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Main Features and Specifications

Color Technology | TekColorTM Dynamic Correction | Color Standards | Paper and Transparencies | Transfer Roll | Connectivity | Network Interfaces | Memory | Image Processing | Language | Input Trays | Printer Drivers | Fonts | Warranty | Configurations

Main Features

Color Technology

Continuous-tone 300 dpi dye sublimation color printing with TekColor PhotofineTM image rendering.


TekColorTM Dynamic Correction

Provides accurate reproduction of commercial printing presses, inks, and digital photographic standards. Choose standard profiles for Commercial Press, SWOP Press (Specifications for Web Offset Publications), SNAP Press (newsprint), or Euroscale Press; Toyo or DIC (Dai Nippon Ink); FujiProof or Photo; Simulate Display; or Vivid Color. With PhaserMatchTM software*, you can fine-tune the color reproduction curve, color density curve, and dot gain to create custom profiles for your press, ink, and paper.
*Requires Extended Features Option


Color Standards

PANTONE®*-approved solid color simulations, Adobe PostScript device-independent color, CIE international color standards, and support for ICC and Apple ColorSync color management systems.
*Pantone Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials.


Paper and Transparencies

Paper and Transparencies Image Area
Letter-size (8.5 x 11 ins.) 8.3 x 10.5 ins
A4-size (210 x 297 mm) 204 x 283 mm
Letter Extra Paper, ColorSealTM,
and Adhesive-Backed Paper

(Accommodates a single page, full-bleed image.)
Image Area

9.6 x 13.3 ins. (243 x 337 mm) 9.3 x 12.7 ins.
(237 x 323 mm)


Transfer Roll

Transfer Roll Print Speed
3-Color (CMY) 100 prints 1.75 minutes
ColorSeal (CMY with UV Coating) 100 Prints 3 minutes
4-Color (CMYK) 100 prints 2.3 minutes
Black 200 prints 1 minute

Connectivity

Macintosh, Windows/DOS PCs, OS/2, and UNIX.


Network Interfaces

Standard: AppleTalk, parallel, RS-232 serial, and SCSI port for external font disk; Optional: Ethernet interface with support for Novell®, EtherTalk®, and TCP/IP protocols. All ports and protocols are simultaneously active with automatic print queue management.


Memory

16 Mbytes standard, expandable to 64 Mbytes.


Image Processing

Advanced 24-MHz AMD RISK processor with interleaved memory for accelerated throughput.


Language

Genuine Adobe® PostScript®


Input Trays

Standard: Adjustable input tray accommodates 50 sheets of paper or transparencies. Optional: Lower Tray Assembly accommodates 50 sheets of paper or transparencies. Available in Letter- or A4-size.


Printer Drivers

Standard: PC and Macintosh; PhaserPrintTM plug-in provides fast, direct download from Adobe Photoshop® and adds image replication feature. Optional: Drivers for SUN, SGI, HP, IBM, and DEC Workstations.


Fonts

39 resident fonts. Additional fonts may be downloaded in memory; built-in support for PostScript Type 1, Type 3, and TrueTypeTM fonts; SCSI port for external hard-disk storage of additional fonts.


Warranty

TekColor CareSM, our comprehensive support system, provides technical support via the World Wide Web, on-demand fax reference library, electronic bulletin board, and a quarterly newsletter about color printing. Unlimited, one-on-one telephone support is at your call during regular business hours. A one year warranty is standard, with optional plans for extended service.


Configurations

The Phaser 450 color printer is available in a base configuration or with factory installed Extended Features.
Phaser 450 Base
Configuration
Extended
Features
Memory (RAM) 16 MB 64 MB
Letter Extra 4-Color Printing Requires 32 MB Standard
Ethernet Interface Optional Standard
TekColor Dynamic Correction Profiles Commercial, SWOP, SNAP, Euroscale, Photo Commercial, SWOP, SNAP, Euroscale, Photo, FujiProof, Toyo, DIC
PhaserMatch Software - Yes
See your authorized Tektronix dealer for additional ordering information for accessories, supplies, and extended service plans.

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