Capacity	500 sheets			    250 sheets

  # of Paper Trays	2 @ 250				    1 @ 250

  Optional Paper	a) Auxiliary Feeder		    N/A
  Handling		   (Envelopes, Transparencies, 
			    Labels)

			b) 1500 Sheet High Capacity	    N/A
			   Feeder (available Q4 FY93)

  Duty Cycle		50,000 Pages/Month		    5,000 Pages/Month


  Toner Cartridge	12,000 pages 			    8,000 pages
			Single Toner/Drum		    (Drum only)

  Drum 			Included w/Toner		    20,000 pages

  Fuser Unit		200,000 pages			    N/A

  SBus Card		Single Port			    SPARCprinter port 
			NeWSprinter 20 Only		    and one parallel
							    port
							    (bi-directional)


HARDWARE & SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS
----------------------------------

NeWSprinter 20 works only on SPARC systems with SBus (SPARCstation IPC,
SPARCstation IPX, SPARCstation 1, SPARCstation 1+, SPARCstation 2,
SPARCstation 10, SPARCserver(TM) 630MP, SPARCserver 670MP and
SPARCserver 690MP) running any of the Solaris 1.x operating systems.

NeWSprint 2.1 software is based on OpenWindows Version 3.  Users can
also take advantage of terminal-based installation and operation.
NeWSprint software utilizes between 6.5 MB and 21.5 MB of disk space
depending on the choice of software modules.  For adequate spooling and
page image storage with NeWSprinter 20, an additional 8 MB of disk
space is also required.  NeWSprint requires a minimum of 12 MB of RAM
and double that in swap space.  A SunCD(TM) drive is required to
install the NeWSprint software.

Note:  During NeWSprinter 20 installation, your customer will need to call
       1-800-USA-4-SUN to obtain their NeWSprint software password.

One License Required Per Printer
--------------------------------
A NeWSprint license is required for EACH printer you attach and use
with NeWSprint software, but not every workstation.  This is enforced
with a password keyed off the hostid.  Users are instructed how to get
passwords as part of the installation procedure.  Once a printer is
licensed, the license cannot be transferred to another printer without
authorization from Sun.

**Solaris 2.1 or later Compatibility
------------------------------------
The Solaris 2.1 or later operating system release is not yet supported
by NeWSprint software or NeWSprinter 20; however, any computer on the
network, including any Solaris 2.1 or later based system, can send
PostScript or UNIX(R) print jobs to the SPARCstation system to which
NeWSprinter 20 is attached.

To help make this clearer, the following chart shows these
relationships (where "local" means the printer is attached directly,
and "remote" means the printer is on another system):

     System			Solaris Version		NeWSprint Support
     ------			-------------		-----------------
     SPARCclassic(TM) system	 Solaris 2.1 or later	Remote ONLY
     SPARCstation LX(TM) system  Solaris 2.1 or later	Remote ONLY

     SPARCstation 10		 Solaris 1.x	  	Local OR Remote
				 Solaris 2.1 or later	Remote ONLY

     ALL Sun4c Systems	 	 Solaris 1.x	  	Local OR Remote
				 Solaris 2.1 or later	Remote ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTES:
	Please see the section entitled: 
	"Special Software Upgrade:  NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later"

	The SBus card shipped with NeWSprinter 20 is *NOT* the same as the
	the SPARCprinter/X1130A SBus card.  You CANNOT interchange the two.


UPGRADES
--------

NeWSprinter 20
--------------
NeWSprinter 20 is a new product, there are no upgrades to NeWSprinter 20.

NeWSprint Software
------------------
This new version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint version 2.1, adds
printing features specific to the NeWSprinter 20.  The only other
changes to NeWSprint software are bug fixes reported since the Version
2.0 release.

For customers on Sun Worldwide Customer Service Contracts, an upgrade
to the new version of NeWSprint software is available.  For more
information on the NeWSprint upgrade, contact Worldwide Customer
Service.

**Special Software Upgrade:  NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later
-------------------------------------------------------------------
SunPics and SMCC are jointly sponsoring a special, *FREE* upgrade to
NeWSprint 2.5, which supports Solaris 2.1 or later, when it becomes
available (Q3 FY93).  A customer purchasing one of these products
qualifies for the special NeWSprint 2.5 upgrade offer:

	Product Description	Sales Order Line Item
	-------------------	---------------------
	NeWSprinter 20		NPRN-20
	SPARCprinter		SPRN-400
	NeWSprint 2.1		NPT-2.1-4-4-21 (when separately purchased)

For customers to qualify for this special upgrade, they must purchase a
qualifying printing product (from the list above), and the following
*No Charge* line item MUST be ADDED to their sales order:

	Sales Order Line Item	Disc.Cat. 	Description
	---------------------	---------	-----------
	    NPT-2.5S		N/C		NeWSprint 2.5 Special Upgrade

Since this Special Upgrade will not ship until Q3 FY93, make sure to allow
partials on your customer's sales order, or the other products won't ship!


QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
-------------------
Q:  What are the differences between the old and new NeWSprint software?
A:  This new version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint version 2.1, adds
    printing features specific to the NeWSprinter 20.  The only other
    changes to NeWSprint software are bug fixes reported since the
    Version 2.0 release.

Q:  How does a customer get a free upgrade for NeWSprint 2.5?
A:  When your order for qualifying printing products is placed, 
    be sure that the following No Charge line item is added to your order:

	Sales Order Line Item	Disc.Cat. 	Description
	---------------------	---------	-----------
	    NPT-2.5S		N/C		NeWSprint 2.5 Special Upgrade

Q:  Which printing products qualify for this free upgrade?
A:  These products qualify for the special NeWSprint 2.5 upgrade offer:

	Product Description	Sales Order Line Item
	-------------------	---------------------
	NeWSprinter 20		NPRN-20
	SPARCprinter		SPRN-400
	NeWSprint 2.1		NPT-2.1-4-4-21 (when separately purchased)

Q:  Does the NeWSprinter 20 replace the SPARCprinter laser printer? 
    Where does NeWSprinter 20 fit in the product line?
A:  No, NeWSprinter 20 will not replace SPARCprinter laser printer.  
    NeWSprinter 20 is the newest member of the Sun printing family.  
    NeWSprinter 20's large-format printing, higher speed and duty cycle 
    are designed specifically to meet the needs of larger workgroups of 5-20 
    users.  SPARCprinter will continue to be sold as the solution for smaller
    workgroups (2-8 users) or personal printing applications that require
    only A/A4 printing at a lower duty cycle.

    NeWSprinter 20's B/A3 format is perfect for the majority of Sun technical
    applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, or for desktop and electronic
    publishing where "tabloid" paper sizes are a must.

Q:  The SPARCprinter laser printer has worked well when attached to user
    SPARCstation systems where customers also run desktop applications.  What
    about NeWSprinter 20?
A:  This depends on the SPARCstation model, configuration and user work load.
    For SPARCstation 10s, you should feel comfortable placing a NeWSprinter 20 
    directly on a user's workstation in most situations.

    For other SPARCstation systems, you should be aware that NeWSprinter 20's
    high speed and memory requirements may compromise the user's desktop
    application performance.  Therefore, be sure to carefully evaluate
    customer expectations, desktop workload, configuration, and estimated
    printing loads before making an attachment recommendation.  When in
    doubt, recommend a print server attachment for the NeWSprinter 20.

----
Q:  I know that the NeWSprinter 20 SBus card is NOT the same one used with the
    SPARCprinter laser printer.  Will they conflict if being used in the same
    print server?
A:  No, both SBus cards are single-slot devices that have been designed and 
    tested to work together and drive printers simultaneously.  However, if 
    your customer is using an existing printer driven off the parallel port 
    on a SPARCprinter SBus card (or the X1130A option), they must still install 
    NeWSprinter 20's SBus card.


SECTION III

THE FOLLOWING APPEAR ON THE END USER PRICE LISTS

U.S. PRICING INFORMATION
------------------------

HARDWARE			Order		  US List 	Disc.	Same Day
Description			Number		  Price		Cat.	Service
================================================================================
NEWSPRINTER 20 LASER PRINTER	NPRN-20		  $4,995	B	$95/Mo.
"Everything Needed to Print"						$10/Mo
SBus interface card, NeWSprint					     (software) 
software, 10-meter cable, two 
adjustable paper trays @ 250 
sheets each, and toner 
cartridge

SPARCPRINTER LASER PRINTER	SPRN-400	  $2,695	B	$65/Mo.
"Everything Needed to Print"						$10/Mo.
SBus interface card, NeWSprint 					     (software)
software, 10-meter cable,
adjustable paper tray, and
toner cartridge

SBUS PRINTER CARD 		X1130A		  $1,195	B	$10/Mo.
NeWSprint software, 						     (hardware &
10-meter parallel cable 					      software)


ACCESSORIES			Order		  US List 	Disc.	Same Day
Description			Number		  Price		Cat.	Service
================================================================================
NeWSprinter 20
--------------
Automatic letterhead (100) 	NPRN20-AUX-FEEDER $495		N/D	N/A
transparency, envelope 
and label feeder

High-capacity feeder, 1500 	NPRN20-HI-FEEDER  $1295		N/D	N/A
sheet capacity			(Available Q3 FY93)


SUPPLIES			Order		  US List 	Disc.	Same Day
Description			Number		  Price		Cat.	Service
================================================================================

NeWSPrinter 20
--------------
Toner Kit 3-Pack 		NPRN20-TONER-3	  $795		N/D	N/A
(Good for 36,000 pages)

Fuser 				NPRN20-FUSER	  $495		N/D	N/A
(Good for 200,000 pages)

SPARCprinter
------------

Toner Cartridge			SPRN-TONER  	  $195		N/D     N/A

Drum Cartridge			SPRN-DRUM	  $395		N/D	N/A  



Solaris 1.x SOFTWARE		Order		  US List 	Disc.	Same Day
Description			Number		  Price		Cat.	Service
================================================================================
NeWSprint 2.1			NPT-2.1-4-4-21	    $695	B	$10/Mo.
NeWSprint 2.1 License		NPT-2.1-X-X-L10	  $3,995	B	$75/Mo.
for 10 Printers

NeWSprint 2.1 Upgrade		NPT-2.1-4-4-21U	    $345	B	N/A

NeWSprint 2.1 License 		NPT-2.1-X-X-L10U  $1,995	B	N/A
Upgrade License for 10 Printers

NeWSprint 2.1 Manuals		NPT-2.1-X-X-9	    $195	B	N/A
(minimum order quantity 10)

Note:	Software support price is for each NeWSprint printer license.
	The NeWSprint 2.1 software box includes:
	- NeWSprint 2.1 CDROM with one printer license for the NeWSprinter 20
	- Complete Documentation including:
		- "Installing NeWSprint" and "Using NeWSprint Printers"
		- "NeWSprint Printer Administrators' Guide"
		- "NeWSprint Developers' Guide" and "PreLimn Reference Guide"
		   (Write your own printer drivers or handlers!)
	- A Free Copy of the Printer's Palette CDROM
	  (A guide to over 200 NeWSprint solution products)


Solaris 2.1 SOFTWARE		Order		  US List 	Disc.	Same Day
Description			Number		  Price		Cat.	Service
================================================================================
NeWSprint 2.5  			NPT-P		    $695	B	$10/Mo.

NeWSprint 2.5 License		NPT-L10		  $3,995	B	$75/Mo.
for 10 Printers

NeWSprint 2.5 Upgrade		NPT-PF		    $345	B	N/A

NeWSprint 2.5 License		NPT-L10F	  $1,995	B	N/A
Upgrade License for 10 Printers

NeWSprint 2.5 Manuals		NPT-D		     $99	B	N/A
(minimum order quantity 10)

Note:  Software support price is for each NeWSprint printer license.


IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NEWSPRINT 2.5:

	**AVAILABLE:  NeWSprint 2.5 is available Q3 FY 1993.	
	**ORDERABLE:  NeWSprint 2.5 is orderable immediately.




Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(c) 1992 Sun Microsystems, Inc.  Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo,
NeWSprinter, NeWSprint, Solaris, F3, OpenWindows, CDmanager, DeskSet,
IPC, IPX, SunCD, and LX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.  All SPARC trademarks, including the SCD Compliant
logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International,
Inc.  SPARCprinter, SPARCserver, and SPARCclassic are licensed
exclusively to Sun Microsystems, Inc.   Products bearing SPARC
trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun
Microsystems, Inc.  UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System
Laboratories, Inc.  PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe
Systems, Inc.  Macintosh and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.  All other product or service names mentioned
herein are trademarks of their respective owners.


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