Minolta Corporation Launches New Line of Monochrome and Color Laser Printers.MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1997 -- Minolta PageWorks(TM) Delivers Affordable Color Laser Printing to the Office Market -- The Peripheral Products Division of Minolta Corporation today introduced the Minolta PageWorks(TM) family of compact, desktop monochrome and color laser printers A laser printer that prints in color using four toner cartridges (CMYK) of cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The colors are applied one at a time to the drum and are then adhered to the paper. See printer. that offers businesses superior output performance and quality at affordable price points. Leveraging Minolta's widely recognized leadership in imaging products and technologies, the PageWorks network printer line features five models: two 6 ppm (pages per minute) units, 12 ppm and 20 ppm network-capable printers, and a full-color unit that produces 12 ppm monochrome and 3 ppm full color. Expected street prices for the units will range from $319 to $2,999. The PageWorks family marks the introduction of Minolta's first branded line of laser printers. For more than a decade, the company has been producing and supplying laser printer engines to the industry and currently, Minolta is one of the largest suppliers of laser printer engines in the world. "The PageWorks family of laser printers represents the arrival of the complete Minolta Solution for today's digital business document environment. The PageWorks printer line delivers performance, quality, reliability, connectivity and versatility requirements within the cost parameters that networked offices are demanding," said Nobuo "Ned" Umehara, general manager of Minolta Corporation's Peripheral Products Division. Color PageWorks Offers Fast Laser Color Output & Speedy Monochrome Printing The flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , the Minolta Color PageWorks model delivers crisp, permanent and rapid laser color and monochrome output in one affordable unit. Specifically, the Color PageWorks printer produces high-quality 600 dpi (dots per inch) output at 3 ppm in full color and 12 ppm in monochrome. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Color PageWorks printer is $3,499 while the expected street price may be as low as $2,999. Stephan J. Petix, director of marketing for the Peripheral Products Division, explained: "As the desire for affordable color laser printing mounts, the Color PageWorks represents a true breakthrough for those business users who want to leverage the power of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color in their documents but previously could not afford its cost or did not want to pay the penalties in performance or useability that earlier generations of color laser printers demanded." The new Color PageWorks printer delivers outstanding output resolution because the unit, like all PageWorks printers, features the Minolta Super Fine-MT developing system that offers print quality technology comparable to offset printing. The Super Fine-MT system on the Color PageWorks uses a conductive conductive having the quality of readily conducting electric current. conductive flooring flooring or floor covering made specially conductive to electrical current, usually by the inclusion of copper wiring that is earthed flexible sleeve to physically carry the toner to the photoconductor The type of material typically used in a photodetector. It increases its electrical conductivity when exposed to light. See photodetector and photoelectric. drum, allowing for direct transfer of toner and offering more accurate toner placement on the photoconductor. It then directly transfers each color from the photoconductor drum to a patented Intermediate Transfer Belt unit. The Minolta Intermediate Transfer Belt unit allows for all four colors to be transferred simultaneously onto the paper which also offers a more accurate placement of toner. The result is sharper solid black and color images, without the toner scatter of typical developing systems. The Super Fine-MT system enables the printing of precise thin lines and eliminates so-called white gaps with can occur with other types of laser printing technologies. In addition, the Color PageWorks laser printer utilizes a patented low temperature and pressure fusing system allowing heavier paper stock 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). as well as lower energy and maintenance costs. Other key performance breakthrough features for the Color PageWorks printer include an advanced RealTime Memory Compression Encoding the contents of memory to take up less space. Similar to data compression, memory compression works with the live contents of memory as it executes instructions and processes data. It works at the lowest levels of the system. Technology that allows complex full-page graphics to print with just 4 MB of memory. In addition, a unique Object Image Processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished Technology accelerates print processing times and allows engine speed output even with documents combining complex color images and text. The Color PageWorks incorporates a high-performance Intel(R) RISC processor RISC processor [Reduced Instruction Set Computer], computer arithmetic-logic unit that uses a minimal instruction set, emphasizing the instructions used most often and optimizing them for the fastest possible execution. combined with an advanced co-processor technology for accelerating graphics throughput speeds, with a standard memory of 4 MB. The Color PageWorks printer also offers a standard IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel interface and optional Ethernet and TokenRing multi-protocol high-speed network boards for IPX/SPX See IPX. , TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , Ethertalk and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. environments. A true Adobe(R) PostScript(R) Level 2 option package also is available enhancing halftone In printing, the simulation of a continuous-tone image (shaded drawing, photograph) with dots. All printing processes, except for Cycolor, print dots. In photographically generated halftones, a camera shoots the image through a halftone screen, creating smaller dots for lighter areas and printing and allowing the Color PageWorks to offer compatibility with PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. or Postscript files. The Color PageWorks units also provides exceptional paper handling with a standard capacity of 400 pages, offering a standard 250-sheet capacity tray for letter-, A4- and legal-sized paper and a 150-multipurpose-sheet tray. An optional third tray can handle an additional 250 sheets for a total capacity of 650 sheets. A variety of paper types, such as plain and recycled paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead, and post cards, can be used. This paper handling versatility is attributable to the straight paper path design of the Color PageWorks. Unlike the paper handling methods used in other color laser engines, the Color PageWorks' design path uses an intermediate transfer belt to handle various paper thicknesses, up to 42-pound. Monochrome PageWorks Match Networked Printing Needs Minolta engineered the four monochrome PageWorks units to respond to varying printing needs of today's networked offices. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Petix, the monochrome PageWorks printers are ideal for workgroups of any size. "With the four monochrome PageWorks printer models, we are offering a series of network laser printers that can meet and enhance the document-producing needs of virtually every office in an extremely cost-effective manner," he explained. PageWorks 20: A True Value Breakthrough for Network Laser Printers: The PageWorks 20 printer delivers a new level of performance to all businesses requiring high-speed printing and advanced paper handling that previously had been available only to large workgroup and office environments. The suggested retail price for the PageWorks 20 printer is $1,799 with an expected street price that may be as low as $1,499. The PageWorks 20 provides fast 20-ppm throughput, with 1200-dpi output quality using the Minolta Fine-ART technology. In addition, the PageWorks 20 offers RealTone(TM) photo mode printing output with an available Adobe(R) PostScript(R) option for photo quality output. In terms of actual output, the printer can handle 2-up and 4-up printing as well as a variety of paper dimensions, up to 11-inch x 17-inch size, and for desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, applications the unit can print full-bleed on 13-inch x 19-inch size paper. The PageWorks 20 printer features a standard, two-tray 650-sheet capacity, with an optional third 500-sheet tray. A unique slim-line duplex option also accommodates booklet printing. Watermarks also can be printed for easy document labeling. The PageWorks 20 model uses an ultra high-speed 64-bit, 100 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 offering real throughput speeds exceeding some network printers that cost twice as much. The printer also features a standard 4 MB memory and an 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 bi-directional parallel interface. An optional Ethernet high-speed network board connects the printer to network environments, including IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and EtherTalk/10Base2. PageWorks 12 Delivers Network Printer Performance & Quality: The PageWorks 12 printer is an ideal unit for business users in small- to medium-sized workgroups or workgroup networks requiring dedicated, heavy-duty network printer performance and quality at reduced operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . This model offers network connectivity capability that can support TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, LAN Manager (1) A network operating system from Microsoft that runs as a server application under OS/2. It supports DOS, Windows and OS/2 clients. LAN Manager was superseded by Windows NT Server, and many parts of LAN Manager are used in Windows NT and 2000. See LAN Server. , LAN Server (1) A network operating system from IBM that runs as a server application under OS/2 and supports DOS, Windows and OS/2 clients. Originally based on LAN Manager when OS/2 was jointly developed by IBM and Microsoft, starting with LAN Server 3. , and Novell NDS/NEST environments. The PageWorks 12 printer delivers 12 ppm and also employs the Fine-ART technology to deliver 1200-dpi quality printing. The unit also can produce photo-grade images with the Minolta RealTone(TM)advanced halftone technology and Adobe(R) PostScipt(R) upgrade package. The RealTone technology manipulates the output resolution and gray levels to provide crisper crisp·er n. One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh. graphic and photographic images. In addition, the PageWorks 12 model uses a powerful 100 MHz, 64-bit RISC processor that delivers processing that is up to twice as fast as other printers in this category. The unit also provides exceptional paper handling with a 250-sheet multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective tray and a 500-sheet bin. An optional third tray can increase the paper capacity by an additional 500 sheets. The suggested retail price for the PageWorks 12 printer is $1,199, with an expected street price that may be as low as $999. PageWorks 6 Series: Advanced Office Printer Performance at Affordable Prices: Minolta designed the PageWorks 6 series for small and tiny office environments. Providing 6 ppm output, the PageWorks 6L and 6e models feature a compact size and deliver outstanding print quality and ease of use at affordable prices. Producing true 600 dpi resolution, the PageWorks 6L model features the Minolta "QuickPage" printing system for easy plug and play printing for Windows. While offering up to 4.25 MB of memory, the printer's "QuickPage" system relies on the host computer for processing, which significantly reduces printer memory requirements. The PageWorks 6L printer operates at an extremely quiet noise level, less than 47 dB, and can handle up to 150 sheets of paper. An optional second tray increases capacity by 250 sheets. The printer handles plain paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead, post cards and thick stock. The suggested manufacturer's retail price is $399 and the expected street price for the PageWorks 6L may be as low as $319. An ideal business office printer, the Minolta PageWorks 6e model also produces 6 ppm and uses Fine-ART (Advanced Resolution Technology) to deliver output quality of 1200 dpi. The Fine-ART technology employs dot manipulation through laser time modulation. This technology actually changes the dot's shape to provide sharper text printing and eliminates the stair-step appearance of large type elements and diagonal lines. The PageWorks 6e unit also features a high-performance 16 MHz RISC processor and 2 MB of standard memory to facilitate faster throughput and processing. In addition, the PageWorks 6e accommodates expanded connectivity with dual IEEE-1284 parallel interfaces and includes an IrDA interface for remote wireless printing. The suggested manufacturer's retail price is $539 and the expected street price for the PageWorks 6e may be as low as $429. PageWorks Improves User's Document Images In addition to product design and performance features, the Minolta PageWorks laser printers can help business users significantly improve their document design and appearance. With every PageWorks printer, Minolta will bundle its "Improve Your Image CD Collection," which provides business document templates, design tips, and clip art A set of canned images used to illustrate word processing and desktop publishing documents. . "The Minolta PageWorks printer line, and enables business users to leverage the power of personal, network and color laser printing to communicate more impressively and at an affordable price," Petix said. "The Minolta `Improve Your Image CD Collection' will empower our customers to immediately realize the impact of better designed documents." Specifically, the document templates provide suggested designs for 150 different documents that are created in Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. and Excel, for both Windows '95 and '97 environments. The design tips offering pre-colorized templates will help users effectively incorporate color into their documents. The Minolta CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). disk provides more than 500 graphics, including clip art, color and black-and-white photographs as well. Additional images also are available on the Minolta web system easily accessible with embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. hotlinks within the template at www.minoltaprinters.com. Minolta Corporation, based in Ramsey, New Jersey Ramsey is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 14,351. Ramsey was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1908, from portions of Hohokus Township (now , is the largest subsidiary of Minolta Co., Ltd., of Osaka, Japan, a leading manufacturer of cameras, business equipment, radiometric instruments and planetariums. The Peripheral Products Division is part of the corporation's Business Products Group, which markets digital and analog office equipment. Products include black-and-white copiers, plain-paper laser facsimile machines, digital color copier/printers, micrographic mi·cro·graph n. 1. A drawing or photographic reproduction of an object as viewed through a microscope. 2. An instrument used to make tiny writing or engraving. systems, electronic image and information management systems, and related office equipment. To reach Minolta's Peripheral Products Division, customers can call 1-888-2MINOLTA or visit their website at www.minoltaprinters.com. -0- For more information on Minolta's new line of PageWorks laser printers or other Peripheral Products Division activities, please contact: CONTACT: Bozell Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Diane Schreiber, 212/445-8141 dschreib@bozellpr.com OR Minolta Peripheral Products Division, Mary Weinstein, 201/512-5822 mweinstein@minolta.com |
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