Printronix T6200 User Manual

The Fastest Line Matrix Printers in the (Real) World
T6200 Series
The T6212, T6215 and T6218 Line matrix printers are ground-breaking solutions for high-volume, mission-critical impact printing. Tally combines cutting-edge innovation with time-tested technology to make the T6212, T6215 and T6218 superior in speed, reliability, and quality. At 1200, 1500 and 1800 lines per minute (LPM) respectively, they actually outperform line printers rated at higher speeds when printing in “real world” applications. Outstanding throughput is made possible by technological advancements to the hammer bank and paper feed system.
As price/performance leaders, the T6212, T6215 and T6218 cost less to buy, less to service and less to use while setting new milestones in connectivity and functionality.
The patented Smart Ribbon 250 offers clean-hands ribbon cartridge convenience while delivering new ribbon quality over its entire 250 million character life—the longest life in the industry. With the widest range of printer emulations, impressive
Monthly workloads to 512,000 pages
Remarkable ECMA Spreadsheet throughput speeds over 44 pages per minute!
Robust, highly efficient single-row hammer bank for exceptional reliability
Exclusive “Smart Ribbon” technology for consistent print density
Excellent connectivity options including Twinax/Coax, Ethernet,
IPDS & IPDS over TCP/IP QMS Code V and Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) compatibility
for industrial graphics and bar codes Read/Right bar code algorithm produces high quality bar codes
with no loss of throughput 4-tractor system, straight paper path for excellent forms handling
Ergonomically enhanced control panel and reversible doors for
operator convenience.
network printer management, popular graphics languages and top-notch web administration utilities, the T6212, T6215 and T6218 can take on the challenge of line printers in any class, and win.
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ISO 9001 certified
Print tax forms, payroll checks, inventory reports
and invoices
Energy Star compliant
Print pick lists, shipping labels and freight bills
Excellent readability on all industry standard bar codes
Operates in harsh environments
Handles inventory labels and heavy stock
DIRECT MAIL/SERVICE BUREAUSMANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION/DISTRIBUTIONFEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
USPS POSTNET bar code certified
Ideal for long, unattended print runs
Rugged design, high speed, high workload
Tally’s T6200 Series Line Matrix Printers: Tally innovation at its best.
Tally firsts...
We invented the Line Impact Dot Matrix printer
(1970)
Developed first quietized line printer
Developed and patented a low-weight, high-
inertia shuttle
Developed first printers with auto-switching I/O ports
Developed first printers with embedded
industrial graphics languages
First manufacturer to achieve ISO 9000 certification
First manufacturer to develop a Quality
Assurance system using real-time data collection & feedback
Developed and patented the Smart Ribbon® system
that provides uniform print density over the ribbon’s life
Technical Features & Benefits
Hammer Bank Benefits
Stored energy technology using robust hammer spring
• Offers inherent high reliability
Modular hammers and coils are easily replaced in the field
• Reduces downtime
• Lowers service costs
Forms Handling Benefits
Independent forms thickness and forms loading settings
• Correct platen position is remembered when loading new box of forms
Constant platen gap location
• Reduces possibility of smudging
Infinitely variable forms thickness adjustment
• Permits optimum forms thickness setting
Smart Ribbon System Benefits
Provides a constant supply of ink to the print mechanism
• Exhibits a uniformly high contrast over the ribbon’s life. Other ribbons fade rapidly and in proportion to use
• Generates high energy for multi-part forms
• Provides uniform dot density
New, high-efficiency coil uses 40% less power, returns flyback energy to power supply
• Produces less heat
• Yields higher reliability
Hammer drivers mounted on hammer bank to greatly reduce cabling needs
• Higher reliability
• Improved diagnostic capability
Four-tractor system
• Allows high slew speeds
• Accurate forms tensioning
• Forms reversal capability
• Steel tractor pins in upper tractors for reduced wear, longer life
Straight-through paper path
• Excellent forms handling
High-speed, high-torque paper drive
• Greater throughput
• Accurate handling of heavy forms
Hinged, self-closing upper paper guide
• Easy forms loading
Intelligent Ribbon Software (IRS) examines data stream en route to the print mechanism
• Permits real-time control of ribbon to precisely match ink supply to ink demand
Ribbon fault detection
• Ensures that ribbon is correctly installed and free of jams
Weld detection for reinking ribbons prevents printing on ribbon weld
• Eliminates possibility of poor print quality as a result of printing directly on the fabric weld
• Increases life of the ribbon
Uses independently controlled motors for ribbon drive and peristaltic pump
• Allows optimization of print contrast for every text and graphics application
Yields very high ribbon life
Tally Smart Ribbon vs. Competitive Ribbons
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
Density
0.6
0.4
0.2 0
0 260
Extended Life Fabric Ribbon
Standard 60-Yard Fabric Ribbon
4020 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Millions of Characters
• Supports unattended operation
• Less operator intervention
• Kinder to the environment
Smart Ribbon 250
WebPanel
AWeb server embedded in the printer
Provides full remote control of all printer and network
interface settings
Provides full status and diagnostics
Printer reports are provided in separate browser
windows
Secure access with password control
Embedded online help and FAQs included along with
hyper-links to Tally support pages on the Web
Printer can be configured to send e-mail to a systems
administrator upon printer events such as Offline, Paper Out, Paper Jam, and other fault conditions
Supports HTTP 1.1 and HTML 4.0
Can be configured for English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish and Swedish languages
How Fast Are We?
Read/RightBar Codes
Tally’s exclusive Read/Right bar codes incorporate an innovative new printing algorithm which greatly improves bar code readability without sacrificing throughput.
A Few Key Features at a Glance
LANPlex I/O
All LANPlex-equipped Tally printers are supplied with Tally Printer Management, a powerful set of features to facilitate setup and operation of Tally’s network capable printers.
HP Web JetAdmin Compatibility
Industry standard printer management tool
Provides discovery and setup of IP addresses
out-of-the-box
Support for the Properties button and
associated items
Support for the Config button and associated items
Support for the Diagnose button and associated items
Provides compatibility with management tools such
as HP OpenView,Tivoli NetView and Lexmark MarkVision. Provides hyperlink from Web JetAdmin toWebPanel
The Proof Is in the Numbers!
To measure the speed performance of impact printers objectively, the European Community Manufacturer’s Association (ECMA) adopted standards for testing print speed, and ECMA is the internationally accepted benchmark test. We expected the T6212, T6215 and T6218 to be fast, but the results of standardized ECMA testing exceeded all expectation. The chart below depicts the throughput (pages per hour) of the standard ECMA tests.
ECMA 132 Throughput
ECMA 132 Throughput
ECMA 132 Throughput
Graphics
Performance
Spreadsheet Perf.
17 CPI NL Q
Spreadsheet Perf.
17 CPI Draft
Spreadsheet Perf.
10 CPI Draft
Letter Endurance
10 CPI NL Q
Letter Performance
10 CPI NL Q
Letter Performance
10 CPI Draft
1181
934
920
791
638
934
800
625
937
800
643
1648
T6218 T6215 T6212
2652
2293
1827
2642
2280
1823
1976
1730
1390
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Pages Per Hour
The Ultimate in Speed, Reliability, Functionality Compatibility
Features & Specifications T6212/T6215/T6218
Print Technology Line impact dot matrix
T62oo Series
Print Speed T6212: 1200 lines per minute (text), 150 inches per minute (graphics)
Workload T6212: 345,000 pages per month; T6215: 430,000 pages per month; T6218: 512,000 pages per month Acoustic Level T6212: 50 dB(A); T6215: 52 dB(A); T6218: 55 dB(A); per ISO 7779 Character Printing Modes Constant density fonts; enhanced fonts Character Sets Over 1000 character sets Characters Per Inch 5, 6, 6.7, 7.5, 8.3, 8.6, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.7, 17.1, 20 cpi Lines Per Inch 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 12 (plus variable line spacing) Fonts Draft, Data Processing, Courier, Gothic, OCR A & B Character Styles Bold, italic, superscript, subscript, underline, overline, strike through Graphics Resolution Maximum: 240 x 288 (H x V) Graphics Compatibility Tally Industrial Graphics; QMS Bar Codes Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN 128, Codabar, Identicon 2 of 5, MSI, POSTNET Control Panel Alphanumeric display (six languages) provides complete access to printer operation, configuration, calibration and test
Paper Handling Straight paper path, four tractor system, paper out and paper motion detection, forms position retained
Print Media Up to 6-part forms, forms thickness maximum .025”, weight: 15-100 lb. stock Paper Sizes Width: 2.5” – 18.9”, forms length: 1 – 255 lines Paper Advance Slew Speed: up to 36 inches per second Standard Interfaces Serial RS232 (up to 38.4K Baud) and IEEE 1284 Compliant Centronics Parallel (both ports hot, active
Standard Emulations Tally Line Matrix Printer, Tally Dot Matrix Printer, Printronix
Ribbon Easy-load, Smart Ribbon Physical (H x W x D) 40” x 28.2” x 28.3”
Power Requirements 90 - 130/180 - 264 V, 57 - 63/47 - 53 Hz (auto-ranging) Environmental Temperature range: 10°C to 40°C (operating); -40°C to 66°C (non-operating)
Optional Interfaces FourPlex I/O: Twinax, Coax, Serial and Parallel, IPDS for FourPlex
Factory or User Installable I/O Modules
T6215: 1500 lines per minute (text), 187 inches per minute (graphics) T6218: 1800 lines per minute (text), 225 inches per minute (graphics)
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CODE V™ Version 2; Printronix® PGL
features. Includes lockout feature, 32 character 2 line display, save up to 10 unique configurations
in non-volatile memory
port selected automatically)
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P600 and P6000, HP 2564C, DEC® LG01, Epson
FX1180, Genicom® ANSI & IBM® Proprinter III XL
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clean-hands cartridges up to 250 million characters - ribbon fault detection
T6212, T6215 – 185 lbs. shipping weight; T6218 – 212 lbs. shipping weight
Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing (operating); 5% to 95% non-condensing (non-operating)
LANPlex I/O: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseT), Serial and Parallel, IPDS for LANPlex
BSEN ISO 9001: 1994
Certificate No. FM 28149
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2/02. Specifications subject to change without further notice, all product and brand names are trademarks of the respective companies.
Standard Serial and Parallel Interfaces IEEE 1284 Compliant Parallel Serial -Transfer Rate up to 38.4K Baud
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Factory or User Installable FourPlex Module (SCS Standard, IPDS Optional) Adds IBM Twinax / IBM Coax
Factory or User Installable LANPlex Module Adds Ethernet 10BASE-T / Ethernet 100BASE-T
T6212/T6215/T6218
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