LaserWriter Plus

1986 · Mac era Printers

Introduced

1986

Original price

$ 6798

Processor

Motorola 68000

Original OS

1976

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorMotorola 68000

Speed12 MHz

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1.5 MB

Max RAM1.5 MB

Memory slots1

Storage

Storage1 MB ROM

Connectivity

SerialLocalTalk serial (RS-422); RS-232

Software

Original OS-

Power

Max power760 Watts

Power consumption6.3 Amps; 2599.2 BTU per Hr

Line voltage115 V, 60 Hz

Identifiers

Model IDLaserWriter Plus

Model N°M0198

Order N°M0198

Lifecycle

Introduced1986

Discontinued1988

History

The original LaserWriter was launched in 1985. Being the main feature of the "Macintosh Office", it was aimed at small businesses. Another feature of the Macintosh Office was Apple's new AppleTalk LAN technology, which made LaserWriter Apple's first network printer. Like the Macintosh in 1984, the Macintosh Office was announced with a television commercial during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XIX ('Lemmings'). With an approximate value of 7,000 US dollars, LaserWriter was relatively inexpensive compared to the competition.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserWriter · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The LaserWriter of 1985 was Apple's first network printer thanks to AppleTalk technology, revolutionizing the way computers could share devices. • At a cost of around 7,000 dollars, the LaserWriter was surprisingly economical compared to the competition of the time, making it accessible to small businesses. • The Macintosh Office, presented during Super Bowl XIX with the same advertising style as the Macintosh "Lemmings," marked Apple's entry into the professional and network market.

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