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LaserWriter 12/640 PS
M3958 · LaserWriter Pro/Select
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Identifiers
| Order number | M3958 |
Reference
| Original price | $1,899 |
| Announced | 1996-03-18 |
| Discontinued | 1998-03-01 |
| Max supported OS | PostScript Level 2 |
| Design era | LaserWriter Pro/Select |
Configurations
| Colors | Platinum |
| Processor | AMD 29030 RISC @ 25 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB, 64 MB (max) |
| Print engine | Canon LBP-EX engine, 600 dpi |
| Resolution | 600 dpi laser, 12 ppm, FinePrint, PhotoGrade |
| PostScript | PostScript Level 2 (Adobe), Ethernet (EtherTalk) |
Physical
| Ports & connectivity | Ethernet (EtherTalk 10BASE-T) · AppleTalk (LocalTalk) · Parallel Centronics |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 505 × 325 × 450 mm |
| Weight | 23 kg |
Known quirks
- 12 ppm was workgroup-class in 1996
- Canon LBP-EX engine shared with HP LaserJet 5P — wide parts availability
- AMD 29030 RISC handled PostScript jobs quickly
- Last LaserWriter at this size/price tier before Apple exited printers