QMS Raises the Bar for High-Performance Network Printing with Faster Document Processing, Advanced Management Tools.MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1997-- QMS (1) (Minolta-QMS, Inc., Mobile, AL) A manufacturer of laser printers founded in 1977 by Jim Busby. Initially involved with controllers for printing bar codes and labels, it entered the laser printer business in the mid-1980s and set numerous records. Boosts Processing Speed See MHz. and Adds Advanced Administration Tools to Award-Winning QMS 2425 Print System Family Highlights -- Increased performance and ease-of-use features enhance award- winning QMS 2425 Printer Family -- All QMS 2425 TURBO models include Ethernet network interface. -- Features the high-performance 133 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. NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. VR4300 64-bit 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. . -- Next-generation QMS CrownAdmin 3 software enables comprehensive printer management capabilities for administrators. -- New QMS CrownView printer-resident Web page brings printer monitoring and management to the end-user. Consumable and paper status displayed through an easy-to-read gas gauge style format. -- Three distinct models available, starting at $4,199. QMS, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AQM AQM Active Queue Management AQM Air Quality Management AQM Acquisition Management AQM Assistant Quartermaster (Civil War) AQM Additive Quark Model AQM Analog Quadrature Modulator AQM Acenaphthenequinone Monoxime ) today announced enhancements to its high-speed, high-performance network laser printer, the QMS 2425 Print System. The QMS 2425 TURBO is a next-generation version of the award-winning QMS 2425 Print System. Offering superior document and 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 for a 24 page-per-minute printer, the QMS 2425 TURBO provides increased processing performance, and is equipped with QMS CrownView and QMS CrownAdmin 3, a multi-platform suite of advanced network printer management tools and utilities. This is the first printer on the market powered by the ultra-fast NEC VR4300 133 MHz processor. The QMS 2425 TURBO is available immediately starting at $4,199. Increased Performance Designed for busy networked enterprises and high-end industrial design environments where complex document and image printing is an everyday necessity, the QMS 2425 TURBO provides users ultra-fast document processing Processing text documents, which includes indexing methods for text retrieval based on content. See document imaging. while eliminating network bottlenecks caused by print traffic. Based on proven QMS Crown technology for advanced multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. capability and extensive network connectivity, the QMS 2425 TURBO is equipped to efficiently handle printing from various protocols and emulations simultaneously. This is an ideal printing solution for professionals requiring fast, high-quality output from demanding applications across multi-platform networks. "QMS recognizes the challenge IT buyers face in ensuring maximum functionality, performance and value in new purchases for their information infrastructure," said Richard Bowles, vice president of marketing for QMS. "With the QMS 2425 TURBO, QMS is once again offering the greatest price-to-performance ratio of any high-speed network printer on the market. By refining our successful design for the QMS 2425 to boost performance and adding advanced network administration utilities, QMS remains committed to offering the best and most cost-effective printing solutions available." Advanced Printer Management QMS has also released a suite of management utilities for both the end-user and administrator that make QMS printers easier to control than ever and adds more robust interactive capabilities. Designed for the end-user, QMS CrownView is a printer-based HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. Web page that resides within the printer and can be accessed from any standard 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. to monitor consumables and printer status, as well as configure printer features remotely. For the network administrator, multi-platform QMS CrownAdmin 3 software enables managers to control and monitor all QMS Crown Print Systems in real time, from anywhere on the network. This is the next- generation of QMS' powerful printer management software. It can be used to remotely install, configure and manage QMS Crown Print Systems across local- and wide-area networks Wide-area networks Communication networks that are regional, nationwide, or worldwide in geographic area, with a minimum distance typical of that between major metropolitan areas. Smaller networks include metropolitan and local-area networks. through a common graphical interface See GUI. . QMS CrownView and CrownAdmin 3 software will ship standard with all configurations of the QMS 2425 TURBO series. Models The QMS 2425 TURBO is available in three configurations, each with a complete range of upgrade options. The QMS 2425 TURBO entry level model is equipped with 8 MB RAM providing 600 dpi resolution on letter/A4 page sizes, and 300 dpi resolution for ledger/A3 pages. A QMS CrownNet for Ethernet interface is standard. The QMS 2425 TURBO EX offers an internal hard drive for job spooling (Simultaneous Peripheral Operations OnLine) The overlapping of low-speed operations with normal processing. Spooling originated with mainframes in order to optimize slow operations such as reading cards and printing. and document collation COLLATION, descents. A term used in the laws of Louisiana. Collation -of goods is the supposed or real return to the mass of the succession, which an heir makes of the property he received in advance of his share or otherwise, in order that such property may be divided, together with the , 32 MB RAM for 600 dpi resolution of all page sizes, and a standard CrownNet for Ethernet interface. The QMS 2425 TURBO ImageServer Print System is optimized for ultra-fast image printing, as well as conventional document output. This print system features advanced technology designed specifically to speed the printing of image-rich documents. The QMS 2425 TURBO ImageServer provides smooth, high quality image output at 600 dpi on all page sizes, and is equipped with 32 MB RAM, an internal hard drive, and a standard CrownNet for Ethernet interface. "As enterprise networks continue to become more complex and network traffic increases along with higher volume workflow, a printer's compatibility with multiple protocols and computing platforms becomes crucial to the overall health of a network," said Cindy Zakrzewski, product manager for QMS. "The QMS 2425 TURBO is designed to seamlessly integrate into the network, and reduce network traffic by processing multiple jobs at once, regardless of varying printing languages or network protocols." Additional Capabilities and Options Implemented in all models of the QMS 2425 TURBO family, QMS Crown technology is the basis for QMS' exceptional multiple original print (mopy) capability and printer-based job spooling and collation to maximize workflow efficiency in busy networked environments. Document printing is further enhanced by the QMS Stackler (stacker and stapler sta·pler 1 n. One who deals in staple goods or staple fibers. stapler Noun a device used to fasten things together with a staple Noun 1. ), collates up to 2,000 sheets of a wide variety of paper sizes with provides multiple staple positioning options. The QMS 2425 TURBO can also be equipped with up to 3,100 sheets of paper input, and a 3,100 sheet letter-size stacker for production- level printing applications. The QMS 2425 TURBO features an optional duplexer and offers a wide variety of paper handling capabilities, printing on up to 11.7" x 17.7" pages. Advanced document features, such as n-up, watermarks and booklet printing combined with optional 1200 dpi resolution provide high-quality originals of finished documents. QMS CrownCopy The QMS CrownCopy option expands the functionality of the QMS 2425 TURBO, allowing it to serve as a copier as well as a printer. CrownCopy provides business users the option of making high-quality monochrome copies with the printer, utilizing a scanner and special QMS copy software. QMS CrownCopy is capable of printing multiple copies of originals at up to 24 copies per minute. The copier is easily attached to the printer through the standard SCSI interface SCSI interface - SCSI adaptor , and is controlled using the printer's LED/alphanumeric front panel. QMS Enterprise Printing Solutions QMS offers a complete range of enterprise printing solutions, including image printing, forms printing and mainframe and midrange connectivity solutions. The QMS ImageServer Option Kit enables fast processing of image-rich documents by transparently compressing large image files at the end-user workstation, and then decompressing de·com·press v. de·com·pressed, de·com·press·ing, de·com·press·es v.tr. 1. To relieve of pressure or compression. 2. and printing the files at the printer. QMS QFORM forms printing software utility allows users to easily and quickly produce on-demand electronic forms from QMS cut-sheet laser printers. QMS Xerox Escape Sequence (XES) emulation translates and prints XES files on a wide variety of QMS laser print systems, allowing managers of complex networked environments to ensure full compatibility between client/server network printers and applications using proprietary Xerox data streams, without a dedicated Xerox printer. In addition, QMS offers a range of connectivity products through Axis Communications and i-data, allowing QMS Crown printers to be simultaneously connected to 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) mainframe/midrange systems and PC networks. QMS Multitasking Technology The QMS 2425 TURBO is based on QMS Crown and CrownNet technologies. Crown multitasking technology delivers fast document throughput, software loadable upgradability, automatic compatibility with popular printing languages and seamless connectivity to virtually any network environment. QMS laser printers incorporate unique SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (software loadable system) technology for easy and cost-effective addition of system upgrades and enhancements via the network or host PC. QMS CrownNet provides simultaneous network protocol support for multiple users, advanced remote printer management and accounting capabilities, and easy flash-loading of network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. upgrades. The QMS CrownNet Ethernet interface simultaneously supports connections to PC and Mac environments, with support for NetWare IPX/SPX See IPX. ; EtherTalk; TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. ; OS/2 Lan Manager/Lan Server NetBIOS/NetBEUI; and Windows 3.1x, NT, and 95 NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols. A comprehensive set of system utilities and drivers are supplied with the printer, including Windows 95 drivers, which improve overall throughput and ease of use, and the new QMS CrownNet Print Monitor for Windows 95/NT, which enables serverless printing over TCP/IP. Utilizing the CrownNet Print Monitor, the QMS 2425 TURBO can carry on the functions of both print server and printer in the Windows printing environment, reducing network traffic and improving printer performance. Pricing and Availability All QMS 2425 TURBO Print Systems are available immediately, and are QMS reference priced at $4,199 for the entry level model, $5,499 for the QMS 2425 TURBO EX, and $5,999 for the QMS 2425 TURBO ImageServer. This family of print systems is offered through QMS' direct sales force. Outside the U.S., the complete QMS product family is available from QMS and its authorized distributors. QMS, Inc. QMS develops and manufactures document printing solutions for the world's most demanding applications. These innovative products and services include color and monochrome print systems, complete imaging solutions, and a host of technologies that seamlessly bridge the gaps that exist in virtually all enterprise information environments. QMS employs a rich array of technical assets and two decades of experience to deliver the most adaptable, most powerful, and most cost-effective products in the industry. QMS products are available in the U.S. directly from QMS, Inc. and its network of authorized distributors and resellers. Outside the U.S., QMS products are available from authorized QMS distributors. QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol AQM. -0- Note to Editors: QMS, the QMS logo, Crown, CrownNet, CrownAdmin, CrownView, QFORM, CrownCopy, Stackler, and ImageServer are registered trademarks or trademarks of QMS, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. If your publication prints direct reader contact information, please use the following: QMS, Inc. One Magnum Pass Mobile, AL 36618 800/523-2696 or 334/633-4300 QMS Internet Address (http://www.qms.com) QMS, Inc. Canada 2600 Skymark Avenue, Building 5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5B2 905/206-0848 CONTACT: A&R Partners Brian Jaquet, 415/363-0982 brian_jaquet@arpartners.com |
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