IBM 6400-050 Line Matrix Printer Speed 500 LPM
The IBM 6400 printer attaches to a wide spectrum of IBM systems — from IBM mainframes/parallel servers to PCs. The new models offer the following:
The IBM 6400-050, P50, 010, P10, and 015 are feature-rich impact printers designed to complement thecurrent IBM 6400 line printer offerings.These models:
Offer print speeds up to 500, 1,000 and 1,500 lines per minute (lpm)Support all features currently available on the 6400 familyOffer a new internal Ethernet adapter not available on previous IBM 6400-050.Can be easily managed remotely with the new IBM 6400-050 Printer Management Utility program
These new models are extremely versatile, cost-effective printers. They offer as standard the IBMProprinter 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 following optional features are offered:6400-050
IBM coax/twinax attachment to many IBM systemsEthernet 10BaseT and 10Base2 AdaptersMulti-Platform Interface (MPI) coax/twinax attachment, enabling the 6400 to replace many non-IBM printers that are coax- or twinax-compatible, and attached to IBM systemsIBM Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) support for IBM coax or twinax attachments, providing compatibility with selected IPDS-capable printers
Complements the Existing IBM 6400 Family
The new IBM 6400-050, P50, 010, P10, and 015 join the 6400 family in providing reliable impact line printers. The 6400 family has models with maximum print speeds from 500 to 1500 lpm, and with an array of features which can be used to customize the printer for use in many applications, and for many attachments. The breadth of the 6400-050 offers common features across the range of printer speeds, and allows users to select an open pedestal design when that model meets their needs. This family approach allows customers to fill all line matrix printing requirements from one vendor.
IBM Model 6400-050
IBM 6400-050, 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 6400-050, 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 6400-050, Optional Graphics Features
Code V and IGP Printronix Emulation
IBM IPDS
IBM 6400-050, 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 6400-050, 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/2®s 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 6400-050, Optional (Twinaxial, Coaxial)
AS/400 using the Twinaxial Workstation port on models 9402, 9404 and 9406Advanced 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 6400-050, Optional (LAN)
Ethernet LAN using the internal Ethernet NIC feature
IBM 6400-050, Physical Characteristics
Models P50
Models 050
IBM 6400, Width:
24.6" (62.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
IBM 6400, Depth:
20.7" (52.6 cm)
29" (73.7 cm)
IBM 6400, Height:
35" (88.9 cm)
42.5" (108 cm)
IBM 6400, Weight:
120 lbs. (54.4 kg)
225 lbs. (102 kg)
Power Requirements
100/120/220/240 AC nominal, 50/60 Hz
240 watts typical maximum
ENERGY STAR® compliant
IBM 6400-050, Environmental Conditions
Operational limits:
Relative humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Temperature: 50 degrees to 104 degrees F (10 degrees to 40 degrees C)
IBM 6400-050, 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