The IBM 6400-020 line matrix printer Cabinet achieves reliable high quality printing while achieving the lowest cost per page output at blistering speeds. Our fully refurbished printers are sold with a warranty and are all qualified for maintenance. Parts & Supplies are also available for this model as well as repair services.
IBM 6400-020
The IBM 6400-020 are feature-rich impact printers designed to complement the current IBM 6400 line printer offerings. These models:6400-020
These 6400-020 are extremely versatile, cost-effective printers. They offer as standard the IBM Proprinter III XL and Epson FX 1050 graphics emulations, as well as the Printronix P-Series, Printronix P-Series XQ Variant, and Printronix Serial Matrix emulations. These models can also be attached via ASCII, coax, twinax, Token Ring, or Ethernet to such diverse hosts as IBM S/390, AS/400, RS/6000, IBM PC and Netfinity servers, IBM-compatible PCs, non-IBM systems supporting the ASCII serial/parallel interface, and LANs.
The IBM 6400-020 is designated a Customer Setup (CSU) machine. The Setup Guide and Configuration Utility diskette contain all of the necessary instructions to enable the customer to set up and configure the printer.
IBM 6400-020, features ordered at time of base machine order are factory installed prior to shipment, and are covered in the setup and configuration instructions. Features designated as plant order have a field-install equivalent, which must be installed by IBM 6400-020 Service.
Performance
IBM 6400 Models 020
IBM 6400-020, Print Options
Vertical spacing-3, 4, 6 or 8 lines per inch, or as selected by host
Horizontal spacing-10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.7, 18 or 20 characters per inch
IBM 6400-020, Paper Specifications
Continuous form width: 3" to 17" (with tear strips) (7.6 cm to 43.2 cm); when using rear exit, the maximum is 16 inches
Continuous form length: 3" to 24" (7.6 cm to 61 cm)
One to six-part forms
Horizontal and vertical fine-scale forms adjustments
Dual-position lid to allow quick access to forms or stacking of forms
View function for print verification
IBM 6400-020, Optional Graphics Features
Code V and IGP Printronix Emulation
IBM IPDS
IBM 6400-020, Printer Emulations
Standard
Epson FX 1050
IBM Proprinter III XL
Printronix P-Series and P-Series XQ Variant
Printronix Serial Matrix
Optional
Twinaxial IPDS: IBM 4234-008, 4234-012
Twinaxial non-IPDS: IBM 4234-002, 5225-001, or 5225-004
Coaxial IPDS: IBM 4234-007, 4234-011
Coaxial non-IPDS: IBM 4234-001 or 3287-001
IBM 6400-020, System AttachmentsStandard (ASCII)
AS/400 using the ASCII Workstation Controller port on 9402(except Model Y10), 9404 and 9406
3197, 3477, 3486/87/88 Terminals (parallel port only)
3174 Controller (Asynchronous Emulation Adapter)
ES/9370TM using the ASCII Subsystem
Micro Channel 370 using ASCII serial or parallel port
RISC System/6000 using ASCII serial or parallel port
LAN Connections to Token-Ring and Ethernet via the Network Print Server feature
IBM PCs or PS/2s using the ASCII serial or parallel port
IBM-compatible PCs using the ASCII serial or parallel port
Non-IBM Systems using the ASCII serial or parallel port
IBM 6400-020, Optional (Twinaxial, Coaxial)
AS/400 using the Twinaxial Workstation port on models 9402, 9404 and 9406 Advanced 36 using Twinaxial Workstation Controller
Advanced 36 using Twinaxial Workstation Controller
System/36TM using Workstation Controller port on models 5360, 5362, 5363 and 5364
5394 and 5494 control unit using Workstation port
3174 Controllers (Release 3.0 or higher)
ES/9370, ES/9000 Processors using the Workstation Subsystem Controller port (FC 6020 or 6120)
S/390 Parallel Transaction Servers via 3174 Controller
IBM 6400-020, Optional (LAN)
Ethernet LAN using the internal Ethernet NIC feature
IBM 6400-020, Physical Characteristics
Models 020
6400-020, Width:
27" (68.6 cm)
6400-020, Depth:
29" (73.7 cm)
6400-020, Height:
42.5" (108 cm)
6400-020, Weight:
225 lbs. (102 kg)
Power Requirements
100/120/220/240 AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
240 watts typical maximum
ENERGY STAR compliant
IBM 6400-020, Environmental Conditions
Operational limits:
Relative humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Temperature: 50 degrees to 104 degrees F (10 degrees to 40 degrees C)
IBM 6400-020, Supplies
General Purpose Ribbon-average life: 20M or 30M DP characters
High Contrast Ribbon-average life: 20M or 30M DP characters: With visible light: 2500 or 3600 AIAG-B3 labels With infrared light: 1300 or 1800 AIAG-B3 labels
Call 800.811.8193
