The eyes have it

Article Abstract:

Epson's Scanner Option Kit, $300, is a printer-mounted scanner which turns EX-800, EX-1000, and LQ-2500 dot matrix printers into image scanners for IBM PC-compatible microcomputers. The kit's scanning head replaces the printer's ribbon cartridge and reads artwork passed through the paper feed. The system produces images of 72 or 144 dots per inch, which can be manipulated and controlled with the Inset image-editing or Epscan scanning software with which it is bundled. The kit is easy to install, and is considered an excellent investment for users of Epson printers.

Software, Product information, Dot matrix printers, Image processing, Design, Evaluation, Epson America Inc., Products, Scanning, Microcomputer, Dot Matrix Printer, Epson Image Scanner (Scanning device), Inset (Computer graphics software)

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Sending in the clones

Article Abstract:

Canon (Lake Success, NY) and Kentek (Allendale, NJ) will release laser printers equipped with PostScript-compatible controllers early in 1988. Other PostScript-compatible equipment can be expected from other manufacturers. For example, Conographic (Irvine, CA) will provide its Conodesk 6000 controller with a PostScript clone called Conoscript. Another company, Custom Applications (Sudbury, MA), has added Compugraphic's Intellifont capability to its PostScript-compatible controller.

Laser printers, Compatibility (Computers), Compatible Hardware, Product Introduction, product announcement, Laser Printer, Controllers

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Checking the fax

Article Abstract:

Microcomputer-based facsimile expansion boards are ideal for fast, low-cost, easy transmission of graphics and text. Roughly 250,000 facsimile machines will be sold during 1988. A facsimile board that costs $1,000 provides a low-cost alternative to a facsimile machine that sells for between $2,000 and $5,000. An add-on facsimile board is ideal for occasional desktop publishing use.

Telecommunications equipment, Desktop publishing software, Sales, Communications Equipment, Equipment Acquisition, Facsimile, Graphics System, Add-In/On Devices, Boards/Cards, Text Communication, DTP Software

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