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    Portable StyleWriter: Description (5/95)
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6/25/93
5/23/95

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    This article describes the Portable StyleWriter printer.



DISCUSSION


    The Portable StyleWriter is the printer that goes anywhere, weighing
    in at 4.5 pounds. It offers 360 dots-per-inch print resolution, is
    whisper-quiet, and works with any PowerBook, PowerBook Duo, or
    Macintosh computer, using a rechargeable battery or a standard power
    source.

    It comes with 39 TrueType scalable fonts and prints on a wide
    selection of media, including envelopes, labels, transparencies,
    letterhead, and plain paper . To simplify paper handling, a manual
    paper feeder is built in and an optional 50-sheet automatic feeder
    makes it easy to convert your Portable StyleWriter to a full-featured
    desktop printer.

    Everything you need to get started, including a battery, a power
    adapter/charger, ink cartridge, fonts, drivers, and printer cables
    come in the box.



    FEATURES

    Size
    ----
    * Fits easily on a desktop or in a briefcase
    * Weighs just 4.5 pounds

    Print quality
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    * 360 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution in best mode
    * 180 dpi in fast mode
    * 39 scalable fonts for printing a wide range of styles and sizes

    Fonts
    -----
    * TrueType fonts included are: ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman,
    Chicago, Courier, Geneva, Helvetica, Helvetica Narrow, Monaco, New
    Century Schoolbook, New York, Palatino, Symbol, Times, ITC Zapf
    Chancery, ITC Zapf Dingbats
    * Adobe PostScript fonts when used with Adobe Type Manager software

    Print speed
    -----------
    * Up to 1.5 pages per minute (varies with image complexity)

    Interface
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    * One RS-422 serial port (converted to parallel with the supplied
    cable)

    Versatility
    -----------
    * Allows printing on envelopes, labels, transparencies, letterhead
    or plain paper
    * Operates horizontally or vertically, allowing it to be used in
    confined spaces
    * Optional automatic sheet feeder available

    Convenience
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    * Connects easily with any PowerBook, PowerBook Duo, or Macintosh
    computer
    * Six front-panel buttons control basic operations
    * Battery and power adapter/charger, ink cartridge, fonts, drivers,
    and cables included for fast, easy setup

    System requirements
    -------------------
    * System software version 7.0.1 or later
    * Recommended: 4 MB of RAM or more with System software version 7

    Paper handling
    --------------
    * Manual paper feeder accommodates all media
    * Optional automatic sheet feeder holds up to 50 sheets

    Battery
    -------
    * Nickel-cadmium, rechargeable
    * Approximately 60 pages per charge, 10 hour charging time (printer
    can not be used during charging)


    Ordering Information
    --------------------
    Apple Portable StyleWriter
    Order No. M1734LL/A
    * Apple Portable StyleWriter printer
    * Apple Portable StyleWriter ink cartridge
    * Printer cable
    * Portable StyleWriter accessory kit


Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: StyleWriters
Sub Category: Portable StyleWriter

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