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I figured while I was at it, since folks here have also been asking
about fax, I'd send the latest press release (dated today) regarding
drop-dead serious price reductions on JT Fax products (note there
are several companies that sell Unix software that works with JT Fax
hardware).

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HAYES MICROCOMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. Box 105203
Atlanta, Georgia  30348
404/449-8791                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sharon O'Brien/Peggy Ballard                            H-1890

                  HAYES ANNOUNCES PRICE REDUCTIONS ON
                            JT FAX PRODUCTS

        ATLANTA, GA. 12 November 1990 -  Hayes Microcomputer Products,
Inc. today announced price reductions up to 67% on its JT Fax products.
In addition, the JT Fax 9600B, an internal facsimile board that
communicates with CCITT Group 3 facsimile machines or PC-based faxes, will
now be bundled with the Smartmodem 2400 Module for the JT Fax 9600B and
Smartcom EZ communications software.

        The new estimated retail prices for Hayes JT Fax products are:

                                                Old     New     Decreases
                Hayes JT Fax 9600B with         US$695  US$499  28%
                  Smartmodem 2400 Module
                  and Smartcom EZ
                Hayes JT Fax 4800B              US$295  US$199  33%
                Hayes JT Fax 4800 Portable      US$495  US$199  60%
                Hayes JT Fax 4800P              US$595  US$199  67%

        Hayes JT Fax products are supported by a strong network of
developers such as InterFax Inc., Nationwide Computer Dynamics, SofNet,
Inc., and UNIFAX Communications Inc., who have developed applications and
product solutions which take advantage of the JT Fax interface.  Each
Hayes product offers a  DOS command line interface, and the JT Fax 9600B
also provides a 2K Shared RAM interface for developers to design products
for multi-tasking and networking environments.

        Hayes JT Fax 9600B includes the JT Fax software and comes bundled
with Smartmodem 2400 Module and Smartcom EZ data communications software.
This complete package allows users to send and receive fax documents as
well as communicate asynchronously with PCs and BBS or on-line services.
In addition, the Smartmodem 2400 Module supports Hayes AutoSync which
allows remote synchronous mainframe communications when used with AutoSync
software.  Smartcom EZ provides a menu-driven user interface to simplify
communications, autotypes text for transmission, and provides file
transfer error-control using XMODEM.

        "Hayes facsimile products, consistently recommended by leading PC
publications, just became even better," said Hayes President Dennis C.
Hayes.   "With these price reductions and our strong third party support,
we are enhancing the growth of PC fax applications for the single-user as
well as the corporate environment."

        Hayes JT Fax products have a two-year limited performance
warranty, and customers may purchase an optional two-year extended
warranty for US$75 per product from Hayes.   Customers can receive
technical support and software upgrades through "Online with Hayes"
bulletin board system at 800/US HAYES or 404/HI MODEM or through Hayes
Customer Service at 404/441-1617.

        Best known as the leader in microcomputer modems, Hayes develops,
supplies and supports computer communications equipment and software for
personal computer and computer communications networks.  The company
distributes its products through an international network of authorized
distributors, dealers, and original equipment manufacturers.

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Hayes JT Fax 4800 Products

Hayes JT Fax 4800 products enable users to send and receive fax documents
from the PC.   JT Fax gives security and convenience to fax transmission
since these capabilities are available from the PC, eliminating the need
to print a document, find an available fax machine and wait in line to
send the fax document.  Documents received with the JT Fax may be printed
out, viewed on screen or stored for later use.  All Hayes JT Fax 4800
products support a wide range of popular applications packages, printers
and scanners.  The products are controlled by the menu-driven TSR Fax
software program and come packaged with JT Fax software and user
documentation.

        Hayes JT Fax 4800B --  a half-card for IBM PCs, XT/AT or
compatibles.

        Hayes JT Fax 4800 Portable --  a pocket-sized external unit that
connects to the serial port.  It is packaged with IBM-compatible cables,
carrying case, and power supply.

        Hayes JT Fax 4800P --  specifically designed for IBM PS/2 models
50, 60, 70 and 80 or IBM PS/2 compatibles.

MODULATION

International Data Transmission Standards - Supports V.27 ter (4800 bps
fax) and V.21 (300 bps) standards.

Group 3 Compatibility - Supports the most popular CCITT fax standard,
Group 3.  Equipment utilizing the Group 3 standard implements advanced
digital transmission techniques for reliable, fast transfer of documents.

ERROR CONTROL

Error Detection - Hayes JT Fax 4800 products detect errors upon fax
reception.  Reception of too many errors causes a retry.

DATA COMPRESSION

CCITT T.4 - Supports Huffman encoding, the standard used in the industry
which compresses the fax image for faster transmission.

JT FAX SOFTWARE

Program Interface - Implements the DOS command line interface which
allows software developers to write commands for batch processing of fax
calls.

Menus - Easy-to-use menus may be used by pressing the "hot key" which
activates the TSR program.

Phone Book - a fax phone number database may be generated and edited.

One-Step Convert and Send - Enables files to be converted to fax format
as they are being sent.

Application Print Capture - Enables Hayes JT Fax 4800 products to
"capture" a document created with the applications program that is being
sent to a printer, and redirect it as a fax.

Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) Fax Software - JT Fax software runs
underneath applications and provides context sensitive help.

Phone Directory/Scheduling/Broadcasting - Store fax phone numbers for use
at any time during the day or schedule for unattended use at night to
lower long distance costs.  Selected groups or offices can be defined so
that a single document is automatically sent to the group.

High and Low Resolution/Compressed Print - Supports high resolution, 200
x 200 dots per inch (DPI), near letter quality transmission and low
resolution (200 x 100 DPI).  Using compressed characters converts 132
column documents and spreadsheets to 80 columns without sacrificing print
quality.  High resolution gray scaling ensures the transmission quality of
scanned photographs or other images.

Signature and Letterhead - Users can "build" a document by combining
files containing text with a graphic letterhead image and signature which
have been scanned or faxed and stored in the personal computer.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Customer Support - Technical support and software upgrades are available
through Hayes Customer Service in the U.S. at 404/441-1617 or in Canada at
416/283-2627.

Hayes Bulletin Board System -  Customers can receive technical support
and software upgrades electronically through "Online with Hayes" bulletin
board system at 800/US HAYES or 404/HI MODEM.

Product Warranty - Hayes JT Fax products have a two-year limited
performance warranty, and customers may purchase an optional two-year
extended warranty for US$75 per product from Hayes.

AVAILABILITY

Distribution -  Hayes JT Fax products are distributed in North America
through authorized distributors, dealers, and original equipment
manufacturers.



Hayes JT Fax 9600B
with Smartmodem 2400 Module and Smartcom EZ

Hayes JT Fax 9600B includes the JT Fax software and comes bundled with
Smartmodem 2400 Module and Smartcom EZ data communications software.  This
complete package allows users to send and receive fax documents as well as
communicate asynchronously with PCs and BBS or on-line services.

Hayes JT Fax 9600B is controlled by the full-featured, menu-driven JT Fax
TSR which allows fax scheduling, broadcasting, and automatic retry.  The
product gives security and convenience to fax transmission since these
capabilities are available from the PC, eliminating the need to print a
document, find an available fax machine and wait in line to send the fax
document.  Documents received with the JT Fax may be printed out, viewed
on screen or stored for later use.  Each JT Fax product supports a wide
range of popular applications packages, printers and scanners.

Smartmodem 2400 Module and Smartcom EZ provide dial-up PC data
communications, and the modem module supports Hayes AutoSync which allows
remote synchronous mainframe communications when used with AutoSync
software.

MODULATION

International Data Transmission Standards - Supports V.29 (9600 bps fax
and 7200 bps fax), V.27 ter (4800 bps fax) and V.21 (300 bps) standards.

Group 3 Compatibility - Supports the most popular CCITT fax standard,
Group 3.  Equipment utilizing the Group 3 standard implements advanced
digital transmission techniques for reliable, fast transfer of documents.

ERROR CONTROL

Error Detection - Hayes JT Fax 9600B detects errors upon fax reception.
Reception of too many errors causes a retry.

DATA COMPRESSION

CCITT T.4 - Supports Huffman encoding, the standard used in the industry
which compresses the fax image for faster transmission.

HARDWARE INTERFACE

Shared RAM - Hayes JT Fax 9600B offers a 2K Shared RAM interface for
software developers to access the hardware directly.

JT FAX SOFTWARE

Program Interface - Implements the DOS command line interface which
allows software developers to write commands for batch processing of fax
calls.

Menus - Easy-to-use menus may be used by pressing the "hot key" which
activates the TSR program.

Phone Book - a fax phone number database may be generated and edited.

One-Step Convert and Send - Enables files to be converted to fax format
as they are being sent.

Application Print Capture - Enables Hayes JT Fax 9600B to "capture" a
document created with the applications program that is being sent to a
printer, and redirect it as a fax.

Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) Fax Software - JT Fax software runs
underneath applications and provides context sensitive help.

Phone Directory/Scheduling/Broadcasting - Store fax phone numbers for use
at any time during the day or schedule for unattended use at night to
lower long distance costs.  Selected groups or offices can be defined so
that a single document is automatically sent to the group.

High and Low Resolution/Compressed Print - Supports high resolution, 200
x 200 dots per inch (DPI), near letter quality transmission and low
resolution (200 x 100 DPI).  Using compressed characters converts 132
column documents and spreadsheets to 80 columns without sacrificing print
quality.  High resolution gray scaling ensures the transmission quality of
scanned photographs or other images.

Signature and Letterhead - Users can "build" a document by combining
files containing text with a graphic letterhead image and signature which
have been scanned or faxed and stored in the personal computer.

PACKAGING

Package Contents - Includes Hayes JT Fax 9600B unit, Smartmodem 2400
Module, JT Fax User Guide, JT Fax Software, Smartcom EZ communications
software and manual, Smartmodem 2400 Module for the JT Fax 9600B hardware
guide, and telephone cable.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Customer Support - Technical support and software upgrades are available
through Hayes Customer Service in the U.S. at 404/441-1617 or in Canada at
416/283-2627.

Hayes Bulletin Board System -  Customers can receive technical support
and software upgrades electronically through "Online with Hayes" bulletin
board system at 800/US HAYES or 404/HI MODEM.

Product Warranty - Hayes JT Fax 9600B has a two-year limited performance
warranty, and customers may purchase an optional two-year extended
warranty for US$75 per product from Hayes.

AVAILABILITY

Distribution -  Hayes JT Fax products are distributed in North America
through authorized distributors, dealers, and original equipment
manufacturers.

SMARTMODEM 2400 MODULE

Smartmodem 2400 Module supports all features of Hayes Smartmodem 2400B
including asynchronous communications as well as synchronous
communications through Hayes AutoSync.  Smartmodem 2400 Module is an
internal modem module that attaches to Hayes JT Fax 9600B.

MODULATION

International Data Transmission Standards - Smartmodem 2400 Module
supports CCITT V.22bis (2400 bps) and V.22 (1200 bps) transmissions.

Industry Data Transmission Compatibility - Supports communication with
103 (300 bps) and 212A (1200 bps) modems.

TELEPHONE LINE INTERFACE

Dial-up Line - Supports pulse or tone generated dial out or auto answer.

PABX and Business Line Support - Smartmodem 2400 Module operates in a
variety of PABX environments and has selectable features for operation in
business environments.

MODEM CONTROL AND OPERATION

Hayes Standard AT Command Set - Full support for this industry standard
enables Smartmodem 2400 Module to operate with the installed base of
communications software written to this standard.

Hayes Improved Escape Sequence with Guard Time - Allows the modem to
reliably escape from the on-line mode of operation (receiving/transmitting
data) to the command mode (interpreting the Hayes Standard AT Command Set)
without being accidentally triggered by transmitted data.  U.S. Patent
4,549,302 was granted to Hayes on October 22, 1985.

Call Progress Monitoring - The modem provides constant information on the
progress of a call.  Result code messages notify the user when dial tones,
busy signals, and carrier signals are detected, when connections are made,
and when commands are accepted.

Non-Volatile Storage of Phone Numbers and Configuration Profiles - The
modem stores up to four telephone numbers (36 digits each) in nonvolatile
memory.  The modem also stores two user configuration profiles in
nonvolatile memory in addition to factory configuration profile.

TRANSMISSION MODES

Asynchronous Hardware Mode - Supports standard asynchronous
communications for dial-up communications with value added networks,
on-line services, and personal computers.

Hayes AutoSync Mode - Smartmodem 2400 Module uses the system's standard
asynchronous communications port for synchronous communications.  Hayes
AutoSync provides remote synchronous mainframe communications when used
with Hayes AutoSync software.

SMARTCOM EZ COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE

Smartcom EZ allows users to place calls quickly as well as create "phone
book" entries for storing and implementing frequently used communications
instructions (phone number, i.d. number, password, etc.).  The program
also autotypes text for transmission, provides file transfer error-control
using XMODEM, and captures files to disk and printer.

PROGRAM INTERFACE

On-Screen Menus - A simple menu interface logically groups program
operations.  All menu items have "short-cut" keys that allow users to move
quickly to the option they desire.  Function keys speed movement to other
menus.

On-line Help System - A first time user is automatically provided with
helpful information about how to start using the program right away.
Smartcom EZ provides a comprehensive context-sensitive on-line help system
that provides detailed information and cross-references to related topics.
 From any point in the program, the F1 key may be utilized.

Phone Book - Allows users to store frequently called phone numbers and
other communications instructions to allow quick access to connecting and
exchanging information.  New entry automatically requests the phone number
and stores the information under a user definable name for future use.

COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Keyboard Macros - Users can assign a sequence of keys and entries to a
specified key, reducing the number of key strokes and speeding up often
used operations such as log-on sequences or information storable to a disk
file.

MODEM CONTROL

Hayes Standard AT Command Set - Takes full advantage of the Hayes
Standard AT Command Set for all Hayes Smartmodem products, including
automatic selection of highest possible speed.  Default parameters are set
to work in a majority of cases.  A user can also configure a modem through
simple, on-screen selections which Smartcom EZ then translates into the
appropriate commands that are issued to the modem.  Users can make maximum
use of advanced modem features without needing to learn AT Commands.

Set-up Strings - Allows the selection of features of non-Hayes modems
when those features are implemented using commands not found in the Hayes
Standard AT Command Set.

TERMINAL EMULATION

VT102/100 - The program imitates the characteristics of the popular DEC
VT102/100 terminal for communications with computers that recognize that
terminal.  Provides support of VT102/100 keyboard functions, visual
attributes and other key features.  The user guide provides suggestions
for changes to settings if necessary based on possible variances in the
remote system's requirements.

TTY (Teletypewriter) - A widely used type of emulation for PC computer
communications.

FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL

XMODEM - This is a widely used file transfer protocol that is supported
by most bulletin boards and on-line information services and is useful for
transmission of programs or messages without errors.

ON-LINE OPERATION

Printing - A user can concurrently print information as it is received.

Disk Capture - A user can also concurrently save information to disk as
it is being received for later review.  This can help reduce the duration
of costly on-line and telephone charges.

Autotyping - A quick way to send a text file to the remote system is to
autotype it.  When autotyping a file, text is sent to the remote system as
if a user were rapidly typing it.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements - Requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, or compatible
with minimum of 256K RAM, MS-DOS Version 2.0 and higher.

Printer Types - Serial and parallel types.




Hayes, the Hayes logos, and Smartcom EZ are registered trademarks and
JT Fax and Smartmodem are trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines, Inc.

MS/DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.