4 Port Multi-Protocol Print Server Adds Management/Functionality to Network
 Printing.

Vancouver, B.C. - April 1, 1994 - Microplex Systems Ltd. announces the
release of the M202 multi-port multi-protocol print server. The M202 is
the first print server to offer advanced security and management features
while increasing the functionality and usability of printers.

FUNCTIONALITY

The M202 optimizes printing speed through a feature called Load Balancing
which directs print jobs to the printer with the shortest print queue. It
provides auto sensing and auto switching to the desired emulation mode,
and automatic conversion of ASCII files to PostScript for PostScript
printers.

MANAGEMENT FEATURES

The M202 has IEEE P1284 bi-directional parallel ports for printers so
equipped. For other printers, a back channeling feature allows printers to
send status information through their serial ports while print files are
sent via the parallel port. Additional print management capabilities are
available through SMTP email and SNMP.

SECURITY FEATURES

The M202 helps LAN managers control security under Novell with password
encryption; under TCP/IP with multi-level password protection and print
job scrambling between host and print server. Log reports and page
counting provide details of who has been using the printers and to what
extent.

MULTI-PROTOCOL COMPATIBILITY

The M202 printer servers seamlessly integrate the sharing of printers in
heterogeneous LANs running TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and Apple EtherTalk. All
protocols are supported simultaneously.

LAN CONNECTIVITY FOR TERMINALS 

The M202 print server can also be used as a terminal server. This allows a
single print server to act as a network node supporting printers and
terminals simultaneously.

EFFICIENCY

Microplex print servers eliminate the need for dedicated PCs, workstations,
Novell servers, or host ports to serve printers. They do not require host
software and permit the print server and attached printers to be located
anywhere on the LAN.

PRICE/AVAILABILITY

The North American list price for the M202 is US$595, and it is shipping
now.

For more information:

email: info@microplex.com
  tel: +1 800 665-7798
  tel: +1 604 444-4232
  fax: +1 604 444-4239

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