From: bk146@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Todd Sternisha)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Apple Intros 600-dpi Workgroup printers
Date: 10 Jan 1993 01:03:00 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
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SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE OVER PR NEWSWIRE AFTER 8:15 AM, EST, WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 6, 1993.
 
 
Contact:
Kate Paisley
Apple Computer, Inc.
(408) 974-5453
 
 
Apple Introduces 600-dpi Workgroup Printers for Macintosh and Windows
Computer Users
 
SAN FRANCISCO, California--January 6, 1993--Apple Computer, Inc.
today introduced two new 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) workgroup laser
printers that bring exceptional image quality to both Macintosh  and
Windows computer users. The Apple  LaserWriter  Pro 600 and Apple
LaserWriter Pro 630 offer superior grayscale image quality, high-
performance throughput, extensive paper handling capabilities, and
ease of setup and use in Macintosh, Windows or mixed environments.
    The LaserWriter Pro 600 is designed for small and large business
users with general productivity needs.  The LaserWriter Pro 630 is a
high-performance laser printer designed for small and large business
users, as well as graphic design and desktop publishing
professionals.
    "These are the highest-quality printers Apple has ever introduced,"
said John Moon, Apple's vice president of Imaging Products.  "We are
bringing exceptional print quality, unparallelled ease of use, and
technological breakthroughs to both Macintosh and Windows customers.
 
LaserWriter Pro Series
    Both new laser printers are built on the Canon EX engine, which
provides up to 600 dpi resolution and up to 8-page-per-minute
throughput.  A new, finer-grained toner--along with the capabilities
of FinePrint, Apple's edge-smoothing technology--increases the detail
that can be seen in text, lines and images printed on a LaserWriter
Pro.  Both printers are capable of near-photographic quality
grayscale printing using PhotoGrade, Apple's sophisticated grayscale
printing technology (standard on the 630, optional on the 600).
PhotoGrade has been enhanced to provide 91 levels of gray, 30 percent
more than was previously available in other printers.  This means
that even high-end graphics professionals can use the printers for
proofing, and often final output.
    The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 are equipped with the latest version
of Adobe's PostScript Level 2 software, the industry-standard page
description language.  They also come standard with PCL 4+ printer
language for use with DOS computers.  And, the printers offer more
additional functionality for Macintosh users than other competitive
printers because TrueType, Apple's font-scaling technology and Adobe
Type 1 are both built into ROM.  A total of 64 fonts (35 in ROM) are
standard on both the 600 and 630.
 
LaserWriter Pro 630
    The LaserWriter Pro 630 is designed for workgroup users in small and
large businesses who need a high-performance printer with high-end
imaging capabilities.  It prints at 600 dpi resolution, or 300 dpi
with PhotoGrade enabled for the best possible grayscale images.  The
printer is equipped with 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM, expandable to 32MB.
There are two SCSI ports for an extra internal or external hard
drive--or both--to make it easier and quicker to access additional
fonts.
    Even with its more sophisticated graphics capabilities, the
LaserWriter Pro 630 is as fast as its predecessor, the LaserWriter
IIg. The combination of its 25MHz Motorola 68030 processor, custom
chip technology, and high-speed, built-in EtherTalk  port offers
throughput that is at or above other 8 page per minute printers in
its class.
 
LaserWriter Pro 600
    The LaserWriter Pro 600 is a mainstream workgroup laser printer
designed for customers seeking a cost-effective, high-volume printer.
Also based on the 25MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor, the 600 comes
standard with 4MB of RAM, expandable to 32MB.  In its standard
configuration, the LaserWriter Pro 600 provides 300 dpi resolution
with FinePrint.  When upgraded to 8MB of RAM, the LaserWriter Pro 600
prints at 600 dpi resolution or 300 dpi with PhotoGrade enabled for
the best possible print quality.  As a special introductory offer,
Apple will ship the LaserWriter Pro 600 with 8MB of RAM, enabling
users to take advantage of 600 dpi resolution and the superior
grayscale printing capabilities of PhotoGrade.
    In addition to superior print quality, the LaserWriter Pro series
provides the interfaces needed for high-performance, mixed-platform
network use.  The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 come equipped with an
industry-standard Centronics parallel port, a serial port and
LocalTalk.  The 630 also has an EtherTalk port.  These ports are
simultaneously active, which allows departmental users with different
CPUs to print text and graphics easily.  There is no need to reset
dip switches or send complex software commands to the printer.
 
Versatile Paper Handling
    LaserWriter Pro printers provide the most versatile paper handling
capabilities ever offered on an Apple printer.  Two paper trays
holding a total of 350 sheets of paper are standard.  Users can
switch automatically between the 100-sheet multipurpose tray that
supports letter, legal, and A4 size paper, as well as envelopes and a
250-sheet tray at the touch of a button.  Automatic switching enables
a user to print the first page of a document on paper contained in
one bin and the rest of the document from the second bin.  Or, if the
first bin should run out of paper, the printer will automatically
switch to the next bin.  Optional sheet feeders include a 500-sheet
tray, which supports multiple paper sizes, and a 75-envelope feeder.
    Both the LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 ship with a complete set of
Windows 3.0 and 3.1 drivers from Apple.  These drivers support the
various print quality, paper-handling and memory capabilities
available on the LaserWriter Pro printers.
 
Pricing and Availability
    The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 printers will be available
immediately through Apple authorized resellers worldwide.
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices and availability may vary
outside the United States.
 
Product                                      MSRP       Ship Date
 
- LaserWriter Pro 600                      $2,099     January 6, 1993
- LaserWriter Pro 630                       2,529     January 6, 1993
- 500-Sheet Feeder                            399     January 6, 1993
  (Includes 500-sheet Universal Cassette)
- 500-sheet Universal Cassette                149     January 6, 1993
- 250-Sheet Universal Cassette                 99     January 6, 1993
- Envelope Feeder                             399     January 6, 1993
  (75 envelope capacity)
- LaserWriter Pro Toner Cartridge             149     January 6, 1993
- LaserWriter Pro 630 Controller Upgrade    1,299     March 1993
- LaserWriter Pro 600 PhotoGrade Upgrade Kit   399     January 6, 1993
 
P30P
 
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, LaserWriter, EtherTalk and
LocalTalk are registered trademarks; and PhotoGrade, FinePrint, and
TrueType are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
 
 
Editor's Note:  Members of the press may obtain a
FinePrint/PhotoGrade white paper for more technical information.
Contact Apple Public Relations at 408-974-0658.
 
END
 
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