Laser-printer makers battle to cut costs: designers chase ASICs, better fonts, modularity. (application specific integrated circuits) (contains a related article on two new chips aimed at laser-printer design) From: EDN | Date: May 17, 1990| Author: Coco, Donna | COPYRIGHT 1990 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Low-end laser printer makers are investigating ASICs, better font management, more modular designs, improved LED technology and faster microprocessors in an attempt to cut costs while improving performance. Low-end laser printers typically list for $2,500 or less, while frequently discounted at 35 percent to 40 percent below that figure. Throughput speeds vary between four and eight pages per minute. ASICs are being used to house software routines, simplify hardware and diminish the size of t...

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