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4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00
IBM U.S. Sales Manual
Revised: March 05, 2004.
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 2 of 16 Document-on-demand/Zero tear off Auto paper loading assist Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment Straight primary tractor path Serial/parallel attachments Utilizes 18-wire print head Includes resident OCR fonts Certified Postnet bar code Allows operator panel menu lockout to prevent datastream override of lines per inch, characters per inch, lines per page (page length) and paper path. EPA
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 3 of 16 cut sheet paper paths as well as an optional second tractor path and a three-input bin Auto Sheet Feed (ASF) device. The IBM 4247-A00 Printer offers outstanding serial and parallel connectivity with automatic interface switching, native drivers, and support for popular emulations: IBM 2381, IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL, and Epson FX (FX 80 through FX 1050, DFX-5000 and DFX-8000). Back to top Product Posi
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 4 of 16 IBM AS/400 ASCII workstation controller 3174 controller via the Asynchronous Emulation Adapter IBM 9221 via the ASCII Subsystem Controller (feature code 6245, 6246, 6247 or 6248 on the IBM 9221) RS/6000 IBM PS/2 and IBM Personal Computer COMx ports IBM-compatible PCs utilizing an RS-232C interface The RS-422A serial interface will attach to: RS/6000 AS/400 ASCII workstation controller The C
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 5 of 16 Native 4247 mode drivers for AIX/6000 and OS/400 environments, shipped on diskette with the printer. Native 4247 mode drivers for Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.0 are available for downloading on the IBM Printing Systems Web page: http://www.ibm.com/printers Downloadable font support (IBM Proprinter or Epson) Resident bar codes - accessible via PPDS control using 4247 na
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 6 of 16 4247 in automatic sheet feed applications: Temperature: 15.6 to 32.2C (60 to 90F) Relative Humidity: 8 to 80 percent Max Wet Bulb: 22.8C (73F) Noise Emission: Operating Idle --------- -------- 4247 base printer: Sound power level (LWAd): 7.0 bels 5.5 bels Sound
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 7 of 16 The following functions are not supported when using the Epson FX 1050 driver or IBM 2381 driver in OS/2 or Windows: Bar code selection or printing Automatic Sheet Feed (ASF) bin selection Load/Park form paths Datastream emulation switching Metric vertical Line spacing. Hardware Requirements The RS-232C serial interface will attach to: IBM AS/400 ASCII workstation controller 3174 controll
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 8 of 16 Software Requirements The IBM 4247 Printer can use the IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) in IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL or IBM 2381 Personal Printer emulations by choosing the corresponding device driver for the systems listed below as supporting the PPDS datastream. In Epson FX emulation mode the IBM 4247 Printer can print files coded for the Epson FX-1050 using the Epson ESC/P(2) printer control lan
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 9 of 16 form path may be selected from the operator panel. Network Operating System Support The Network Print Server features are supported in the following environments: Protocol Operating System -------- ---------------- IPX/SPX Novell NetWare 3.11 and above Novell NetWare 4.01 and above using bindery emulation TCP/IP Novell NetW
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 10 of 16 874 Thai Character Sets Supported in Epson Emulation Mode Character Set Description --------- ----------- 0 Epson USA 1 Epson France 2 Epson Germany 3 Epson U.K. 4 Epson Denmark I 5 Epson Sweden 6 Epson Italy 7 Epson Spain I 8 Epson Japan 9 Epson Norway 10 Epson Denmark II
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 11 of 16 Manual feed The following sizes of cutsheet paper maybe used in the manual feed: A5, A4, A3, A2, Letter, Legal and Executive. Single or multi-part forms may be fed into the manual cut sheet path. Multi-part forms should be tested by the customer to ensure satisfactory feeding, registration and print quality. Forms for the manual feed must meet the following specifications: Form weight can range from 5
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 12 of 16 Multi-part snap-out forms must meet the following specifications: Pressure sensitive paper (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) 2nd sheet 40 - 60g/m2 (11 - 16 lb) Last sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) Carbon sets (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) 2nd sheet 35 - 40g/m2 (9 - 11 lb) Last sheet 70 - 80g/m2 (19 - 21 lb) Carbon paper
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 13 of 16 the manufacturer for recommended storage environment). Back to top Publications The publications listed below are shipped with the product. Additional copies (English only) are available immediately. User's Guide (SA24-4404) Quick Reference Guide (SA24-4405) Ethernet Network Print Server Administrators Guide (S246-0111) (1) Token-Ring Network Print Server Administrators Guide (S246-0112)
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 14 of 16 (#4460) Printer Stand Provides a sturdy printer stand designed for the 4247 printer. Maximum: One. Field installation: Yes. Customer Setup: Yes, requires assembly. (#4959) Field Conversion to EuroReady Serial/Parallel ASCII Provides capability to add the euro common currency symbol support and support of code page 858 to printers with serial numbers lower than 23559. Printers with higher serial numbers co
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 15 of 16 UK Plug Type (#7802) European Plug Type (#7803) Japanese Plug Type (#7804) Australian Plug Type (#7805) 12-Volt AC Power Adapter When any feature in the following list is installed, a 12-volt AC power supply is required. The Network Print Server Ethernet 10Base2 (feature code #4165), or The Network Print Server Token Ring Media Type 1 (feature code #4121), or The Network Print Server Token R
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IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Page 16 of 16 This customer replaceable cartridge ribbon supports general purpose printing as well as automatic identification printing for visible light scanning. Expected life: 15 million DP characters Estimated annual usage: 8 to 12 ribbons Standard packaging: 1 per carton; 6 per box Part number: 1053685 Diskettes None. Trademarks (R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business
