Farallon Announces EtherMac iPrint Adapter SL -- The First and Only iMac Connectivity Solution for "Serial" StyleWriters.ALAMEDA Alameda (ăləmē`də, –mā`də), city (1990 pop. 76,459), Alameda co., W central Calif., on an island just off the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; settled 1850, inc. as a city 1884. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1998--Farallon today announced the addition of EtherMac iPrint iPrint is a technology originally developed by Novell. It allows users to install printers from a web browser and submit print jobs over the Internet through the standard Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). (tm) 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. SL to its complete range of iMac connectivity solutions. Available in September September: see month. , the SL version of iPrint will allow users to integrate their iMacs with existing "serial only" Apple StyleWriter The StyleWriter was Apple's line of inkjet serial printers, targeted mainly towards consumers. They produced print quality that was better than the dot matrix ImageWriters, and were cheaper than the LaserWriters. printers. Additionally, Farallon's EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT, which provides connectivity to LocalTalk A LAN access method from Apple that uses twisted pair wires and transmits at 230,400 bps. It runs under AppleTalk and uses a daisy chain topology that can connect up to 32 devices within a distance of 1,000 feet. printers and other LocalTalk devices, is now shipping -- two weeks ahead of schedule. These two adapters offer the widest range of options for connecting iMacs with existing printers and other network devices in homes, schools and businesses. The EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT and EtherMac iPrint Adapter SL eliminate the need for iMac owners to purchase new printers for use with their iMac. "iMac's stunning looks and Pentium-toasting performance is exciting developers and customers around the world," said Phil PHIL Philosophy Phil Philippine PHIL Philippians PHIL Philadelphia, PA, USA PHIL Public Health Image Library (US CDC) Schiller, vice president of worldwide product marketing at Apple Computer. "With long-time Macintosh advocates like Farallon providing excellent connectivity products, iMac customers can easily integrate iMac into their networks." "There are millions of LocalTalk and StyleWriter printers installed," states Ken Haase Haase may refer to:
Ethermac iPrint Adapter SL for "Serial Only" StyleWriter Printers The EtherMac iPrint Adapter SL connects iMacs to older StyleWriter printers that do not have LocalTalk built-in and come equipped with a "serial" interface. Farallon's EtherMac iPrint Adapter SL (PN553): -0-
-- Simply connects to the StyleWriter's serial cable for
plug-and-play connectivity.
-- Provides 10Base-T Ethernet connection directly to an iMac,
Ethernet hub or other Ethernet-based Macs.
-- Supports StyleWriter models I, II, 1200, 1500, 2200, 2400 and
2500.
-- Works with existing StyleWriter drivers and software.
-- Comes with all cables needed for direct connection to an iMac or
network connection to a 10Base-T hub.
-- Includes a lifetime warranty.
EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT for LocalTalk Printers and Other LocalTalk
Devices
The EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT allows Apple's iMac to connect to
LocalTalk printers and other LocalTalk devices such as older Macintosh
computers.
Farallon's EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT (PN559):
-- Features an integrated RJ-11 port for easy connectivity to an
existing LocalTalk printer or network.
-- Provides 10Base-T Ethernet connection directly to an iMac,
Ethernet hub or other Ethernet-based Macs.
-- Supports up to 8 LocalTalk-equipped printers or Macs.
-- Sets-up in minutes; no software to install.
-- Comes with all cables needed for direct connection to an iMac or
network connection to a 10Base-T hub.
-- Includes a lifetime warranty.
Farallon iMac Connectivity Solutions Availability
PN553 EtherMac iPrint Adapter SL
U.S. Estimated Street Price $99.00
Available September, 1998
PN559 EtherMac iPrint Adapter LT
U.S. Estimated Street Price $99.00
Shipping
-0- About Farallon Founded in 1986, Farallon develops and markets reliable plug-and-play Ethernet Ethernet Telecommunications networking protocol introduced by Xerox Corp. in 1979. It was developed as an inexpensive way of sending information quickly between office machines connected together in a single room or building, but it rapidly became a standard computer and Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. networking products designed to "Simplify Networking Through Innovation." With over 8 million customers worldwide, Farallon is dedicated to providing complete, easy-to-use networking solutions and world-class technical support to the publishing, education, small business and home networking communities. Further information can be obtained via phone 510/814-5000, fax 510/814-5023, web: www.farallon.com or email: info@farallon.com. Farallon headquarters are in Alameda with a European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. office in London. Note to Editors: All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Electronic releases and photos may be found at www.farallon.com.
CONTACT: Farallon
Nicole Martin, 510/814-5326
nmartin@farallon.com
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