IBM 6400
The IBM 6400 family of line matrix printers[1] were modern highspeed business computer printers introduced by IBM in 1995. These printers were designed for use on a variety IBM systems including mainframes, servers, and PCs.
Configuration
[edit]The 6400 was available in a choice of three configurations:[2]
- Open pedestal (to minimize floor size requirements)
- Enclosed cabinet (for quiet operation).[1]
- Enclosed cabinet with power paper stacker
It offered a variety of interfaces including:
- RS-232 Serial
- RS-422 Serial
- PC Parallel
- Dataproducts Parallel
- Ethernet (10Base-T or 10Base-2)
- IEEE 1284
It also offered two Coax/Twinax features:
- IBM Coax/Twinax
- Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Interface
When configured with the appropriate graphics option, it could print mailing bar codes "certified by the U.S. Postal Service.[1] A wide variety of configurations were sold by IBM.[3]
Models
[edit]A variety of models were offered:[4]
| Model Number | Print Speed | Enclosure | Hammer Bank | Data Controller Clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6400-004 | 475 lpm | Cabinet | 28 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-04P | 475 lpm | Pedestal | 28 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-005 | 500 lpm | Cabinet | 28 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-05P | 500 lpm | Pedestal | 28 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-050 | 500 lpm | Cabinet | 28 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-P50 | 500 lpm | Pedestal | 28 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-008 | 800 lpm | Cabinet | 49 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-08P | 800 lpm | Pedestal | 49 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-009 | 900 lpm | Cabinet | 49 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-09P | 900 lpm | Pedestal | 49 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-010 | 1000 lpm | Cabinet | 60 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-P10 | 1000 lpm | Pedestal | 60 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-012 | 1200 lpm | Cabinet | 91 Hammers | 25 MHz |
| 6400-014 | 1400 lpm | Cabinet | 91 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-015 | 1500 lpm | Cabinet | 102 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-C05 | 585 lpm | Cabinet | 91 Hammers | 40 MHz |
| 6400-C5P | 585 lpm | Pedestal | 91 Hammers | 40 MHz |
On 22 October 2002 IBM announced models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15 and i20 which offered amongst other things, wireless ethernet attachment.[5]
Rebadged
[edit]These printers were manufactured by Printronix Corp and rebranded for IBM. Many internal parts had the Printronix Logo and/or artwork.[4]
The IBM Printing Systems Division was sold to Ricoh in 2007.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Family" (PDF).
- ↑ IBM 6400 Setup Guide. IBM (published 1998). August 1998. pp. 1–6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Series Specs & Prices". Archived from the original on 27 September 2019.
- 1 2 IBM 6400 Maintenance Information Manual (9th ed.). IBM (published 2000). August 2000. pp. 14, 292–293.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "New IBM 6400 Models". www.ibm.com. 2002-10-22. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Martens, China (2007-01-25). "Update: IBM to hand printing division over to Ricoh". Computerworld. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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