Product category: Communications ICs (Wired)
News Release from: NetSilicon (now Digi International) | Subject: DPO7300
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 9 May 2003
Network module powers
multifunction office device
NetSilicon's device networking platforms have been integrated into Sharp's novel FO-DC500 Super G3 document communication system
The Sharp FO-DC500 uses NetSilicon's DPO7300, an intelligent network module to deliver web-based management, remote diagnostics, network printing and network scanning. "Sharp's innovative FO-DC500 multifunction devices are designed as fax-based solutions for growing businesses", said Bruce Berger, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NetSilicon.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The addition of NetSilicon's industry-leading networking platform enables Sharp to deliver on their mission of improving office productivity".
The DPO7300 is a complete intelligent network module based on NetSilicon's NET+ARM processors developed on the award winning NET+Works development suite.
Software running on the DPO7300 provides the most advanced services for network printers and multifunction devices, including the latest printing services, web based management, e-mail notification, and network scanning using both e-mail and FTP protocols.
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Manufacturers can easily and cost-effectively add best-in-class networking to their products by integrating the DPO7300 into their printers or multifunction devices.
"The FO-DC500 is an advanced business solution, with the functionality and speed that today's networked offices demand", said George Grafanakis, Product Marketing Manager, Network Office Systems Group at Sharp.
"By using NetSilicon's proven device networking platform, we were able to concentrate on our unique products' features without getting bogged down in technical networking details.
As a result, we were able to get our products to market at a reduced cost in a fraction of the time".
Powered by a 16-page-per-minute engine, the FO-DC500 is completely modular, and ideal for any growing business.
With network scanning, network printing, web-based management, and remote diagnostics, the FO-DC500 offers a broad range of features to quickly increase office productivity.
The FO-DC500 offers JBIG compression, 1.3s quick scan, personal auto-dial phone books, flash memory backup, and an easy-to-use interface featuring a qwerty keyboard.
With a large 4.7in LCD screen and easy menu navigation, the FO-DC500's ergonomic tilting status display can be viewed at a wide range of angles.
With 8Mbyte standard Flash memory expandable to 16Mbyte, the FO-DC500 is a cost-effective facsimile solution with the flexibility to grow alongside a customer's business.
By integrating the DPO7300, the FO-DC500 is able to offer high performance network printing, convenient network scanning, and productivity enhancing management features.
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