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C.
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
The printer uses continuous form paper with standard feed holes on
each edge.
Paper widths from 4 to
9~
inches can be accommodated by the
printer. Using multiple-part form, one original and up to
4
copies can be
printed, all very legible.
Paper weight specifications are as follows:
Single-Part Forms:
15 to 20 lb
Multiple-Part Forms:
Original - 12 to 15 lb
Copies -
9
to 12 lb, last copy 15 lb
(Maximum of five parts)
Carbon Paper:
1.4.2
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
standard features
• Parallel data input
• Elongated boldface characters (Iine-by-line)
• Paper runaway inhibit (10 second time out)
• Lower case prints as upper case
• Automatic line feed on carriage return
" Gated strobe pulse (data input)
• 115 Volts, 60 Hertz
• Prints original plus four copies
• Coded character software
• Fixed vertical/horizontal registration
• Low noise level
• 5 x 7 Dot matrix
1.5
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
7~
lb with medium hardness
optional features
• Vertical format control
• Automatic motor control
• Additional sets of 64,96 or 128 characters
• 9 x 7 dot matrix character sets
Q
Audio alarm buzzer
g
50 Hertz, 230 Volts AC
• Line feed switch
• Non-gated strobe
• Automatic line feed disabled
• Selectable sinQle Character elongation
• Automatic carriage return on line feed,
vertical tab and form feed
• Serial communication interfaces
• Popular parallel computer interfaces
• Bottom of form
• Inhibit delete code
The printer is approximately 12" high by 19" deep by 23" wide, and
weighs approximately 66 pounds .. The complete printer is assembled on a base
made of cast aluminum.
Enclosing the printer are three removable plastic
covers: the main cover, top cover and VFU cover. The top cover can be opened
to give access to the print head by tilting the cover back of lifting
it
completely off. The VFU cover can also be tilted back or removed for access
to the optional Vertical Format Unit, if it is used.
Figures 1-6 to 1-9 are different photographic views of the printer
taken with the covers removed. All major assemblies are identified, in
addition to a few other important components, the locations of which should be
noted.
1-7
Rev. D

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