The IBM 6400 family of
line matrix printer
A line matrix printer is a computer printer that is a compromise between a line printer and a dot matrix printer. A line matrix printer prints page-wide lines of dots, building up a line of text by printing lines of dots.
Applications
Line matri ...
s
were modern highspeed business
computer printer
In computing, a printer is a peripheral machine which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually on paper. While most output is human-readable, bar code printers are an example of an expanded use for printers. Differ ...
s introduced by
IBM in 1995. These printers were designed for use on a variety IBM systems including
mainframes,
server
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Computing
*Server (computing), a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called clients
Role
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s, and PCs.
Configuration
The 6400 was available in a choice of open pedestal (to minimize floor size requirements) or an enclosed cabinet (for quiet operation).
[ Three models existed, with print speeds of 500, 1000 or 1500 lines/minute.
When configured with the appropriate graphics option, it could print mailing bar codes "certified by the U.S. Postal service.][ Twelve configurations were commonly sold by IBM.
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Rebadged
These printers were manufactured by Printronix Corp and rebranded for IBM. All internal parts had the Printronix Logo and/or artwork. Although they once did, IBM no longer manufactures printers. One of their old printer divisions became Lexmark The other became the IBM Printing Systems Division, which was subsequently sold to Ricoh in 2007.
References
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6400
Line printers
Computer-related introductions in 1995