Tally 2540 (T2540) Dot Matrix Printer

 
 
 
 




2540/24 & 2540/9 Dot Matrix Printers

  • Print speeds up to 576 cps
  • Narrow (80 columns - 2440) and wide format versions (136 columns  2540) available
  • Tractor feed and Manual insertion; ideal for invoices, reports, general office documents
  • Reliable and durable
  • USB and Parallel standard. Optional integrated Ethernet (10/100BaseT) and RS232 Serial available
  • Quick change, long life ribbon
  • Fast, high-quality flexible printing optimized for your Demand Document environment.
    Ideally suited for a wide range of printing applications using multipart forms, single sheets and labels, with zero tear capability.

    Matching Your Needs
    In single or multi-user environments, the wide-carriage 2540 is ideal for use in a broad range of industries, from banking, pharmacy, healthcare, education, customer service and retail transactions.

    Getting Your Job Done On Time
    At speeds of up to 576 characters per second in draft mode, the 2540 saves time in your printing operation.

    Excellent Print Quality
    The 24-wire print head produces clear, crisp text and graphics output, while the 9 pin print head provides compatibility with existing emulations where required.
    Compatible with IBM Proprinter, Epson ESC/P and Oki printer emulations. The wide variety of resident fonts and bar codes in the 2540 are easily selectable to meet your application needs.

    Part NumberDescription
    0434412540/9 100-120V-US, 50-60HZ, 9-WIRE, 136
    T2540/9 Dot Matrix Multiform Impact Printer
    New
    2540/9 043441 (New)

    Retired, no longer available: Contact for alternatives


    0434422540/24 100-120V-US, 50-60HZ, 24-WIRE
    T2540/24 Dot Matrix Multiform Impact Printer
    New
    2540/24 043442 (New)
    $642.00


    Consumables for 2540
    Part NumberDescriptionEst. Life
    043446Ribbon cartridge, black (Multiple Order QTY: 6)8M Characters
    043446 Ribbon cartridge, black 8M Characters
    New
    043446 Six-pack (New)
    $95.00


    Connectivity for 2540
    Part NumberDescription
    043444SERIAL IF RS232 2440/2540 OPTION
    043445ETHERNET 10/100 2440/2540 OPTION
    043555 TallyCom+ Ethernet 10/100
    Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty
    043445 043555B
    $299.00


    Print Speed
    9 wire printhead: At 10, 12 cpi; HS Draft: 533, 519 cps; Draft: 400, 396 cps; NLQ: 100, 100 cps; 24 wire printhead: At 10, 12 cpi: HS Draft: 480, 576 cps; Draft: 400, 480 cps; LQ: 133, 160 cps
    Resolution
    9 pin: Up to 144 x 240 dpi; 24 pin: Up to 360 x 360 dpi
    Character Density
    10, 12, 15 (half height), 15 (full height), 17.1, 20 cpi
    Line Density
    1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 lpi
    Printhead Life
    400 M impacts/wire
    Memory
    256KB
    Standard Connectivity
    Parallel (Bi-directional), USB 2.0
    Optional Connectivity
    Internal Ethernet 10/100baseT; Serial RS232
    Standard Emulation
    9 pin: IBM Proprinter XL, Epson ESC/P; Oki ML; 24 pin (both with Oki superset commands): IBM Proprinter XL24E, Epson ESC/P2 (both with Oki superset commands);
    Fonts
    9 pin: HS Draft, Draft, Courier, Quadrato, OCR-B, OCR-A; 24 pin: HS Draft, Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Prestige, Script, Orator, Gothic, Souvenir, OCR-B, OCR-A, 10 barcodes for 9 + 24 pin machines
    Consumables
    Black Ribbon: 8 million characters
    STD Paper Handling
    STD Paper Handling Push or Pull tractor, friction for cut sheet, zero-tear with push tractor
    Number of Copies
    1 + 5 copies
    Paper Type
    Continuous forms and cut forms
    Paper Size
    3" to 16" wide; 76.2 to 406 mm wide
    Physical Weight
    18.6 lbs; 8.5 kg
    Physical Size
    (HxWxD): 5.3 x 21.3 x 13.0; 135 x 541 x 330mm
    Power Voltage
    120V and 230V models
    Workload
    Up to 20,000 pages per month
    Reliability MTBF
    15,000 hours
    Drivers
    Windows 9x/ME, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista
    Temperature
    50F to 104F; +10C to +40C operating;-4 to 131 F;-20 to 55 C storage
    Humidity
    10% to 85% relative (non-condensing)
    Acoustic
    Less than 52dBa Q mode, 55dB(A)
    Note
    NB: For OCR applications it is recommended that your readers are tested with print samples supplied by TallyGenicom prior to purchase. Paper is a highly variable medium and should be tested prior to purchase. The quoted consumable life is the average for the printer when used under normal operating conditions.