Canon and Microsoft deliver ''Laser Sprinter''; jointly developed laser printer features Windows printing system for high-speed, hassle-free printing.COSTA MESA Costa Mesa (kŏs`tə mā`sə), city (1990 pop. 96,357), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific south of Santa Ana; inc. 1953. It is a transportation, residential, and light industrial center. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1995--Canon Thursday introduced the first entry-level laser printer that combines the company's expertise in laser engine technology with Microsoft's Windows Printing System The host-based printing function in Windows. The Windows Printing System is used to generate output for low-cost inkjet and laser printers that do not have built-in CPUs. See host-based printing and Windows Print Manager. software. The printer, known as the LBP-430W, offers high-speed, high-performance, easy-to-use laser printing at an attractive price for Windows-based SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. (small office/home office See SOHO. ) users. ``Together with Microsoft, we're establishing a new standard in laser printing,'' said Peter Bergman This article is about the soap opera actor. For the Firesign Theatre member, see Peter Bergman (comedian). Peter Bergman (born June 11, 1953) is a three time Emmy Award-winning American soap opera actor. , vice president of marketing for Canon Computer Systems Inc. (CCSI CCSI Computer & Control Solutions, Inc CCSI Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (training qualification) CCSI Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement CCSI Contemporary Control Systems, Inc CCSI Channel Coding with Side Information ). ``Both Canon and Microsoft are world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in hardware and software technology, respectively. The result is a printer which achieves a new level of performance excellence backed by two of the most recognized and trusted consumer brand names.'' At the core of the LBP-430W is Canon's laser engine technology, which is used in more than 10 million laser printers worldwide. The new printer offers four-pages-per-minute speed (for letter-sized paper) with bi-directional feedback which enhances printing speed and provides a quick return to application. Canon and Microsoft joined forces to optimize the way the hardware and software work together. As a result, the LBP-430W operates up to five times faster than other lasers in its class, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. tests. The printer also provides a 300 dot per inch (dpi) print resolution with automatic image refinement for enhanced output quality. Microsoft Software ------------------ Microsoft's Windows Printing System software offers bi-directional feedback which allows the printer and the computer's operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to communicate back and forth to ensure faster, more accurate printing. Additionally, the user benefits from an icon-based, on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. display panel that makes it easy to adjust print settings and answer printer output questions. The printer will also handle manual duplexing to print on both sides of the paper. The merging of the two technologies also yields another benefit: reduced cost. The LBP-430W has an estimated street price of $449/a with a suggested retail price of $549. This investment is further strengthened by the printer's guaranteed compatibility with Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system and its ``plug-and-play'' standard. ``As a printer partner for Microsoft Printing System, Canon offers the hardware technology which is used in 80 percent of the world's current laser printers,'' said Dan Steele Dan Steele (born March 12, 1969) is an American bobsledder and athlete who has competed from the early 1990s to 2002. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002. , general manager, personal systems division, Microsoft. ``Canon and Microsoft offer consumers the reliability and heritage of two companies which are proven technology leaders. Together, we will improve the way the world uses its printers and its PCs.'' SOHO users will also appreciate the printing versatility offered by the LBP-430W. The printer can handle up to 100 pages of letter- or legal-size paper in a built-in sheet feeder A mechanical device that feeds stacks of cut forms (letterheads, legal paper, etc.) into a printer. and can also print on card stock, transparency film and envelopes. The Microsoft software offers 22 built-in True Type fonts to give users additional design options. The leading-edge technology of the LBP-430W is complemented by Canon's standard compact design that can be easily integrated into any office environment, especially where space is an issue. The printer is approximately 14.5 inches wide by 14.1 inches deep and 6.1 inches high, and weighs 15.4 pounds (without the toner cartridge). The LBP-430W has the best warranty of any laser in its class with an unprecedented three-year limited parts and labor guarantee and CCSI's InstantExchange limited two-year warranty program that includes cost-free, 24-hour replacement service. About CCSI ---------- Since 1992, Canon Computer Systems has led Canon's activities in the U.S. computing market with the following product lines: Bubble Jet and laser printers, scanners, desktop and notebook computers, as well as the integrated computer/printer product, the NoteJet. SOHO customers are reached via the mass market channel -- a network of computer dealers, superstores and mass merchants who represent more than 6,500 storefronts nationwide. Canon is recognized as the world's largest computer printer manufacturer and a leader in imaging technology with more than 9,500 patents worldwide. For more information, customers can call 800/848-4123. -0- /a Street prices are estimates only. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary. NOTE TO EDITORS: Canon and NoteJet are registered trademarks and Bubble Jet is a trademark of Canon Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. CONTACT: Shandwick Los Angeles Alejandro Hernandez, 213/627-3800 or Canon Computer Systems Inc. Sherri Snelling, 714/438-3075 |
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