Apple Introduces 600-dpi Workgroup Printers for Macintosh and Windows
Computer Users

SAN FRANCISCO, California--January 6,1993--Apple Computer, Inc. today
introduced two new 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) workgroup laser printers that
bring exceptional image quality to both Macintosh and Windows computer
users. The Apple LaserWriter Pro 600 and Apple LaserWriter Pro 630 offer
superior grayscale image quality, high-performance throughput, extensive
paper handling capabilities, and ease of setup and use in Macintosh,
Windows or mixed environments.

The LaserWriter Pro 600 is designed for small and large business users with
general productivity needs. The LaserWriter Pro 630 is a high-performance
laser printer designed for small and large business users, as well as
graphic design and desktop publishing professionals.

"These are the highest-quality printers Apple has ever introduced," said
John Moon, Apple's vice president of Imaging Products. "We are bringing
exceptional print quality, unparalleled ease of use, and technological
breakthroughs to both Macintosh and Windows customers.

LaserWriter Pro Series 

Both new laser printers are built on the Canon EX engine, which provides up
to 600 dpi resolution and up to 8-page-per-minute throughput. A new,
finer-grained toner--along with the capabilities of FinePrint Apple's
edge-smoothing technology--increases the detail that can be seen in text,
lines and images printed on a LaserWriter Pro. Both printers are capable
of near-photographic quality grayscale printing using PhotoGrade Apple's
sophisticated grayscale printing technology (standard on the 630, optional
on the 600). PhotoGrade has been enhanced to provide 91 levels of gray, 30
percent more than was previously available in other printers. This means
that even high-end graphics professionals can use the printers for
proofing, and often final output.

The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 are equipped with the latest version of
Adobe's PostScript Level 2 software, the industry-standard page
description language. They also come standard with PCL 4+ printer language
for use with DOS computers. And, the printers offer more additional
functionality for Macintosh users than other competitive printers because
TrueType Apple's font-scaling technology and Adobe Type 1 are both built
into ROM. A total of 64 fonts (35 in ROM) are standard on both the 600 and
630.

LaserWriter Pro 630 

The LaserWriter Pro 630 is designed for workgroup users in small and large
businesses who need a high-performance printer with high-end imaging
capabilities. It prints at 600 dpi resolution, or 300 dpi with PhotoGrade
enabled for the best possible grayscale images. The printer is equipped
with 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM, expandable to 32MB. There are two SCSI ports
for an extra internal or external hard drive--or both--to make it easier
and quicker to access additional fonts.

Even with its more sophisticated graphics capabilities, the LaserWriter Pro
630 is as fast as its predecessor, the LaserWriter IIg. The combination of
its 25MHz Motorola 68030 processor, custom chip technology, and
high-speed, built-in EtherTalk port offers throughput that is at or above
other 8 page per minute printers in its class.

laserWriter Pro 600 

The LaserWriter Pro 600 is a mainstream workgroup laser printer designed
for customers seeking a cost-effective, high-volume printer. Also based on
the 25MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor, the 600 comes standard with 4MB
of RAM, expandable to 32MB. In its standard configuration, the LaserWriter
Pro 600 provides 300 dpi resolution with FinePrint. When upgraded to 8MB
of RAM, the LaserWriter Pro 600 prints at 600 dpi resolution or 300 dpi
with PhotoGrade enabled for the best possible print quality. As a special
introductory offer, Apple will ship the LaserWriter Pro 600 with 8MB of
RAM, enabling users to take advantage of 600 dpi resolution and the
superior grayscale printing capabilities of PhotoGrade.

In addition to superior print quality, the LaserWriter Pro series provides
the interfaces needed for high-performance, mixed-platform network use.
The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 come equipped with an industry-standard
Centronics parallel port, a serial port and LocalTalk. The 630 also has an
EtherTalk port. These ports are simultaneously active, which allows
departmental users with different CPUs to print text and graphics easily.
There is no need to reset dip switches or send complex software commands
to the printer.

Versatile Paper Handling 

LaserWriter Pro printers provide the most versatile paper handling
capabilities ever offered on an Apple printer. Two paper trays holding a
total of 350 sheets of paper are standard. Users can switch automatically
between the 100-sheet multipurpose tray that supports letter, legal, and
A4 size paper, as well as envelopes and a 250-sheet tray at the touch of a
button. Automatic switching enables a user to print the first page of a
document on paper contained in one bin and the rest of the document from
the second bin. Or, if the first bin should run out of paper, the printer
will automatically switch to the next bin Optional sheet feeders include a
500-sheet tray, which supports multiple paper sizes, and a 75-envelope
feeder

Both the LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 ship with a complete set of Windows 3
0 and 31 drivers from Apple These drivers support the various print
quality, paper-handling and memory capabilities available on the
LaserWriter Pro printers

Pricing and Availability 

The LaserWriter Pro 600 and 630 printers will be available immediately
through Apple authorized resellers worldwide Manufacturer's suggested
retail prices and availability may vary outside the United States

Product                                       MSRP    Ship Date

LaserWriter Pro 600                          $2,099   Jan 6, 1993
LaserWriter Pro 630                           2,529   Jan 6, 1993
500-Sheet Feeder                                399   Jan 6, 1993
  (Includes 500-sheet Universal Cassette)
500-sheet Universal Cassette                    149   Jan 6, 1993
250-Sheet Universal Cassette                     99   Jan 6, 1993
Envelope Feeder (75 envelope capacity)          399   Jan 6, 1993
LaserWriter Pro Toner Cartridge                 149   Jan 6, 1993
LaserWriter Pro 630 Controller Upgrade        1,299   March 1993
LaserWriter Pro 600 PhotoGrade Upgrade Kit      399   Jan 6, 1993

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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