On March 1, 1992, Apple introduced the Personal LaserWriter NTR, a printer that was designed, manufactured, and sold as part of the Apple Printer series. This revolutionary printer was available for purchase at a starting price of $3,299.
The Personal LaserWriter NTR was equipped with a 16 MHz AMD 29005 processor, 2 MB of ROM, and the ability to print in one color with a resolution of up to 300 dpi. It also had a printing speed of up to 4 pages per minute, and featured both a Serial connection and a LocalTalk port, as well as a Parallel port.
However, despite its impressive capabilities, the Personal LaserWriter NTR was discontinued on September 1, 1993. As of today, the Personal LaserWriter NTR is 31 years old, and though it may no longer be available for purchase, it remains a significant piece of technology in the history of Apple printers.
Personal LaserWriter NTR Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 1, 1992 |
| Discontinued | September 1, 1993 |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Order Number | M8026G/A |
| Original Price | $3,299 |
| Weight | 32 Ibs. 14.515 KG |
| Demensions | 8” H x 15” W x 18.3” D 20.32 cm H x 38.1 cm W x 46.48 cm D |
Printer
| Type | Electrophotography |
| Colors | 1 |
| Pages Per Minute | 4 |
| DPI | 300 |
| Language | PostScript Level 2 PCL 4+ |
| Cartridge | M0089LL/A |
Hardware
| Processor | AMD 29005 |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz |
| ROM Size | 2 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 MB |
| Memory Slots | 1 – 72-pin SIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 80 ns |
Connections
| Connection | LocalTalk Serial Parallel |
Power
| Maximum Continuous Power | 600 W |
References:
Apple Support – Personal LaserWriter NTR: Technical Specifications
