Lexmark introduces eight Solaris Ready network printers certified by Sun.LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1999-- -- High performance Optra monochrome Also called "mono." Refers to display screens that use one foreground and one background color; for example, black on white, white on black or green on black. The first terminals connected to mainframes and minicomputers were monochrome, and monochrome screens were widely used on early and color printers A printer that prints in color using three (CMY) or four (CMYK) colors of ink, toner or dye. Four color ribbons have been used in dot matrix printers, but these are rare today. See color laser printer and printer. offer versatility for a wide variety of applications -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : LXK) today announces eight Solaris Ready(TM) printing solutions specially configured for Sun(TM) users. The printing solutions include Ethernet-ready Optra(TM) printers, Sun-specific documentation and MarkVision(TM) for Sun Systems and Intranet Servers to facilitate seamless installation and use in Sun Solaris(TM) network environments. The award-winning Optra printers offer the versatility to support a wide variety of applications with the quality customers demand. Customers can choose monochrome laser printing speeds of 12-, 16-, 18-, 24- or 34- pages per minute (ppm), color laser printing at 12 ppm black/3 ppm color and inkjet printing at 8 ppm black/4 ppm color. With Optra printers, customers can mix and match most options to custom-build the configuration best suited to their unique applications and print volumes. Solaris Ready Optra printers are also designed to print well on a broad range of paper types and sizes. Optra printers are designed to quickly print the complex jobs Sun users generate every day. Intelligent controller architecture and high-performance print servers pull jobs off the network fast. Users can select the best print quality for their specific applications because all of the Solaris Ready printers offer 1200 Image Quality mode and 600 x 600 dpi resolution. In addition, the Optra S monochrome laser printers provide true 1200 X 1200 dpi resolution. "We're pleased Lexmark is offering support for the Solaris Ready program," said Doug Kaewart, vice president of market development for Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. . "Lexmark's high-performance Optra printers with MarkVision offer Sun users easy installation and operation and powerful management features that improve productivity." Pricing and availability The Solaris Ready monochrome lasers include: Optra S 1255n, Optra S 1625n, Optra S 1855n, Optra S 2455n, Optra Se 3455n, Optra N 245 with estimated street prices of $1,349, $1,399, $1,549, $2,249, $2,699 and $3,049 respectively. The Optra SC 1275n color laser has an estimated street price of $2,499. The Optra Color 45n color inkjet printer 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. has an estimated street price of $1,199. The new Solaris Ready Optra printers are available now through Sun's reseller partner for Solaris Ready products, On Queue Computer Inc., at sunstore.sun.com or by calling 1-800-SUN-0404. For more information about the Solaris Ready logo program, see www.sun.com/solarisready. Solaris Ready Optra printers are also available from Lexmark Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Resellers and Partners. For more information about Lexmark products and services, or to locate an authorized dealer, call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275). Lexmark International, Inc. is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and products, including laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers A printer that uses hammers and a ribbon to form images out of dots. It is widely used to print multipart forms and address labels. Also known as a "serial dot matrix printer," the tractor and sprocket mechanism in these devices handles thicker media better than laser and inkjet printers. and associated consumable A material that is used up and needs continuous replenishment, such as paper and toner. "The low-tech end of the high-tech field!" 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: LXK). Lexmark is on the internet at www.lexmark.com. (a) Street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary. Lexmark, MarkVision and Optra are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Sun, Solaris and Solaris Ready are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. 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