IBM 3112

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Highlights:
Network ready
25MHZ RISC controller
39 type 1 fonts, 36 intellefonts, 10 true type fonts, 28 bit-mapped fonts
Up to 32MB ASCII Memory
Up to 4MB Flash Memory
Duplex capable
Optional envelope feeder

The IBM 3112 Page Printer is a 12 page-per-minute (PPM) printer providing a print solution for up to four simultaneous user groups: IBM Host (AS/400* or System/370*, System/390*, direct LAN Attach (Token-ring or Ethernet), ASCII PC Parallel attached workstations, and ASCII Serial RS-232/422 attached workstations. All 3112 Page Printers include a standard SCS data stream coaxial or twinaxial interface for attachment to IBM host systems. IPDS data stream capability is optional. Also, all 3112 printers include a standard PC Parallel interface, Serial RS-232/422 interface, and a slot for Internal Network Adapters. Multiple copy collation in the printer.

Separator sheets between jobs, copies, or pages
Configurable input buffers
Automated network installation of drivers and utilities via MarkVision

The IBM 3112 Model 001 is the follow-on/replacement product for the successful IBM 3912 Page Printers. The new Page Printer offers numerous improvements to the appearance, hardware printing mechanism, internal firmware-code, and application drivers. The end-user benefits of these improvements include: improved print quality resulting from new print cartridges that use Diamond Fine** toner and print resolutions up to 1200 dpi for PCL and PostScript applications (300 and 600 dpi are also available); enhanced paper handling including label processing, direct attach duplex paper feeder and cableless second paper drawers; and state of the art network management tools for Novell users and Local Area Network (LAN) administrators (MarkVision**). Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) support is also provided, enabling the IBM 3112 Page Printer to generally support software applications that operate with PPDS. In addition, the 3112 will have the following expanded host printing capabilities: expanded printable area, enhanced IPDS resident font support including an optional 3812/3816 font subset, performance enhancements, auto-paper handling sensing.
Highlights

     Enhanced Network connectivity supporting up to one INA, in addition to the coaxial or twinaxial interface, with up to four simultaneous host connections
     Application resource storage utilizing Flash Memory or 40MB Hard disk drive options (PCL and PostScript Only)
     Improved paper handling including label processing
     Improved paper handling features: duplex option - easy snap on eliminating cable connection, paper trays have visual paper low indicators, second drawer - is direct attach eliminating cable connection.
     Memory enhancements including maximum memory capacity of 64 MB (PCL and PostScript Only)
     Improved print quality including up to 1200 pel print resolution (PCL and PostScript Only for 600 and 1200 pel)
     Industry standard data stream support: Enhanced PCL5**, PostScript** level 2
     Toner-Saver Mode, providing a low cost printing alternative
     Automatic port switching and data stream sensing
     MarkVision: state of the art network management tool for Novell users and LAN administrators
     Two IPDS features:
          IPDS with Standard 4028/3912/3916 Fonts
          IPDS with 3812/3816 Font Subset

Description
A 4 x 20 LCD operator panel display uses simple terminology to lead the user through the available menus. The flash memory and disk options allow the user to download fonts that remain in the printer as long as the option is installed.
The 3112 comes standard with the following:
     12 PPM Laser Printer
     200-sheet Standard Paper Input, 250-sheet Standard Paper Output
     2MB Standard Memory with SCS only interfaces, 4MB standard with IPDS options
     Standard Enhanced PCL5 and PostScript Level 2 data stream support
     One SCS coaxial or SCS twinaxial interface feature must be ordered
     Standard PC Parallel and RS-232 Serial Interface
     One slot for an Internal Network Adapter (INA), or installation of the hard drive
     No output bin full sensing

          3 1 1 X  P A G E  P R I N T E R  C O M P A R I S O N
                                     3112-001      3116-00X
                                                   001   002  003
                                              --------      ---   ---  ---
Speed                                        12      ----- 16 -----
Duty Cycle (max.)                         50K      50K   75K  75K
Processor (AMD RISC)                   25 Mhz      ---- 25 Mhz --
Memory
 Standard RAM                         2MB/4MB     4MB   4MB   8MB
 Maximum RAM                              64MB     --- 64MB -----
 2 MB Flash Opt.                          Yes      ---- Yes -----
 4 MB Flash Opt.                          Yes      ---- Yes -----
 Opt. Hard Drive                          Yes      ---- Yes -----
 IPDS Memory                              Yes      ---- Yes -----
Resolution
  300 PEL                                 Yes      ---- Yes -----
  600 PEL                                 Yes      ---- Yes -----
 1200 PEL                                 Yes      ---- Yes -----
INA Slots                                   1       1    1   Occupied
Ethernet                                  Option   Opt   Opt STD
Token Ring                                Option   ----Option----
LocalTalk                                 Option   ----Option----
Ser/Par I/F