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Setting up the laserwriter 12/640 ps 1, Main features of the laserwriter 12/640 ps 1 – Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS User Manual

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This chapter explains how to unpack and set up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS.

Main features of the LaserWriter 12/640 PS

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Print quality

The printer has a resolution of 600 dots per inch. Its FinePrint

feature smoothes text, and its PhotoGrade feature (available with
additional printer memory) improves graphic images.

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Speed

The printer prints up to 12 pages per minute.

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Multiplatform support

You can connect the printer to Mac OS, Windows, and

UNIX computers.

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Connectivity

The printer offers LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel

connections.

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Automatic traffic control

The printer can be connected to many computers

and networks using the printer’s LocalTalk, Ethernet, and parallel ports.
The printer prints only one user’s job at a time, but it manages incoming
print jobs from all ports so that no printing conflicts or problems occur.
The printer also automatically senses which printer language—PostScript

or PCL5—the job requires.

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Fonts

The printer supports both TrueType and PostScript fonts. The printer

has 35 built-in PostScript fonts.

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Energy savings

The printer can automatically lower its power consumption

when it’s not being used.

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Setting Up the LaserWriter 12/640 PS