Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS - Manual

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-based
computers, Windows-based computers, and UNIX-based 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
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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