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'''ImageWriter''' is a series of [[dot matrix printer]]s sold between 1982 and 1986 by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]. Although supplanted in the high-end market by the [[LaserWriter]] and in the low-end market by the [[StyleWriter]], the ImageWriter remained a popular printer for printing forms or producing banners. |
'''ImageWriter''' is a series of [[dot matrix printer]]s sold between 1982 and 1986 by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]. Although supplanted in the high-end market by the [[LaserWriter]] and in the low-end market by the [[StyleWriter]], the ImageWriter remained a popular printer for printing forms or producing banners. |
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The original '''ImageWriter''' was a re-packaged 7-pin printer from [[C.Itoh|C.Itoh Electronics]], released in 1983. It was originally intended to be used with the [[Apple II]], replacing the earlier [[Apple Dot Matrix Printer]] (also a C. Itoh model). The ImageWriter could produce images as well as text, up to a resolution of 144 [[Dots per inch|DPI]] and a speed of about 120 cps. The ImageWriter was also supported by the [[Macintosh 128K]] computer, the original Mac. Apple wanted a graphical printer for the Mac, and had introduced the ImageWriter primarily to support the new machine. This permitted it to produce [[WYSIWYG]] output from the screen of the computer, which was an important aspect for promoting the concept of the [[GUI]]. Quality was adequate rather than startling. |
The original '''ImageWriter''' was a re-packaged 7-pin printer from [[C.Itoh|C.Itoh Electronics]], released in 1983. It was originally intended to be used with the [[Apple II]], replacing the earlier [[Apple Dot Matrix Printer]] (also a C. Itoh model). The ImageWriter could produce images as well as text, up to a resolution of 144 [[Dots per inch|DPI]] and a speed of about 120 cps. The ImageWriter was also supported by the [[Macintosh 128K]] computer, the original Mac. Apple wanted a graphical printer for the Mac, and had introduced the ImageWriter primarily to support the new machine. This permitted it to produce [[WYSIWYG]] output from the screen of the computer, which was an important aspect for promoting the concept of the [[GUI]]. Quality was adequate rather than startling.] This printer no longer has any supported drivers (though it is still possible to print to it in ''TEXT'' only, the printer cannot understand ''RAW'' data.) Like its sucessor, the [[Imagewriter II]] a self-test may be done by turning it off, holding ''form feed'' button down until the ImageWriter is turned back on. |
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In [[1984]] Thunderware introduced the '''ThunderScan''', an optical scanner that was installed in place of the ImageWriter ribbon cartridge.<ref>{{cite web | last =Hertzfeld | first =Andy | authorlink = | coauthors = | year =1984 | url =http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story=Thunderscan.txt | title =Thunderscan | format = | work = | publisher =Folklore.org | accessdaymonth =1 June | accessyear =2006 }}</ref> With support for the [[Apple II]] and the Mac, the ThunderScan provided low cost grayscale scanning with moderate resolution and speed. |
In [[1984]] Thunderware introduced the '''ThunderScan''', an optical scanner that was installed in place of the ImageWriter ribbon cartridge.<ref>{{cite web | last =Hertzfeld | first =Andy | authorlink = | coauthors = | year =1984 | url =http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story=Thunderscan.txt | title =Thunderscan | format = | work = | publisher =Folklore.org | accessdaymonth =1 June | accessyear =2006 }}</ref> With support for the [[Apple II]] and the Mac, the ThunderScan provided low cost grayscale scanning with moderate resolution and speed. |
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| Introduced | June 1, 1984 |
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| Discontinued | December 1, 1985 |
| Type | Dot matrix |
| Ports | Serial |
| Power consumption | 180 Watt |
| Color | 1 |
| Dots per inch | 360 |
| Speed | 1 Page per minute |
| Language | QuickDraw |
| Weight | 16 lbs |
| Dimensions | (H x W x D) 4.8 x 16.2 x 11.8 in |
ImageWriter is a series of dot matrix printers sold between 1982 and 1986 by Apple. Although supplanted in the high-end market by the LaserWriter and in the low-end market by the StyleWriter, the ImageWriter remained a popular printer for printing forms or producing banners.
The original ImageWriter was a re-packaged 7-pin printer from C.Itoh Electronics, released in 1983. It was originally intended to be used with the Apple II, replacing the earlier Apple Dot Matrix Printer (also a C. Itoh model). The ImageWriter could produce images as well as text, up to a resolution of 144 DPI and a speed of about 120 cps. The ImageWriter was also supported by the Macintosh 128K computer, the original Mac. Apple wanted a graphical printer for the Mac, and had introduced the ImageWriter primarily to support the new machine. This permitted it to produce WYSIWYG output from the screen of the computer, which was an important aspect for promoting the concept of the GUI. Quality was adequate rather than startling.] This printer no longer has any supported drivers (though it is still possible to print to it in TEXT only, the printer cannot understand RAW data.) Like its sucessor, the Imagewriter II a self-test may be done by turning it off, holding form feed button down until the ImageWriter is turned back on.
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In 1984 Thunderware introduced the ThunderScan, an optical scanner that was installed in place of the ImageWriter ribbon cartridge.[1] With support for the Apple II and the Mac, the ThunderScan provided low cost grayscale scanning with moderate resolution and speed.
Using CUPS drivers, it is possible to use an ImageWriter II under OS X - with suitable hardware/software it can also be shared over AppleTalk.