Print Speeds - IBM V03 Maintenance Information

Preface
The IBM4247 Model V03 Serial Matrix Impact Printer
Overview of the IBM 4247 Model V03
The IBM 4247 Model V03 is a professional, industrial impact-matrix printer capable of printing at speeds of up to
1100 characters per second (cps) at 10 cpi in Fast Draft mode. The 4247 Model V03 is a rugged printer, and is
designed for harsh environments and demanding applications. It is compatible with previous IBM 4247 models
and offers interface cards that can be installed by the user.
The 4247 Model V03 can have either one or two straight continuous-forms paper paths. One paper path is
standard, and the second path is an optional feature. The printer operator panel is common with the Models 001,
002, and 003 , and includes the same full-function, full-size , 2 line by 40 character display, making messages and
menus easy to understand.
Print quality choices are Fast Draft mode, DP mode (DP), DP Text mode (DP Text), and Near Letter Quality mode
(NLQ). Versatile paper handling capability provides printing on up to 8-part forms. Typical applications include
transaction processing for invoices, office or internal business documents, as well as barcodes, labels, and
multipart forms.

Print speeds

The IBM 4247 Model V03 print speeds (in characters per second) are up to:
v 1100 cps at 10 characters per inch (cpi) in Fast Draft mode
v 800 cps in DP mode
v 480 cps in DP Text mode
v 240 cps in NLQ
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