- Up to 2000 lpm for high speed, high volume printing
- High print quality for enhanced readability
- Straight paper path with a swing open gate for easy forms loading, and band/ribbon changes
- Flat tractor feeds and power paper puller to minimize misfeeds and jams
- self-adjust paper stacker with sensors for jam alert
- Up to 60 bands of character sets for print flexibility
- Continuous feed, multi-part and oversized forms capability for flexible paper handling
- Line counter and hour meter for accurate scheduling
- Automatic vacuum system with detachable hose for minimal maintenance
- High duty cycle for reliability
- Fully enclosed printer for quiet operation (55 dBA/6815; 60 dBA/6820)
- Separate large-forms input area for easy loading
- Rear operator panel for fast, easy job interruption
- Color coded, LCD-assisted operator panel for maximum throughput efficiency
Decision Data Background
Decision Data is the largest independent supplier of peripherals, supplies, support and service for the IBM System/3X and AS/400 midrange market. Products include workstations; impact and non-impact printers; controllers; optical and magnetic scanning devices; memory expansion; UPS; DASD and tape backup systems. As one of the top five third party service organizations in the United States, Decision Data provides extensive on-site and depot repair and maintenance for systems and peripherals from Decision Data, IBM, Wang, Qantel and others.
General
Speeds:
- 6815 6820
- 48 character band 1500 lpm 2000 lpm
- 64 character band 1250 lpm 1650 lpm
- 96 character band 925 lpm 1220 lpm
- Format: 132 character per line, by 10 characters per inch, by 6 or 8 lines per inch
- Characters per inch (cpi): 10
- Lines per inch (lpi): 6/8
- Skip rate (inches per second): 25 ips low speed, 55 ips advanced
- Ribbon: Towel 15" x 44"
- Ribbon life: 1 million characters
- Emulations: IBM 5256, 4245, 6262
- System attachments: Systems 34/36/38, AS/400?
Paper handling
- Forms: Continuous feed: 4" to 17.5" (W), 8" to 14" (L) Multi-copy up to 6 part forms
- Power paper puller/stacker: Standard, self-adjusting
- Band selection: 60 US and International bands
Physical
- Dimensions: 36" (W) x 46" (H) x 33" (D)
- 91 cm (W) x 117 cm (H) x 85 cm (D)
- Weight: 400 lb. (180 kg)
Operating environment
- Sound emission: 55 dBA/6815, 60 dBA/6820
- Temperature/humidity range: 40-104F (5-40C); 8 to 90% (non-condensing)
- AC/Power: 100, 200 VAC, 60 Hz, 4 Amps single phase
- 115, 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 2 Amps single phase
Bar codes:
POSTNET bar codes
Control and indicators
Switches
- Front: phase, form feed, line feed, set top of form, print test, single cycle, vacuum, run, stop
- Rear: run, stop, form feed, line feed
Indicators
Front: remote alarm display, power, system available, line sync, 32-character LCD display
Read: alert, run, stop
Paper controls: coarse and fine vertical adjustments, form thickness adjustments, coarse and fine horizontal adjustments
Reliability
6815: 5000 hr MTBF
6820: 4000 hr MTBF
Additional features
Comprehensive self-test, ribbon tension and skew control, floor levelers and casters, vacuum cleaner system, start-up kit includes 2 bands and ribbon
Additional interface options
IBM 3270 (coax), Dataproducts standard; Centronic parallel
