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T6218
The fastest Line Matrix Printer in the world!

 

Line Matrix

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CONSUMABLES

  • Unprecedented performance - 1,800 lines per minute
  • Ultra high workload - 15,900 pages per day
  • Extremely rugged and quiet - only 52dBA
  • Wide range of emulations for Windows, UNIX, Mid range and Mainframe systems
  • IBM FourPlex and LANPlex versions 
BSEN ISO 9001: 1994
Certificate No. FM 28149
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KEY FEATURES
Ultimate performance
Equipped with dual hammer banks, the T6218 is able to reach an unprecedented print speed of 1,800 lines per minute effortlessly and reliably, making this the fastest Line printer in the world. Designed for a monthly workload of 318,000 pages the T6218 can cope with the toughest and most demanding environment.

Advanced fully featured controller
What sets Tally Line printers apart from others is the fully featured controller provided as standard. With more emulations, fonts and barcodes as standard than any competitor, plus advanced graphics processing languages including PGL and Code V, these printers are more versatile and capable. Tally's advanced "Page Segmentation Architecture", coupled with the RISC processor ensures that even the most complex data stream is printed at maximum speed.

Flexible connectivity
In addition to the inclusion of all the industry standard emulations, a comprehensive series of interfaces, for connection to a wide range of host systems, are available. Serial and Bi-directional Parallel, IBM Twinax and Coax as well as LAN interfaces can all be fitted as standard.

Fail-safe paper handling
Four tractors, dual high torque motors and the straight paper path ensure that even the heaviest 6-part media is handled effectively, even at the maximum paper movement speed of 20 inches per second.

Advanced features
Dual print modes provide constant and enhanced density print modes offering richer, sharper and clearer print in a wider range of font styles. Our "Read/Right Algoritham" ingeniously prints denser and more readable barcodes ensuring that the first pass read result is second to none. The T6218 is fitted with the Tally "Smart Ribbon", an intelligent re-inking system which revolutionises the cartridge ribbon and provides a greatly increased lifetime whilst improving print quality.

Key Features Highlights 
SPECIFICATION
Printer type T6218
Printing technology Line Impact Dot Matrix Low mass, high inertia patented shuttle mechanism. 
RISC processor with page segmentation architecture.
Daily workload 15,900 pages per day
Print speed 
(Lines per minute)
Upper Case
Lower Case

Draft
1800
1550

DP
1360
1085

Courier
725
570

Gothic
725
570

OCR-A
1085
830

OCR-B
450
375
Plot Speeds Maximum 180 inches per minute (60x48 DPI) Normal 120 inches per minute (60x72 DPI)
Character representation (Emulation dependent) Character pitch 
Constant Density: 5, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 17.1 
Enhanced Density: 5, 6, 6.67, 7.5, 8.33, 8.57, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.67, 17.14, & 20 cpi 
Line pitch 1.5,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 & 10 lpi
Graphics resolution Up to 240 x 288 dpi
Fonts Draft, Data Processing, Gothic, Courier, OCR-A*, OCR-B*
Barcodes* 2/5 Matrix, 2/5 Interleaved, EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A Read/right Algorithm
Paper handling Four Tractors (see chart for full specification) Slew speed: 50.8 cm per second (max) 
Interfacing Parallel and Serial RS232 (both active simultaneously) FourPlex printer version : (IBM Coax, Twinax, Parallel and Serial), FourPlex plus IBM IPDS printer version, LanplexII printer version (Ethernet 10/100 BaseT, Parallel, Serial) OPTION: In-line Token Ring Solution
Emulation MT660/MT690 , Epson FX, IBM Proprinter XL, Genicom ANSI, Hewlett Packard HP2564C, Printronix P600/P6000, DEC LG01, Tally Industrial Graphics, QMS Code V, Printronix Graphics Language
Environmental 
(ISO 7779)
Acoustic level 52 dBA
Weight
Dimensions (HxWxD) 1066mm x 813mm x 712mm
Voltage 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz (Auto ranging)
Power consumption 575 Watts
Operating environment  + 10oC to + 40oC (temperature) 
10% to 90% non condensing (relative humidity)
Consumables Ribbon: Cartridge Fabric 25 or 50 million characters (draft)
* The suitability of OCR-A, OCR-B and barcode printout will ultimately depend upon the quality of the reader being used. Therefore, we recommend that you try samples of OCR and barcode printout prior to purchase.
CONFIGURATION
Product Part No. 
T6218 with Serial and Parallel, Quietised, Passive stacker, Code V & PGL  668004
T6218 FourPlex with Serial and Parallel, IBM Coax and Twinax, Quietised, Passive stacker, Code V & PGL  668006
T6218 LANPlex II: with Serial, Parallel, Ethernet Quietised, Passive stacker, Code V & PGL.  669013
Options -
Upgrade to LANPlex II: 
PSIO Ready Module
LANPlex II Interface Module

082373
082383
Internal Interfaces -
FourPlex (Serial, Parallel,IBM Coax and Twinax) (Euro) 082014
IPDS Upgrade for Fourplex 082015
Consumables -
Smart Ribbon 125, 125 Million characters 082285
Manuals -
Operator's manual 081824
Graphics application manual 079697
Maintenance manual

081487

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