Bachmann Software Introduces Wireless Printing Solution for Palm Powered Devices; PrintBoy Anywhere Supports Infrared, Bluetooth, 802.11b, Network Printing.Business Editors & High Tech Writers TECHXNY/PC EXPO 2002 Today, Bachmann Software introduced PrintBoy(TM) Anywhere, the latest version of its market leading PrintBoy software. PrintBoy Anywhere allows Palm OS(R) users to print their business-critical information by selecting their wireless method of choice, and sending their data to the printer. Whether the users work in an environment supporting Bluetooth, 802.11b (also known as Wi-Fi), have modem access, or infrared An invisible band of radiation at the lower end of the visible light spectrum. With wavelengths from 750 nm to 1 mm, infrared starts at the end of the microwave spectrum and ends at the beginning of visible light. , PrintBoy Anywhere allows them to produce their data to the printer of their choice. Until this release, Bachmann Software had focused their PrintBoy support to infrared (IR), since virtually all handheld devices come equipped with IR. However, the continued adoption of LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and wireless infrastructure (including both Bluetooth and network alternatives) necessitated the expansion of PrintBoy to other wireless communication protocols. Wireless printing fundamentally requires three things: a transmitter A device that generates signals. Contrast with receiver. , a receiver and compatible software to allow the two devices to communicate. The transmitter, in this case the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , is equipped with IR, and can be retrofitted with either Bluetooth, 802.11b or modem/dial-up capabilities with either an adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. (sled) or a special card which fits into the secure digital expansion slot A receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses. (hardware) expansion slot - A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. . Likewise, the receiver is the printer, and it too must be equipped either with an IR port or adapter that communicates via IR, Bluetooth or a network access connection. PrintBoy Anywhere serves as the third component, providing software which includes print drivers for most of the popular commercial printers. "PrintBoy Anywhere allows Palm OS device users to fully leverage the benefits of their devices' wireless capabilities," said Olaf Besgen, Palm Inc.'s business development manager for Local Area Wireless Solutions. "Wirelessly sending a document to a printer in the next office is among the most compelling ways to realize the convenience of wireless computing computing - computer ." "With a variety of wireless choices available to the enterprise, we are committed to ensuring PrintBoy supports whatever platform they choose," said Dan Reuvers, Bachmann Software's vice president of business development. "By enabling handheld users to produce their documents under almost any circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or , we are making mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings increasingly practical." PrintBoy Anywhere is expected to sell for $39.99. Registered customers of PrintBoy Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. will be able to upgrade to PrintBoy Anywhere for $14.99. Customers may purchase either product at Bachmann Software's Web site at www.bachmannsoftware.com. About Bachmann Software & Services Bachmann Software & Services is a leading provider of software products and development services for handheld computing and wireless applications. Based in Sparta, N.J., the company primarily develops applications for the Palm OS platform. Its premier products include PrintBoy(TM) Developer Kit, which provides a standard text and graphics printing engine that can be used by virtually any Palm OS application, and PrintBoy(TM), a suite of applets that allows users to wirelessly print highly readable read·a·ble adj. 1. Easily read; legible: a readable typeface. 2. Pleasurable or interesting to read: a readable story. output of most information stored on a Palm OS based device. Bachmann also produces the InfraReady adapter, designed to convert virtually any printer's parallel port to accept an infrared beam. The company's newest product line, FilePoint, extends many of the "Windows-style" file management conveniences to Palm Powered devices that desktop users have long enjoyed. Bachmann has also been a leading contributor to the overall Palm Economy by producing over 50 products on the platform. The company has been engaged by many Fortune 500 companies to develop mobile computing solutions. The company's president, Glenn Bachmann is also the author of the book, "Palm Programming; The Authoritative Solution," published in 1999. For more information, visit www.bachmannsoftware.com. Palm OS and PalmSource are registered trademarks, and Palm and Palm Powered are trademarks of Palm, Inc. All other products, services and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or services marks of their respective owners. |
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