Apple Debuts the Portable StyleWriter Printer for PowerBooks

CUPERTINO, California--June 28, 1993--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the Apple Portable StyleWriter--a lightweight portable printer small
enough to fit in a briefcase and powerful enough to print laser-quality
text and graphics. The Portable StyleWriter is Apple's first portable
printer, designed specifically for PowerBook users.

"Our mobile customers have been asking for the convenience of portability
without sacrificing quality," said Fred Forsyth, senior vice president and
general manager, Macintosh Systems Division. "The Portable StyleWriter can
go anywhere a PowerBook user goes--providing a convenient and easy-to-use
solution on the road or on the desktop, at home or in the office."

Small Size, High-Quality Output 

The 4.5 pound Portable StyleWriter offers the same laser-quality printing
the industry has recognized as the standard of excellence in the
StyleWriter printer. Based on thermal ink-jet technology, the 360 x 360
dot-per-inch resolution produces laser-quality output for a no-compromise
portable printing solution. At 1.9 x 12.2 inches, the printer works in
either horizontal or vertical orientation for maximum workspace
efficiency.

The Portable StyleWriter comes standard with 39 scalable TrueType fonts for
high-quality text, matching the font set included with Apple LaserWriter
printers. In addition, it can print on a variety of media--including
envelopes, labels, transparencies, and letterhead.

The Portable StyleWriter includes a rechargeable NiCad battery for use away
from AC power, and an AC adapter for use with standard power outlets. Even
with the battery installed, the Portable StyleWriter weighs only 4.5
pounds. When battery powered, the user can print approximately 55 pages
between charges.

Ease of Use 

The Portable StyleWriter is easy to set up and use. It's ready to use out
of the box, complete with battery, power adapter/charger, ink cartridge,
fonts, drivers, and the printer cable. The built-in manual paper feed is
among the easiest to use for a portable printer. The optional 50-page Auto
Sheet Feeder turns the Portable StyleWriter into a full-featured desktop
printer. And the printer uses standard StyleWriter ink cartridges, so
replacement ink is readily available.

The Portable StyleWriter makes an excellent choice as a primary or
secondary printer to complement the PowerBook. It is also ideal for use in
corporate loaner pools, for college students, and field sales
professionals.

System Requirements, Price and Availability:

In the United States, the Portable StyleWriter has a suggested retail price
(SRP) of U.S. $439.00, and the Auto Sheet Feeder is offered at U.S. SRP
$79.95. Both are available immediately in the United States through
authorized Apple resellers. In Apple's Pacific region, including Canada
and Latin America, the printer is currently scheduled to be available in
July. In Europe, it is currently scheduled to be available in September.
Pricing outside the United States may vary by country.

The Portable StyleWriter works with any PowerBook, PowerBook Duo or
Macintosh computer with system software version 7.0.1 or later. Apple
recommends a minimum 4MB of RAM or more with System 7.

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

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