PTXC-1000

Pentax^® PocketJet^TM Printer

The future of portable printing . . . today!

[$349.00 - PTXC-1000:Kit includes the printer, universal AC adapter/battery charger, power cord, parallel interface cable, Ni-Cd battery, carry case, documentation, and 100-sheet box of letter-size paper.]

DESCRIPTION
The Pentax® PocketJet^TM printer, with its ultra-light/ultra-portable design, sets new standards for truly portable printing. Weighing only 17.5 ounces/497 grams (including battery), the PocketJet printer can go with you anytime and anywhere you need it! Best of all, the PocketJet printer is loaded with the performance features you would expect to find in a desktop printer, in a compact, portable package.

• Small . . . PocketJets are among the smallest portable printers in the world. Even with accessories, they are still small enough to fit into the available space in your briefcase or PC carry bag.
• Light . . . PocketJets are also among the world's lightest printers. But don't let a PocketJet's size and weight fool you. Its practical design and durable construction are well suited for constant on-the-road use.
• Fast . . . Printing at up to three pages-per-minute, PocketJets are among the fastest portables going, so you will be off to your next appointment all the sooner.
• Crisp . . . PocketJet's direct thermal print technology produces 300 x 300 dpi text and graphics that you will be proud to put in front of a customer or prospect.
• Complete . . . PocketJet ships with everything you need to start printing right out of the box. If you were to add up the items that are not included with most other portable printers, yet are standard with the PocketJet, you would find PocketJet often has a lower suggested list price. (And most of these items are considered essentials by true road warriors.) A complete PocketJet system includes:

• PocketJet printer
• Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
• Centronics parallel interface cable
• Universal AC adapter/battery recharger
• Power cord
• Thermal paper - 100-sheet box
• Carrying case
• Complete documentation

• Smart . . . Not only can you print directly from your H/PC using bPRINT, but every PocketJet also has an HP® LaserJet^TM IIP (PCL4) emulation that lets you print all your Windows®, DOS, and OS/2® files just like you do on your office printer. Just select the LaserJet IIP driver from your systems printer driver file and you're ready to go.
• Thrifty . . . PocketJets don't use expensive ink ribbons or cartridges - the only consumable is the paper. So your true cost per page will always be constant and affordable.
• Flexible . . . Most users will want and need all of the components in a PocketJet system, but there are times when they may want to build their own custom configurations by choosing from the standard system and optional components. For example, in applications where a PocketJet is being permanently mounted in a vehicle, they would want a car adapter power supply, instead of the AC adapter and battery.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POCKETJET
Why does the PocketJet need thermal paper?
Direct thermal printing (DTP) technology is the best way to provide superior print quality and speeds, and have a low cost per page compared to other portable printing technologies. Unlike the competition, the PocketJet does not use ink, toner or ribbons to print. In direct thermal printing, the thermal head heats-up and activates a heat-sensitive dye that has been applied to the paper. This direct heating of the page creates the individual dots that make up the image.

But isn't thermal paper real shiny or slick?
Most people's image of thermal paper is based on the old roll fax paper. Things have changed, however. PocketJet's thermal paper is a 20 lb., cut sheet paper stock that has been specially formulated to work with the printer to produce optimized print quality. Unlike fax paper, you can write on this paper and even highlight on it with water-based highlighters.

Is there any way to print on company letter-head?
Yes. Pentax-brand thermal paper can be run through printing presses to produce letterhead. Flexo presses are recommended, but offset presses can also be used. Water-based inks are preferred, but UV inks can be used on presses with UV drying capabilities. Anyone wishing to print company letterhead should contact Pentax Technologies Technical Support (303)460-1820 for complete information on ink usage and printing methods.

What is the cost-per-page to print?
Since the paper is the only consumable, the cost-per-page is a constant 8¢ for letter-size pages, no matter how much text or graphics coverage there is on the page. Ink jet and thermal transfer printer competitors can only give estimates (usually low to make their technologies look more attractive) on their cost-per-page or life of consumables, since they do not know, from user-to-user, what the average page coverage will be. At 8¢ per page, PocketJet is competitive with ink jet systems and better than thermal transfer.

Will the paper be readily available?
Initial paper distribution will be through computer catalogs and the same resellers who carry the PocketJet printer. Pentax Technologies plans to have the paper available through office supply stores in the near future. They recommend that you buy several boxes of paper with your initial printer purchase.

What is the "life" of the paper?
Under normal archival (office file) conditions, the manufacturer of the paper expects that there will be no noticeable deterioration in print quality for a minimum of ten years. However, since heat activates the dye on the page, we recommend not exposing the paper to direct sunlight or heat (like on the dashboard in a car) for long periods of time.

What memory does your printer have? What is your page memory?
The PocketJet has 512 KB of user-addressable memory. Actual page memory for any given document will depend on the amount of fonts downloaded to the printer. Very few documents will exceed the printer's 512 KB memory capabilities.

What if I need more than 512 KB of memory?
Pentax Technologies has introduced a new version of the PocketJet that supports letter, A4, and legal-size page printing, and has 2 MB of memory. Anyone with a 512 KB PocketJet printer can upgrade to 2 MB. Users should contact Pygmy for complete upgrade information.

Does the PocketJet support legal-size page printing?
While the standard PocketJet supports A4 and letter-size page printing, there is also a letter/legal version that will print legal-size pages. Anyone owning the standard PocketJet printer can upgrade to legal-size printing capabilities. Users should contact Pygmy for complete upgrade information.

How many fonts can you download?
The standard PCL4 emulation has seven resident fonts. The number of fonts you can download depends on the complexity of the individual fonts used. In a typical text application, it is unlikely that a user will ever "overload" the page memory with downloadable fonts.

Do I have to buy a PocketJet as a complete system, or can I buy just the components I need?
While we feel that most users will need and regularly use all of the components of a complete PocketJet printer kit, PocketJet print engines and accessories can now be purchased separately. Contact Pygmy for complete details and pricing.

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HOW TO ORDER
To order online, visit the hottest new web store on the planet -- www.mobilemania.com! Enjoy easy shopping, track your order from the moment it hits our system until it reaches your door, check stock on the products of your dreams!

To order by phone from within the U.S. or Canada, CALL 1-800-447-9469. To order from other countries, call (305)253-1212, Extension 300. Our representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

You can also reach us by fax at 1-305-255-1876.

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