Lexmark announces new MarkNet S network adapters.LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1997-- -- High-performance adapters help empty print queues faster, reducing the wait for print job-- Lexmark International, Inc. today announces the new MarkNetv S internal network adapters for the Optra(TM) S and Optra SC series of laser printers. Available in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet or 4Mb/16Mb Token-Ring models, these new adapters incorporate a fast PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). interface, optimized firmware and a powerful Hitachi SH2 27 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. RISC processor to deliver throughput up to five times faster than the major competitor's adapter. As a result, the MarkNet S internal network adapters help empty print queues faster, reducing waiting for print jobs. The MarkNet S internal network adapters include many features that help make it easy to setup and configure Optra S and Optra SC series printers in your network. MarkNet S benefits include: -- Flash memory firmware - Administrators can easily upgrade the adapters to support new network environments -- Simultaneous support for all major network protocols - TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. , DLC/LLC, EtherTalk and TokenTalk protocols -- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. and WINS/DNS support - Setup and configuration is simplified with automatic assignment of IP addresses for Optra S and Optra SC printers in TCP/IP environments -- HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. support - Users can link to useful information on the Lexmarkv web site or their own corporate intranet site with popular web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. software Pricing and availability The MarkNet S 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet and 4Mb/16Mb Token-Ring internal network adapters have street prices of $400 and $500 (U.S.)(a), respectively. The new MarkNet S adapters are available now through Lexmark authorized resellers and partners. For more information about Lexmark products customer should call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275) or visit the Lexmark web site at www.lexmark.com on the Internet. Product information and press releases can be found on the Lexmark home page, the Lexmark bulletin board service at (606) 232-5238, and Lexmark's CompuServe forum, "Go Lexmark." Lexmark International, Inc., is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and products, including laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers and associated consumable supplies for the office and home markets. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Lexmark International Group, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : LXK). Lexmark, which had sales of $2.4 billion in 1996, has executive offices and its largest manufacturing center in Lexington, Ky.; other manufacturing centers are in Boulder, Colo.; Juarez, Mexico; Rosyth, Scotland; Orleans, France and Sydney, Australia. (a) Street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary. Lexmark, Optra and MarkNet are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Catherine Stewart Lexmark International, Inc. 606/232-5029 cstewart@lexmark.com or Trevor Allred Network Associates 801/373-7888 trevora@netassoc.com |
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