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6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
Ribbon Specifications
NOTE: The ribbon life figures listed below are based on IBM tests conducted in
accordance with ANSI Standard X3A.182. Actual ribbon life may vary
depending upon the user’s quality criteria, printer condition, machine settings,
paper quality, and bar code requirements. Label yield depends on label format,
bar code symbology, and other parameters. Label yield with high–performance
scanning equipment may exceed these yields. Use only the ribbons listed below.
IBM General Purpose Ribbon (60 yd.) P/N 1040990
Used for general text printing such as data and word processing.
Average yield: 20 million DP characters
IBM General Purpose Ribbon (100 yd.) P/N 1040995
Average yield: 30 million DP characters
IBM High Contrast Ribbon (60 yd.) P/N 1040993
Used for general text printing as well as OCR, graphics and bar code printing.
Average yield: 20 million DP characters, 2500 AIAG–B3 labels with visible
light source scanning equipment, or 1300 AIAG–B3 labels with infrared light
source scanning equipment.
IBM High Contrast Ribbon (100 yd.) P/N 1040998
Average yield: 30 million DP characters, 3600 AIAG–B3 labels with visible
light source scanning equipment, or 1800 AIAG–B3 labels with infrared light
source scanning equipment.
Ordering Ribbons (U.S. Only)
Ribbons may be purchased from Lexmark Authorized IBM Supplies Dealers
or directly from Lexmark by calling: 1–800–438–2468.
Fax orders may be sent to: 1–800–522–3422
Mail orders may be sent to: Lexmark International, Inc., 1221 Alverser
Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113.
Ordering Ribbons (Outside of U.S.)
Order supplies by contacting your local Lexmark International distributor or
by writing to Lexmark International, Inc.
Lexmark International, Inc.
P.O. Box 11427
Lexington, KY, 40575–1427 USA
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