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4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00
IBM U.S. Sales Manual
Revised: March 05, 2004.
Table of contents
IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Abstract
Highlights
Description
Product Positioning
Model
IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type
Announced Available
Model
4247-A00
1995/09/12 1995/09/29
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Abstract
The IBM 4247 is a heavy-duty serial impact matrix printer capable of printing at speeds of up to 1100
characters per second (CPS) and providing multiple forms paper handling capabilities.
Model Abstract 4247-A00
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 28, 2001)
The IBM 4247 Model A00 is a 700 CPS, Serial/Parallel (ASCII) printer. The IBM 4247 Model A00
printer will include RS-232/RS-422 serial and Centronics PC parallel attachment capability and will
support the IBM Personal Printer (PPDS) and Epson FX datastreams.
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Highlights
Quiet operation
Exceptional Forms Handling Flexibility
Heavy duty performance - Up to 20 million characters per month duty cycle
Model Highlights 4247-A00
Includes the following design features:
Exceptional forms handling flexibility
One continuous form tractor path and one manual cut sheet paper path standard
Second continuous form paper path optional
Paper parking to select different paths
Configuration option for continuous forms in pull mode
Four tractor (push/pull) capability for maximum feeding reliability
Forms tractor interchangeability between dual paths
Up to three bin Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) optional
Up to 8-part forms
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Technical Description
Publications
Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
Accessories
Machine Elements
Supplies
Marketing
Withdrawn
2001/12/28
Service
Replaced
Discontinued
By
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4247-003
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- Page 1 (For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 28, 2001) The IBM 4247 Model A00 is a 700 CPS, Serial/Parallel (ASCII) printer. The IBM 4247 Model A00 printer will include RS-232/RS-422 serial and Centronics PC parallel attachment capability and will support the IBM Personal Printer (PPDS) and Epson FX datastreams.
- Page 2 The Model A00 is a 700 characters per second, heavy-duty serial matrix printer. The IBM 4247 Model A00 Serial Matrix Printer provides a high function, heavy-duty solution to impact printer applications requiring speed and flexible forms handling features. The IBM 4247 Printer is capable of printing at 700 characters per second (CPS) in data processing (DP) print quality.
- Page 3 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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).
- Page 4 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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)
- Page 5 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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:...
- Page 6 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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: 4247 base printer:...
- Page 7 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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...
- Page 8 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 language.
- Page 9 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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...
- Page 10 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Thai Character Sets Supported in Epson Emulation Mode Character Description --------- ----------- Epson USA Epson France Epson Germany Epson U.K. Epson Denmark I Epson Sweden Epson Italy Epson Spain I...
- Page 11 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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.
- Page 12 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 Multi-part snap-out forms must meet the following specifications: Pressure sensitive paper (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 2nd sheet Last sheet Carbon sets (3 sheets maximum) First sheet 2nd sheet...
- Page 13 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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)
- Page 14 Network Print Server provides attachment to Token-Ring Media Type 1 networks via the parallel port. Field installation: Yes. Customer Setup: Yes. These features can be ordered as features on the IBM 4247 Model A00 Serial Matrix Printer. (#3741) RS/6000 RS-232 Serial Cable Kit Provides RS-232 cable connections to the RISC/System 6000.
- Page 15 Back to top Supplies None required with the machine order. IBM supplies are distributed via Lexmark International. Supplies can be purchased from Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers or directly from Lexmark. Call 800-438-2468. Fax orders may be sent to 800-522-3422. Mail orders may be sent to: Lexmark International, Inc.
- Page 16 IBM Offering Information - 4247-A00 IBM Serial Matrix Printer Model A00 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;...