Lexmark introduces new heavy-duty Forms Printer 4227 Plus; Solution provides fast, easy, high-performance multi-part forms printing.LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1999-- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LXK) today announced the Lexmark Forms Printer 4227 plus, a fast, easy to use and reliable multi-part forms printing solution. The 4227 plus is ideal for rugged, reliable printing of continuous form or cut-sheet papers and multipart forms up to 8 parts. The Lexmark Forms Printer 4227 plus offers high-speed printing with 720 cps and a 60 KB buffer memory. The unique 400 million character printhead printhead n → cabeza impresora printhead n → tête f d'impression printhead print n → Druckkopf m life lowers maintenance costs and reduces the number of service calls. A 15 million character printer ribbon keeps user interventions low to help reduce the total cost of printing. The 4227 plus also has a virtually straight paper path for jam-proof printing. In addition, the mean-time-between-failure (MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) The average time a component works without failure. It is the number of failures divided by the hours under observation. MTBF - Mean Time Between Failures ) rating of 10,000 hours at 50 percent duty ensures rugged, durable, reliable operation. The printer comes with a one-year Lexmark on-site warranty. In addition to high-speed performance, the printer boasts wide connectivity capabilities and several ease of use features. The 4227 plus has Serial RS 232 or RS 422 and Parallel IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1284 ports standard; automatic interface switching between parallel and serial ports; and EURO symbol code page support. In addition, the 4227 plus operator panel indicates printer status and makes control of printing simple and convenient. With the Tractor 2 feed option, customers can simultaneously load two forms and easily switch between them with the touch of a button. This option is perfect for customers who print envelopes, labels and forms at the same workstation and ideal for applications where two forms are commonly used. Other paper handling options include an automatic cut-sheet feeder. The new smart auto gap printhead automatically adjusts to the thickness of the form, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The Forms Printer 4227 plus includes built-in IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Epson emulations Compatible with Epson dot matrix printers. The command set in the Epson MX, RX and FX printers has become an industry standard. Useful codes are: ASCII VALUE COMMAND to make it compatible with virtually all popular software programs on the market today. It can also be connected to all major network systems using Lexmark's MarkNet XLe print servers. Pricing and Availability The Forms Printer 4227 is available now from Lexmark authorized and registered resellers for an estimated street price of $1,449 (US). For more information about Lexmark products, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com or 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. NOTE: Street prices are estimates; actual prices may vary. Lexmark is a trademark 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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