The IBM 6400 family of line matrix printers 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.
Configuration
The 6400 was available in a choice of three configurations:
- Open pedestal (to minimize floor size requirements)
- Enclosed cabinet (for quiet operation).
Models
A variety of models were offered:
{| class="wikitable"
|+ The 6400 Series Printer Family
! Model Number !! Print Speed !! Enclosure !! Hammer Bank !! Data Controller Clock
|-
| 6400-004 || 475 lpm || Cabinet || 28 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-04P || 475 lpm || Pedestal || 28 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-005 || 500 lpm || Cabinet || 28 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-05P || 500 lpm || Pedestal || 28 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-050 || 500 lpm || Cabinet || 28 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-P50 || 500 lpm || Pedestal || 28 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-008 || 800 lpm || Cabinet || 49 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-08P || 800 lpm || Pedestal || 49 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-009 || 900 lpm || Cabinet || 49 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-09P || 900 lpm || Pedestal || 49 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-010 || 1000 lpm || Cabinet || 60 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-P10 || 1000 lpm || Pedestal || 60 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-012 || 1200 lpm || Cabinet || 91 Hammers || 25 MHz
|-
| 6400-014 || 1400 lpm || Cabinet || 91 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-015 || 1500 lpm || Cabinet || 102 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-C05 || 585 lpm || Cabinet || 91 Hammers || 40 MHz
|-
| 6400-C5P || 585 lpm || Pedestal || 91 Hammers || 40 MHz
|}
On 22 October 2002 IBM announced models i5P, i05, i1P, i10, i15 and i20 which offered amongst other things, wireless ethernet attachment.
Rebadged
These printers were manufactured by Printronix Corp and rebranded for IBM. Many internal parts had the Printronix Logo and/or artwork.