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IBM 6400-i5P 500LPM Pedestal Shuttle Matrix Printer
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IBM 6400-I05 500LPM Shuttle Matrix Printer

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IBM 6400-I10 1000LPM Shuttle Matrix Printer

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IBM 6400-i1P 1000LPM Shuttle Matrix Printer

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IBM 6400-I15 1500LPM Shuttle Matrix Printer

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The IBM 6400 printers attach to a wide spectrum of IBM systems - from IBM mainframes/parallel servers to PCs. Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 offer:

  • A wireless Ethernet attachment Option
  • ANSI Emulation for Genicom applications
  • An intelligent ribbon system that utilizes the "clean hands" ribbon and can send operator alert messages through the IBM Print Management Utility when a new ribbon is needed
  • Telnet 3270e/5250e to easily migrate existing coax/twinax applications to LANs
  • An optional Pullout Paper Tray that provides an easier method to remove printed output from the cabinet models
  • Attachment via Ethernet, ASCII, token-ring, coax, or twinax interfaces
  • Handling of one-to six-part continuous forms

Description

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 join the 6400 family in providing professional industrial impact line printers. The 6400 family has models with maximum print speeds from 500 to 2,000 lpm, and with an array of features that can be used to customize the printer for many applications and attachments. The breadth of the 6400 family offers common features across the range of printer speeds.

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 are feature-rich impact printers that offer:

  • Optional Telnet 3270e and Telnet 5250e to allow present coax/twinax users to migrate to a network without changing the application
  • A Wireless Ethernet option that offers wireless connectivity to the LAN
  • An intelligent printer ribbon system that can send an operator alert through the IBM Printer Management Utility (PMU) that a printer ribbon change is needed
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 3.64 Emulation
  • A "clean hands" ribbon with a 30 million character life
  • An optional Pullout Paper Tray that provides a more convenient method to remove printed output from the printer
  • Print speeds up to 2,000 lines per minute (lpm) for demanding industrial printing applications
  • Remote management with the IBM Printer Management Utility Version 3.0 and Ethernet

These models are extremely versatile, cost-effective printers. They can be attached via Telnet, ASCII, coax, twinax, token ring, Ethernet, or wireless Ethernet to such diverse hosts as the IBM eServer iSeries, IBM eServer zSeries, IBM eServer pSeries, 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.

Other optional features include:

  • IBM Coax/Twinax attachment to many IBM systems
  • Integrated Ethernet 10/100BaseT Adapter
  • IBM Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) support for IBM coax, twinax, or Ethernet attachments, to provide compatibility with selected IPDS-capable printers
  • Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) or Code V (both Printronix emulations) for graphics and bar code applications
  • Network Print Server feature for easily attaching to token-ring or Ethernet LANs
  • Power stacker on the Model i20 to increase paper stacking reliability and control

Complements the Existing IBM 6400 Family

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 join the 6400 family in providing professional industrial impact line printers. The 6400 family has models with maximum print speeds from 500 to 2,000 lpm, and with an array of features that can be used to customize the printer for many applications and attachments. The breadth of the 6400 family offers common features across the range of printer speeds.

Operational Commonality

You can operate the IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 in the same way as the other 6400 models. These models demonstrate a commonality in areas such as operator panel messages, loading and unloading of forms, and the availability of coax, twinax, Ethernet, Code V, IGP, IPDS, Proprinter III XL, Epson FX 1050, Printronix P-Series, and Printronix P-Series XQ Variant emulations.

Telnet 3270e/5250e

The Telnet 3270e/5250e feature allows printing that is currently performed with coax/twinax attached printers to be easily migrated to network attached printers without changing the existing application.

This feature must be used with the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet adapter (#4177, 4178) or the Wireless Ethernet adapter (#4542).

The Telnet feature cannot be used with any IPDS feature, the Coax/ Twinax adapter, ANSI, or any Network Print Server.

Wireless Ethernet

The Wireless Ethernet attachment card (#4542) provides support for either wireless or standard Ethernet cable connections.

Wireless operation requires that the customer obtain the Symbol Technologies Spectrum 24 wireless Ethernet PCI radio card. The customer must also furnish the antenna required for wireless operation.

The Wireless Ethernet card attaches to the IBM 6400 parallel port, so the parallel port cannot be used when this feature is installed. Also, the Coax/Twinax attachment feature (#4830 or #4835) cannot be installed with the Wireless Ethernet feature.

This feature is only available as a factory-installed feature. Wireless Ethernet cannot be added to an installed printer.

ANSI 3.64 Emulation

The ANSI 3.64 Emulation is available as an optional feature to allow Genicom applications to print on IBM 6400 printers. Three ANSI options are available:

  • ANSI 3.64 Emulation
  • ANSI 3.64 Emulation with with Code V
  • ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP

The ANSI emulations can be used with the 10/100 Ethernet attachment, the parallel port, or any of the Network Print Server features.

These ANSI features cannot be installed with the Code V/IGP feature (#4841, 4846), any IPDS feature, the Coax/Twinax Attachment, Telnet, or the Wireless Ethernet attachment card.

Pullout Rear Paper Tray

An optional Pullout Paper Tray (#4540) is now available. This feature provides a convenient tray that pulls out after printed output is stacked on the tray, instead of on the floor. It is easier to remove the printed output from the tray than from the floor inside the printer. The tray is similar to the one used with the power stacker feature.

Intelligent Ribbon System and "Clean Hands" Ribbons

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 feature an intelligent ribbon system. When used with the "clean hands" ribbon, the Printer Management Utility, and an Ethernet adapter (#4177, #4178 or #4542), e-mail operator alert messages can be sent automatically to selected individuals.

The "clean hands" ribbons have a mylar leader that is 60" (1.52 meters) long so that the user has sufficient leader material to install the ribbon without handling the inked portion of the ribbon.

The IBM 6400 Model i20 uses the same ribbon that is used on the Model 020. This ribbon is unique to the dual hammerbank technology on the Models 020 and i20.

6400 Printer Management Utility

The IBM 6400 family can be easily managed by the IBM Printer Management Utility. This utility provides the ability to remotely manage multiple printers by organizing the printers in a single database, and downloading software and printer settings from a host computer. A virtual operator panel is provided that can be used to configure printers.

The 6400 Printer Management Utility requires that the IBM 6400 be attached to the host system with an internal Ethernet adapter (#4177 or #4178) or the Wireless Ethernet Adapter (#4542).

The Printer Management Utility (PMU), when used with the "clean hands" ribbon, now automatically provides alert e-mail notification of printer messages to the appropriate operator(s). The PMU will proactively send a message to alert the appropriate individual(s) for various printer situations that require operator action. For example, when a "ribbon low" message is generated by a printer, an e-mail will be sent.

Additionally, printer settings can be downloaded to multiple printers and a virtual operator panel accessed for each printer.

This function is included on all 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printers.

IBM 6400 Model i20 Print Quality and Print Speed versus Band Printers

The versatility of the line matrix printing is causing a shift from fixed character printing provided by the band printers, such as the IBM 4245 and the IBM 6262, to the more flexible technology of the 6400 printer family. The replacement of band printers by line matrix technology is in addition to the many other IBM 6400 applications.

The increased speed of the IBM 6400 Model i20 (up to 2,000 lpm in fast draft mode, and up to 1,800 lpm in data processing mode) increases the opportunity to replace older band printers.

Power Stacker

This feature provides an optional power stacker for the IBM 6400 Model i20. The power stacker can only be ordered on an initial order for a printer. It cannot be added to an installed printer.

The stacker is fully enclosed within the printer cabinet. Forms can have the following characteristics:

  • Single-part forms can have weights from 15 to 100 lbs.
  • Multi-part forms can be up to 6 part, with or without carbons.
  • Form width can be from 3 inches to 16 inches.
  • Form height (length) can be from 5 to 12 inches.

During printing, a vertically movable paper guide stacks the printed output. Non-marking pinch rollers allow for varying paper thickness and provide constant tension on the paper. The pinch rollers are conductive to reduce the electrostatic charge buildup on the paper.

Two infrared beams sense the paper height and cause the frame position to be controlled as the paper height increases. A paper motion detector mounted at the pinch roller station monitors proper paper movement. If a jam occurs in the stacker, the motion detector senses it and stops the printer.

There is a stacker control panel mounted inside the rear of the printer. The operator sets up the stacker operation from the stacker control panel. Two LEDs indicate power on and online conditions. Push buttons are provided for on/off line, form feed, stacker up, and stacker down.

The stacker operates by raising and lowering the stacking mechanism to adjust to the stack height.

The output stacking capacity is approximately 3,000 sheets of 18-pound, single-part forms.

EuroReady

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 are EuroReady, and can print the euro symbol. The host software must be capable of sending the correct euro symbol information to the printer.


Product Positioning

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 provide increased function and complement the current IBM 6400 Models P50, P10, 010, 015, 020, and 050. These i-models include all the features and functions of the previous models, and provide optional features that include:

  • A Wireless Ethernet network interface card (NIC)
  • ANSI 3.64 emulation
  • An intelligent ribbon system with the "clean hands" ribbons and operator alerts
  • Telnet 3270e and Telnet 5250e emulations
  • A pullout rear paper tray to simplify unloading paper

Customer Setup (CSU)

The IBM 6400 Printer 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.

All 6400 i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 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 Service.


Physical Specifications

Dimensions and Weights

  • Models i05, i10, i15, i20:
    • Width: 68.6 cm (27.0 inches)
    • Depth: 73.7 cm (29.0 inches)
    • Height: 108.0 cm (42.5 inches)
    • Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Unpacked
    • Weight: 130 kg (285 lbs) Packaged for shipping
  • Models i5P, i1P:
    • Width: 62.5 cm (24.6 inches)
    • Depth: 52.6 cm (20.7 inches)
    • Height: 88.9 cm (35.0 inches)
    • Weight: 54.4 kg (120 lbs) Unpacked
    • Weight: 72.6 kg (160 lbs) Packaged for shipping

Performance

Printer throughput in lines per minute (lpm) is a factor of the selected font. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire. Print lines containing bold/emphasized (shadow) printing or elongated (double high) attributes will print at approximately one-half the rate shown in the tables. Nominal print speeds for the IBM 6400 at 6 lines per inch (lpi) is shown in the following tables.

IBM 6400 Models i05 and i5P

------------------------------------------------------------------
|cpi(1)|Upper Case | Descenders/ | Plot
|(Base)| Only | Underlines | Mode
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
High Speed | 13.3 | | |
(Draft) Mode | 15 | 500 lpm | 428 lpm | 62 ipm(2)
| 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Data Processing | 15 | 375 lpm | 300 lpm | 42 ipm(2)
(DP) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Near Letter Quality| 15 | 200 lpm | 155 lpm | 21 ipm(2)
(NLQ) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
OCR-A / OCR-B(3) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
OCR-B(4) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
------------------------------------------------------------------

Note: (1) cpi = Characters per inch

Note: (2) ipm = Inches per minute

Note: (3) 120H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: (4) 180H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: Print speeds may vary under certain conditions. For more information, refer to the ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635).

IBM 6400 Models i10 and i1P

------------------------------------------------------------------
|cpi(1)|Upper Case | Descenders/ | Plot
|(Base)| Only | Underlines | Mode
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
High Speed | 13.3 | | |
(Draft) Mode | 15 | 1000 lpm | 856 lpm | 124 ipm(2)
| 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Data Processing | 15 | 750 lpm | 600 lpm | 83 ipm(2)
(DP) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Near Letter Quality| 15 | 400 lpm | 306 lpm | 42 ipm(2)
(NLQ) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
OCR-A / OCR-B(3) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
OCR-B(4) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
------------------------------------------------------------------


Note: (1) cpi = Characters per inch

Note: (2) ipm = Inches per minute

Note: (3) 120H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: (4) 180H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: Print speeds may vary under certain conditions. For more information, refer to the ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635).

IBM 6400 Model i15

------------------------------------------------------------------
|cpi(1)|Upper Case | Descenders/ | Plot
|(Base)| Only | Underlines | Mode
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
High Speed | 13.3 | | |
(Draft) Mode | 15 | 1500 lpm | 1284 lpm | 186 ipm(2)
| 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Data Processing | 15 | 1125 lpm | 900 lpm | 127 ipm(2)
(DP) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Near Letter Quality| 15 | 600 lpm | 459 lpm | 61 ipm(2)
(NLQ) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
OCR-A / OCR-B(3) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
OCR-B(4) | 10 | XXX lpm | --- | ---
------------------------------------------------------------------

Note: (1) cpi = Characters per inch

Note: (2) ipm = Inches per minute

Note: (3) 120H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: (4) 180H x 144V dpi (dots per inch)

Note: Print speeds may vary under certain conditions. For more information, refer to the ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635).

IBM 6400 Model i20

------------------------------------------------------------------
|cpi(1)|Upper Case | Descenders/ | Plot
|(Base)| Only | Underlines | Mode
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
Fast Draft | 13.3 | | |
Mode | 15 | 2000 lpm | 1714 lpm | 222 ipm(2)
| 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Data Processing | 15 | 1800 lpm | 1440 lpm | 185 ipm(2)
(DP) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
| 20 | | |
-------------------|------|-----------|-------------|-------------
| 10 | | |
| 12 | | |
| 13.3 | | |
Near Letter Quality| 15 | 960 lpm | 738 lpm | 94 ipm(2)
(NLQ) Mode | 16.7 | | |
| 17.1 | | |
| 18 | | |
------------------------------------------------------------------


Note: (1) cpi = Characters per inch

Note: (2) ipm = Inches per minute

Note: Print speeds may vary under certain conditions. For more information, refer to the ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635).

  • ASCII Interfaces supported:
    • PC Parallel (IEEE 1284)
    • Dataproducts Parallel (requires FC 4881 - Dataproducts Adapter)
    • RS-232C Serial
    • RS-422A Serial
  • Network Print Server Feature attaching through the PC parallel interface
  • The following ASCII emulations are available on the ASCII interfaces:
    • IBM Proprinter III XL
    • Epson 1050 FX
    • Printronix P-Series
    • Printronix P-Series XQ Variant
    • Printronix Serial Matrix

Operating Environment

IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20

Voltages

100 - 240 V ac single phase grounded 50/60 Hz.

Temperature

  • Operating: 10 to 40 degrees C ( 50 to 104 degrees F)
  • Storage: -40 to 70 degrees C (-40 to 158 degrees F)

Relative Humidity

  • Operating: 10 to 90 (percent) noncondensing
  • Storage: 5 to 95 (percent) noncondensing

Acoustics

  • Noise Level - Mdl i05, i10: 50 dBa
  • Noise Level - Mdl i15: 52 dBa
  • Noise Level - Mdl i20: 55 dBa
  • Noise Level - Mdls i5P: 62 dBa
  • Noise Level - Mdls i1P: 66 dBa

Noise levels were measured with the forms exiting through the rear of the pedestal models. When the forms exit through the quick access top exit, acoustics will be higher.

Heat Output

  • Heat Output at 120 V ac, 60 Hz in DP Mode (Model i5P and i05):
                          DP Mode               Energy
    ECMA132 Standby Star
    ------- ------- ------
    Watts 167 80 21
    Btu per hour 570 273 71
    VA 291 120 36


  • Heat Output at 120 V ac, 60 Hz in DP Mode (Model i1P and i10):
                          DP Mode               Energy
    ECMA132 Standby Star
    ------- ------- ------
    Watts 197 80 25
    Btu per hour 673 273 85
    VA 342 140 48


  • Heat Output at 120 V ac, 60 Hz in DP Mode (Model i15):
                                                Energy
    ECMA132 Standby Star
    ------- ------- ------
    Watts 231 90 27
    Btu per hour 788 307 92
    VA 388 160 50


  • Heat Output at 120 V ac, 60 Hz in DP Mode (Model i20):
                                                Energy
    ECMA132 Standby Star
    ------- ------- ------
    Watts 251 119 28
    Btu per hour 857 406 96
    VA 291 120 31


See the IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Setup Guide for the power consumption data for 220 Volt, 60 Hz.

The 6400 family complies with the following standards for all attachments, except where noted:

  • Europe:
    • Council Directive 89/336/EEC including:
      • EN 55022: 1987, Class A limits
      • EN 50082-1: 1992
  • U.S. and Canada:
    • Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Parts 2 and 15, Class A
    • Canadian Standard C108.8-M1983, Class A
  • Japan:
    • VCCI, 1998, Class A
    • CISPR-22, Class A

Limitations

  • Maximum forms length of 24 inches.
  • Maximum forms width of 17 inches (including tear strips) or 16 inches (without tear strips). NOTE: If the rear exit of the pedestal models is used, there is a maximum forms width of 16 inches, including tear strips.
  • Uses 15 pound (56 grams/square meter or 6.8 kg) to 100 pound cardstock (163 grams per square meter or 45.36 kg) stock, with a maximum thickness of 0.025 inches (0.0635 cm).
  • Maximum print line of 13.6 inches.
  • Friction feed paper handling is not supported.
  • Checking the readability of the application is necessary when using high speed (draft mode) fonts requiring greater than 15 cpi for critical applications.
  • Processing of forms with black or dark-colored backing, or forms with see-through plastic or cellophane-covered openings or windows, may give false End-of-Forms (EOF) signals.
  • Downloaded characters are not supported in Proprinter, Epson, P-series, P-series XQ Variant or Printronix Serial Matrix emulations.
  • Due to the variation in carbonless forms' type and age, readability of more than 4-part forms should be assured before using for critical applications.
  • Compatibility differences may exist when replacing or coexisting with older printers due to technology differences, product and application customization, and emulation differences.
  • The coaxial portion of the IBM coax/twinax feature of the IBM 6400 is subject to the following limitations, and the following features are not supported:
    • Minimum dot matrix of 9 wide by 8 high.
    • Minimum dot matrix of 4 or 7 wide by 8 high.
    • IBM 3287 Models 1C and 2C.
    • Programmed symbols 2 and 4, 190 character downloadable fonts. For SCS/DSC/DSE mode only.
    • Data analysis = APL feature.
    • Graphic escape.
  • The twinaxial portion of the IBM coax/twinax feature of the IBM 6400 is subject to the following limitations, and the following features are not supported:
    • Minimum dot matrix of 9 wide by 8 high
    • Minimum dot matrix of 4 or 7 wide by 8 high
    • Print lines greater than 198 characters
  • IBM 6400 vs 4234 IPDS Comparisons -- 4234 Emulation Differences
    • The 4234 emulation will not support Load Symbol Sets (LSS).
    • The 4234 emulation will use Courier for all Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode printing, whereas 4234 NLQ mode was Gothic for 13.3, 16.7 and 18 cpi.
    • The dot sizes are different. Also, the 6400 has a single dot size versus three with the 4234. For bar code applications, some combinations of unit module width, wide-to-narrow ratio, and element height may affect read rates.
    • The 4234 emulation will report image and font resolution of 120 x 144 pel, compared to 144 x 144 pel in the 4234. This will cause images to change size in the vertical dimension.
    • Proportional Space Mode (PSM) is not the same. See the Compatibility charts.
  • IBM 6400 vs 4234 IPDS Comparisons -- 6400 Deviations
    • The 6400 will report Loaded Font command set (LF2) in the Sense Type Module (STM), but will not support Load Symbol Set (LSS).
    • The 6400 will support Page Continuation Actions (PCA) without highlighting.
    • The 6400 cannot detect Human-readable Interpretations (HRI) outside of the Bar Code Presentation space under all circumstances.

LAN Attachment Adapter comparison

The following table is a guide to the various methods of attaching the IBM 6400 to a LAN.

______________________________________________________________________
| | Network Print | Ethernet | |
| | Servers |10/100 Adapter |I-Data 7913 |
|Support Attachments, | FN 4164, 4165 | FN 4177, 4178 |RPQ 8B4314 |
| Protocols, | FN 4121, 4124 | Wireless | or |
| Environments | (Ethernet, | Ethernet |RPQ 8B4313 |
| | Token-Ring) | (FN 4542) | |
|____________________________________________________________________|
|Attachments | | | |
| | | | |
|Ethernet | | | |
| 10BaseT | Yes | No | Yes |
| 10Base2 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 100BaseT | No | Yes | No |
| | | | |
|Token Ring | | | |
| 4 MB/16 MB UTP | Yes | No | Yes |
| 4 MB/16 MB STP | Yes | No | Yes |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|IP Address Loading | | | |
|Methods (Initial): | | | |
| | | | |
|Printer Operator | | | |
|Panel | No | Yes | No |
| | | | |
|TCP/IP | BOOTP, ARP | BOOTP, ARP | BOOTP |
| | RARP, DHCP | RARP, DHCP | |
| | | | |
|Printer Utility | No | Yes | No |
|Provided | | | |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Printing Methods | | | |
|Supported: | | | |
| | | | |
| PSF, IPDS via | No | Yes | Yes |
| TCP/IP | | | |
| | | | |
| Provided Utility | Yes | Yes | No |
| | | | |
| Novell NetWare |IPX, SPX, SAP, |IPX, SPX, NDS | None |
| | RIP, NCP | (Bindery | |
| | (extended | Emulation), | |
| | with NDS), | TCP/IP | |
| | LIP | | |
| | | | |
| RPRINTER | Yes | Yes | No |
| PSERVER | Yes | Yes | No |
| | | | |
| LAN Manager/ |NetBIOS/NetBEUI, | | |
| LAN Server |TCP/IP | TCP/IP | No |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| TCP/IP |LPD,FTP,Reverse | LPD, FTP, |TCP/IP IPDS |
| |Telnet, PROS |Telnet 3270/ |from PSF |
| | | 5250 |via |
| | | |Sockets |
| | | | |
| Windows | TCP/IP,IPX/SPX |TCP/IP,IPX/SPX,| No |
| | NetBIOS/NetBEUI |NetBIOS/NetBEUI| |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Number of Virtual | pr1-pr8 | d1prn-d8prn | None |
| Printers | | | |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Other TCP/IP | Telnet, BootP | Telnet, BootP | None |
|Protocols Supported | ARP, RARP, ICMP |ARP, RARP, ICMP| |
| | IP, TCP, UDP, |IP, TCP, UDP, | |
| | SLP, SNMD |SLP, SNMP | |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Microcode Upgrade | Download | Download | Download |
| Method | Flash | Flash | Flash |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Web Browser | | | |
| Configuration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Support | | | |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|String Substitution | Yes | Yes | No |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|
|Beginning String/ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ending String | | | |
| Addition | | | |
|_____________________|_________________|_______________|____________|

Hardware Requirements

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 attach to systems, controllers, and processors as described below:

             System/
Interface Control Unit/
Type Processor Attachment
--------- ------------------ ---------------------------------------
ASCII iSeries, AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller port

pSeries, RS/6000 ASCII serial or parallel port

PC, PS/2 ASCII serial or parallel port

IBM-compatible PCs ASCII serial or parallel port

Non-IBM systems ASCII serial or parallel port

Coax 3174 Controllers Coaxial ports (Release A3.0 or higher)

zSeries, ES/9000 Workstation Subsystem

Twinax iSeries, AS/400 Twinaxial Workstation Controller

5394 & 5494 Workstation port
Control Unit

LANs Token-ring or Network Print Server Features
Ethernet LAN

Ethernet Ethernet Network Interface Card

Software Requirements

Infoprint Manager Support

In IPDS mode, the token-ring and Ethernet LAN attachment features of the IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printers are supported by Infoprint Manager for AIX 3.2 and 4.1 or later, and by Infoprint Manager for Windows NT and Windows 2000 1.1 and 2.1 or later.

The IPDS Coax attachment is also supported when used in conjunction with the I-Data Ethernet IPDS Printer LAN attachment (RPQ # 8B4314) or the I-Data Token-Ring Printer LAN Attachment (RPQ # 8B4313).

IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 ASCII Software Support

The IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 can use the IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) in IBM Proprinter III XL emulation or the Epson FX 1050 emulation when attached to Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) interfaces, or the IBM PC ASCII (Centronics) Parallel interface. For more information, refer to the 6400 ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635).

Also, native IBM 6400 Printer support is provided for the IBM RS/6000 systems. Drivers can be downloaded from:

www.printers.ibm.com.

The following systems support the IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20:

SYSTEM          SOFTWARE - MINIMUM LEVEL    EMULATION
------------ ------------------------ ---------------------------
Personal Microsoft Windows 3.1 Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
Computers and above

pSeries AIX Version 3.1.5 Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
and RS/6000 and above

iSeries OS/400(TM) V4 R5 and Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
and AS/400 above

PC Support/400 Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
Version 2.3

Personal Communications Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
for AS/400 for Windows
Version 4.0

Client Access/400 Proprinter III XL, Epson FX
Version 3.1

Printronix Emulations

The Printronix printer emulation is similar to the other models.

 Protocol          Operating System
-------- -----------------------------------------------------
IPX/SPX Novell NetWare 3.11, or later
Novell NetWare 4.01, or later using bindery emulation

TCP/IP Novell NetWare 3.11, or later
Novell NetWare 4.01, or later using bindery emulation

NetBIOS/NetBEUI IBM LAN Server 1.3, or later
TCP/IP IBM LAN Server 1.3, or later

NetBIOS/NetBEUI Microsoft LAN Manager 2.0c, or later
TCP/IP Microsoft LAN Manager 2.0c, or later

NetBIOS/NetBEUI Windows NT 3.1, or later
TCP/IP Windows NT 3.1, or later

TCP/IP AIX 3.2.5, 4.1

Supported TCP/IP print methods are LPD, FTP, and Reverse Telnet.

IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 Coax/Twinax(#4830/4835) Software Support

zSeries Programming Support (S/390, z/OS, VM, VSE)

The 6400 models are supported in native mode by PSF Version 3 for OS/390 (with APAR OW55988), and by PSF/VSE Release 2.2 with APAR DY44194 when the printer is coax-attached using IPDS.

In IPDS mode, the IBM 6400 with both coax/twinax and IPDS-coax features, emulating a 4234 Model 007 or 011, is supported by the following IBM software:

  • Graphical Data Display Manager (GDDM) Version 2.2 with APAR fixes: PL30674 + PL37451 for MVS, PL30675 + PL37452 for VSE, PL30676 + PL37458 for VM, PL30677 + PL37464 for VM/XA(TM), or GDDM Version 2.3 for MVS, VM/XA or VSE
  • VM/RSCS Version 2.3
  • PSF/VM Release 2.1, which now includes support for TCP/IP
  • PSF 3.1 and later for OS/390 and z/OS
  • PSF/VSE Release 2.2
  • DCF Release 4.0

The IBM 6400 with the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet NIC (#4177, #4178), the Wireless NIC (#4542), or the Ethernet or the Token Ring Network Print Server (#4121, #4124, #4164, or #4165) is supported by the OS/390 Print Server IP PrintWay.

Existing non-graphics printing applications for the IBM 4234 Model 001 and IBM 3262 Model 3 and 13 will be supported on the IBM 6400 when the printer is equipped with the coax/twinax feature and printing in non-IPDS mode.

iSeries and AS/400 Programming Support

The coax/twinax attachment feature and the IPDS-twinax feature of the IBM 6400 printer is supported on the iSeries and AS/400. OS/400 V4 R5 and later support for the coax/twinax attachment and IPDS-twinax features includes:

  • IPDS advanced print functions such as graphics, graphics/text merge, and bar codes.
  • Support for most 4234 functions by System/36 SSP and System/38 CPF. Many printer applications can be migrated from System/36 and System/38, with few if any modifications required.
  • Control Language (CL) support of lines per inch (lpi), characters per inch (cpi), print quality, and font selection.
  • Data Description Specifications (DDS) support of lpi, font selection, bold printing, underscore, expanded characters, print quality, and code page selection.
  • PSF/400 Version 4 Release 5 and later.
  • Graphical Data Display Manager (GDDM).

The Automatic Identification Printing System PRPQ P90035 is not supported on these features.

The publications below are shipped with the product. Additional copies are available immediately:

              Title                                        Order Number
--------------------------------------------------- ------------
6400 Line Matrix Printer Operator's Guide (English) S544-5641
6400 Line Matrix Printer Setup Guide (English) S544-5640

No Charge Specify Codes

Ship Group - English                                              2924
Ship Group - French 2928
Ship Group - German 2929
Ship Group - Japanese 2930
Ship Group - Spanish 2931
Ship Group - Italian 2932
Ship Group - French Canadian 2935
Ship Group - Brazilian Portuguese 2980
Ship Group - Dutch 2988

Power Cord - Europe 9970
Power Cord - United Kingdom 9971
Power Cord - South Africa 9972
Power Cord - Italy 9973
Power Cord - Switzerland 9974
Power Cord - Denmark 9975
Power Cord - Israel 9976
Power Cord - Argentina 9977
Power Cord - South America 9978
Power Cord - Australia (100-127 volt) 9979
Power Cord - United States 9951
Power Cord - Saudi Arabia 9980


Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Description                                   Machine   Model    Feature
--------------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i5P
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i1P
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i10
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i15
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i20
Line Matrix Printer 6400 i05

Initial Order Features
-----------------------
Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter - Initial 4177
Coax/Twinax Attachment - Initial 4830
ASCII Only Attachment (Not with F/C 4830) 4800
Wireless Ethernet - Initial 4542

IPDS (Coax/Twinax) - Initial Order 4861
Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax - Initial 6861
Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII - Initial 5861
Wireless Ethernet IPDS (ASCII) - Initial Order 5961

Telnet 3270e and 5250e - Initial 4520
Telnet 3270e/5250e (CodeV/IGP Install) - Initial 4620

ANSI 3.64 Emulation - Initial 4521
ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - Initial 4522
ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V - Initial 4523

Power Stacker - Initial (i20) 4895
Pullout Paper Tray - Initial (i05, i10, i15, i20) 4540
Input Paper Shelf (i5P, i1P) 4891

Code V/IGP (Printronix Emulation) - Initial 4841

MES Only Features:
------------------
Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter - MES 4178
Coax/Twinax Attachment - MES 4835
Code V/IGP (Printronix Emulation) - MES 4846
CodeV/IGP (Telnet installed) - MES 4946

IPDS (Coax/Twinax) - MES 4866
Ethernet IPDS (w/o Ethernet NIC) for ASCII-MES 5865
Ethernet IPDS with Ethernet NIC for ASCII - MES 5866
Ethernet IPDS (w/o Ethernet NIC) for CX/TX-MES 6865
Ethernet IPDS with Ethernet NIC for Coax/Twinax - MES 6866

ANSI 3.64 Emulation - MES 4531
ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - MES 4532
ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V - MES 4533

Telnet 3270e and 5250e - MES 4530
Telnet 3270e/5250e (CodeV/IGP Install) - MES 4630

Pullout Paper Tray - MES (i05, i10, i15, i20) 4541
Input Paper Shelf (i5P,i1P) 4891

MES and Initial Order Network Print Servers and Publications:
-------------------------------------------------------------
Network Print Server-Token Ring Media Type 1 4121
Network Print Server-Token Ring Media Type 3 4124
Network Print Server-Ethernet 10BaseT (RJ45) 4164
Network Print Server-Ethernet 10Base2 (BNC) 4165

6400 ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635) 4882
6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference (S544-5636) 4883


IPDS Features

Initial IPDS Orders

The following features apply to initial orders of IPDS for the IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printers.

  • IPDS (Coax/Twinax) - Initial Order(FN 4861)
  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax - Initial Order (FN 6861)
  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII - Initial Order (FN 5861)
  • Wireless Ethernet IPDS (ASCII) - Initial Order (FN 5961)

If the configuration requires Coax/Twinax, IPDS and No Ethernet, order #4830 and #4861.

If the configuration requires Coax/Twinax, IPDS, and Ethernet, order #4830 and #6861.

If the configuration does not requires Coax/Twinax, but requires IPDS and Ethernet, order #5861.

If the configuration requires IPDS and Wireless Ethernet, order #5961. Coax/Twinax is not allowed.

IPDS MES Orders for Field-Instalation

The following features are used to add IPDS and an Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter to an installed IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printer that does not have the 10/100 (#4177, 4178) Wireless Ethernet adapter(#5961) already installed. already installed:

  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax - MES (FN 6866)
  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII - MES (FN 5866)

The following features are used to add 10/100 BaseT IPDS Ethernet to an installed IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printer that already has the 10/100 Ethernet (#4177, 4178) adapter installed:

  • Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII-MES (FN 5865)
  • Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for CX/TX-MES (FN 6865)

The following features are used to add Wireless IPDS Ethernet to an installed IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 printer that already has the Wireless Ethernet adapter (#4542) installed:

  • Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII-MES (FN 5865)

A description of each of these features follows:

(#5861) Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII - Initial Order

(#5866) Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII - MES

These features provide the capability to attach an IBM 6400 printer to a TCP/IP LAN. The feature consists of the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT adapter (same as FN 4177 or 4178) and the necessary microcode for IPDS.

Since the parallel port is replaced by the Ethernet adapter, the parallel port is not available when this feature is installed.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #5861 or #5866
  • Prerequisites: ASCII feature (#4800)
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: On initial orders, #5861 cannot be installed with:
    • Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter (#4177)
    • Wireless Ethernet Adapter (#4542)
    • Coax/Twinax Adapter (#4830)
    • Any Network Print Server (#4164, 4121, 4124, 4165).
    • Ethernet IPDS for C/T (#6861)
    • IPDS for C/T (#4861)

    On Mes orders, #5866 cannot be installed if any other IPDS feature is installed.

    FN 4835 (Coax/Twinax adapter Mes) can be installed as an Mes when #5861 or #5866 is installed.

  • Field Installable: Yes, as FN 5866
  • Initial Order: Yes, as FN 5861
  • Cable Orders: None

(#6861) Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax - Initial Order

(#6866) Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax - MES

These features provide the capability to use IPDS over an Ethernet TCP/IP LAN. The feature includes the Ethernet Network Interface Card 10/100 BaseT adapter (same as FN 4177, 4178) and the IPDS microcode.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One
  • Prerequisites: Coax/Twinax Attachment (FN 4830 or 4835)
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: On Initial orders, #6861 cannot be installed with:
    • Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter (#4177)
    • Wireless Ethernet (#4542)
    • Wireless Ethernet IPDS (#5961).
    • IPDS-Coax/Twinax (#4861)
    • Any Network Print Server (#4164, 4121, 4124, 4165).
    • ASCII Only (#4800)
    • Ethernet IPDS for ASCII (#5861)

    On Mes orders, #6866 is not required and cannot be installed with any other IPDS feature. Only one IPDS feature is required for both Coax/Twinax and Ethernet IPDS.

  • Field Installable: Yes, as FN 6866.
  • Initial Order: Yes, as FN 6861
  • Cable Orders: None

(#5961) Wireless Ethernet IPDS for ASCII - Initial Order

This feature provides the Wireless Ethernet attachment card and IPDS microcode. The wireless Ethernet card provides support for either wireless or standard Ethernet cable connections.

Wireless operation requires that the customer obtain the Symbol Technologies Spectrum 24 wireless Ethernet LA-4121 radio card with the external antenna option.

The Wireless Ethernet card attaches to the IBM 6400 parallel port, so the parallel port cannot be used when this feature is installed. Also, the Coax/Twinax attachment feature (#4830 or 4835) cannot be installed with the Wireless Ethernet feature.

Since the wireless antenna requires modifications to either the printer cabinet or the pedestal, this feature is only available as a factory installed feature.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of FN 4542 or 5961.
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20. Line Matrix Printer with FN 4800 (ASCII Only).
  • Limitations: Initial Order only. This feature is not available for field installation.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter (#4177, 4178)
    • Coax/Twinax Adapter (#4830 or 4835)
    • IPDS-Coax/Twinax (#4861)
    • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII (#5861, #5866)
    • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for C/T (#6861, 6866)
    • Any ANSI 3.64 Emulation feature (#4532, 4523, 4533, 4521, 4531)
    • Network Print Server Features:
      • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Media Type 1
      • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
      • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT
      • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2
  • Customer Setup: Yes for #5961

(#4542) Wireless Ethernet - Initial Order

The Wireless Ethernet attachment card (#4542) provides support for either wireless or standard Ethernet cable connections.

Wireless operation requires that the customer obtain the Symbol Technologies Spectrum 24 wireless Ethernet LA-4121 radio card with the antenna option.

The Wireless Ethernet card attaches to the IBM 6400 parallel port, so the parallel port cannot be used when this feature is installed. Also, the Coax/Twinax attachment feature (#4830 or 4835) cannot be installed with the Wireless Ethernet feature.

Since the wireless antenna requires modifications to either the printer cabinet or the pedestal, this feature is only available as a factory installed feature.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of FN 4542.
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i1P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • Ethernet 10/100 Adapter (#4177, 4178)
    • Coax/Twinax Adapter (#4830 or 4835)
    • Any Network Print Server (#4164, 4121, 4124, 4165)
    • Any of the ANSI Emulation features (#4522, 4532, 4523, 4533, 4521, 4531)
    • Any of the following Ethernet IPDS features:
      • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
      • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
      • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax,

Customer Setup: yes for FN 4542.

(#4861) IPDS (Coax/Twinax) - Initial Order

(#4866) IPDS (Coax/Twinax) - MES

This feature provides IPDS for the Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #4861 or #4866
  • Prerequisites: A 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 with the Coax/Twinax Attachment (#4830 or 4835).
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: On initial orders, #4861 cannot be installed with any of the following features:
    • ASCII Only (#4800)
    • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for C/T (#6861)
    • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII (#5861)
    • Wireless Ethernet IPDS (#5961)

    On Mes orders, #4866 is not required and cannot be installed with any other IPDS feature. IPDS only needs to be ordered once for both Coax/Twinax and Ethernet IPDS.

  • Field Installable: Yes, as FN 4866.
  • Initial Order: Yes, as FN 4861
  • Cable Orders: None

(#4830) Coax/Twinax Attachment - Initial Order

(#4835) Coax/Twinax Attachment - MES

The Coax/Twinax attachment provides the addition of both a coax and a twinax interface, in addition to the ASCII Serial / Parallel interface. It also is a prerequisite for IPDS - FN 4861, 4866. The "6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference" (S246-0147) is not included as part of this feature, and must be ordered separately if needed (FN 4883). When this feature is installed, the ASCII Serial and Parallel ports are still available on the printer.

Either this feature (#4830) or the ASCII attachment (FN 4800) is required on all initial orders.

The Mes feature (#4835) can be installed with any of the Ethernet IPDS features and can be installed when #4800 is installed.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either 4830 or 4835
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: For initial orders, #4830 cannot be ordered with:
    • ASCII Only (#4800)
    • Wireless Ethernet (#4542)
    • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
    • FN 5861 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII

      The Mes feature (#4835) can be installed with any of the Ethernet IPDS features and can be installed when #4800 is installed.

  • Customer Setup: Yes, if ordered along with the base printer. If ordered later as an MES, IBM Service must install it as FN 4835.
  • Limitations:
    • The coaxial attachment part of this feature is subject to the following limitations; these attributes are not supported:
      • Minimum dot matrix of 9 wide by 8 high
      • Minimum dot matrix of 4 or 7 wide by 8 high
      • IBM 3287 Models 1C and 2C (color models)
      • Programmed symbols 2 and 4, 190 character downloadable fonts. For SCS / DSC / DSE mode only.
      • Data analysis = APL feature
      • Graphic escape
    • The twinaxial attachment part of this feature is subject to the following limitations; these attributes are not supported:
      • Minimum dot matrix of 9 wide by 8 high
      • Minimum dot matrix of 4 or 7 wide by 8 high
      • Print lines greater than 198 characters.
    • Field Installable: Yes. Parts removed as a result of this feature change become the property of IBM.

(#5865) Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII - MES

This feature provides IPDS when either a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (#4177, 4178) or a Wireless Ethernet (#4542) is already installed. This feature provides only the IPDS capability. Neither Ethernet adapter is included with this MES. This MES should only be ordered for printers that already have the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT adapter (#4177 or 4178) or the Wireless Ethernet adapter (#4542) already installed.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One
  • Prerequisites: ASCII Only Attachment (FN 4800) and the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT adapter (FN 4177 or 4178) or the Wireless Ethernet adapter (#4542).
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with the Coax/Twinax adapter (# 4830 or 4835).
  • Field Installable: Yes, as FN 5865
  • Initial Order: No
  • Cable Orders: None

(#6865) Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for CX/TX-MES

This feature provides IPDS when a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (#4177, 4178) is already installed. This feature provides only the IPDS capability. The Ethernet adapter is not included with this MES. This MES should only be ordered for printers that already have the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT adapter (#4177 or 4178) already installed.

  • Prerequisites: Coax/Twinax Attach (FN 4830 or 4835) and the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT adapter (FN 4177 or 4178)
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: None
  • Field Installable: Yes, as FN 6865
  • Initial Order: No
  • Cable Orders: None

(#4520) Telnet 3270e/5250e - Initial Order

(#4530) Telnet 3270e/5250e - MES

The Telnet 3270e/5250e feature allows printing that is currently performed with coax/twinax attached printers to be easily migrated to network attached printers without changing the existing application.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either FN 4520 or 4530
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i1P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer with Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter(#4177, 4178) or Wireless Ethernet (#4542)
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with Coax/Twinax adapter (#4830, 4835), or with any of the IPDS features including:
    • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
    • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
    • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
    • FN 5865 - Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII, or any ANSI 3.64 Emulation feature (#4532, 4523, 4533, 4521, 4531), or with the following Network Print Server Features:
      • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Media Type 1
      • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
      • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT
      • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2
  • Customer Setup: Yes for 4520, No for 4530.

(#4630) Telnet 3270e/5250e (CodeV/IGP Install) - MES

This feature is to be used as an MES to add Telnet to 6400 Model i1P, i5P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 printer when CodeV/IGP (#4841, #4846) is already installed.

The Telnet 3270e/5250e feature allows printing that is currently performed with coax/twinax attached printers to be easily migrated to network attached printers without changing the existing application.

Maximum Number of Features: One of FN 4630

Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i1P, i5P, i10, i15, i20 or i05. Line Matrix Printer with:

  • Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter(#4177, 4178) or Wireless Ethernet (#4542)
  • CodeV/IGP(#4841, 4846) already installed.

Corequisites: None

Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with Coax/Twinax adapter (#4830, #4835), or with any of the IPDS features including:

  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII (#5861, 5866)
  • Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax (#6861, 6866)
  • Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII (#6865),
  • Any ANSI 3.64 Emulation feature (#4521, 4531, 4522, 4532, 4523, 4533)
  • Any of the Network Prinr Servers features (#4121, #4124, #4164, #4165)

Customer Setup: No

(#4946) CodeV/IGP (Telnet installed) - MES

This feature is used to add CodeV/IGP to a 6400 Model i1P, i5P, i10, i15, i20 or i05. printer that has Telnet (#4520, #4530) already installed.

Maximum Number of Features: One of FN 4946

Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i1P, i5P, i10, i15, i20 or i05. Line Matrix Printer with Telnet (#4520, #4530).

Corequisites: None

Compatibility Conflicts: None, Telnet must be installed.

Customer Setup: No for 4946.

(#4522) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - Initial Order

(#4532) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - MES

The ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP is available as an optional feature. This is an emulation for Genicom printers. A prerequisite for this feature is ASCII only (#4800). This feature works with printers attached by the parallel port, or 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (#4177, 4178). or with any of the Network Print Server Features (#4121, 4124, 4164, 4165).

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #4522 or #4532
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i1P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: This feature cannot be installed with Code V/IGP (#4841, 4846), Coax/Twinax Attachment (#4830, 4835), Telnet (#4520, 4530), Wireless Ethernet (#4542), ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V (FN 4523, 4533), ANSI 3.64 Emulation (#4521, 4531), or any of the Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet IPDS features (#6861, 6865, 6866, 5861, 5865, 5866, 5961).
  • Customer Setup: Yes for FN 4522. No for FN 4532 Field installation is performed by IBM Printer Systems Division Availability Services.
  • Prerequisites: ASCII Only (#4800)

(#4523) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V - Initial Order

(#4533) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V - MES

The ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V is available as an optional feature. This is an emulation for Genicom printers. A prerequisite for this feature is ASCII only (#4800). This feature works with printers attached by the parallel port, or the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (#4177, 4178). or with any of the Network Print Server Features (#4121, 4124, 4164, 4165).

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #4523 or #4533
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i1P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: This feature cannot be installed with Code V/IGP (#4841, 4846), Coax/Twinax Attachment (#4830, 4835), Telnet (#4520, 4530), Wireless Ethernet (#4542), ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP (FN 4522, 4532), ANSI 3.64 Emulation (#4521, 4531), or any of the Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet IPDS features (#6861, 6865, 6866, 5861, 5865, 5866, 5961),
  • Customer Setup: Yes for FN 4523. No for FN 4533 Field installation is performed by IBM Printer Systems Division Availability Services.
  • Prerequisites: ASCII Only (#4800)

(#4521) ANSI 3.64 Emulation - Initial Order

(#4531) ANSI 3.64 Emulation - MES

The ANSI 3.64 Emulation is available as an optional feature. This is an emulation for Genicom printers. A prerequisite for this feature is ASCII only (#4800). This feature works with printers attached by the parallel port, or the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (#4177, 4178). or with any of the Network Print Server Features (#4121, 4124, 4164, 4165).

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #4521 or #4531
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i1P, i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: This feature cannot be installed with Code V/IGP (#4841, 4846), Coax/Twinax Attachment (#4830, 4835), Telnet (#4520, 4530), Wireless Ethernet (#4542), ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP (FN 4522, 4532), ANSI 3.64 Emulation with Code V (#4523, 4533), or any of the Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet IPDS features (#6861, 6865, 6866, 5861, 5865, 5866, 5961).
  • Customer Setup: Yes for FN 4521. No for FN 4531 Field installation is performed by IBM Printer Systems Division Availability Services.
  • Prerequisites: ASCII Only (#4800)

(#4540) Pullout Paper Tray - Initial Order

(#4541) Pullout Paper Tray - MES

An optional pull-out rear paper tray (#4540) is now available. This feature provides a tray for stacking printed output. Printed output is stacked on the tray rather than on the floor. After the output is printed and stacked, the tray (and paper) can be pulled out from the printer so that the output is easily accessible. and it is easier to remove the printed output from the tray than from the floor inside the printer. The tray is similar to the one used with the power stacker feature. This tray only can be installed on the cabinet Models.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i10, i15, i20 or i05 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Not applicable to pedestal models and cannot be installed with the Power Stacker Feature (#4895).
  • Customer Setup: Yes for 4540, No for 4541

(#4177) Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter - Initial Order

(#4178) Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter - MES

The Ethernet 10/100BaseT NIC Adapter is an internal adapter to connect the printer to an Ethernet network using IPDS, TCP/IP, NetBIOS TCP/IP, and IPX. The ASCII parallel interface is replaced by the Ethernet adapter card.

When the IPDS Coax/Twinax (FN 4861, 4866) feature is installed with this feature, the Ethernet 10/100 BaseT NIC can be used for IPDS.

The adapter provides the capability to provide printer status information via a Web page when the printer's IP address is supplied to a standard Web browser. This is in addition to the function provided by the 6400 Printer Management Utility.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One of either #4177 or #4178
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Model i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 Line Matrix Printer.
  • Corequisites: None.
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • The Wireless Ethernet Attachment (#4542)
    • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
    • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
    • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
    • Any of the following Network Print Server Features:
      • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Media Type 1
      • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
      • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT
      • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2
  • Customer Setup: Yes for 4177, No for 4178

(#4522) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - Initial Order

(#4532) ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP - MES

The ANSI 3.64 Emulation with IGP is available as an optional feature. This is an emulation for Genicom printers. A prerequisite for this feature is ASCII only (#4800).

  • Customer Setup: This feature is not customer setup. Field installation is performed by IBM Printer Systems Division Availability Services.
  • Prerequisites: None

(#4882) 6400 ASCII Programmer's Reference (S544-5635)

This manual provides information needed for programming printer drivers and print applications. It also includes code page examples. It's primary audience is system programmers. It is recommended that one copy of this publication be ordered for each customer location, not necessarily for each printer at that location.

  • Maximum: None.
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes

(#4883) 6400 Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference (S544-5636)

This manual provides information needed for programming printer drivers and print applications. It also includes code page examples. It's primary audience is system programmers. It is recommended that one copy of this publication be ordered for each customer location, not necessarily for each printer at that location.

  • Maximum: None.
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes

(#4164) Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT

NPS Adapter for Ethernet 10BaseT

  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • FC 4177 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter (RJ45)
    • FC 4178 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter (RJ45)
    • FC 4542 - Wireless Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 1
    • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
    • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2 or, with any of the Ethernet IPDS features including:
      • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
      • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
      • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
      • FN 5865 - Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII,

(#4165) Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2

NPS Adapter for Ethernet 10Base2 (BNC)

  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • FC 4177 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter (RJ45)
    • FC 4178 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter (RJ45)
    • FC 4542 - Wireless Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 1
    • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
    • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT or, with any of the Ethernet IPDS features including:
      • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
      • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
      • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
      • FN 5865 - Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII,

(#4124) Network Print Server for Token Ring Media Type 3

NPS Adapter for Token Ring Media Type 3 (UTP/RJ45)

  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • FC 4177 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FC 4178 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FC 4542 - Wireless Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FN 4121 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 1
    • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT
    • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2 or, with any of the Ethernet IPDS features including:
      • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
      • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
      • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
      • FN 5865 - Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII,

(#4121) Network Print Server for Token Ring Media Type 1

NPS Adapter for Token Ring Media Type 1 (STP/DB9)

  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: Yes
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with:
    • FC 4177 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FC 4178 - Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FC 4542 - Wireless Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Adapter
    • FN 4124 - Network Print Server - Token Ring Type 3
    • FN 4164 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10BaseT
    • FN 4165 - Network Print Server - Ethernet 10Base2 or, with any of the Ethernet IPDS features including:
      • FN 5961 - Wireless Ethernet IPDS
      • FN 5861 or 5866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for ASCII
      • FN 6861 or 6866 - Ethernet IPDS (with NIC) for Coax/Twinax
      • FN 5865 - Ethernet IPDS (without NIC) for ASCII,

(#4895) Power Stacker - Initial Order Only

This feature provides an optional power stacker for the IBM 6400 Model or 20 or i20 . The power stacker cannot be ordered as an MES, and installed in the field. It can only be ordered on an initial order for a new printer.

The stacker is fully enclosed within the printer cabinet.

During printing, a vertically movable paper guide stacks the printed output. Non-marking pinch rollers allow for varying paper thickness and provides constant tension on the paper. The pinch rollers are conductive to reduce the electrostatic charge buildup on the paper.

Two infrared beams sense the paper height and cause the frame position to be controlled as the paper height in-creases. A paper motion detector mounted at the pinch roller station monitors proper paper movement. If a jam occurs in the stacker, the motion detector senses it and stops the printer.

There is a stacker control panel mounted inside the rear of the printer.The operator sets up the stacker operation from the stacker control panel. Two LEDs indicate power on and on-line conditions. Push buttons are provided for on/off line, form feed, stacker up and stacker down.

The stacker operates by raising and lowering the stacking mechanism to adjust to the stack height.

Technical Specifications:

  • Operating:
    • Output stacking capacity: Approximately 3,000 sheets of 18 lb. single-part
    • Heights from 5 inches to 12 inches Standard pin feed
  • Forms:
    • Single part forms: 15 through 100 lbs.
    • Multi-part forms up to 6 parts, with or without carbons
    • Widths from 3 inches to 16 inches.
    • Heights from 5 inches to 12 inches Standard pin feed
  • Minimum per Initial Order: None
  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisites: Model 20 or i20
  • Customer Setup: Yes
  • Field Installation: No, initial order only
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with the Pull-out Paper Tray (#4540 or 4541).

(#4841) IGP and Code V (Printronix Emulations) - Initial Order

(#4846) IGP and Code V (Printronix Emulations) - MES

IGP (Printronix Emulation)

The IGP (Intelligent Graphics Processor) feature is a simple to use programming language for creating graphics in printers equipped with the IGP board. IGP Printronix emulation (also sometimes called PGL) creates on-line forms, bar codes, and has a variety of alphanumeric text-generation capabilities. These capabilities are detailed below:

  • ON-LINE FORM AND LABEL GENERATION - Makes it easy to create forms or labels with the "pre-printed" look. Graphics capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with user-selectable thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and vertically.
  • SELECTABLE BAR CODES - Provides the appropriate bar code using standard wide-to-narrow ratios. Bar codes available are:
    • Code 39 (also called Code 3 of 9)
    • Interleaved 2 of 5
    • UPC-A
    • UP-E
    • MSI A through D
    • Code 128 Subset B and C
    • EAN-8
    • EAN-13
    • POSTNET
    • Royal Mail

    Note: Both UPC and EAN bar codes can also specify add-on data.

  • EXPANDED AND COMPRESSED CHARACTER PRINT - Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 113 times the standard character size (up to 9.9 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 12, 13, 15 and 17 characters per inch (CPI) are available.
  • ROTATED ALPHANUMERICS - Permits new concepts in font design. Normal, expanded and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise, counterclockwise, or printed upside down.
  • LOGOS - created using alphanumeric commands and add a variety of print and shading features, for a "customized" appearance to forms, reports, and labels.
  • REVERSED PRINT - for text, logos and forms, permits highlighting and contrasting by 'printing' white characters on a dark background.
  • AUTOMATIC INCREMENT / DECREMENT CAPABILITY - allows batch form processing. You can identify individual numeric and bar code data fields, which includes automatic increment or decrement functions.

IGP is an emulation that allows you to print sophisticated graphics and bar codes. Depending on what the printer is doing, it is always in a particular Mode, which is transparent to the user.

When the printer is receiving text, or printing text, it is in Normal Mode. Any time the printer is on and is not processing IGP commands, it is in Normal Mode. When a Create Form command is issued, the printer moves from the Normal Mode to the Create Form Mode. During this phase, the user sends text, images, and bar code data to the IGP. All of this data is stored in memory. An End statement terminates the IGP data string and the printer returns to Normal Mode.

You can create as many forms as you wish and store them in your host. You can also save the forms in the emulation memory. All forms have file names. You may want to print the form, label it, and store it for future reference. Or, you may devise another method for easy retrieval. These forms can then be downloaded from your host to the printer. When you Execute a form, you can print it as many times as you wish. This saves time from downloading the form each time you want to print it.

The IGP - Printronix Emulation Programmers Reference Manual (S246-0151) is included with this feature and explains the Modes and Commands of IGP in detail.

Code V (Printronix Emulation)

The Code V feature is the QMS(TM)-compatable Intelligent Graphics Processor software designated for the IBM 64XX family of impact line matrix printers. Code V emulates the QMS Code V Version II programming language to produce on-line forms, bar code, and supports many alphanumeric text-generation capabilities. Code V Printronix emulation (also sometimes called VGL) graphics processing features are detailed below:

  • ON-LINE FORM AND LABEL GENERATION - makes it easy to create forms or labels with the "pre-printed" look for each application. Code V Printronix emulation programs control all graphics functions, dramatically reducing host computer programming and processing time. Graphics capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal, solid and dashed lines with a variety of thicknesses, logos, and special alphanumeric print features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and vertically.
  • VARIABLE BAR CODES - allows bar codes for your applications to print easily with standard and user-defined ratios in vertical and horizontal orientations. Available bar codes are:
    • Codabar
    • Code 39 (also called Code 3 of 9)
    • Code 128
    • Code 128-UCC with Subsets A, B and C
    • Interleaved 2 of 5
    • UPC-A
    • UPC-E
    • UPC Shipping
    • POSTNET
    • EAN-8
    • EAN-13
    • MSI
    • Royal Mail

    The IBARC bar code command prints bar codes in four orientations; horizontal, rotated 90, rotated 180, or rotated 270 degrees.

  • EXPANDED AND COMPRESSED PRINT - draws attention where needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a tremendous range of character sizes, up to 9.9 inches wide and tall. Five compressed print sizes are available - 12, 13.33, 15, 17.41 and 20 characters per inch (CPI); permitting up to 170 columns in an 8.5 inch printed area (20 CPI).
  • ROTATED ALPHANUMERICS - permits new concepts in form design. Normal, expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise, counterclockwise, or printed upside down.
  • LOGOS - are easy to create using alphanumeric commands and a variety of print and shading features, for a "customized" appearance to forms, reports and labels. Additionally, the registered trademark (R), copyright (C), TUV, GS-Mark, UL, and CSA symbols are provided as standard designs. Custom symbols can also be defined.
  • REVERSED AND SHADED PRINT - permits highlighting and contrasting by "printing" white characters on a dark background, or white characters on a gray shaded background. Various levels or patterns of gray shading and reverse printing can be combined with the many other print features to create distinctive designs.
  • AUTOMATIC INCREMENT / DECREMENT CAPABILITY - Allows batch form processing. Individual numeric and bar code data fields can be identified and automatically incremented or decremented by any amount beginning from any specified number.
  • MULTINATIONAL CHARACTER SETS - Provides 32 sets; each 96 characters in length. This feature also allows you to create your own character sets using characters defined and stored in the font memory.

The Code V - Printronix Emulation Programmers Reference Manual (S246-0150) is included with this feature and explains the Modes and Commands of Code V in detail.

  • Maximum: One of either 4841 or 4846 per machine.
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Feature codes #4841 and #4846 are mutually exclusive.
  • Customer Setup: Yes, if ordered along with the base printer; it is factory installed. If ordered later as an MES, IBM Service must install the feature as FC 4846.
  • Field Installation: Yes, as FC 4846.
  • Initial Order: Yes, as FC 4841.

(#4800) ASCII ATTACHMENT - Plant Order Only

Either this ASCII attachment features (#4800) or the Twinax/Coax Attachment (FC #4830) is required on all initial orders.

  • Maximum Number of Features: One
  • Prerequisites: IBM 6400 Models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15, and i20 Line Matrix Printers.
  • Corequisites: None
  • Compatibility Conflicts: Cannot be installed with feature code 4830.

(#4891) Shelf for Input Paper

This shelf rests on the supports for the Pedestal printer. It is designed to hold the box of paper or forms to be used with the printer. It allows the input paper to move easily with the machine.

  • Maximum: One
  • Prerequisite: IBM 6400 Models P50, P10, i5P, i1P
  • Customer Setup: Yes.
  • Field Installation: Yes

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