Chapter 1. Printer Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used
within this manual.
The IBM Infoprint 6500 Printer Family
The IBM Infoprint 6500 series consist of 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 lines per minute
(lpm) models and are packaged in various configurations. All of the models offer
software versatility and the latest refinements in line matrix printing technology.
The print mechanisms are housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the
printer family among the quietest printers in the world. Additionally, your printer
has a flexible architecture that allows you to add new features and emulations as
they become available.
ASCII is the standard emulation. ASCII includes the Epson
®
FX-1050, Printronix
®
P-Series, P-Series XQ, Serial Matrix and Proprinter
®
III XL emulations.
Coax/Twinax, IPDS
â„¢
, ANSI
®
and the IGP
®
/PGL
®
and IGP/VGL graphics
enhancement emulations are available as optional upgrades. No matter what
emulation is installed, your printer is easy to use. The message display and lights
on the control panel communicate with you directly and clearly. You can select
every function on your printer at the control panel, or you can send commands
from the host computer.
The printer combines the use of Flash, RAM, and nonvolatile RAM for program
execution. The Flash is used for all program, font, and emulation storage. New
fonts, emulations, or program updates can be downloaded to Flash memory via
the parallel or serial interface, or through the Ethernet interface. The RAM is used
for buffers, print image storage, and execution variables. The nonvolatile RAM
stores configuration, statistics, and internal parameters.
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