Printers offer Multifunction Printer (MFP) options.

Press Release Summary:




Infoprint® 1332, 1352, and 1372 workgroup printers and multifunction solutions incorporate scan, copy, fax, and e-mail capabilities. Options include: M22 MFP, with 15 images per minute (IPM) monochrome and 14 IPM color simplex scanner, and M26 MFP, with up to 23 IPM monochrome and 14 IPM color simplex scanner. Options enable scan once and print many functionality and Perform(TM) electronic routing. Additional offerings enable users to fax and e-mail scanned documents.



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Infoprint 1000 Family of Printers Adds New Multi-function Printer (MFP) Options



Overview

IBM is offering new Multifunction Printer (MFP) Options for its successful Infoprint® 1000 family of workgroup printers and multifunction solutions. These options add scan, copy, fax, and e-mail capability and are customer-installable with your current Infoprint 1332, 1352, and 1372 workgroup printers.

The new options are:

o M22 MFP Option with up to 15 Images-Per-Minute (IPM) monochrome and up to 14 IPM color simplex scanner for Infoprint 1332, 1352, and 1372 printers

o M26 MFP Option with up to 23 Images-Per-Minute (IPM) monochrome and up to 14 IPM color simplex scanner for Infoprint 1332, 1352, and 1372 printers

Key Prerequisites

M22 and M26 MFP Options: Require an Infoprint 1332, 1352, or 1372 printer with one available network slot

Planned Availability Date

April 25, 2003

At a Glance

Multifunction Printer (MFP) Options for the popular Infoprint 1000 family of workgroup printers offer performance enhancements. These new MFP Options will complement the Infoprint 1000 workgroup printers and include the capability to:

o Scan once and print many

o Perform(TM) electronic routing

o Scan to workstation and then FTP

o Fax and e-mail scanned documents

o Use a walk-up fax or fax from workstation

For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Cal Centers at I 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001

Description

These multifunction options offer additional capability for the Infoprint 1000 family of workgroup printers.

M22 MFP Option

This option provides multifunction capability for the Infoprint 1332, 1352, and 1372 printers. The printer must have the following:

o One available network slot

o At least 32 MB of memory - Additional memory or hard drive features can increase performance or capabilities for copy, fax, scan or print functions depending on the number of pages, page complexity

o Network access to SMTP e-mail gateway server for e-mail function -Network access must be done via the included 10/100BaseTX Ethernet network print server a fax server is required for the fax function.

o A customer provided table, MFP shelf feature, or MFP restrict or preclude some input or output options due to physical limitations.

The scanner/ADF unit and a MarkNet N2601e 10/100BaseTX Ethernet network print server card are included in the M22 MFP Option. The print server also contains an integrated fax modem and IEEE 1394 as the printer's 10/100BaseTX Ethernet print server card. The print server's resident Web page allows a browser to view and manage the MFP Option remotely.

MFP capabilities include:

o A 15 IPM monochrome at 75 DPI® text, 14 IPM color at 75 dpi mixed (letter/A4 size) flatbed scanner with up to 25-sheet simplex Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), and operator panel

o Scan function includes:

- Multiple destination support such as workstation, FTP. e-mail attachment, and Web site

- Resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi

- File format support includes TIFF, JPG, PDF, and PostScript level 2

- Scanner password protect and operator panel lock

o Copy function includes:

- Scan once print many and duplex output
- Reduction/Enlargement from 50% to 200%

o The M22 includes a 33.6 Kbps fax modem. Fax functions includes:

- Send and receive fax
- Group fax
- Send fax from workstation
- Fax confirmation sheet

Usage Rate: The maximum monthly usage is 2,000 scans.

M26 MFP Option: This option provides multifunction capability for the Infoprint 1332, 1352, and 1372 printers. The printer must have the following:

o One available network slot

o At least 32 MB of memory - Additional memory or hard drive features can increase performance or capabilities for copy, fax, scan or print functions depending on the number of pages, page complexity and operations selected (for example, collate or high resolution scan).

o Network access to SMTP e-mail gateway server for e-mail function -Network access must be done via the included 10/10OBaseTX Ethernet network print server card.

o An active analog telephone line or network access to a fax server is required for the fax function.

o A customer provided table MFP shelf feature or MFP furniture feature is required. Furniture may restrict or preclude some input or output options due to physical limitations.

The scanner/ADF unit and a MarkNet N2601e 10/10OBaseTX Ethernet network print server card are included in the M26 Option. The print server also contains an integrated fax modem and IEEE 1394 connection for scanner communications. The print server installs in the printer and uses one expansion slot. This print server offers the same Ethernet connection support as the printer's 10/100BaseTX Ethernet print server card (refer to Printer Sales Manual for connection support). The print server's resident Web page allows a browser to view and manage the MFP Option remotely.

MFP capabilities include:

o A 23 IPM monochrome at 75 dpi text, 14 IPM color at 75 dpi mixed (letter/A4 size) flatbed scanner with up to 50-sheet duplex single pass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), and operator panel

o Scan function includes:

- Multiple destination support such as workstation, FTP, e-mail attachment, and Web site Resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi

- File format support include TIFF, JPG, PDF, and PostScript level 2

- Scanner password protect and operator panel lock

o Copy function includes:

- Scan once print many and duplex output
- Reduction/Enlargement from 50% to 200%

o The M26 includes a 33.6 Kbps fax modem. Fax function includes:

- Send and receive fax
- Group fax
- Send fax from workstation
- Fax confirmation sheet

Usage Rate: The maximum monthly usage is 10,000 scans.

Telecommunications Approval: This product may connect to a Public Telecommunication Network. Country regulations and laws may require Telecommunication Approval through the country Telecommunication Authority before the sale.

Before product sales, Country Brand Managers are requested to check the product Telecommunication Approval certificate availability on the IBM e-SIS database:

http://w3-3.ibm.com/standards/corporate/esisstds.nsf/gendoc/home

In each country where telecommunication approval is required, a focal point person called a Telecommunication Country Representative (TCR) must monitor and understand all IBM product telecommunication approvals related to the country.

Accessibility by People with Disabilities

The following features support use by people with disabilities:

o Controls and latches are operable with one hand and minimal dexterity.

o Keys are discernible by touch without activating them.

o The display, controls, latches, and levers are accessible to someone in a wheel chair.

o Color is used as an enhancement for conveying information, and as an additional method of distinguishing among buttons, controls, and latches.

Trademarks

Perform is a trademark of International Bus ness Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Infoprint and DPI are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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