Lexmark introduces 3-in-1 home printing center with its award-winning inkjet printer technology.Business Editors & Technology Writers LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000 -- Multifunction product expands popular Z-line to offer creativity and functionality with high-resolution color scanning, photo-quality color printing “colour separation” redirects here. For other uses, see colour-separation overlay. Color printing is the reproduction of an image or text in color (as opposed to simpler black and white or monochrome printing). and PC-free color copying -- Addressing the explosive growth of the digital photo market, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LXK) today introduced the Lexmark Z82 Scan/Print/Copy (SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management. 2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre. 3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation. 4. ), its first sub-$200 multifunction inkjet device for creative consumer and small business use. With the Z82, the company combines its core innovative inkjet print technology with basic scan and copy functions to offer added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. color printing activities to a new level. This value-packed imaging center enables home users who enjoy the benefits of both traditional and digital photography to capture and share memories via three color functions: high resolution scanning, photo-quality printing and PC-free copying. For example, as the holidays approach, consumers can create seasonal greetings and party invitations in four quick and easy steps. Simply scan favorite traditional photos, design that special card, print one original and make enough color copies for all the family and friends on the list. Furthermore, parents can scan in the most recent portrait of their child and make multiple wallet size copies to print and insert into holiday cards. Scan... The flexible flatbed scanner A scanner that provides a flat, glass surface to hold pages of paper, books and other objects for scanning. The scan head is moved under the glass across the page. Sheet feeders are usually optionally available that allow multiple sheets to be fed automatically. of the Z82 is perfectly suited to handle books, reports and photographs. It offers up to 600 dots per inch (dpi) scan resolution (up to 4800 dpi enhanced) and 24 bit color scan depth. Print... Featuring a print engine from Lexmark's award-winning Z-line, the Z82 achieves photo-quality output up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and print speeds of up to eight pages per minute (ppm) in black and up to four ppm in color. The Z82 prints on a variety of media types, including heavy-stock stationery and transparencies. ...and Copy The Z82 functions as a stand-alone, PC-free copier capable of producing up to four copies per minute (cpm) in black, up to 1.5 cpm in color and up to 99 copies from one original. Its zoom range for reducing and enlarging ENLARGING. Extending or making more comprehensive; as an enlarging statute, which is one extending the common law. is 25 to 400 percent. Users benefit from several job-finishing functions for added usability, such as poster, duplex (communications) duplex - Used to describe a communications channel that can carry signals in both directions, in contrast to a simplex channel which only ever carries a signal in one direction. and booklet printing - all PC free! In addition, the Z82 ships with SmarThru 2 scanner software that provides users with a message center mailbox A simulated mailbox in the computer that holds e-mail messages. Mailboxes are stored on disk as a file of messages, a database of messages or as an individual file for each message. The standard mailboxes are usually In, Out, Trash and Junk (Spam). that can create, modify, send, receive and store e-mail and fax messages. The scan-to-fax service lets users scan documents, then launch a fax manager to send electronic faxes. The scan-to-e-mail service allows users to scan documents, launch a message form, attach the scanned document and send signed and encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science e-mails. Other Lexmark signature features that enable ultimate ease of use with the Z82 include: -- Exclusive Accu-Feed(TM) paper handling system that virtually eliminates paper jams and mis-feeds -- Easy one-click printer driver installation -- Convenient ink level indicators -- USB and parallel connectivity -- LexExpress(SM) warranty, featuring a next-business-day-exchange Availability The Lexmark Z82 Scan/Print/Copy has an estimated street price of $199(a) (U.S.). The Lexmark Z82, which includes a high resolution black cartridge, high resolution color cartridge and parallel cable in the box, will be available at retailers including CompUSA and Best Buy. About Lexmark International Lexmark is a leading, global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions, including laser and inkjet printers A printer that propels droplets of ink directly onto the medium. Today, almost all inkjet printers produce color. Low-end inkjets use three ink colors (cyan, magenta and yellow), but produce a composite black that is often muddy. and associated supplies for offices and homes. Founded in 1991, Lexmark employs more than 11,000 people worldwide and markets its products and services in over 150 countries. Lexmark reported approximately $3.5 billion of revenue in 1999 and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com. (a) Street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design 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. |
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