Canon unveils state-of-the-art StarWriter JET 4000 Personal Publishing System with super-flat 14" CRT; StarWriter JET 4000 with fastest print speed and highest printing quality is first word processor in its category to include game programs.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 1996--Canon U.S.A. Inc. continues to offer consumers new, high-quality word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and alternatives with the introduction of the StarWriter(TM) JET 4000 Personal Publishing See blog, wiki and citizen journalism. System. A low-cost solution to virtually every document processing Processing text documents, which includes indexing methods for text retrieval based on content. See document imaging. requirement, the StarWriter JET 4000 follows the successful launch of the LCD-based StarWriter JET 300 in March 1996. The StarWriter JET 4000's unique features were designed to suit the needs of a wide range of consumers -- from students to small businesses. "Word processing is the most widely used application by consumers considering the purchase of a personal computer," says Yasuyuki Matsuda, vice president & general manager of the Canon Home Office Products Division. "However, many consumers are not yet ready to make the commitment involved in the purchase of a computer and printer. The StarWriter JET 4000 offers the ideal solution for these consumers by providing high quality, versatile document processing and printing capabilities all in one unit for a price that is easily affordable," adds Matsuda. StarWriter JET 4000 -- Not Just a Word Processor Ideal for students, families, home and small offices, the StarWriter JET 4000 with its easy to view 14" super-flat, black and white monitor with WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Pronounced "wiz-ee-wig." It refers to displaying text and graphics on screen the same as they will print on paper or display on a Web page. display (what you see is what you get (jargon) What You See Is What You Get - (WYSIWYG) /wiz'ee-wig/ Describes a user interface for a document preparation system under which changes are represented by displaying a more-or-less accurate image of the way the document will finally appear, e.g. when printed. ) and user-friendly menus, offers competitive built-in features that serve a multitude of purposes. The 30-page built-in Automatic Paper Feeder combined with a flat paper path design provides fast, convenient, curl-free printouts. Canon's patented Bubble Jet Canon's trade name for its thermal drop on demand inkjet printer technology. The ink is heated, which produces a bubble that expands and ejects the ink out of the nozzle. As the bubble cools, the vacuum created draws fresh ink back into the nozzle. (TM) printing technology produces crisp text and graphics at a high-resolution of 360 x 360 dots-per-inch and the fastest print speed in the category -- 173 characters per second (c.p.s.) in fine mode and 277 c.p.s. in draft. The StarWriter JET 4000 offers convenient Avery(R) label support for hassle-free labeling and the ability to customize label sizes to fit virtually every need. Its built-in Clip Art A set of canned images used to illustrate word processing and desktop publishing documents. program with over 100 images offers one of the widest arrays by any manufacturer, to add creative touches to documents and presentations. The StarWriter JET 4000 incorporates built-in DOS text file A text file that does not contain any proprietary coding schemes. Batch files and source language programs are examples. It contains only ASCII characters with CR/LFs (carriage return/line feed) at the end of each line. conversion and a 3.5" 1.44 megabyte floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive which is also compatible with 720KB disks, providing greater versatility when exchanging files to and from a personal computer. Work Plus Fun & Games The new StarWriter JET 4000 offers additional value with a Spreadsheet Program which includes seven chart formats for quick and easy sorting, updating, calculating and printing of information. The program also visually displays comparisons and trends while adding impactful spreadsheets and charts to business reports. The first word processor to include three game programs, the StarWriter JET 4000 gives students and professionals a break from their work and an opportunity to test their skill at Shark Hunter, Slot Machine and Solitaire solitaire or patience, any card game that can be played by one person. Solitaire is the American name; in England it is known as patience. There are probably more kinds of solitaire than all other card games together. . Additional Features The StarWriter JET 4000 offers users maximum versatility and functionality for a wide range of document processing and printing applications, including an Address Book with merge function to print labels and form letters; a 45,000-word Thesaurus and 70,000-word Dictionary; 272 graphics and symbols; text characters in 22 languages; a choice of five fonts, five type sizes and five type styles for more than 700 print variations. It uses the BCI-10 replaceable ink tank which utilizes a built-in low ink alarm to alert the user when a replacement tank is needed. The StarWriter JET 4000 is compact and sleek compared with other products in this category. Its keyboard/printer and CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. weigh 6.4 lbs. and 17.6 lbs., respectively, and measure 12.6(W) x 15(D) x 2.9(H) inches and 13(W) x 13(D) x 13.2 (W)inches, respectively. The StarWriter JET 4000 will be available in August 1996 at an estimated street price of $399.00 Canon U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Lake Success, is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. Canon products  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . include word processors; typewriters and calculators; cameras and lenses, camcorders and loudspeakers; black and white as well as full-color copiers; micrographics The production, handling and use of microfilm and microfiche. Images are created by cameras or by COM units that accept computer output directly. The documents are magnified for human viewing by readers, some of which can automatically locate a page using indexing techniques. and optical disk filing systems; facsimile machines; semiconductor, broadcast and optical equipment, and other specialized industrial products. Canon U.S.A. Inc. employs more than 9,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North and South America. As a concerned corporate citizen, Canon instituted the Clean Earth Campaign in 1990, which supports various environmental and recycling initiatives. The Campaign has collected more than ten million Canon toner cartridges for recycling and reuse as part of its "recycling in the workplace" effort. The Clean Earth Campaign has also supported leading environmental organizations and initiatives to help achieve its other goals of supporting programs that help preserve and protect the environment, enable people to enjoy the environment, and educate people as to its importance. Among organizations supported by Canon U.S.A. through its Clean Earth Campaign are The Nature Conservancy, the National Park Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation. CONTACT: Canon U.S.A. Inc., Lake Success Russell Marchetta, 516/328-5145 marchetta@cusa.canon.com http://www.usa.canon.com or The Rowland Company, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Lisa Kaslyn, 212/527-8976 |
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