TITLE
    Portable StyleWriter and StyleWriter II: Differences
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6/25/93
9/7/99
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    What are the differences between a Portable StyleWriter and a StyleWriter II?

DISCUSSION

    Here are the primary differences between the Portable StyleWriter and the StyleWriter II printers.

    Portable StyleWriter         StyleWriter II
    --------------------         --------------
    Memory                 N/A                         128K

    Speed:
    * Best Mode            3/4 page per minute         Up to 1 page/minute
    * Faster/Draft Mode    1.5 pages/minute            Up to 2 pages/minute

    Print Quality:
    * Best Mode            360 dpi (dots per inch)     360 dpi
    * Faster/Draft Mode    180 dpi (dots per inch)      80 dpi


    Grayscale Printing     N/A                         Over 130 grayscales
    with GrayShare software


    Paper Capacity         Manual paper feed           100 sheet multipurpose
    tray, 15 envelopes

    Printer Sharing        N/A                         Yes, with GrayShare
    software

    Construction           Optional 50 sheet feeder    Sheet feeder and print
    mechanism in one unit

    Interface              RS-422 serial port          High-speed serial RS-422
    converted to parallel
    with the supplied cable

    Weight                 4.5 pounds                  6.6 pounds

    Portable               Yes, fits in briefcase      Fits on desktop

    Battery                Nickel-cadmium              N/A
    rechargeable

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

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