LaserWriter Pro 810

Introduced: October 1993
Terminated: November 1994

Description

The LaserWriter Pro 810 had multiple paper cassettes, a first in Apple printing. It used a slower processor than other printers in the LaserWriter line. The Weitek 8200 processor ran at 7.25Mhz. In spite of the lower speed, it could still produce up to 20 pages a minute at a resolution of 800 DPI.

Communication options included LocalTalk, Serial and Ethernet. The Pro 810 used the PostScript Level 2 or PCL 4+.

History

The LaserWriter Pro 810 was the highest end printer of its time. With multiple paper cassettes and unprecedented speed, it was geared towards professional users with high volume needs.

Specifications

Type: Electrophotography
Processor: Weitek 8200
Processor Speed: 7.25 MHz
Language: PostScript Level 2, PCL 4+
Colors: 1
Connection: LocalTalk, Serial, Ethernet
Pages Per Minute: 20
DPI: 800
Cartridge:—
Power: 560 W
Weight and Dimensions (US): 81 lbs., 19.5” H x 20.5” W x 21.5” D
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 36.7 kg, 49.5 cm H x 52.1 cm W x 54.6 cm D
ROM Size: 3 MB
Maximum RAM: 32 MB
Type of RAM Slots: 3, 72-pin SIMMs
Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns