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Minolta's Fiery-Driven Color PageWorks Ex Unveiled at PC Expo

Strategic Insights

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San Mateo, CA-based Electronics for Imaging (EFI) announced that Minolta's Peripheral Products Division (PPD) has chosen the advanced Fiery X2e embedded color controller to drive the Minolta Color PageWorks Ex workgroup color printer. This printer offers professional quality color at workgroup prices, making it an attractive solution for corporate users. The partnership between Minolta and EFI showcases their commitment to delivering affordable color desktop solutions to the market.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minolta Color PageWorks Ex is driven by a customized Fiery X2e embedded color controller developed specifically for Minolta.
  • The printer features a 133MHz RISC processor and custom EFI RipChips, resulting in a maximum rated speed of 3 pages per minute (ppm) for color output and 12 ppm for black-and-white.
  • The Color PageWorks Ex offers scalability through optional upgrades such as additional memory, internal hard drive, and network cards, along with standard Fiery X2e features.
  • The printer's performance is enhanced by features such as EFI's ColorWise Color Management System and Adobe PostScript 3.
  • The partnership between Minolta and EFI aims to address the increasing demand for affordable color laser printing in the corporate market.

Statistics:

  • 133MHz RISC processor
  • 3 ppm for color output
  • 12 ppm for black-and-white
  • Upgrades available for additional memory, internal hard drive, and network cards
  • Scalability through customizable Fiery X2e features
  • 24 worldwide sales offices for Electronics for Imaging
  • 550+ employees at Electronics for Imaging
  • 1,300+ customers of Fiery Color Servers and Fiery Driven color printers worldwide

Sources:

  • "Electronics for Imaging, Inc. Unveils Minolta's Composite Fiery-Driven Color PageWorks Ex at PC Expo in New York." Business Wire, June 15, 1998.
  • "Minolta's Peripheral Products Division Chooses EFI's Fiery X2e Embedded Color Controller for New Workgroup Color Printer." Business Wire, June 15, 1998.

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