Venture Computer, the sole distributor in South Africa for Lexmark International Inc., today announced the MarkNet Pro 1 10/100BaseTX print server which gives customers a super-fast external adapter that reduces network traffic and speeds printer throughput. The adapter delivers performance up to two times faster than the leading competitor.
Customers are able to use Lexmark`s external print servers to attach virtually any printer to all major network operating systems. The dual-speed MarkNet Pro 1 10/100BaseTX adapter helps customers reduce their total information systems costs by protecting their printer investment. Customers can use the MarkNet Pro 1 10/100BaseTX for connectivity to 10BaseT today and 100BaseTX in the future.
"Lexmark customers consistently recognise value and performance," said Richard Fearon, sales and marketing director at Venture Computer. "This product gives maximum flexibility for attaching printers to a network and adds a rich set of features to make configuration, updating and maintenance easy from the desktop or workstation."
This new print server incorporates a fast 32Bit PCI local bus, optimised firmware and a powerful Hitachi SH2 27 MHz RISC processor to help empty print queues faster, reducing the wait for print jobs.
The new MarkNet Pro 1 10/100BaseTX is equipped with an ECP IEEE 1284 compliant bi-directional parallel port delivering 800Kbps and a twisted pair (RJ-45) connection delivering today`s 10Mbps and tomorrow`s 100Mbps speeds. Lexmark`s family of print servers are Web-ready and can be configured through your favourite browser.
Embedded links to technical support, printer driver and firmware update databases and online product registration on the Lexmark Web Site make maintenance easy. The links can be customised to point to customers or reseller intranet sites or online purchasing systems. The MarkNet Pro home page also includes a Java applet that displays status information for the last four jobs printed when an Optra printer is attached.
Key features
The MarkNet Pro print servers include many features that make them easy to set-up, configure and manage including:
- Automatic speed detection and media detection eliminate the need to set these parameters during installation
- Automatic assignment of IP addresses and intuitive naming of printers with DHCP and WINS/DNS support to make set-up and operation easier
- Testing with a wide variety of dot matrix, inkjet and laser printers to ensure compatibility
- Simultaneous support for all major network protocols - TCP/IP, IPX, DLC/LLC, EtherTalk and TokenTalk
- Flash memory firmware for quick and easy upgrades -- MarkVision, a powerful tool with an intuitive, graphical user interface for set-up and configuration of the MarkNet Pro print servers and a host of useful printer management features for network administrators when used with an Optra laser printer
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