---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash NeWSprinter 20 and NeWSprint 2.1 SunFLASH Vol 48 #11 December 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun's Network Printing Solution *************************************************************************** * * * o The NeWSprinter(TM) 20 adds a fast and high * * quality printing solution to Sun's product offerings. * * * * o Prints 11" X 17" spreadsheets and CAD plots, as well as * * European A4 and A3 sizes. * * * * o Includes 2 adjustable trays, each with a 250 sheet * * capacity, and an available 1500 page feeder option, * * allowing longer periods between paper refills and * * without interrupting print jobs. * * * * o Dual adjustable trays and an optional feeder for * * transparencies, envelopes, & labels, allowing a choice * * of appropriate size paper or media for printing * * without moving from the workstation. * * * * o Provides lower cost operations and higher reliability * * by providing longer lasting toner/drum cartridge and * * replaceable fuser unit, and 50,000 page/month duty cycle. * * * * o With today's introduction of the NeWSprint 2.1 product * * the product transition begins for NeWSprint 2.0. * * * *************************************************************************** NeWSprinter 20 -------------- Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation (SMCC) announces the availability of NeWSprinter 20 and NeWSprint(TM) 2.1 software from SunPics. NeWSprinter 20, at 20 pages per minute, is designed for customers' large workgroups worldwide. This offers Sun's commercial and technical customers an impressive solution for their high-end printing requirements. NeWSprinter 20 brings a significant advantage to your customers' office workgroup in a key area: media handling. Each of its two included paper trays holds 250 sheets, add the optional 1500 sheet feeder, and the envelope, transparency, and label feeder: the result is a more productive office, with less time spent loading paper -- more time spent being effective. NeWSprinter 20 is shipped "SunReady" in *one* box, complete with NeWSprint 2.1 software, and "everything needed to print." NeWSprinter 20 FEATURES & BENEFITS ---------------------------------- Features Benefits ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 20 pages per minute - No waiting for important jobs - "SunReady" Out of the Box - Everything you need to print in one box - Easy installation using CD manager. - SBus-ready for all SPARC(R) platforms. - Plug & Play for Solaris(R) 1.x environment **(For Solaris 2.1 or later support, see note below) - PostScript Compatibility - Makes every job look great! - NeWSprint Software with NPTool - 57 F3(TM) fonts for all applications - Easy "Drag & Drop" printing from anywhere on the network - Letter or Ledger Paper - Perfect for all applications, (8.5" x 11", 11" x 17") including CAD/CAM print/plots - Great for spreadsheets, or full tabloid-size desktop publishing - 400 or 300 DPI Resolution - 400 DPI for highest quality work - 300 DPI for standard office work - Universal Adjustable Paper Trays - No more fumbling for the right tray - Handles European A3/A4 sizes ...One Size Fits All ...Worldwide! - Automatic Tray Rotation - 500 sheet convenience without switching trays - Optional Auxiliary Feeder - Prints envelopes, transparencies, & labels automatically - Optional 1,500 Sheet Feeder - More than an hour of uninterrupted 20 (Available Q4 FY93) PPM printing without reloading **Note (Please see the section entitled: "Special Software Upgrade: NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later") NeWSprint 2.1 Software ---------------------- Every NeWSprinter 20 and SPARCprinter(TM) laser printer ships with the latest version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint 2.1. NeWSprint software provides an extensive selection of hinted outline fonts that remain consistent from screen to printer, at any size or resolution. The result is crisp text, sharp graphics, and high quality -- even with the most complex text and graphics. NeWSprint software also prints Type 1 fonts quickly and easily, allowing Macintosh(R) and PC networks access to the power of Network Printing. This innovative software performs all file rasterization on the SPARC system, utilizing the powerful, shared CPU, memory, and disk storage available on the network. With its OpenWindows(TM) printing tool, PostScript(R), ASCII, Sun Raster, troff, and TIFF file support, and built-in raster bypass printing mode, NeWSprint software can handle all of your printing requirements. And, your customers' hardware investment is protected via NeWSprint upgrades that deliver the latest in Solaris printing power. NeWSprint 2.1 Software FEATURES & BENEFITS ------------------------------------------ Features Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - CDmanager(TM) Based Software - Easy installation - Choice of OpenWindows or TTY interface - OpenWindows DeskSet(TM) "NPTool" - Easy "Drag & Drop" printing - User control of individual print jobs - Point & click feature selection - 57 Scalable F3 Fonts - Jobs look their very best! - All 57 OpenWindows fonts provided - All 35 standard LaserWriter(R) II fonts - Also includes 22 other popular fonts - 1200 other styles available (including many Asian fonts) - PostScript Language Compatible - Easy printing from popular Sun(TM), PC, and Macintosh applications - Supports Type 1 font printing - Supports ASCII, troff, TIFF - Sun Raster Bypass Mode - High speed raster printing... Sun Unique! NeWSprinter 20 is built to handle the most punishing network printing assignments typical of workgroups of 5 to 20 users, and entire departments "downsizing" or decentralizing their print-on-demand systems. NeWSprinter 20 target markets include many current commercial and technical markets with heavy printing or ledger size printing requirements, such as: - Legal - Finance - Desktop Publishing - Electronic & Technical Publishing - Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) - CAD / CAM / CAE / EDA - GIS / LIS / Facilities Management - Electronic Document/Drawing Management Systems (EDMS) * and * - Standard High Speed Office Printing Applications SPARCprinter Positioning ------------------------ NeWSprinter 20 joins the Sun printer family alongside the popular 12 PPM SPARCprinter laser printer, which continues to lead its class in network page printers. The SPARCprinter laser printer remains a great price/performance leader for small workgroups (2 to 8 users) and for personal convenience printing. The table below summarizes the key differences between the NeWSprinter 20 and the SPARCprinter laser printer: Feature NeWSprinter 20 SPARCprinter ------- -------------- ------------ Speed 20 PPM A/A4 12 PPM A/A4 11 PPM B/A3 N/A Paper Sizes US/Metric Up to 11" x 17"/A3 A4/legal Std. Paper Capacity 500 sheets 250 sheets # of Paper Trays 2 @ 250 1 @ 250 Optional Paper a) Auxiliary Feeder N/A Handling (Envelopes, Transparencies, Labels) b) 1500 Sheet High Capacity N/A Feeder (available Q4 FY93) Duty Cycle 50,000 Pages/Month 5,000 Pages/Month Toner Cartridge 12,000 pages 8,000 pages Single Toner/Drum (Drum only) Drum Included w/Toner 20,000 pages Fuser Unit 200,000 pages N/A SBus Card Single Port SPARCprinter port NeWSprinter 20 Only and one parallel port (bi-directional) HARDWARE & SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ---------------------------------- NeWSprinter 20 works only on SPARC systems with SBus (SPARCstation IPC, SPARCstation IPX, SPARCstation 1, SPARCstation 1+, SPARCstation 2, SPARCstation 10, SPARCserver(TM) 630MP, SPARCserver 670MP and SPARCserver 690MP) running any of the Solaris 1.x operating systems. NeWSprint 2.1 software is based on OpenWindows Version 3. Users can also take advantage of terminal-based installation and operation. NeWSprint software utilizes between 6.5 MB and 21.5 MB of disk space depending on the choice of software modules. For adequate spooling and page image storage with NeWSprinter 20, an additional 8 MB of disk space is also required. NeWSprint requires a minimum of 12 MB of RAM and double that in swap space. A SunCD(TM) drive is required to install the NeWSprint software. Note: During NeWSprinter 20 installation, your customer will need to call 1-800-USA-4-SUN to obtain their NeWSprint software password. One License Required Per Printer -------------------------------- A NeWSprint license is required for EACH printer you attach and use with NeWSprint software, but not every workstation. This is enforced with a password keyed off the hostid. Users are instructed how to get passwords as part of the installation procedure. Once a printer is licensed, the license cannot be transferred to another printer without authorization from Sun. **Solaris 2.1 or later Compatibility ------------------------------------ The Solaris 2.1 or later operating system release is not yet supported by NeWSprint software or NeWSprinter 20; however, any computer on the network, including any Solaris 2.1 or later based system, can send PostScript or UNIX(R) print jobs to the SPARCstation system to which NeWSprinter 20 is attached. To help make this clearer, the following chart shows these relationships (where "local" means the printer is attached directly, and "remote" means the printer is on another system): System Solaris Version NeWSprint Support ------ ------------- ----------------- SPARCclassic(TM) system Solaris 2.1 or later Remote ONLY SPARCstation LX(TM) system Solaris 2.1 or later Remote ONLY SPARCstation 10 Solaris 1.x Local OR Remote Solaris 2.1 or later Remote ONLY ALL Sun4c Systems Solaris 1.x Local OR Remote Solaris 2.1 or later Remote ONLY IMPORTANT NOTES: Please see the section entitled: "Special Software Upgrade: NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later" The SBus card shipped with NeWSprinter 20 is *NOT* the same as the the SPARCprinter/X1130A SBus card. You CANNOT interchange the two. UPGRADES -------- NeWSprinter 20 -------------- NeWSprinter 20 is a new product, there are no upgrades to NeWSprinter 20. NeWSprint Software ------------------ This new version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint version 2.1, adds printing features specific to the NeWSprinter 20. The only other changes to NeWSprint software are bug fixes reported since the Version 2.0 release. For customers on Sun Worldwide Customer Service Contracts, an upgrade to the new version of NeWSprint software is available. For more information on the NeWSprint upgrade, contact Worldwide Customer Service. **Special Software Upgrade: NeWSprint 2.5 for Solaris 2.1 or later ------------------------------------------------------------------- SunPics and SMCC are jointly sponsoring a special, *FREE* upgrade to NeWSprint 2.5, which supports Solaris 2.1 or later, when it becomes available (Q3 FY93). A customer purchasing one of these products qualifies for the special NeWSprint 2.5 upgrade offer: Product Description Sales Order Line Item ------------------- --------------------- NeWSprinter 20 NPRN-20 SPARCprinter SPRN-400 NeWSprint 2.1 NPT-2.1-4-4-21 (when separately purchased) For customers to qualify for this special upgrade, they must purchase a qualifying printing product (from the list above), and the following *No Charge* line item MUST be ADDED to their sales order: Sales Order Line Item Disc.Cat. Description --------------------- --------- ----------- NPT-2.5S N/C NeWSprint 2.5 Special Upgrade Since this Special Upgrade will not ship until Q3 FY93, make sure to allow partials on your customer's sales order, or the other products won't ship! QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ------------------- Q: What are the differences between the old and new NeWSprint software? A: This new version of NeWSprint software, NeWSprint version 2.1, adds printing features specific to the NeWSprinter 20. The only other changes to NeWSprint software are bug fixes reported since the Version 2.0 release. Q: How does a customer get a free upgrade for NeWSprint 2.5? A: When your order for qualifying printing products is placed, be sure that the following No Charge line item is added to your order: Sales Order Line Item Disc.Cat. Description --------------------- --------- ----------- NPT-2.5S N/C NeWSprint 2.5 Special Upgrade Q: Which printing products qualify for this free upgrade? A: These products qualify for the special NeWSprint 2.5 upgrade offer: Product Description Sales Order Line Item ------------------- --------------------- NeWSprinter 20 NPRN-20 SPARCprinter SPRN-400 NeWSprint 2.1 NPT-2.1-4-4-21 (when separately purchased) Q: Does the NeWSprinter 20 replace the SPARCprinter laser printer? Where does NeWSprinter 20 fit in the product line? A: No, NeWSprinter 20 will not replace SPARCprinter laser printer. NeWSprinter 20 is the newest member of the Sun printing family. NeWSprinter 20's large-format printing, higher speed and duty cycle are designed specifically to meet the needs of larger workgroups of 5-20 users. SPARCprinter will continue to be sold as the solution for smaller workgroups (2-8 users) or personal printing applications that require only A/A4 printing at a lower duty cycle. NeWSprinter 20's B/A3 format is perfect for the majority of Sun technical applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, or for desktop and electronic publishing where "tabloid" paper sizes are a must. Q: The SPARCprinter laser printer has worked well when attached to user SPARCstation systems where customers also run desktop applications. What about NeWSprinter 20? A: This depends on the SPARCstation model, configuration and user work load. For SPARCstation 10s, you should feel comfortable placing a NeWSprinter 20 directly on a user's workstation in most situations. For other SPARCstation systems, you should be aware that NeWSprinter 20's high speed and memory requirements may compromise the user's desktop application performance. Therefore, be sure to carefully evaluate customer expectations, desktop workload, configuration, and estimated printing loads before making an attachment recommendation. When in doubt, recommend a print server attachment for the NeWSprinter 20. ---- Q: I know that the NeWSprinter 20 SBus card is NOT the same one used with the SPARCprinter laser printer. Will they conflict if being used in the same print server? A: No, both SBus cards are single-slot devices that have been designed and tested to work together and drive printers simultaneously. However, if your customer is using an existing printer driven off the parallel port on a SPARCprinter SBus card (or the X1130A option), they must still install NeWSprinter 20's SBus card. SECTION III THE FOLLOWING APPEAR ON THE END USER PRICE LISTS U.S. PRICING INFORMATION ------------------------ HARDWARE Order US List Disc. Same Day Description Number Price Cat. Service ================================================================================ NEWSPRINTER 20 LASER PRINTER NPRN-20 $4,995 B $95/Mo. "Everything Needed to Print" $10/Mo SBus interface card, NeWSprint (software) software, 10-meter cable, two adjustable paper trays @ 250 sheets each, and toner cartridge SPARCPRINTER LASER PRINTER SPRN-400 $2,695 B $65/Mo. "Everything Needed to Print" $10/Mo. SBus interface card, NeWSprint (software) software, 10-meter cable, adjustable paper tray, and toner cartridge SBUS PRINTER CARD X1130A $1,195 B $10/Mo. NeWSprint software, (hardware & 10-meter parallel cable software) ACCESSORIES Order US List Disc. Same Day Description Number Price Cat. Service ================================================================================ NeWSprinter 20 -------------- Automatic letterhead (100) NPRN20-AUX-FEEDER $495 N/D N/A transparency, envelope and label feeder High-capacity feeder, 1500 NPRN20-HI-FEEDER $1295 N/D N/A sheet capacity (Available Q3 FY93) SUPPLIES Order US List Disc. Same Day Description Number Price Cat. Service ================================================================================ NeWSPrinter 20 -------------- Toner Kit 3-Pack NPRN20-TONER-3 $795 N/D N/A (Good for 36,000 pages) Fuser NPRN20-FUSER $495 N/D N/A (Good for 200,000 pages) SPARCprinter ------------ Toner Cartridge SPRN-TONER $195 N/D N/A Drum Cartridge SPRN-DRUM $395 N/D N/A Solaris 1.x SOFTWARE Order US List Disc. Same Day Description Number Price Cat. Service ================================================================================ NeWSprint 2.1 NPT-2.1-4-4-21 $695 B $10/Mo. NeWSprint 2.1 License NPT-2.1-X-X-L10 $3,995 B $75/Mo. for 10 Printers NeWSprint 2.1 Upgrade NPT-2.1-4-4-21U $345 B N/A NeWSprint 2.1 License NPT-2.1-X-X-L10U $1,995 B N/A Upgrade License for 10 Printers NeWSprint 2.1 Manuals NPT-2.1-X-X-9 $195 B N/A (minimum order quantity 10) Note: Software support price is for each NeWSprint printer license. The NeWSprint 2.1 software box includes: - NeWSprint 2.1 CDROM with one printer license for the NeWSprinter 20 - Complete Documentation including: - "Installing NeWSprint" and "Using NeWSprint Printers" - "NeWSprint Printer Administrators' Guide" - "NeWSprint Developers' Guide" and "PreLimn Reference Guide" (Write your own printer drivers or handlers!) - A Free Copy of the Printer's Palette CDROM (A guide to over 200 NeWSprint solution products) Solaris 2.1 SOFTWARE Order US List Disc. Same Day Description Number Price Cat. Service ================================================================================ NeWSprint 2.5 NPT-P $695 B $10/Mo. NeWSprint 2.5 License NPT-L10 $3,995 B $75/Mo. for 10 Printers NeWSprint 2.5 Upgrade NPT-PF $345 B N/A NeWSprint 2.5 License NPT-L10F $1,995 B N/A Upgrade License for 10 Printers NeWSprint 2.5 Manuals NPT-D $99 B N/A (minimum order quantity 10) Note: Software support price is for each NeWSprint printer license. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NEWSPRINT 2.5: **AVAILABLE: NeWSprint 2.5 is available Q3 FY 1993. **ORDERABLE: NeWSprint 2.5 is orderable immediately. Specifications are subject to change without notice. (c) 1992 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, NeWSprinter, NeWSprint, Solaris, F3, OpenWindows, CDmanager, DeskSet, IPC, IPX, SunCD, and LX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All SPARC trademarks, including the SCD Compliant logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. 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