IBM 4247 Dot Matrix Printer...

Highlights

• Multiple input form paths, including paper parking and linking
• The price performer for high-function dot matrix printing
• High-quality printing on eight-part forms
• Reliable impact printing

The IBM* 4247 Multi-Form Printer combines high-speed, reliable impact printing with the ability to load up to six different types of forms in the printer at once. It also allows you to consolidate multiple printer applications on a single printer--the IBM 4247.

With print speeds of up to 700 characters per second (cps), depending on the model, and support for continuous form and cut-sheet paper, the IBM 4247 can handle a wide variety of applications. Backed by IBM quality, reliability and service, this printer is an excellent choice for demanding print environments.

The IBM 4247 is well suited to serve in a wide range of environments -- from small offices to distribution centers; from direct workstation attachments. or small systems to LANs or larger system networks

Multiple Attachments

The IBM 4247 will attach to nearly all systems. The A00 model has both a serial and a parallel port. The 001 and 002 models have a parallel port and, additionally, either a coaxial or twinaxial attachment. The 001 and 002 models will support IBM's SCS and DSC/DSE data streams, and optionally the IPDS* data stream.

Versatile Forms Handling

The IBM 4247 supports up to six paper input sources. This ability, combined with paper parking, switching and linking, maximizes your output options and productivity.
Powerful dot matrix printing design enables the IBM 4247 to print on up to eight-part forms.
Best of all, operation is simple with auto-forms loading, auto-forms thickness adjustment and automatic paper input selection.

Application Flexibility

The IBM 4247 prints a wide range of applications by offering fast print speeds at three quality modes. Data Processing quality provides high speed for large print jobs. Data Processing Text mode provides mid-speed, higher-quality printing. Near Letter Quality (NLQ) produces sharp, crisp documents for word processing, business graphics or other quality-critical applications.
All-points-addressable graphics capability enables applications to print bar codes, bar charts, pie charts, scanned logos, forms and CAD/CAM drawings. Your investment in applications software and forms inventory is protected because the IBM 4247 offers a wide variety of emulations, including the popular IBM Proprinter* and Epson printers.

User Benefits

The ease-of-use and reliability of the IBM 4247 improve productivity.

The straightforward design of the IBM 4247 operator panel makes it simple to manage forms loading, alignment, selection and other printer settings.

The operator panel on the 001 and 002 features a 2x40 LCD display for easy-to-read menus and messages, while the panel on the A00 has a 1x16display.

In additon, the document-on-demand feature allows you to print on the very next form, thus minimizing paper

Printing Where You Need It

At only 55 dBA, the IBM 4247 is very quiet---making it suitable for virtually any business environment. And with its small footprint, the IBM 4247 can be placed wherever a need for printing exists.

Summary

The IBM 4247 is the work horse of dot matrix printers and provides these key benefits :

• Fast, quiet, reliable printing
• Versatile paper handling
• Up to six paper input sources
• Dual, continuous form feeds
• Automatic forms loading
• Excellent print quality
• Up to eight-part forms, using front paper path
• Automatic forms thickness adjustment
• Variety of data streams and attachments, including workstation and LAN
• Compact, tabletop design
• Printer stand designed specifically for the IBM 4247
• Graphics capability, including bar codes
• U.S. Postal Service Postnet tested and certified

IBM 4247 Multi-Form Printer at a glance
Print Speed
		Model A00 and 001	Model 002
Data processing mode, 10 cpi:		700	400
DP text mode, 10 cpi:		350	240
NLQ mode, 10 cpi:		175	120
Print Options
Vertical spacing:
6 or 8 lines per inch (lpi) selectable from operator panel for text
3, 4, 6 or 8 lpi selectable under program control for text
1/144" increments under program control available for graphics
Horizontal spacing:
10, 12, 15, 17.1 and 20 characters per inch
Proportional spacing is available in DP text and NLQ modes
Maximum print line:		13.6"
Bar codes:
Postnet, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 3 of 9, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSL Industrial 2 of 5 and Matrix 2 of 5
Various technologies to generate the bar code
Printer Emulations
Standard on Models A00, 001 and 002
Epson FX 80-1170
IBM Proprinter III XL
IBM 2381 Personal Printer
Optional on Models 001 and 002
Twinaxial IPDS: IBM 4224, 4230
Twinaxial non-IPDS: IBM 4214, 4230
Coaxial IPDS: IBM 4224, 4230
Coaxial non-IPDS: IBM 3268, 3287, 4224, 4230
Paper Handling
Up to six paper input sources:
Can load two different continuous form types
Manual cut sheet standard on all models
Optional 1, 2 or 3 bin auto-sheet feeder
Forms features:
Paper parking, switching and linking
Automatic forms loading and forms thickness adjustment
Document-on-demand (zero tear off)
Paper Sizes
Continuous forms (Up to eight-part forms using front feed)
3" to 17" Width
3" to 24" Length
Cut-sheet forms: (Up to four-part forms manualfeed/three-part auto feed)
Manual: 4.5" to 17.5" width; Auto: 6"to 12" width
Manual: 4" to 24" length; Auto: 5" to14" length
Interfaces
Model A00: Serial (RS-232C, RS-422A) and Centronics PC Parallel
Models 001 and 002: Centronics PC Parallel and either Twinaxial or Coaxial
System Attachments
All Models:
AS/400* using the ASCII Workstation Controller port on 9402 (except model Y10), 9404 and 9406
3197, 3477, 3486/87/88 Terminals (parallel port only)
3174 Controller (Asynchronous EmulationAdapter)
Micro Channel* 370 using ASCII serial or parallel port (1)
RISC System/6000* using ASCII serial or parallel port (1)
Network Print Server Feature using ASCII parallel port and Ethernet 10 Base T or 10 Base 2 or Token-Ring Media Type 1 or 3
LAN connections (from representative vendors such as IBM, Intel, Axis, etc.) using the ASCII serial or parallel port(1)
IBM and IBM-compatible PCs and systems
Models 001 and 002:
AS/400 and System 36* using Twinaxial attachment
ES/9000*, ES/9370*, 3174 and S/390* Parallel Transaction Servers using Coaxial attachment
Physical Characteristics
Width:		26.75" (679.5 mm)
Depth:		15.75" (400.0 mm)
Height:		12.25" (311.2 mm)
Weight:		54 lbs (24.55 kg)
Power Requirement:
100-127 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz
200-240 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz
Consumption:		Idle (Watts)	Max. Typical (Watts)
120 VAC 60 Hz		25.6	110
220 VAC 50 Hz		28.6	110
Environmental Conditions
Operational limits:
Relative Humidity: 8% to 80% RH
Temperature: 50 to 105 F (10 to 40.6 C)
60 to 90 F (15.6 to 32.2 C) with auto-sheet feed
Acoustics: Printing: 55 dBA (in DP Text mode); idling 24 dBA