LEXINGTON, Ky., July 23, 1992 . . . The IBM Portable Printer -- a very small and lightweight battery powered printer offering laser-like print quality for the business traveler -- was announced today by Lexmark International Inc. Lexmark also announced the IBM 4070 IJ personal printer, a space-saving inkjet designed for home office and small business users who require high resolution print quality. Lexmark, a former division of IBM, develops and markets IBM personal printers under license from IBM. Both products offer a one year express service warranty as a standard feature. Under the program, customers needing assistance call a toll number to reach a Lexmark service specialist and, if necessary, Lexmark will provide a replacement printer within two business days. The IBM Portable Printer, available in raven black or pearl white, uses thermal transfer print technology on plain paper and is designed for use with IBM-compatible notebook personal computers. Ideal for business travelers who prepare correspondence or presentations on the road, the IBM Portable Printer weighs only two and one-half pounds yet offers high resolution 360 x 360 dots-per-inch (dpi) print quality. The IBM Portable Printer is small enough to fit into a briefcase along with the portable PC. The IBM 4070 IJ is an inkjet personal printer designed for use with IBM-compatible desktop PCs in a home office or small business where high resolution printing of text and graphics is a requirement. The 4070 is available in two models, one with a sheet feeder standard. It features 360 x 360 dpi print quality, a small working space, quiet operating levels, and battery pack and carrying case options for users who want transportable desktop printing. Price and Availability The IBM Portable Printer, priced at a suggested $549, and the IBM 4070 IJ, priced at a suggested $599 for the Model 1 with 50-sheet feeder and $499 for the Model 2 without sheet feeder, and all their features and options, are available now through Lexmark and IBM authorized resellers, and Lexmark direct. Lexmark International Inc., created in 1991, is an independent worldwide company that develops, manufactures and markets IBM personal printers, IBM typewriters, related supplies and keyboards. Lexmark International, 740 New Circle Rd NW, Lexington, KY 40511 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. For additional info, | | contact the company at the address or phone# indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+