IBM 9068-S01 Passbook Printer
Model Abstract 9068-S01
The IBM 9068 Multi-Purpose Passbook printer is a 24-wire compact desktop printer for the Financial Services Industry that offers improved functions, performance, and usability. The 9068 prints on a variety of print media with a variety of sizes and thicknesses commonly used in financial institutions.
The IBM 9068 Model S01 supports IBM 4722 compatible datastream which makes it compatible, in general, with the IBM 9055-2, the IBM 4009, the IBM 4722, and IBM 4772. The personal computers supported by IBM 9068-S01 are IBM PC, APTIVA, PS/2, and PS/Value Point.
The IBM 9068 Model S01 is a model for customers who primarily uses alpha-numeric characters. It supports character pitches of 10, 12, 15, and 17.1 cpi and variable pitch. Line pitches supported are 5, 6 lpi and incremental spacing. The code pages supported are 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 868, 869, and 874. For Hong Kong, the code pages supported are 437, 850, and PRC code pages.
IBM 9068 provides improved price/performance.
Utilizes a 24-wire dot impact print head.
Prints on variety of print media which are commonly used in financial institutions.
Model Highlights 9068-S01
Attaches to personal computers via serial port (base) or optional parallel port or to IBM 4700 system via the optional B-Loop.
Provides auto document alignment mechanism to improve ease of operation.
Available in compact size and flat top cover thus allowing more freedom in layout of operator workstation and saving space.
Provides quiet operation -- better work environment for operators.
Provides optional Read Encode Magnetic Stripe Feature to reduce operational steps for operators and chance of human error.
Upwardly compatible with the IBM 4722 and IBM 4772 and the IBM 4748 and IBM 9055 and the IBM 4009 -- protects customer investment in application program and enables smooth migration.
Provides optional B-Loop Attachment Feature -- allows migration from 4700 system environment to PC based system environment without replacing printers.
Provides capability for printer sharing by two operators. Optional Multi-User Operator Panel further enhances this capability (model S01).
Provides high speed printing at maximum burst speed of 320 cps in 12 cpi pitch.
The 9068 offers improved price/performance through the blending and balancing of latest in high technology and know-how in well-established technology areas. It offers functions, performance, and usability improvements previously available only on high-function printers at a price of entry-level printers.
The 9068 is capable of handling a variety of print media (horizontal and vertical fold passbooks, multipart cutforms, envelopes, etc.) with variety of size and thickness. This makes the 9068 an ideal component to configure operator workstation at a branch office of financial institutions.
The auto document alignment mechanism of the 9068 allows accurate print positioning especially on documents that are roughly aligned at the time of document insertion. This allows operators to pay minimum attention to document alignment when operating 9068 and improves the work environment for the operator.
Furthermore, this feature along with other ease-of-use features of 9068 requires less skill on the part of the operator in performing printing tasks. More importantly, this feature allows financial institutions to cut cost which would otherwise be spent in hiring skilled operators or in the training of unskilled operators.
The flat top cover allows light objects to be placed on top of 9068. This allows greater flexibility in the layout of components within the operator workstation. This combined with the compact size of 9068 with integrated power unit will allow financial institutions to configure operator workstation with less space than was previously required with similar products.
The maximum load which can be placed on top of 9068 varies depending on the size and shape of the object. However, IBM advises that for objects that exceed 15 kg might have an adverse effect on the operation of 9068 and should be tested prior to installation.
The quiet operation (<55dB) of 9068 provides a better work environment for the operator and other workers at a branch office. It will not interrupt operator conversation with a client in carrying out sales, consultation, etc., at a branch office.
The Optional built-in Read Encode Magnetic Stripe (REMS) feature reduces operational step for operators in hand-swiping passbooks through a magnetic stripe reader. Furthermore, it reduces the burden on the operator by avoiding errors such as printing on a wrong passbook.
REMS feature is used to obtain essential account information, such as account number, etc. from the magnetic stripe of a passbook. The data obtained is typically used to communicate with the host system in updating the master database for that account as a result of transaction processed at the branch. Errors usually occur when using a separate hand-swipe magnetic stripe reader unit because the integrity of passbook operation depends heavily on operator precaution while handling the passbook. Chances exist where a passbook from which the magnetic stripe data is read may not be the same passbook that was inserted into the printer for printing. A built-in REMS feature on 9068 eliminates this possibility.
The 9068 protects the customer investment in application programming by keeping datastream and commands upwardly compatible with the IBM 4009, the IBM 9055-2, IBM 4722 and IBM 4772 as IBM 4722 compatible machine (Model S01). The Model D01 is upwardly compatible with the IBM 4748 and IBM 9055-1 as IBM 4748 compatible machine.
The 9068 can be operated under application programs written for these printers without modification or recompilation. Customers currently using these printers can enjoy the enhanced capabilities of 9068 by simply replacing it with 9068. This allows customers with limited budget to plan smooth and gradual migration without investing additional money on existing programming. It should be noted, however, that minor limitations exist to the compatibility. Respective Planning and Programming Guide should be consulted for more details.
The B-Loop Attachment Feature allows smooth migration from 4700 system to personal computer-based system by supporting use of 9068 under both environments (either one at a time). Customers can extend their investment over period of time by first replacing all the 4700 printers with 9068 and at a later date, and replace the 4700 controllers with personal computers.
Two operators can share the same 9068. This shared use allows customers to reduce machine investment required for each operator. To support printer sharing, the optional REMS feature makes the 9068 capable of checking operational integrity by identifying the passbooks inserted from its magnetic stripe content.
The optional Multi User Operator Panel further enhances this shared use capability by allowing use by more than two operators (model S01).
The 9068 supports high speed printing at maximum burst speed of 320 characters per second in 12 characters per inch pitch when using super draft print mode. The high speed print capability allows operator to minimize time spent in waiting for print operation to complete, whereby improving the efficiency of the operator.
Product Positioning
The 9068 is an entry level passbook and cutform printer. It is positioned as a follow on of IBM 4722 Document Printer (Model S01) and IBM 4748 Document Printer (Model D01). It offers price/performance advantage over high function printers such as the IBM 4009 and the IBM 9055 and the IBM 4772 printers in satisfying the printing needs for processing transactions at a branch office of financial institution.
Model Summary Matrix
Double Byte Compatible
Model Character Support Data Stream
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S01 No IBM 4722
Maximum
One IBM 9068 may be connected to a serial port or parallel port of a PC. Multiple IBM 9068 may be connected to a PC with multiple serial ports. Maximum number of serial ports supported depends on the device driver used to attach IBM 9068. When using the device driver provided by the feature 6001, maximum of eight 9068 (four for Model D01) can be attached to a system unit with OS/2 and maximum of four can be attached to a system unit with DOS, Windows NT, or Windows 95. In any of the above cases, standard serial RS232 ports must be available on the system unit to match the number of 9068.
The number of IBM 9068 that can be attached to IBM 4702 via B-Loop depends on the maximum aggregate baud rate, available slot on the loop, and modulus.
Customer Setup (CSU)
IBM 9068 is designated customer setup:
Customer Setup box: yes
Customer Setup Model conversions: no
Customer Setup MES: no
Devices Supported
The personal computers supported by IBM 9068-S01 are IBM PC, APTIVA, PS/2, and PS/Value Point.
4700 controller supported is IBM 4702 Branch Automation Processor.
IBM 9068 is a compact desktop passbook and cutform printer designed for financial services environment. It has a 24-wire impact print head which prints at burst speed of up to 320 characters per second at 12 characters per inch in super draft mode, 270 cpi at 12 cpi in fast draft mode, and 180 cps at 12 cpi in draft mode.
Media Specifications
It can print on both vertical and horizontal fold passbooks with following specifications.
vertical fold (print line perpendicular to centerfold stitch)
total thickness (cover open): 0.28 - 1.4 mm
thickness difference across page: max 1.22
cover thickness: 0.18 - 0.46 mm (0.35mm w/ mag)
size w/o mag: 114 - 213 mm(W) x 99 - 210 mm(L)
size w/ mag: 200 - 213 mm(W) x 127 - 210 mm(L)
horizontal fold (print line parallel to centerfold stitch)
total thickness (cover open): 0.28 - 1.6 mm
thickness difference across page: max 1.42
cover thickness: 0.18 - 0.46 mm (max 0.35mm w/ mag)
size w/o mag: 102 - 213 mm(W) x 114 - 210 mm(L)
size w/ mag: 121 - 213 mm(W) x 127 - 210 mm(L)
The cutform with size in the range, 79 - 216 mm(W) x 68.6 -711.2 mm(L) (width up to 235 mm for length up to 152.4 mm), is supported with the thickness of 0.08 mm to 0.28 mm (single part) and 0.15 mm to 0.432 mm (multipart). The printer allows multipart forms up to 4 parts.
The printer has print span of 3 mm to 233 mm from the left edge with minimum distance from the top and bottom edge of a medium being 6.1 mm and from left and right edge being 3.0 mm (forms < 355mm long). Envelopes with maximum width 235 mm and maximum length 152.4 mm are supported for printing within the print span.
Attachment
9068 supports 8-bit ASCII data stream with ESX escape sequence for Model D01 and ESC escape sequence for Model S01. Both models support bidirectional asynchronous serial communication with the system unit at speed up to 19200 bps. Customers can optionally select Parallel Attachment Feature or B-Loop Attachment Feature as alternatives to serial attachment. Parallel Attachment Feature supports unidirectional PC Parallel communication with the system unit instead of the serial communication. B-Loop Attachment Feature supports attachment to IBM 4700 system with EBCDIC SCS data stream via B-Loop interface. The 9068 with B-Loop Attachment Feature can be reconfigured to support serial attachment to personal computers by changing machine parameters in self test mode.
Physical Specifications
Width: 384mm (15.1 inches)
Depth: 330mm (13.0 inches)
Height: 200mm ( 7.9 inches)
Weight: 12kg (26.5 lbs)
Operating Environment
Temperature: 5 to 40 degrees C (41 to 104 degrees F)
Relative Humidity: 8 to 80 (percent)
Electrical power: 0.1 KVA
Limitations
When font data for 9-wire print head is down loaded to IBM 9068-S01, the font image will be logically converted to that for printing on 24-wire print head. The resulting print out of down loaded character may have a somewhat different appearance compared to the print out of original data on IBM 4722.
Multi User Operator Panel Feature (FC3275) is not supported when Parallel Attachment Feature (FC3001) or B-Loop Attachment Feature (FC3002) is selected. REMS Feature (FC4905) is not supported when Parallel Attachment Feature (FC3001) is selected.
Multi User Operator Panel (FC3275) is not supported on Model D01. Furthermore, REMS Feature (FC4905) is mutually exclusive with B-Loop Attachment Feature (FC3002) for Model D01.
Hardware Requirements
The 9068 attaches to the serial (RS232) or parallel communication port of IBM PC, PS/2, PS/55, PS/V, PS/VP, or APTIVA personal computer. When using the device driver provided by the feature 6001, maximum of eight 9068 can be attached to a system unit with OS/2 and maximum of four can be attached to a system unit with DOS, Windows NT, or Windows 95. In any of the above cases, standard serial RS232 ports must be available on the system unit to match the number of 9068.
When B-Loop Attachment Feature is selected, the 9068 attaches to IBM 4702 Branch Automation Processor as either an IBM 4722 or IBM 4772 (model S01). Model S01 require Controller Data Support EC325257 or later.
Software Requirements
The operating systems listed below are required to operate 9068. A device driver which corresponds to each operating system is required for serial attachment. Corresponding device server and application enabler can be used to facilitate programming.
Model S01
OS/2
Operating Systems
OS/2 2.0 or later
Device Server
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
LAN Distributed Platform/2 (LANDP/2) Ver 2.0 or later
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
LAN Distributed Platform/2 (LANDP/2) Ver 3.0 or later
Application Enabler
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
Consumer Transaction Runtime/2 (CT Runtime/2) Ver 1.1 or later
Consumer Transaction Definition/2 (CT Definition/2) Ver 1.1 or later
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
Consumer Transaction Runtime/2 (CT Runtime/2) Ver 2.1 or later
Consumer Transaction Definition/2 (CT Definition/2) Ver 2.1 or later
Device Driver
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
4722 Device Driver for OS/2
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
4772 Device Driver for OS/2
DOS
Operating Systems
DOS 5.0 or later
Device Server
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
LAN Distributed Platform/DOS (LANDP/DOS) Ver 2.0 or later
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
LAN Distributed Platform/DOS (LANDP/DOS) Ver 3.0 or later
Application Enabler
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
Consumer Transaction/DOS Runtime (CT/DOS Runtime) Ver 1.3 or later
Consumer Transaction/DOS Platform (CT/DOS Platform) Ver 1.3 or later
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
Consumer Transaction/DOS Runtime (CT/DOS Runtime) Ver 1.4 or later
Consumer Transaction/DOS Platform (CT/DOS Platform) Ver 1.4 or later
Device Driver
(as a 4722-1/3 compatible printer)
4722 Device Driver for DOS
(as a 4772-001 compatible printer)
4772 Device Driver for DOS
WINDOWS NT / 95
Operating Systems
Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
Windows 95
Device Driver
Finance Printer Device Support Code for Win 32
For parallel attachment or unidirectional serial attachment emulating a PC printer, standard device driver provided by the operating system for IBM ProPrinter X24 should be used.
No Charge Specify Codes
Power cord: A 2.8m (9 ft) with the most common plug for the country will be provided with the machine - No specify required.
If a 1.8m (6 ft) power cord is required, specify:
1.8m (6 ft) with non-locking plug, FC9986
Machine Nomenclature/Language Group: Must select one:
The base machine operator panel is in English. Publications, overlays, and/or Reference Cards are supplied in languages per the specify codes.
Publications:
The ship group will include the Setup Manual and Reference Card.
Oper. Panel Reference Setup Manual
Overlay Card
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English, FC2927 - English English
Spanish, FC2931 Spanish Spanish Spanish
Can. French
FC2934 French French French
Machine Nomenclature/Language Group:
The base machine operator panel is in English. Overlay and/or Reference Card and Setup Manual are supplied in languages per the country default or specify codes. No specify is required to order the default options that are as follows:
Operator
Ordering Panel Reference Setup
Country Overlay Card Manual
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Switzerland German/ German/ German/
Austria German German German
Belgium - French/ French/
Germany German German German
Italy Italian Italian Italian
France French French French
Spain Spanish Spanish Spanish
U.K. - English English
Ireland - English English
Netherlands - English English
Denmark - Danish Danish
Sweden - English English
Finland - English English
Norway - English English
Portugal - English English
So. Africa - English English
Turkey - English English
Saudi Arabia - English English
If your country is not listed above or other than the default option is required then specify as follows:
Operator Reference Setup
Specify Panel Card Manual
Code Overlay
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2927 - English English
2928 French French French
2929 German German German
2931 Spanish Spanish Spanish
2932 Italian Italian Italian
2979 - Russian Russian
2993 - Danish Danish
1 - When the Operating Guide Feature 6000 is ordered with German
country code or German specify code 2929, Operating Guide in
German will be shipped.
VOLTAGE: A specify code is not required. Voltage/power will be determined by the plant based on the country code of the order. The specify codes listed below must be used when an alternative to the plant country default is required.
Specify Code Description
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2800 100 to 127V 50-60Hz
2801 200 to 240V 50-60Hz
LANGUAGE: A specify code is not required. Language will be determined by the plant based on the country code of the order. The language assignment is as follows.
Operator
Ordering Panel Reference Setup Specify
Country Overlay Card Manual Code
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Korea Korean Korean Korean 2969
P.R.China Simplified English English 2998
Chinese
Taiwan Traditional Traditional Traditional 2962
Chinese Chinese Chinese
All Other English English English 2927
AP Countries
Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable
Description Machine(s) Model(s) Feature(s) Part #
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Printer - SBCS 9068 S01
Parallel Attach 3001
B-Loop Attach 3002
Multi User Op Panel(1) 3275
Multi User Op Panel 3275
REMS 4905
Parallel Cable 5612 92G5615
Ser Cable 20ft 25-25pin 6031 92G5613
Ser Cable 50ft 25-25pin 8693 92G5614
Ser Cable 20ft 25- 9pin 6032 04H9782
Ser Cable 50ft 25- 9pin 8694 04H9781
Operating Guide 6000 46H2599
Device Drivers (DOS,OS/2,Win32) 6001 46H2600
Service and Service Training Guide 9000 46H3105
Language Group - English 2927
Language Group - Spanish 2931
Language Group - French 2928
Language Group - German 2929
Language Group - Italian 2932
Language Group - Russian 2979
Language Group - Danish 2993
(1) Not available on model D01.
Features 3001, 3002, 3275, 4905, 6000, and 9000 are not field
installable.
The equivalent of features 6000 and 9000 can be ordered as publications by Order Numbers.
Unless indicated otherwise, these specify features are available only at time of manufacture.
(#3001) Parallel Attachment Feature
Provides capability for attachment to the parallel port of a PC. Description: Replaces the base serial interface. Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: No. Limitations: Mutually exclusive with B-Loop Attachment Feature (FC3002), Multi User Operator Panel Feature (FC3275), and REMS Feature (FC4905). Field Installable: No.
#3002) B-Loop Attachment Feature
Provides capability for attachment to the Loop of the 4702 Branch Automation Processor. Description: Replaces the base serial interface but can be reconfigured to support serial attachment instead of B-Loop attachment by changing machine parameters in self test mode. Includes a 1.8m (6ft) cable for connection to the loop wiring. Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: No. Limitations: Mutually exclusive with Parallel Attachment Feature (FC3001) and Multi User Operator Panel Feature (FC3275). Field Installable: No.
(#4905) Read Encode Magnetic Stripe (REMS)
Integrated automatic read encode magnetic stripe function for passbooks with horizontal magnetic stripes. Description:
Four magnetic track positions are supported by this feature. The Read Encode Magnetic Stripe feature is compatible with:
ISO 8484/DIN 32744 Part 1, Part 2
10mm offset from ISO 8484/DIN Part 1, Part 2
IBM 3604/4704 Passbook
10mm offset from IBM 3604/4704 Passbook
Read/encode of the track will be done at 210 bit per inch using two frequency coherent phase magnetic recording (F/2F).
Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: Serial attachment via device driver Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: No. Limitations: Mutually exclusive with Parallel Attachment Feature (FC3001). Field Installable: No.
(#3275) Multi User Operator Panel
Expanded operator panel controls. Description: Replaces base operator panel. A feature that adds a 12-key keypad, 3-function keys and a 2 line by 16 character display to the operator panel of the IBM 9068 The keypad, function keys and display may be used by an operator to interact with an application to allow multiple operator/workstation sharing and/or batch processing of transactions under the control of the application program. Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: Serial attachment via device driver Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: No. Limitations: Available for model S01 only. Mutually exclusive with Parallel Attachment Feature (FC3001) and B-Loop Attachment Feature (FC3002). Nomenclature is available in English only. Field Installable: No.
(#6031) Serial attachment cable 20 ft 25 - 25pin
Cable for attachment via the RS-232 serial interface. Description: Adapter cable P/N 8509386, 6m (19.5 ft.) long. (25 pin D shell connectors on both ends) Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#6032) Serial attachment cable 20 ft 25 - 9pin
Cable for attachment via the RS-232 serial interface. Description: Adapter cable P/N 04H9758, 6m (19.5 ft.) long. (9 pin D shell connector at one end for attachment to 9 pin serial port of a PC and 25 pin D shell connector at the other end for connection to IBM 9068) Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#8693) Serial attachment cable 50 ft 25 - 25pin
Cable for attachment via the RS-232 serial interface. Description: Adapter cable P/N 1038693, 17.8m (50 ft.) long. (25 pin D shell connectors on both ends) Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#8394) Serial attachment cable 50 ft 25 - 9pin
Cable for attachment via the RS-232 serial interface. Description: Adapter cable P/N 04H9757, 17.8m (50 ft.) long. (9 pin D shell connector at one end for attachment to 9 pin serial port of a PC and 25 pin D shell connector at the other end for connection to IBM 9068) Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#5612) Parallel attachment cable
Cable for attachment via the parallel interface Description: Adapter cable P/N 1525612, 1.8m (6 ft.) long. Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#6000) Operating Guide
Includes operating information for the IBM 9068 Description: A publication for operation and simple problem determination. Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: No.
(#6001) Device Drivers (DOS, OS/2, Win32)
The DOS or OS/2 device driver or Windows NT or Windows 95 device support code is required to operate the IBM 9068 when attached to IBM PC or APTIVA systems (or equivalent) using the respective operating system and attached via the serial interface. Description: A diskette containing the programming application interface to the IBM 9068 when attached via the serial port, to manage communications with the device. Maximum: 999. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: Yes.
(#9000) Service and Service Training Guide
Includes service and service training information for the IBM 9068 Description: A publication for servicing IBM 9068. Maximum: 001. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Compatibility Conflicts: None. Customer Setup: Yes. Limitations: None. Field Installable: No.
One ink ribbon cartridge is shipped with each machine; however, we recommend that customers order spare ink ribbon cartridges at time of initial machine order to ensure availability of spare cartridges when needed. Ink ribbon cartridges for IBM 9068 can be ordered through your IBM authorized printer or supplies reseller. If you have no reseller, you can be directed to the closest one in your area by contacting your point of purchase. (part number 46H2717).
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