IBM 6400

The IBM 6400 family of line matrix printers[1] were modern highspeed business computer printers introduced by IBM in 1995. These printers were designed for use on a variety IBM systems including mainframes, servers, and PCs.

This article is about a 1995 IBM printer called the IBM 6400. IBM also released an accounting machine series in the 1960s with the same type number. For IBM 6400 Accounting Machines, see IBM 6400 Accounting Machine.

Configuration

The 6400 was available in a choice of open pedestal (to minimize floor size requirements) or an enclosed cabinet (for quiet operation).[1] Three models existed, with print speeds of 500, 1000 or 1500 lines/minute.[2]

When configured with the appropriate graphics option, it could print mailing bar codes "certified by the U.S. Postal service.[1] Twelve configurations were commonly sold by IBM.[3]

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.[4]

References
  1. "IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Family" (PDF).
  2. "New IBM 6400 Models". www.ibm.com. 2002-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  3. "IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Series Specs & Prices".
  4. Martens, China (2007-01-25). "Update: IBM to hand printing division over to Ricoh". Computerworld. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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