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The IBM 6400 Printer Family
Standard Capabilities
The 6400 printer family has the following general characteristics:
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A broad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models
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Support of similar features across the entire product line to allow
maximum flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements
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Energy Star compliant
The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the IBM 6400
printers.
Host Computer Interfaces
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RS 232 Serial
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RS 422 Serial
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PC Parallel
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Dataproducts Parallel
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Ethernet Interface
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IEEE 1284
Two Coax/Twinax features are available with this printer:
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IBM Coax/Twinax
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Coax/Twinax Multi-Platform Interface
Printer Emulations
Each emulation provides a different set of configuration menus, control codes,
and character sets. The following printer emulations (or protocols) are
standard, and selectable at the operator panel:
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Proprinter III XL Emulation
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Epson FX Emulation
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Printronix P-Series Printer Emulation
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Printronix P-Series XQ Variant Printer Emulation
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Printronix Serial Matrix Printer Emulation
Proprinter III XL and Epson FX Emulations
The Proprinter III XL and Epson FX emulations are industry standard printer
emulations.
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