sunflash-Distributed to mailing list sunflash@suntri sunflash-Send requests and problem reports to owner-sunflash@suntri.east.sun.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SMCC Offers NeWSprinter CL+ Color Printer SunFLASH Vol 53 #41 May 1993 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53.41 SMCC Offers NeWSprinter CL+ Color Printer SunPics's CL+ is a fast, high quality, plain paper, low-cost, PostScript color printer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ************************************************************************** * * * o Plain paper, high quality color, fast * * o Color transparencies for great presentations * * o 360 dpi: 44% higher resolution than 300 dpi * * o True 4-color printing on 8.5-in. x 11-in., A4, 11-in. x 17-in., * * and A3 sizes * * o BalanceTool and FastRaster for the best color images * * o SunReady: Everything you need for the Sun environment * * o Low cost color: A great price for a great product * * o Supported under both Solaris 1.1 and Solaris 2.1, and later * * o Adds color to the SunPics family of printing solutions * * * ************************************************************************** NeWSprinter CL+(tm) Workgroup Color Printer is the premier color printer from SunPics, and serves the needs of the Solaris(R) color workplace. This printer uses state of the art inkjet printing technology. ** Complete your Sun color workplace with a Sun color printer ** * A Smart Buy: Leverage the power, flexibility, and upgradability of your Sun color workstations * State of the Art Color Printing: 360 dpi inkjet technology prints up to 11-in. x 17-in. (A3) size on plain paper and overhead transparencies * Color Results: A complete color printing environment for Sun color workplaces. Includes BalanceTool(TM) and FastRaster(TM) for the highest-quality color images, fast * SunReady(tm): Ships complete with everything you need for color printing in the Solaris network environment FEATURES AND BENEFITS --------------------- Features Benefits -------- -------- o Plain paper, transparencies, o Top 3 customer requirements and PostScript(R) format o Inkjet printing technology o Low cost per page, low printer cost, plain paper o Up to 11-in. x 17-in. (A3) size o Large format, important for CAD and printing other technical customers o 360 dpi, true 4-color printing o 44% higher resolution, best quality o Parallel interface o Connect to any new desktop, or SPARCprinter(tm) SBus card o NeWSprint(tm) 2.1, 2.5 support o Runs under SunOS(tm) 4.1.1, 5.1 or later o FastRaster, BalanceTool o Fast, high quality color images o SunReady o Everything you need for the Sun environment POSITIONING - NeWSprinter CL+ ----------------------------- Entry level workgroup color printer. Appropriate for all general applications. Appropriate for Sun customers using color workstations and applications. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ Requires 32 MB of memory, 64 MB swap on print server. Clients should have 16 MB of memory, 32 MB swap. For Solaris 1.1 support, order the "Solaris 1.X Support Kit" at no charge. Two configurations: 110V and 220V. For use outside the US/Asia, order the appropriate "Localized Power Cord Kit" at no charge. Includes parallel interface cable for SPARCstation(tm) 10, SPARCclassic(tm), and SPARCstation LX(tm). Can also be used with the SPARCprinter SBus card (i.e. SBus Printer Card). SPARCprinter customers already have the appropriate cable. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS --------------------- Q: What is BalanceTool? A: BalanceTool is a new application from SunPics that is only available when you buy the NeWSprinter CL+. BalanceTool is used to "balance" color raster images before you print them. You can adjust the tone and contrast, and even enhance and sharpen images with BalanceTool. Q: What is FastRaster? A: FastRaster lets you print color raster images much faster and with higher quality than ever before. It "bypasses" the PostScript imaging software in NeWSprint to send pixels directly to the printer. Q: Can I print my overhead transparencies on the NeWSprinter CL+? A: Yes. NeWSprinter CL+ includes a special transparency print mode, which you can select from NPtool and BalanceTool. NeWSprinter CL+ even comes with sample slide templates for Frame and Interleaf users to get started making color presentations! Q: Do I need special paper for the NeWSprinter CL+? A: No. High quality coated paper is available for those instances when the absolute best print quality is required. Q: What is the cost per page for the NeWSprinter CL+? A: It will depend on ink coverage, but at 7.5% coverage it's about 8 cents per page. This is unlike printers that use thermal transfer or dye sublimation technology, where every page costs the same as 100% coverage. Q: What is the "+" for in NeWSprinter CL+? A: The "+" means that NeWSprinter CL+ is not just a color printer, it's an entire color printing environment for Solaris. It includes all the customer needs, as well as sample images for BalanceTool and slide templates for Frame and Interleaf. Q: If I connect my NeWSprinter CL+ to my SPARCprinter SBus card, can I still use my SPARCprinter? A: Yes. NeWSprinter CL+ and SPARCprinter make an unbeatable combination. The SBus card supports printing to both ports simultaneously. Q: Will NeWSprinter CL+ be supported by Kodak ColorSense? A: Yes. When Kodak ColorSense is available in Solaris, it will support NeWSprinter CL+. Q: How do customers get consumables for the NeWSprinter CL+? A: SMCC, SunExpress, and authorized SunPics resellers will all carry consumables for the NeWSprinter CL+. Q: How many pages are the ink cartridges good for? A: It will vary with the amount of "coverage", i.e. the area of paper covered with ink on the pages printed. In general, the ink cartriges are each good for 400-600 pages. There's 4 colors of ink cartridges, yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. U.S. PRICING AND ORDERING INFORMATION ------------------------------------- THESE PRODUCTS APPEAR IN BOTH THE END USER AND RESELLER PRICE LIST Order List Disc SunSpectrum Description Number Price Cat Silver Price ================================================================================ NeWSprinter CL+ (110V version), CPRN-360 $3,995 B $40 NeWSprint software, NeWSprinter CL+ software, 5-meter Centronics cable for SPARCclassic and SPARCstation LX, 5-meter cable for SPARCstation 10 (See note #1) NeWSprinter CL+ (220V version), CPRN-360-V4 $3,995 B $40 NeWSprint software, NeWSprinter CL+ software, 5-meter Centronics cable for SPARCclassic and SPARCstation LX, 5-meter cable for SPARCstation 10 (See note #1) Solaris 1.X Support Kit NPT-2.1S N/C N/D N/A (See note #2) Black ink cartridges (qty 6) CPRN-INK-BK-6 $164 N/D N/A Cyan ink cartridges (qty 6) CPRN-INK-CY-6 $224 N/D N/A Magenta ink cartridges (qty 6) CPRN-INK-MG-6 $224 N/D N/A Yellow ink cartridges (qty 6) CPRN-INK-YL-6 $224 N/D N/A High-quality coated paper, CPRN-PAPER-LTR-5 $149 N/D N/A letter size, 1000 sheets High-quality coated paper, CPRN-PAPER-A4-5 $174 N/D N/A A4 size, 1000 sheets Continental Europe power cord kit X312L N/C N/D N/A Swiss power cord kit X314L N/C N/D N/A U.K. power cord kit X317L N/C N/D N/A Danish power cord kit X383L N/C N/D N/A Italian power cord kit X384L N/C N/D N/A Australian power cord kit X386L N/C N/D N/A NeWSprinter CL+ software manual CPRN-1.0-D $99 B N/A (Docs, no media), min order qty 10, end user price list only Note #1: When ordering a NeWSprinter CL+ for use outside North America/Asia, also order the appropriate power cord kit. Note #2: When ordering a NeWSprinter CL+ for use with Solaris 1.X systems, also order a Solaris 1.X Support Kit. The kit comes with everything needed to print on systems running SunOS 4.1.1 or later. AVAILABILITY ------------ All products are orderable now and available on June 10, 1993. (c) 1993 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation, SunPics, NeWSprinter CL+, Solaris, BalanceTool, FastRaster, SunReady, NeWSprint, LX, and SunExpress 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. SPARCprinter, SPARCstation, and SPARCclassic are licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems,Inc. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. FrameMaker is a registered trademark of Frame Technology Inc. Interleaf is a trademark of Interleaf, Inc. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@Sun.COM. Subscription requests should be sent to sunflash-request@Sun.COM. Archives are on solar.nova.edu, ftp.uu.net, sunsite.unc.edu, src.doc.ic.ac.uk and ftp.adelaide.edu.au All prices, availability, and other statements relating to Sun or third party products are valid in the U.S. only. Please contact your local Sales Representative for details of pricing and product availability in your region. Descriptions of, or references to products or publications within SunFlash does not imply an endorsement of that product or publication by Sun Microsystems. Send brief articles (e.g. third party announcements) and include contact information (non-800#, fax #, email, etc) to: John McLaughlin, SunFlash editor, flash@Sun.COM. +1 305 351 4909