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Features
The major features of the QMS 860 Print System are listed below:
■ Exceptional print quality
Produces 8 pages per minute (ppm) of high-quality
letter/A4 output at 600 x 600 print resolution. The QMS
8 6 0 P ri n t S y s t em is a d e s k t o p p rin t er wi th
multiple-resolution capability. The 600 x 600 print
resolution provides smooth dense blacks, fine lines, quality
halftones, and sharp images—excellent for high-quality
photo reproductions.
■ 11" x 17"/A3 output at 600 dpi
Provides the frequently requested 11" x 17"/A3 feature
with high-quality 600 dpi output.
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PostScript Level 2 page description language capability
Allows you to take full advantage of your printer’s high
print resolution. PostScript Level 2 capabilities are
provided in the QMS 860 Print System via the QMS Level
2 page description language, a program which is
compatible with Adobe’s PostScript Level 2 language
while providing additional capabilities. QMS Level 2
supports extensive graphics capabilities to control the
appearance of text, geometric shapes and images, and
improves memory and resource management.
■ Emulation Sensing Processor (ESP) Technology
Allows your printer to recognize and switch to any
incoming printer emulation loaded on the printer. When
your printer is in ESP mode, you can easily print
PostScript, HP PCL 4, or HP-GL documents.
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