Apple 12/640PS Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS, Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS

1 Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS

This chapter explains how to unpack and set up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS.

Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS

mPrint quality The printer has a resolution of 600 dots per inch. Its FinePrint feature smoothes text, and its PhotoGrade feature (available with additional printer memory) improves graphic images.

mSpeed The printer prints up to 12 pages per minute.

mMultiplatform support You can connect the printer to Mac OS, Windows, and UNIX computers.

mConnectivity The printer offers LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel connections.

mAutomatic traffic control The printer can be connected to many computers and networks using the printer’s LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel ports. The printer prints only one user’s job at a time, but it manages incoming print jobs from all ports so that no printing conflicts or problems occur.

The printer also automatically senses which printer language—PostScript™or PCL5—the job requires.

mFonts The printer supports both TrueType and PostScript fonts. The printer has 35 built-in PostScript fonts.

mEnergy savings The printer can automatically lower its power consumption when it’s not being used.

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