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

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Remarkable ECMA Spreadsheet throughput speeds over 44 pages per minute!

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Robust, highly efficient single-row hammer bank for exceptional reliability

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Exclusive “Smart Ribbon” technology for consistent print density

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Excellent connectivity options including Twinax/Coax, Ethernet,

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IPDS & IPDS over TCP/IP
QMS Code V and Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) compatibility

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for industrial graphics and bar codes
Read/Right bar code algorithm produces high quality bar codes

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with no loss of throughput
4-tractor system, straight paper path for excellent forms handling

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Ergonomically enhanced control panel and reversible doors for

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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

• Jam-free operation

• 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