Limitations; Communication Interfaces; Temperature And Humidity Limits; Physical Dimensions - IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer User Manual

August 24, 2004

Limitations

Communication interfaces

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Temperature and humidity limits

Physical dimensions

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If you plan to use USB communications, you are responsible for ordering one of the
following:
v A powered USB cable. The 3.8-m USB cable for a distributed configuration is
P/N 01L1647 and the 0.5-m USB cable for an integrated configuration is P/N
01L1646.
v A standard USB cable, P/N 08L2014, with a Type B connector for the printer, and
a power brick.
SureMark printers have no physical journal station. You must use an
electronic journaling application instead. Electronic journaling eliminates the
need to store paper journal tapes and the time-consuming task of searching papers
should the need arise.
SureMark printers have a safety feature which slows printing if excessive duty
cycles are used. This feature protects the printer hardware from potential damage
and should not be noticeable during normal operation.
For Model TI2, TI4, and TI8, sources of electromagnetic noise (for example,
displays, security towers, and other sources) can interfere with the MICR read
head. The printer is equipped to filter noise from many of these devices. If the
MICR reader does not function properly, rearranging the printer relative to the
device may improve MICR reading. The noise source should be as far away as
possible from the right side of the printer. For additional information on
troubleshooting MICR reader problems, see "Offline tests" on page 62.
The single-insert check handling feature of SureMark Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TG4 is
provided to customers as an added convenience when customer service is a
priority. Checks in good condition will feed reliably; damaged checks may not.
All SureMark printers can support the RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces. Models TI3,
TI4, TI8, TG3, TG4, TM6, and TF6 can also support the USB interface. For
SureMark models that can support the USB interface, you can upgrade installed
printers from RS-232/RS-485 to USB by ordering a USB interface card.
RS-232 supports 9600 and 19 200 baud rates, and in the Model TI8 only, 115 200.
RS-485 operates at a 187.5K baud rate.
USB supports data rates up to 12 Mbps.
Shipping -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F) with 5% to 100% relative humidity
including condensation, but excluding rain
Storage 0 to 60° C (32 to 140° F)
Operating 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F) with 8 to 80% relative humidity
To allow convection cooling, ventilation holes in the covers must not be blocked.
Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4 all have the same dimensions. Model TI8
is taller, whereas Models TF6 and TM6 have a smaller footprint.
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Chapter 1. Introduction