Lexmark Model A00 manual

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    Return to previous p age > 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 IBM U.S. Sales Manual Revised: March 05, 2004. Back to top The IBM 4247 is a heavy-duty serial impact matrix pr inter capable of printing at speeds of up to 1100 characters per second (CPS) and providing mu ltiple forms paper han dling capabilities. Model Abstract 4247-A00 ([...]

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     Document-on-demand/Zero te ar off  Auto paper loading assist  Automatic Forms Thickness Adjust ment  Straight primary tractor path { Serial/parallel attachments { Utilizes 18-wire print head { Includes resident OCR fonts { Certified Postnet bar code { Allows operator panel menu lockout to prevent datastream override of lines per inch, [...]

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    cut sheet paper paths as well as an optional se cond tractor path and a three-input bin Auto Sheet Feed (ASF) device. The IBM 4247-A0 0 Printer offers outstanding serial an d parallel connectivity with automatic interface switching, n a tive drivers, and support for pop ular emulations: IBM 2381, IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL, and Epson FX (FX 80 thro[...]

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    z IBM AS/400 ASCII workstation controller z 3174 controller via the Asynchronous Emulation Adapter z IBM 9221 via the ASCII Subsystem Controller (f eature code 6245, 6246, 62 47 or 6248 on the IBM 9221) z RS/6000 z IBM PS/2 and IBM Personal Computer COM x ports z IBM-compatible PCs utilizing an RS-232C interface The RS-422A serial interface will at[...]

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    z Native 4247 mode drivers for AIX/6000 and OS/4 00 enviro nments, shipped on diskette with the printer. z Native 4247 mode drivers for Windows 3.1, Wi ndows 9 5/98, Windows NT 3.51, a nd Windows NT 4.0 are available for downloading on the IBM Printing Systems Web page: http://www.ibm.com/printers z Downloadable font support (IBM Prop rinter or Eps[...]

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    4247 in automatic sheet feed applications: Temperature: 15.6 to 32.2C (60 to 90F) Relative Humidity: 8 to 80 percent Max Wet Bulb: 22.8C (73F) Noise Emission: Operating Idle --------- -------- 4247 base printer: Sound power level (LWAd): 7.0 bels 5.5 bels Sound pressure level (LpAm): 55 dBA (1) 30 dBA (1) Measured in DP Text Mode The IBM 4247 meets[...]

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    z The following functions are not supported when usin g the Epson FX 1050 drive r or IBM 2381 driver in OS/2 or Windows: { Bar code selection or printing { Automatic Sheet Feed (ASF) bin selection { Load/Park form paths { Datastream emulat ion switching { Metric vertical Line spacing. Hardware Requirements The RS-232C serial inte rface will attach [...]

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    Software Requirements The IBM 4247 Printer ca n use the IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) in IBM 4202 Pr oprinter III XL or IBM 2381 Personal Printe r emulations by choosing the co rresponding device driver for the systems listed below as suppor ting the PPDS datastream. In Epson FX emulation mode the IBM 4247 Printer can print files coded fo[...]

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    form path may be selected from the operator panel. Network Operating System Support The Network Print Server features are supported in the following environments: Protocol Operating System -------- ---------------- IPX/SPX Novell NetWare 3.11 and above Novell NetWare 4.01 and above using bindery emulation TCP/IP Novell NetWare 3.11 and above Novell[...]

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    874 Thai Character Sets Supported in Epson Emulation Mode Character Set Description --------- ----------- 0 Epson USA 1 Epson France 2 Epson Germany 3 Epson U.K. 4 Epson Denmark I 5 Epson Sweden 6 Epson Italy 7 Epson Spain I 8 Epson Japan 9 Epson Norway 10 Epson Denmark II 11 Epson Spain II 12 Epson Latin America I 13 Epson French Canadian 14 Epson[...]

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    z Manual feed The following sizes of cutsheet paper maybe used in the manual feed: A5 , A4, A3, A2, Letter, Legal and Executive. Single or multi-part forms may be fed into the manual cut sheet path. Multi-p art forms should be tested by the customer to ensure satisfacto ry feeding, registration and print quality. Forms for the manu al feed must mee[...]

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    { Multi-part snap-out forms must me et the following specifications: Pressure sensitive paper (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) 2nd sheet 40 - 60g/m2 (11 - 16 lb) Last sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) Carbon sets (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) 2nd sheet 35 - 40g/m2 (9 - 11 lb) Last sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 [...]

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    the manufacturer for recommended storage environmen t). Back to top The publications listed below are shipped with the product. Additional copies (English only) are available immediately. z User's Guide (SA24-4404) z Quick Reference Guide (SA24-4405) z Ethernet Network Print Server Administrators Guide (S246-0111) (1 ) z Token-Ring Network Pri[...]

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    (#4460) Printer Stand Provides a sturdy p rinter stand designed for the 4247 printer. Maximu m: One. Field installation: Yes. Customer Setup: Yes, requires assembly. (#4959) Field Conversion to Eu roReady Serial/Parallel ASCII Provides capability to add the euro common currency symbol suppo rt and support of code page 858 to printers with serial nu[...]

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    z UK Plug Type (#7802) z European Plug Type (#7803) z Japanese Plug Type (#7804) z Australian Plug Type (#7805) 12-Volt AC Power Adapter When any feature in the following list is ins talle d, a 12-volt AC power supply is required. z The Network Print Server Eth ernet 10Base2 (feature code #4165), or z The Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type [...]

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    This customer replaceable cartridge ribbon supports general pu rpose printing as well as automatic identification printing for visible light scanning. z Expected life: 15 milli on DP characters z Estimated annual usage: 8 to 12 ribbons z Standard packaging: 1 per ca rton; 6 per box z Part number: 1053685 Diskettes None. Trademarks (R), (TM), * Trad[...]