CompuPrint 4247-X03c Dot Matrix Printer

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Looking for Compuprint 4247-X03 Parts?
Additional Front Tractor (X03c) FC4006
Additional Front Tractor 4247-X03 FC4006 FC4007
New
4247-X03 FC4006 FC4007 (New)
$380.00


Additional Front Tractor (X03c) - MES (X03c) FC4007
Additional Front Tractor 4247-X03 FC4007
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4247-X03 FC4007 (New)
$380.00


SBCS Ctlr Par, Ser, USB - Initial (X03c) FC4350
4247-x SBCS Ctlr Par Ser USB - 4247- X03 FC4350 FC4351
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4247-X03 FC4350 FC4351 (New)
$285.00

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SBCS Ctlr Par, Ser, USB - MES (X03c) FC4351
SBCS Ctlr Par Ser USB 4247-X03 FC4351
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4247-X03 FC4351 (New)
$285.00


SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 ASCII - Initial (X03c) FC4352
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 ASCII - MES (X03c) FC4353
SBCS Ctlr Par Eth 10/100 ASCII 4247-X03 FC4353
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4247-X03 FC4353 (New)
$623.00


SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 IPDS - Initial (X03c) FC4356
SBCS Ctlr Par Eth 10/100 IPDS 4247-X03 FC4356 FC4357
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4247-X03 FC4356 FC4357


SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 IPDS - MES (X03c) FC4357
SBCS Ctlr Par Eth 10/100 IPDS 4247-X03 FC4357
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4247-X03 FC4357 (New)
$1174.00


Printer Stand, Black - Initial (X03c) FC4465
Printer Stand, Black 4247-X03 FC4465
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4247-X03 FC4465 44D8973 FC4466 (New)
$452.00


Printer Stand, Black - MES, (X03c) FC4466
Printer Stand, Black 4247-X03 FC4466
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4247-X03 FC4466 (New)
$404.00


Air Freight Shipping (X03c) FC5251
Air Freight Shipping 4247-X03 FC5251
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4247-X03 FC5251 (New)

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Language - US English (X03c) FC4550


Printer Ribbon
Sale57P1743 4247 V, X, Z Series Ribbon Black 20,000,000 chars
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57P1743 Includes Six Ribbons Compatible (New)



Abstract

The CompuPrint 4247 Model X03c is a professional industrial impact matrix printer capable of printing at speeds of up to 800 cps in Data Processing (DP) mode(1). Other print-quality choices are DP Text, Near Letter Quality (NLQ) Gothic, NLQ Courier, OCR-A, and OCR-B.

Note: (1) Exact print speed varies depending on document complexity, system configuration, software application, the printer driver, and the printer state.

Model Abstract 4247-X03c

The CompuPrint 4247 Model X03c is a professional industrial heavy-duty printer with a workload capacity of up to 44,000 pages per month. The 18-wire print head delivers reliable printing on up to 8-part carbonless forms in DP, DP Text, NLQ, and OCR print modes.

Highlights

The CompuPrint 4247 Model X03c industrial impact matrix printer is built on the strengths of previous models of the CompuPrint 4247 family and features:

  • Print speed of up to 800 characters per second (cps) in DP mode
  • Remote printer management capabilities when LAN attached
  • Parallel, Ethernet, serial, and USB 2.0 optional integrated attachments
  • Auto forms loading, auto thickness adjustment, and auto eject to enhance operator productivity
  • Workload capacity of up to 44,000 pages per month
  • Multiple data stream emulations to provide easy replacement of older printers
  • Forms width from 3 to 17 in (76 to 432 mm)
  • Maximum print width of 13.6 in (348 mm)
  • One or two continuous forms front tractors for maximum forms-feeding reliability
  • Easy-to-use operator panel
  • Quiet operation
  • DP, DP Text, NLQ, OCR-A, and OCR-B fonts
  • Extensive bar code support
Description

The Model X03c is an office and industrial printer that provides multiple forms paper handling capabilities on up to 8-part carbonless forms.

This printer is designed to meet mid-volume output requirements and to provide reliable supply chain printing at an attractive total cost of ownership. A low-cost alternative to laser technology, the CompuPrint 4247-X03c can deliver broad forms flexibility, support for wide format printing, and the convenience of remote printer management when LAN-attached.

The Model X03c can have either one or two straight continuous-forms paper paths for outstanding paper-feeding reliability. One paper path is standard; the second path is an optional feature.

The printer features quiet operation, and an easy-to-use operator panel. Typical applications include transaction processing for invoices, office or internal business documents, as well as bar codes, labels, and multipart forms.

Optional attachments include:

  • Parallel
  • Ethernet 10/100 local area network (LAN)
  • USB 2.0
  • Serial RS-232 9-pin

Print speed

Print speeds (in characters per second) of the 4247-X03c are up to:

  • 800 cps in DP mode at 10 characters per inch (cpi)
  • 400 cps in DP Text mode
  • 200 cps in NLQ mode

The print speed in lines per minute at 10 cpi and 6 lines per inch (lpi) is up to:

  • 403 lines per minute at 60 characters per line (6-in line length)
  • 248 lines per minute at 136 characters per line (13.6-in line length)

Heavy-duty, reliable printing

The 4247-X03c is a professional industrial heavy-duty printer with a workload capacity of up to 44,000 pages per month. The 18-wire print head delivers reliable printing on up to 8-part carbonless forms in DP, DP Text, NLQ, and OCR print modes.

Flexible forms handling

The CompuPrint 4247 Printer allows exceptional forms-handling flexibility. The base printer includes one continuous-forms tractor path; a second continuous-forms front tractor paper path is optional.

This dual front paper path capability can translate into a single printer performing work that formerly required two or more printers. Users can load different forms into each tractor path and then enable the path that corresponds to the desired print job.

Print quality comparison

Print modes include DP, DP text, NLQ, OCR-A, and OCR-B Print qualities on the 4247-X03c are equivalent in character size, shape, and resolution to the print qualities available on the previous 4247 printers.

The following table summarizes the print quality for DP, DP Text, and NLQ at 10 cpi:

Print Quality    Horizontal  Vertical  Horizontal  Vertical
dpi dpi Cell Size Cell Size
(Dots) (Dots)
-------------- ---------- -------- -------- --------

DP 60 72 12 9

DP Text 100 72 20 9

NLQ 100 144 20 18

Operator panel

The 4247-X03c includes a redesigned, improved operator panel. It enables access to many of the printer's functions including paper path selection, paper loading and parking, and the printer configuration.

The operator panel includes:

  • A 2-line by 24-character LCD display
  • Fourteen push buttons
  • Three status indicators
  • An audible alarm
  • Messages that can be displayed in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Brazilian-Portuguese, and Polish

When the printer is LAN-attached, the operator panel display can be viewed from any Web browser and remotely controlled by the Remote Printer Management Utility (RPMU) Virtual Operator Panel.

Printer data stream emulations

In addition to native 4247 mode, the following emulations are supported for easy replacement of many older printers.

Emulation modes to easily replace many older printers include:

  • ASCII emulation for the IBM Proprinter III XL, IBM 2381 Personal Printer, and Epson FX printers
  • IPDS emulation for the IBM 4224 and 4230 printers

Parallel, serial, USB, and Ethernet attachments

Printers emulated include the:

  • Proprinter III XL
  • IBM 2381 Personal Printer
  • Epson FX80 - 1170

Data streams supported are IBM PPDS and Epson FX.

IPDS is supported only by the Ethernet attachment.

Existing 4247 Model 003 RPQs

No existing 4247 RPQ currently available for the 4247 Models 003 is presently available for the Model X03c. Submit RPQ requests if an RPQ is needed.

Optional features

Bulk order for optional features

Since the 4247-X03c features are all customer-installable, in some cases it is desirable to bulk order certain features so that machines can be easily reconfigured by Business Partners and end users. Thus, there is no maximum order quantity for 4247-X03c MES features.

The maximum number of initial-order attachment features that can be ordered is one.

                                     Initial     MES
Order Order
------- -----
SBCS Ctlr Par, Ser, USB 4350 4351
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100, ASCII 4352 4353
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100, IPDS 4356 4357
No Controller 9300
Printer Stand, Black 4465 4466
Add'l Front Tractor, Black 4006 4007

Ordering information

The following must be included on all initial orders for a 4247-X03c printer:

  1. One controller feature (#4350, 4352, 4356) or (#9300). Feature number 9300 indicates that no controller is required.
  2. One printer language kit (#9450, 9451, 9452, 9453, 9454, 9455, 9456, 9457, 9458, 9459, 9460, 9461, 9462, 9464, 9465, 9466, 9467, or 9468) A language kit must be included. There are no defaults.
  3. One line cord (#9970, 9971, 9972, 9973, 9974, 9975, 9976, 9250, 9251, 9253, 9254, 9978, 9979, or 9997). A line cord feature must be ordered. There are no defaults.
  4. Optionally, a printer stand (#4465 or #4466 for MES) and/or an additional front tractor (#4006) may be ordered.
  5. A shipping feature (#5250 or #5251) is required.

Models
Customer Setup (CSU)

Both the 4247-X03c and the features are customer setup.

Technical Description
Physical Specifications
  • Dimensions in base configuration:
    • Width: 670 mm (26.4 in)
    • Depth: 450 mm (17.7 in)
    • Height: 320 mm (12.6 in)
    • Weight: 21 kg (46.3 lbs)
  • Pedestal printer stand (#4462)
    • Top surface width: 699 mm (27.5 in)
    • Top surface depth: 260 mm (10.25 in)
    • Top surface depth with output tray attached: 787 mm (31 in)
    • Top surface height: 718 mm (28.3 in)
    • Weight: 19.5 kg (43 lbs)

Operating Environment

Input voltage required

Input voltages required for 4247-X03c Universal Power Supply:

  • 100 - 127 V ac single phase grounded 50/60 Hz
  • 200 - 240 V ac single phase grounded 50/60 Hz

Printer heat output

Max heat output:

  • 115 Volts AC: 147 watts (500 BTU/Hr)
  • 230 Volts AC: 138 watts (470 BTU/Hr)

Operating environment requirements

4247-X03c in continuous forms:

  • Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F)
  • Relative humidity: 10% to 90%(Non-condensing)

Noise emission

Noise Emission (measured in DP Quality mode):

4247-X03c base printer:                    Operating     Idle
--------- --------
Sound power level (LWAd): 6.8 bels 3.7 bels
Sound pressure level (LpAm): 57.9 dB 26.7

EMC compliance

The CompuPrint 4247 meets the following standards:

  • Class A of FCC rules part 15
  • Class A of CE EN55022 (1998)+A1:2000, EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001
  • Class A of Canadian ICES-003
  • Class A of Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS 3548
  • Class A of Russian GOST
  • Class A of Japan VCCI

Safety compliance

The CompuPrint 4247 meets the following standards:

  • UL 1950, third edition
  • TUV, EN60950/All (1999)
  • CSA, C22.2 No.950-95
  • Russian GOST
  • Mexico NOM
  • Argentina UL S-mark

Limitations

The 4247-X03c has the following limitations:

  • The front continuous forms paper path will handle up to 8-part carbonless forms. Forms greater than 4-part should be tested for readability before using.
  • The following ASCII restrictions apply when using 4247 native escape commands to print bar code:
    • Current bar code applications that use bar code escape commands must be modified to use 4247 native bar code commands.
    • Bar code printing is limited to picket orientation and 3 to 1 wide to narrow ratio when printed using native 4247 escape commands.

The 4247-X03c has the following additional limitations when emulating earlier ASCII printers:

  • The following commands and functions are not supported when replacing existing IBM 4224 (Model 301, 302, and 3E3), 4230 (Model 4xx or 5xx), or 4232 Model 302:
    • Begin/End overstrike
    • Begin/End understrike
    • Select presentation media
    • Set presentation position
    • Initialize/Delete local font
    • Select local character set
    • Set vertical units
    • Graphic segment list
    • Bar code
    • Segment
    • Overlays
    • Graphic mapping control
    • Read printer status

Paper handling

Continuous forms

The 4247-X03c will handle up to 8-part carbonless continuous forms in the front tractor paths.

For the front tractor paths

  • Form weight can range from 56 grams per square meter (gsm) (15 lbs) to 150 gsm (40 lbs). Paper weights outside this range must be tested by the customer for proper operation.
  • Overall (total) form thickness for all parts may range from 0.08 mm (0.X03c in) to 0.64 mm (0.025 in)

The following forms widths and lengths are supported:

  • Form width from 76.2 mm (3 in) to 431.8 mm (17 in)
  • Form lengths from 76.2 mm (3 in) to 609.6 mm (24 in)

Forms less than 152.4 mm (6 in) in length or width should be tested for satisfactory stacking and may require operator assistance.

Hardware Requirements

Not applicable.

Software Requirements

Network Interface Summary

Installation and integration:

        Network speed / connection                       10/100 BASET
Auto-detection 10/100 network speed Yes
Manual network speed selection No
Parallel interface free Yes
Network configuration through printer op panel Yes
Web page network setting configuration Yes
Web page login password protection Yes
Windows Port Monitor and Drivers Yes, download
from CompuPrint Solutions Company
NIC configuration printout Yes
DHCP Yes
WINS Yes
DDNS Yes
 

System/OS

        IBM iSeries OS 400                               Yes
IBM pSeries AIX Yes
Sun Solaris Yes
Unix Yes
Linux Yes
Windows 95,98,2000,NT,XP, 2003 Server Yes
NETBIOS over TCP Yes
NETBEUI No
Novell Netware No
OS2 No
MacIntosh / Apple EtherTalk No
 

Printing methods

        Raw Port 9100                                    Yes
LPD/LPR Port 515 Yes
IPDS Port 5100 Yes (with IPDS
option)
Interleaved multi-protocol communications Yes
Hot Interface switching between Parallel
and LAN interfaces Yes
Hot Port switching Yes between Raw
9100, LPR/LPD 515, and IPDS 5100
Multiple internal print server queues No
String substitutions No
String before/after job No
 

Datastreams

        4247 ASCII native                                Yes
ASCII text and single byte escapes Yes
IBM Personal Printer 2391 emulation Yes
IBM Proprinter III XL emulation Yes
IBM Personal Printer 2381 emulation Yes
Epson FX emulation Yes
IPDS Yes (with IPDS
 

Print server facilities support

        PSF AIX Release V5R2 and higher                  Yes
PSF OS400 Release V5R2 and higher Yes
PSF for Z/OS Release 4.1 and higher(1) Yes
 

Note: (1) In PSF for Z/OS, the 4247 is only supported in 4247 native and 4224 emulation modes. The 4230 was supported in 4224 emulation mode only and not in native mode.

Network management

        4247 Remote Printer Management Utility           Yes (download
from CompuPrint Solutions Company)
IBM NPM Yes ( generic
printer)
HP JetAdmin Yes ( generic
printer)
E-mail SMTP Yes
Internal Web page Yes
 

Printer status and error reporting

        Ready                                            Yes
Not ready Yes
Paper out Yes
Paper jam Yes
Cover open Yes
Machine check (carriage fault, ribbon blocked?) Yes
 

Network link

        Ethernet II                                      Yes
802.2 Yes
802.3 Yes
2/SNAP Yes
Link disconnect (no data timeout) 15 second fixed
setting
 

Protocols

        IP                                               Yes
TCP Yes
UDP Yes
ARP Yes
RARP Yes
SMB Yes
DHCP Yes
DDNS Yes
WINS Yes
BOOTP Yes
FTP Yes
TFTP Yes
ICMP Yes
LPR/LPD Yes
DHCP Yes
SNMP Yes
SMTP Yes
HTTP Yes
MIB II (RFC1213) Yes(1)
Host resource MIB (RFC 1514) Yes
Printer MIB (RFC1759) Yes
4247 Private MIB Yes
 

Note: (1) All relevant parts of MIB-II (RFC123I) required to support HP Jetadmin are implemented.

NIC hardware

        RISC processor                                   Yes
Flash memory 4MB
RAM 16MB
Attachment connector type RJ-45
Network traffic led Yes (green)
Network speed led Yes(yellow)
 

Firmware upgrade

        Firmware upgrade over network                    Yes
Firmware upgrade over parallel interf Yes
 

The following IP table group OIDs are not implemented: ipForwarding, ipDefaultTTL, ipInReceives, ipInHdrErrors, ipInAddrErrors, ipForwDatagrams, ipInUnknownProtos, ipInDiscards, ipInDelivers, ipOutRequests, ipOutDiscards, ipOutNoRoutes, ipReasmTimeout, ipReasmReqds, ipReasmOKs, ipReasmFails, ipFragOKs, ipFragFails, ipFragCreates.

The ipRouteTable OIDs are not implemented.

The ipNetToMediaTable OIDs are not implemented.

The icmp group OIDs are not implemented.

The tcp group OIDs are not implemented.

The udp group OIDs are not implemented.

The snmp group OIDs are not implemented.


Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange

Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable

Description                          Machine   Model
------------------------------------ ------- -----
CompuPrint 4247 Model X03c 4247 X03c

Initial MES
Order Order
Feature Feature
Number Number
------- -------
Add'l Front Tractor, Black 4006 4007
SBCS Ctlr Par, Ser, USB 4350 4351
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 ASCII 4352 4353
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 IPDS 4356 4357
Printer Stand, Black 4465 4466

The following list of features are available to add features to installed CompuPrint 4247 Model X03c printers:

                                       Field Install (MES)
Order Feature Numbers
---------------------
Add'l Front Tractor, Black 4007
SBCS Ctlr Par, Ser, USB 4351
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 ASCII 4353
SBCS Ctlr Par, Eth 10/100 IPDS 4357
Printer Stand, Black 4466

Feature Descriptions

(#4006) Additional front tractor, black- Initial

(#4007) Additional front tractor, black - MES

This feature provides a second 6-pin front continuous forms tractor path. This tractor feature is in addition to the standard continuous forms tractor paper path standard with the Model X03c. Up to 8-part carbonless or 6-part carbon forms may be used in the front tractor paths.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One
  • Minimum: None
  • Maximum order quantity: No maximum quantity for the MES feature
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: Base X03c printer
  • Field installation: Yes; Feature number 4007
  • Customer setup: Yes

(#4465) Printer Stand, Black - Initial

(#4466) Printer Stand, Black - MES

Provides a sturdy printer stand designed for the model L03 and X03c printers.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One
  • Maximum order quantity: No maximum quantity for the MES feature
  • Minimum: None
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Field installation: Yes; Feature number 4466
  • Customer setup: Yes

Printer controller Cards

(#4350) SBCS Controller with parallel, serial, and USB - Initial

(#4351) SBCS Controller with parallel, serial, and USB - MES

This feature provides a Single-Byte Character Set Controller with serial, parallel, and USB ports for host attachment.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One
  • Minimum per 4247-X03c printer: Zero
  • Maximum order quantity: No maximum quantity for the MES feature
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: 4247-X03c
  • Limitations: Not with any other controller card feature; each printer can have only one of the following (feature number 4350, 4352, 4356, or 9300) on an initial order
  • Field installation: Yes; Feature number 4351
  • Customer setup: Yes

(#4352) SBCS Controller with parallel and Ethernet 10/100 ASCII - Initial

(#4353) SBCS Controller with parallel and Ethernet 10/100 ASCII - MES

This feature provides a single-byte character set (SBCS) controller with parallel and Ethernet 10/100 ports for host attachment.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One
  • Minimum per 4247-X03c printer: None
  • Maximum order quantity: No maximum quantity for the MES feature
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: 4247-X03c
  • Limitations: Not with any other controller card feature; each printer can have only one of the following features on an initial order: (feature number 4350, 4352, 4356, or 9300)
  • Field installation: Yes; Feature number 4353
  • Customer setup: Yes

(#4356) SBCS Controller with parallel, Ethernet 10/100, Initial

(#4357) SBCS Controller with parallel, Ethernet 10/100, MES

This feature provides a SBCS controller with a parallel port and a 10/100 Ethernet attachment for IPDS and ASCII.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One
  • Minimum per 4247-X03c printer: Zero
  • Maximum order quantity: No maximum quantity for the MES feature
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: 4247-X03c
  • Limitations: Not with any other controller card feature; each printer can have only one of the following features on an initial order (One of Feature number 4350, 4352, 4356, or 9300)
  • Field installation: Yes; Feature number 4357
  • Customer setup: Yes

(#9300) No Controller - Initial

This feature specifies that no Controller is to be ordered with the base printer. This feature would normally only be ordered by Business Partners who have an inventory of control unit features that can be added to a base printer.

  • Maximum per 4247-X03c printer: One for initial order
  • Minimum per 4247-X03c printer: Zero
  • Maximum order quantity: One
  • Co-requisites: None
  • Prerequisites: 4247-X03c
  • Limitations: Not with any other control unit feature; each printer can have only one of the following features on an initial order (one of feature number 4350, 4352, 4356, or 9300)
  • Field installation: No, this feature is only applicable to initial orders
  • Customer setup: Not applicable
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