Paper Paths; Print Qualities - IBM V03 Maintenance Information

Paper paths

The IBM 4247 Model V03 printer provides exceptional forms handling flexibility. The base printer includes one
continuous-form tractor paper-path , a second tractor paper path is optional. Both continuous form paper paths are
front loading.
Paper path nomenclature
Base tractor (rear tractor when a second tractor is installed): This tractor is installed at the factory on all
machines. In a single tractor machine the base tractor is the front tractor. The base tractor becomes the ( rear
tractor when a second (optional) tractor is installed.
Second tractor (optional, becomes front tractor): This tractor can be installed in front of the base tractor as an
option. In a two tractor machine the second (optional) tractor is the front tractor and the base tractor becomes the
rear tractor .

Print qualities

Fast Draft is a new print quality for the IBM 4247 Model V03 that is available only on the 4247 Model V03. The
Data Processing (DP), Data Processing Text (DP Text), Near 2 Letter Quality (NLQ), OCR-A, and OCR-B print
qualities on the 4247 Model V03 are equivalent in character size, shape, and resolution to the print qualities
available on the 4247 Models AOO, 001, 002, and 003 printers.
Fast draft print quality selection
Print quality can be selected via program control or through the printer operator panel. Program control
datastream commands take precedence over operator panel settings and can not be overridden.
Available printer operator panel settings are:
Print Quality = Fast Draft (default setting)
Print Quality = DP
Print Quality = DP TEXT
Print Quality = NLQ
Print Quality = OCR-A
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