IBM Infoprint 4100 MS1 and MD1, MD2 Series

 
 
 
 


New models of the IBM Infoprint 4100 Advanced Function Printer offer:
Print speeds up to 762 impressions-per-minute in 2-up duplex 8.5 inch x 11 inch portrait 1
The Infoprint POWER Controller
Optional AFP Color Emulation
New Online Access feature to remotely monitor and assist printer operations
19-inch (482.6-mm) duplex tractorless print width, offering improved printing costs with true 3-up 6x9 and 3-up A5 books and statements
Standard Customer Changeable Developer (CCD) with black toner
High-speed ESCON, FICON and Gigabit Ethernet attachments
Integrated pinless and tractor feed paper path in duplex
Operator-switchable high-resolution printed output at 480 or 600 dpi from 240-, 300-, or 600-dpi input.

IBM is adding new entry-level models to the Infoprint 4100.

Targeted at printing environments where medium print volumes and total cost of printing are critical factors, these new simplex and duplex models allow printing at up to 7621 letter-size (8.5 inch x 11 inch) impressions-per-minute (ipm) for two-up duplex applications. Standard features such as 600 dots per inch (dpi) input and output, a 19-inch (482.6 mm) print width, a customer changeable developer, tractorless operation, and the Infoprint POWER controller technology push the envelope for the high-speed digital printing industry.

Optional features such as a high-speed FICON and AFP Color Emulation allow for maximum productivity.

1 Exact speed varies depending on document complexity, system configuration, software application, driver, and printer state.


The Infoprint 4100 models are supported in the following printing environments:
Infoprint ProcessDirector for Linux
PSF for z/OS
Infoprint Manager for AIX
Infoprint Manager for Windows

New models of the Infoprint 4100 family of printers are designed for high-throughput production printing environments where price, reliability and speed are critical factors. Building upon the many industry-leading features of the Infoprint 4000 and 4100 families of printers, the new models of the Infoprint 4100 offer the Infoprint POWER Controller, as well as high-speed connectivity options.

Infoprint POWER Controller

The Infoprint POWER Controller features a new architecture. The new architecture is designed to support very high speed rasterization requirement for both the black & white and the full color AFP environment.

The new controller utilizes AFP architecture to cache and re-use objects and provides a new level of support for multiprocessors. The Infoprint POWER Controller design allows for a broad range of scalability needed for future production printing environments with full color.

Wide Format Page and Print Width

The maximum forms width of the Infoprint 4100 family 19.5 inches (495.3 mm) allows the printing of 3-up 6x9 or A5 statements. The ability to print 3-up statements lowers the total cost of printing and provides for very high throughput in your printing operations.

The maximum print width is 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) with tractorless (pinless) operation and 18.5 inches (469.9 mm) with pin-feed operation.

The Infoprint 4100 Printing Systems have a page and print width capable of producing true 3-up 6x9 and 3-up A5 books. Having a 19.5 inch (495.3 mm) page width and a 19.0 inch (482.6 mm) print width (with pinless) enables this publishing system to produce true 3-up 6x9 and 3-up A5 books while still supporting trim requirements.

Print speed

The Infoprint 4100 Models MS1, MD1/2 have a continuous forms throughput speeds up to:
762 ipm (Duplex 2-up, 8.5 x 11-inch, side-by-side)
718 ipm (Duplex 2-up, A4, side-by-side)

1400 ipm (Duplex 3-up, 6 x 9-inch, side-by-side)
1522 ipm (Duplex 3-up, A5, side-by-side)

381 ipm (Simplex 2-up, 8.5 x 11-inch, side-by-side)
359 ipm (Simplex 2-up, A4, side-by-side)

700 ipm (Simplex 3-up, 6 x 9-inch side-by-side)
761 ipm (Simplex 3-up, A5, side-by-side

Integrated Tractor and Tractorless (Pinless) Paper Path

The Infoprint 4100 was developed with an integrated tractorless paper path.

Tractorless printing can reduce operational costs by allowing you to order paper directly from a mill without the need to order rolls that have been converted by having tractor holes added. In addition, waste is reduced as there is no need to trim tractor strips from the edges of the form after printing.

The Infoprint 4100 has the ability to register tractorless forms to within 1.5 mm, anywhere on the page from the opposite side. This enables accurate placing of information on preprinted forms.

Save Pages

Save Pages is standard on the Models MD1/2 and is used while printing in Print-On-Demand (POD) mode. POD mode requires an Infoprint Manager Server. In POD mode, pages are spooled to the Infoprint POWER Controller hard drives and later printed. The Save Pages function is available only in duplex systems.

Advantages of POD mode with Save Pages include:
Normally, back-hitching and blank pages are eliminated since rasterized pages are spooled to the Infoprint POWER Controller hard drives and later printed.
Multiple copies of the same pages can be printed without re-RIPping the pages.

E-Mail Alert Notifications

The Infoprint POWER Controller provides the capability to send alert messages based on events occurring in the printer. The three types of e-mail notification are:
General Action Items

These are interventions that may normally be resolved by an operator or administrator. For example: paper path jams, transfer station open, drum cover open, tension arm up
Supplies Alerts

These are usually warnings related to consumables -such as: add toner, toner collection full, end of forms, toner supply low, change fine filter, or fuser oil empty
ServiceAlerts

This class of alerts may require intervention by an IBM Service Representative. These include: Hot roll lamp failures, engine communications problems, controller failures, and print engine failures

This E-mail notification requires that an SMTP mail server must be available on the network and its hostname must also be configured in the printer.

Where appropriate, notification can be provided to multiple e-mail destinations.

Refer to the Infoprint 4100 Models with the Infoprint POWER Controller Operator Console: Planning and configuration Guide manual for more information.

Simplex Printing

The Infoprint 4100 Model MS1 is the follow-on to the Infoprint 4100 Model HS1 and provides increased speed for simplex-only printing.

Up to four post-processing devices may be connected to the 4100 MS1.

These printers attach to a host system through the control unit, which controls the printer.

Duplex Printing

New models of the Infoprint 4100 duplex family consist of two printers (the MD1 with the MD2) that work together to print on both sides of the media.

Duplex printing is achieved by arranging the two printers in series, separated by a buffer/Flipper Unit, so that the continuous forms exiting from the first printer go through a Buffer/Flipper Unit that turns the forms over (inverts them) before threading them through the second printer. The first printer in the paper path prints one side of a form; the second printer in the paper path prints the other side of the form. The Infoprint 4100 duplex systems can be used in the following ways:
Duplex: Uses two printers (Printer 1 prints on one side of the form and Printer 2 prints on the other side of the form).
Simplex: Uses both printers as in duplex operation, but prints only with one printer; forms pass through the other printer.
Dual Simplex: Uses both printers separately in simplex mode; each printer is independent of the other and can print different jobs at the same time. The control unit housed in the second printer controls both printers.

When running duplex printing applications, both printers in the configuration are operating at the same ipm speed. The total speed or ipm of the subsystem is then twice the ipm of an individual printer, counting both the front and back sides of the forms.

Both printers in the configuration attach to a host system through the same control unit, which controls both printers simultaneously and is physically attached to Printer 2 in the configuration.

Up to four preprocessing/postprocessing devices may be connected to Printer 1 (Model MD1), while Printer 2 (Model MD2) may have three devices connected.

Infoprint POWER Controller Console

The Infoprint POWER Controller includes a user-friendly operator console with a graphic user interface (GUI).

The operator console hardware consists of a flat-panel, touch-screen display with a keyboard and mouse. The large flat-panel display provides clear, easily recognizable commands and functions. The keyboard and mouse expand the operator interface alternatives.

The GUI provides simple, standard buttons and functions for all capabilities. Special emphasis has been placed on reducing the number of menus and number of clicks that an operator must go through in order to perform a task.

Infoprint Operator Control allows operators to automate the control of critical basic printer parameters through the use of the IBM exclusive Infoprint Operations Architecture. Infoprint Operations Architecture is integral to the Infoprint POWER Controller. Infoprint Operator Control allows operators to store the critical printer parameters through the Infoprint Operations Architecture at the printer and then invoke them when the operator assigns a specific Form Definition on the printer. The critical process parameters that are currently automated include:
Contrast Values of C1 (lightest) to C7 (darkest)
Preheat Platen Temperature
Hot Roll Temperature
Hot Roll Oil Rate
Backup Idler Roll Engage/Disengage
Oil Belt Speed

Printing Color Jobs on the Infoprint 4100

Grayscale printing is a standard feature on all Infoprint 4100 Printers, and enables the simulation of color printing by using different tones (shades) of gray to represent different colors. Using this capability, the Infoprint 4100 can print Advanced Function Printing (AFP) full color text (PTOCA), full color business graphics (GOCA), single color backgrounds for AFP objects, and single color AFP images (IOCA FS10 and IM image) in grayscale without modification.

In addition, the AFP Color Emulation optional feature supports the printing of industry-standard color and grayscale image objects on monochrome printers. The image types listed below are supported natively in the printer controller. This adds the flexibility to reuse image objects across multiple monochrome and color workflows. AFP Color Emulation also supports a workflow of variable data images such as those used in check-printing applications. The AFP Color Emulation feature supports the following image types:
TIFF
GIF
JPEG/JFIF
IPDS IOCA FS11
IPDS IOCA FS45

Potential applications include:
Printing production statements incorporating grayscaled, industry-standard, full-color image objects. Examples include production statements that incorporate variable data and cached image objects (such as a company logo) or advertisements with photographs.
Printing variable data check image objects (TIFF or FS11). For example, grayscale or bi-level check images from a check scanner used for a Check 212 application or for bank statements.

The AFP Color Emulation feature is available by ordering the following feature numbers on an Infoprint 4100 Model MD2, HD4 or HD6.
Feature number 4850 (initial order)
Feature number 4851 (MES upgrade)

Feature numbers 4850 and 4851 have the following prerequisite on the model MD2:
Performance Upgrade (#4664)

For more details refer to the application development technical information on the following Web site
https://www.printers.ibm.com
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Check 21 is the Check Clearing Act for the 21st Century. Refer to the Federal Reserve Web site for details

https://www.federalreserve.gov

Infoprint 4100 Online Access for Infoprint POWER Controllers

The Infoprint POWER Controller is being enhanced with the Infoprint 4100 Online Access feature (printer Web pages). This no-charge feature provides remote access to printer Web pages by any authorized user within the enterprise network. This feature can be added to existing Infoprint POWER Controllers through a microcode update.

Highlights are:
Productivity improvements

The printer Web pages allow users to monitor and assist with the printer operation without being at the printer console. Using functions provided by the Online Access feature, operators, administrators, and IBM service personnel will have new capabilities to interact with the printer. Depending on their access authority, users can monitor printer status in real time, view printer configuration, view (and edit) Snapshots, view preventive maintenance logs, view error logs, send microcode updates, retrieve diagnostic traces, and view printer Help pages.
Access control

The Online Access feature can be controlled with multiple layers of security. Operator, administrator, and service access levels are provided for accessing the printer Web pages and may be enabled/disabled and controlled using the printer console. The "Restricted Access" function may be used to limit which workstations have access to printer Web pages. A login history is maintained for audit purposes.

Customer Changeable Developer (CCD)

This solution allows customer operators to easily remove and install developer units.

Additional Customer Changeable Developer (#4487 EPS Black)

These features provide additional developer units that can be installed by an operator to replace the developer unit initially shipped with an Infoprint 4100 printer. Each Additional CCD is unique to one printer. For example, to have additional CCDs for three printers requires that this feature be ordered for each of the three printers.

The Additional CCD feature consists of an operator-installable developer and one developer cart to carry the CCD provided by this feature.

When this feature is ordered, it may be necessary to order a Developer Cart (#4404). This extra Developer Cart is only needed once per print room to remove and store the CCD initially installed in the printer.

These features can be ordered with a new IBM Infoprint 4100 printer, or installed in the field.

Developer Cart (#4404)

In addition to the Developer Cart shipped with the Additional CCD feature (#4487, #4481), one additional Developer Cart is required per print room for the removal of the CCD that was initially installed in the printer.

The developer carts are used so that the developer unit does not have to be lifted or carried by the operator. The cart attaches to the printer so that the developer unit can slide onto the cart when it is being switched. Likewise, the new developer unit can be easily slid off the cart and installed in the printer.

Developer carts can be used with any developer. Once a CCD has been installed in a printer, the cart that was shipped with the CCD can be used to remove a CCD from another printer. Developer units are unique to a given printer.

Enhanced Toner Loading

This feature allows the operator to add toner to the printer while it is operating. The operator is prompted by an operator console message that the toner supply is low. There is no need to stop printing in order to add additional toner.

Supplies

The supplies used by the Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD1/2 are listed in the Supplemental information information section.

Forms Identification (#4464)

The Forms Identification feature ensures that the form required for a specific application, or print job, is actually the form loaded in the selected printer.

The value of the Forms Identification feature includes increased operations performance and quality, reduced operations costs, and improved operations control.

The Forms Identification feature reads a preprinted bar code as the form is moving through the printer. The form barcode is checked at two levels:
First, it is checked at the host where the form bar code specified in the Define Form configuration is compared to the form defined by VFYSETUP.
Second, the bar code specified in the Define Form configuration is compared to the form number read from the preprinted barcode on the loaded form.

If the forms identification bar code specified in the Define Form configuration does not match the forms identification number specified by the VFYSETUP, then the host will not send the job to the printer. Therefore, the forms identification bar code specified in the Define Form configuration must match the forms identification number read from the loaded form or the printer is stopped with a form mismatch error.

The use of this feature requires that a bar code be preprinted on the forms. The bar code is a custom binary bar code that can represent up to 65,535 decimal form numbers. For those customers who are using alpha-numeric form numbers, some restrictions do apply. The alpha characters are limited to A, B, C, D, E, and F, and the number is limited to 4 characters. When using the alpha characters for specifically assigned purposes, the form number is assumed to be hexadecimal. The translation from form number to bar code is directly from that 4-character hexadecimal form number to the binary bar code. When using alpha characters in the form number, you must take care not to duplicate the decimal equivalent form number.

A specification describing the bar code, its position, and orientation is available in the latest Form Design Reference. Also, IBM Professional Services can be contracted to produce the required artworks for you and your forms vendor, as well as assist you in FORMDEF updates. The Application Solutions Group (IBM Professional Services) can be contacted by calling 303-924-6700, or through
https://www.ibm.com/printers

This feature consists of a bar code reader, associated electronics, mounting brackets, cabling, and microcode, which are ordered and installed on a per-print-engine basis.

In a duplex system, if only printing duplex print jobs, only one feature is necessary and it must be ordered and installed in print engine 1. If the duplex system is also being used in the dual-simplex mode, and forms identification is required, then two features, one feature for print engine 1 and one feature for print engine 2, must be ordered and installed.

This feature requires the use of one pre/post-processing slot. Each print engine has four pre/post-processing attachment card slots.

On all Infoprint 4100 engines one slot is used by the standard pre/post-processing attachment card, and other slots may be used by additional pre/post-processing attachment feature (#4710).

Signature Page (#4553, #4554)

This is an optional feature that extends the maximum forms length to 54 inches.

This feature includes a forms buffer assembly that may require an additional 0.3 to 0.9 m (1 to 3 feet) of floor space. Whether or not additional floor space is required will depend on the current distance between engines, the printer system configuration, and which tower is being used.

This feature requires the MD2 p55A performance upgrade (#4664) or the AFP Color Emulation/p5 55A upgrade (#4854 or #4855).

Integrated 10/100/1000 BaseT (Gigabit Ethernet) Port in Controller

A 10/100/1000 BaseT or Gigabit Ethernet port, integrated into the control unit, is standard in the MS1 and MD2 processors (#9644, #9645).

This Ethernet port can be used for functions such as print data, SNMP, and such features as Infoprint Manager Operations on the Controller (#4560) or the Productivity Tracking Feature (#4565) for true two-way communication.

If other Ethernet attachments are ordered, such as a Gigabit Ethernet TX feature, only one of these Ethernet ports can be enabled at one time for the purpose of receiving print data.

Attachment features

There are two card slots in the printer controller on the Models MS1 and MD2 for additional adapters (in addition to the Integrated Ethernet Adapter described above).

On the Models MS1 and MD2, the two adapters can be any combination of supported adapters.

The optional adapters for the Infoprint POWER Controller processors for the Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD2 are:

Description (Initial Order and MES)

ESCON Channel Attachment -- PCI-X 6531
Gigabit Ethernet SX (Fiber) -- PCI-X 6572
FICON Attachment -- Long Wave(R) PCI-X 6577
FICON Attach. -- Short Wave PCI-X 6576
Gigabit Ethernet TX (Copper) -- PCI-X 6582

The above adapters are available with new machines or added as MES field upgrades.

USB Flash Memory Device (#4660)

This feature provides a 256 MB USB Flash Drive that plugs into the USB hub in the keyboard. It is used to save snapshot and trace information.

One Flash Memory Device for customer use is shipped with each Printer Infoprint POWER Controller.

MD1/2 Tall Buffer/Flipper

The Tall Buffer/Flipper is required for the Infoprint 4100 Models MD1/2 duplex configurations.

Ordering Information

The following must be included on all initial orders for a Model MS1.
The specify code (#9644) for the p5 55A Processor
A voltage code (#9923, #9924, #9927, or #9928)
Choice of CCD such as Black EPS Toner (#9477)
A Language Specify code (for example, #2924 for English)
A Control Unit Power Cord (for example, #9820 for France)
Other feature codes as appropriate for optional adapters and features

The following must be included on all initial orders for a Model MD1:
A Power voltage code (#9923, #9924, #9927, or #9928)
Choice of CCD such as Black EPS Toner (#9477)
A Control Unit Power Cord (for example, #9820 for France)
The Tall Buffer/Flipper (#9407)
Other feature codes as appropriate for optional adapters and features

The following must be included on all initial orders for a Model MD2:
The specify code #9645 for the standard processor
A Power voltage code (#9923, #9924, #9927, or #9928)
Choice of CCD such as Black EPS Toner (#9477)
A Language Specify code (for example, #2924 for English)
A Control Unit Power Cord (for example, #9820 for France)
Other feature codes as appropriate for optional adapters and features
Accessibility by people with disabilities

Production printers are, by their nature, complex machines that typically require specialized, trained operators. Because of this, there are tasks that cannot feasibly be redesigned to be accessible to everyone.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
A standard keyboard provides keys that are tactilely discernible without activating them.
Color is used as an enhancement for conveying information, and as an additional method of distinguishing between buttons, controls, and latches.

The new Infoprint 4100 models are designed for production statement printing and digital publishing applications such as newspaper printing, and books and technical manuals with text and graphics.

The Infoprint 4100 publishing system provides the capability and flexibility to print 600 dpi input datastreams at speeds up to 762 ipm for duplex 8.5 x 11 inch, and 718 ipm for 2-up ISO duplex ISO A4.

Statement of Direction

IBM plans to enhance the Infoprint 4100 models MS1, MD1, and MD2 by offering model conversion upgrades to the models HS2, HD3, and HD4.

While this represents IBM's current plans, IBM reserves the right to change or modify this plan at any time.

All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).

BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 107-091

Trademarks

POWER, AFP, FICON, Advanced Function Printing, and IPDS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Infoprint, z/OS, AIX, ESCON, and Wave are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Infoprint 4000 and 4100 Forms Design Reference Guide (size 8.5 x 11 in)

Language
English G544-3921-17
French GF11-0661-17
German GA12-4493-17
Japanese G588-6013-17

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 License Information (size 5.5 x 8.5 in)

?G550-0707-00

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Additional License Information
G550-0706-00

IPDS Handbook

Language
English G544-3895-14
Japanese G588-6017-12

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Operator Guide
English S550-0395-03

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Quick Reference Guide
English S550-0396-03

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Quick Reference Card
English GSA S550-0397-03

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Planning and Configuration Guide
English G550-0398-03

Environmental Considerations For Your Printer
G550-0513-01

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Operator Training (CD ROM)
SK3T-9966-02

Infoprint 4100 HS2, HS3, HD3/4, HD5/6, MS1 & MD1/2 Planning and Configuration Guide
English G5445565-05

The publications listed below are shipped with a Model MS1, and MD1/2 Printers. If available, these publications are shipped in the appropriate language.

Infoprint 4100 MS1 and MD1/2 Quick Reference Guide (S550-0396)
Forms Design Reference for Continuous Forms Printers (G544-3921)

In addition, a User Information CD (Form Number SK3T-9917) is shipped that includes the following publications:
Infoprint 4100 Models with the Infoprint POWER Controller Operator Console: Planning and Configuration Guide
Console Simulator for Operator Training
Infoprint 4100 MS1 and MD1/2 Operator's Guide (S550-0395)

Publications are also available as a PDF file by going to the following Web site
https://www.printers.ibm.com

then choose, "Support and Maintenance," then IBM 4100, then "Manuals."

Services

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Technical information

Specified operating environment

Physical specifications

Paper sizes
Paper width:
8.3 to 19.5 inches (210 mm to 495 mm) with pinfeed
8.0 to 19.5 inches (203 mm to 495 mm) with tractorless (pinless)
Paper length:
3 to 28 inches (76 mm to 711 mm) using post-processing equipment
3 to 54 inches (76 mm to 1372 mm) with the Signature Page feature and suitable post-processing equipment

Duty cycle: The Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD1/2 have the following printing capacities for duplex (MD1/MD2) and simplex (MS1) printing systems. The following table shows the capacity in impressions-per-month for different size impressions.

Note: This table assumes that the speed switch is set to the faster setting.

Infoprint 4100 Models MS1, MD1/2
Monthly Capacity -- 35 IPS
(impressions)

3-up portrait 2-up portrait 1-up landscape

6 x 9 in. ISO A5 8.5 x 11 in. ISO A4 8.5 x 11 in. ISO A4

Duplex 34.4 M 37.5 M 18.8 M 17.5 M 12.4 M 12.4M

Simplex 17.2 M 18.7 M 9.4 M 8.7 M 6.0 M 6.2M

Paper weights

The following table summarizes the MS1 and MD1/2 supported paper weights:

Simplex/
Print mode Dual Simplex Duplex

Forms
Feed: Tractor 16-42 Lbs 16-42 Lbs.
(Pin Feed) (60 to 160 (60 to 160
gsm) gsm)


Forms Tractorless 16-28 Lbs. 16-28 Lbs
Feed: (Pinless) (60 to 105 (60 to 105
gsm) gsm)

Note: The Infoprint 4100 does not support the printing of labels.

Paper types

The Infoprint 4100 printing system is designed to print on roll-feed paper. One of the key factors in achieving optimum print quality is the quality of the paper used.

Certain applications may cause excessive wear or premature failure of some components of the Infoprint 4100. In these situations, a customer with maintenance provided under the IBM Customer Agreement of IBM Machines may be responsible for additional maintenance charges.

Print Quality Enhancement

The Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD1/2 have IBM's exclusive Digital Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) that consists of edge smoothing, fine fidelity protection, and boldness control. This newly designed Digital PQE is able to produce even finer edge smoothing and sharper characters then previous generations of IBM's Print Quality Enhancement.

Edge smoothing is the reduction of the "stair-stepping" appearance of diagonal lines. Edge smoothing is accomplished in a way similar to the Infoprint 4000 printers.

Fine fidelity protection preserves the fine details in the print, and consists primarily of avoiding the fill-in of single-pel white areas to be developed. This is the greatest benefit in the reproduction of font serifs and the preservation of the details of narrow intersections of lines.

The boldness control is independent of the settings of machine parameters. Therefore, parameters can be adjusted to compensate for other changing conditions within a printer without affecting the boldness. This allows for bolder-looking print without using extra toner and for darker solid areas without filling in the fine white details.

Print contrast control allows the operator to adjust print darkness. Achieving optimum print quality is dependent upon paper quality.

Paper handling
Input continuous forms:

The Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD1/2 require roll-feed continuous forms paper for maximum productivity.

The pre/post-processing interface feature provides for the attachment of high-capacity, roll-feed devices that allow full utilization of the high-productivity capabilities of the IBM Infoprint 4100 family. Roll-feed input devices enable c function may be used to limit which workstations have access to printer Web pages. A login history is maintained for audit purposes. ontinuous printing for several hours between paper loading.

Note: One pre/post-processing interface feature is standard on Infoprint 4100 models. Additional features can be added.
Continuous forms output:

Output stackers, and other post-processing equipment, may be attached via the pre/post-processing interface.

Tall Buffer/Flipper Unit (#9407 Initial, #4407 MES)

A buffer/flipper unit is used to guide the paper from the first printer to the second printer in a dual-printer configuration. The Tall Buffer/Flipper Unit is required on all MD1/2 configurations.

This buffer/flipper allows the forms to pass from the first engine (MD1) to the second (MD2) while being flipped so that each engine prints on a different side of the form. The Tall Buffer/Flipper can be specified with an MD1 initial order or added as an MES feature.

Air Bearing Buffer Flipper Unit (#4408 MES)

The Air Bearing Buffer/Flipper Unit is available as a chargeable feature. It is normally not required on MD1/2 configurations.

This feature consists of a powered buffer/flipper with air bearings that work to provide an 'air cushion' to reduce friction in the paper path while also flipping the paper between engines.

Pre/Post-Processing Interface (#4710)

One pre/post-processing interface is standard on each model of the Infoprint 4100 printing system.

This feature provides the electrical interface for attachment of OEM pre- and post-processing equipment to the IBM Infoprint 4100. This is the same feature that currently exists on other IBM Infoprint 4000 and 4100 printers.

The pre/post-processing interface feature provides control of add-on pre/post-processing devices (such as continuous forms stackers, envelope inserting equipment, roll-feed equipment, and others).

In the Infoprint 4100 Models MS1, MD1, and MD2 up to three pre/post-processing interfaces (#4710) in addition to the standard pre/post-processing interface, may be ordered.

The need for one or more of these features is totally dependent on the post-processing equipment used with the printer. Coordination with the selected post-processing vendor is recommended when planning for the appropriate features.

Advanced Function Post-Processing Interface

The advanced function post-processing interface is not available on the models MS1, MD1 or MD2. This is feature #4720 on other IBM 4100 and 4000 printers.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Bar Codes

The Infoprint 4100 printing system can be used to print OCR and bar code documents when attached to host environments. The Infoprint POWER Controller supports Bar Code Object Content Architecture (BCOCA ), which enables the printing of bar codes without special bar code fonts. The OCR and bar codes produced by the Infoprint 4100 are designed to meet OCR and bar code printing standards. However, because of the variability of OCR readers and bar code scanners, IBM advises that customers evaluate the Infoprint 4100's OCR and bar code output in their application environment. The Infoprint 4100 supports Postal Bar Codes (requires local certification by USPS). Refer to the Forms Design Reference for Continuous Forms Printers (G544-3921) for more detailed OCR and bar code information.

The Infoprint 4100 printing system supports the following 1-Dimensional BCOCA bar code symbologies:
Code 39 (3-of-9 Code), AIM USS-39
MSI (modified plessey code)
UPC/CGPC Version A
UPC/CGPC Version E
UPC Two-digit Supplemental (Periodicals)
UPC Five-digit Supplemental (Paperbacks)
EAN-8 (includes JAN-short)
EAN-13 (includes JAN-standard)
Industrial 2-of-5
Matrix 2-of-5
Interleaved 2-of-5, AIM USS-I 2/5
Codabar, 2-of-7, AIM USS-Codabar
Code 128, AIM USS-128
EAN Two-digit Supplemental
EAN Five-digit Supplemental
POSTNET
Royal Mail Postal Bar Code (RM4SCC)
Japan Postal Bar Code
Code 93
PLANET
Dutch KIX
Australia Post
USPS Four-State

The Infoprint 4100 printing systems support the following 2-dimensional bar code symbologies:
QR Code
MaxiCode
PDF-417
Data Matrix

Infoprint POWER Controller Description/Function

The Infoprint 4100 Infoprint POWER Controller contains the control, attachment, and operator interface hardware and microcode. Major hardware components are an IBM pSeries processor, a Mechanism Interface Card (MIC), a Print Quality Enhancement Card (PQE), and the Enhanced Operator Console.

The MIC is attached to the IBM pSeries processor via Fiber Channel cables, and is used to interface the print engine, operator panel, and pre/post-processing interfaces. The operator console and host attachments are attached directly to the IBM pSeries processor.

The operator console consists of an IBM color flat-panel touch-screen display and various input devices including the touch-screen, keyboard, and mouse.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Support

The Infoprint 4100 supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) for printers (RFC 1759). All mandatory Groups in the Printer MIB and required portions on MIB II (RFC 1213) and the Host Resources MIB (RFC 1514) are supported.

SNMP is used by IBM's Infoprint Workflow offerings, Infoprint Manager, and Infoprint Server for z/OS to monitor printers and to provide information on printer status.

Some examples of the printer status and information that can be monitored using SNMP are:

Online/Off-line, idle/printing, errors (SRCs: Such as out of toner, paper jam, out of paper), printer configuration, capacity, and number of pages printed.

Page Positioning Function: Basic N-Up Page Positioning

With basic N-up page positioning, you can print up to four pages in partitions on each side of a form, which enables you to print much more data on a form, saving printer-usage costs, paper, and storage space. For example with 3-up, three pages can be printed in partitions on the front side and, if duplexing, another three pages can be printed in partitions on the back side.

Enhanced N-Up Page Positioning

With enhanced N-up page positioning, you can place up to eight pages at any location on a form, in any supported orientation and position (partitions are not used and pages can even overlap each other). For example, three pages can be placed on the front side and five pages on the back side; for a more extreme example, all eight pages can be placed on the back side with nothing on the front side.

Cut Sheet Emulation (CSE)

CSE is an option on the printer console that automatically invokes an Enhanced N-up arrangement to emulate two side-by-side sheets of cut paper. Duplex jobs print page 2 on the back of page 1 and page 4 on the back of page 3. CSE provides for different page arrangements to accommodate different post-processing requirements. Pages can be placed sequentially from left to right or right to left, and right side up or upside down. CSE requires Print Services Facility (PSF) support. The console option for CSE has no effect unless the printer has PSF that supports CSE.

When the CSE option is enabled, all jobs sent to the printer print 2-up, side-by-side except when:
N-up Page Positioning is specified in the form definition. In this case, the N-up specification is used and CSE is ignored.
The PSF print driver enables page-size verification and disables CSE for pages that do not fit 2-up.

CSE can now be preset in the Assign Form Definition. Now when a form definition is assigned CSE, the correct CSE orientation is automatically set, reducing setup time and eliminating CSE setup error.

Options for Multiple-up Printing

With the addition of CSE, you now have several options for formatting multiple-up application pages on a single printer sheet:
Multiple-up defined in the page definition resource
N-up defined in the form definition resource
CSE selected at the Operator Console

Applications printing simple line data that use the same formatting for each page can easily be handled with traditional multiple-up. They can be handled as well by N-up Page Positioning and CSE if they do not require more than four pages for N-up, or more than two for CSE on printers that support N-up and CSE.

CSE can be used whenever the desired output is two pages of equal size, side by side on the same sheet. CSE is especially useful for moving applications for 8.5-inch x 11-inch forms to 2-up printing 11-inch x 17-inch forms. No change is required to the AFP form definition resource to enable CSE 2-up printing. The same form definition can be used for printing 1-up on 8.5-inch x 11-inch forms or 2-up on 11-inch x 17-inch forms.

N-up Page Positioning is needed for applications that require pages of different sizes or page positioning other than 2-up side by side. Instructions must be placed in the form definition for N-up printing.

Font capability: The Infoprint 4100 supports outline fonts for both double-byte (DBCS) and single-byte (SBCS) character sets. Since outline fonts are scalable and resolution independent, the same fonts can be used for printing at any point size and at either 480 DPI or 600 dpi in any of the four supported print rotations. A wide range of outline font type styles in a variety of language families are also available as resident fonts on the printers hard disk. Outline fonts can be downloaded to the printer from PSF libraries.

Raster pattern fonts at 240 dpi and 300 dpi are supported in SBCS and DBCS formats when printing with either 480 dpi or 600 dpi resolution, respectively. However, for best character appearance, raster pattern fonts at 240 dpi are best supported when printing in 480 dpi resolution and 300 dpi raster fonts are best supported when printing in 600 dpi resolution.

Raster fonts must be downloaded from PSF host libraries in the resolution and size required for printing. Font sizes from 4 to 72 points (approximately 1-inch high) are supported. You must verify the legibility of the 4-point font sets in their applications. Only one copy of a font is required for all four font rotations in the printer. The font is oriented for printing at print time.

Raster fonts are supported by all supported PSF platforms. Printer-resident outline fonts are supported by the latest maintenance levels of all PSFs relevant to the Infoprint 4100. Host-downloaded outline fonts are supported by all supported PSF and Infoprint platforms.
Interchange Resident Outline Fonts

The outline fonts listed below are provided on the hard drive on the Infoprint POWER Controller. Courier Roman medium 12 pitch (10 point) is the printer default.
Latin B=/3/4/5 and Vietnamese
Times New Roman Medium
Times New Roman Bold
Times New Roman Italic Medium
Times New Roman Italic Bold
Helvetica Roman Medium
Helvetica Roman Bold
Helvetica Italic Medium
Helvetica Italic Bold
Courier Roman Medium
Courier Roman Bold
Courier Italic Medium
Courier Italic Bold
Symbols
Times New Roman Medium
Times New Roman Bold
Helvetica Roman Medium
Helvetica Roman Bold
Courier Roman Medium
Courier Roman Bold
Arabic
ITC Boutros Setting Roman Medium
ITC Boutros Setting Roman Bold
ITC Boutros Setting Italic Medium
ITC Boutros Setting Italic Bold
ITC Boutros Modern Rokaa Roman Medium
ITC Boutros Modern Rokaa Roman Bold
ITC Boutros Modern Rokaa Italic Medium
ITC Boutros Modern Rokaa Italic Bold
Boutros Typing Roman Medium
Boutros Typing Roman Bold
Boutros Typing Italic Medium
Boutros Typing Italic Bold
Cyrillic/Greek
Times New Roman Medium
Times New Roman Bold
Times New Roman Italic Medium
Times New Roman Italic Bold
Helvetica Roman Medium
Helvetica Roman Bold
Helvetica Italic Medium
Helvetica Italic Bold
Courier Roman Medium
Courier Roman Bold
Courier Italic Medium
Courier Italic Bold
Hebrew
Narkissim Roman Medium
Narkissim Roman Bold
Narkissim Italic Medium
Narkissim Italic Bold
Narkiss Tam Roman Medium
Narkiss Tam Roman Bold
Narkiss Tam Italic Medium
Narkiss Tam Italic Bold
Shalom Roman Medium
Shalom Roman Bold
Shalom Italic Medium
Shalom Italic Bold
APL2
APL2
APL2 Bold
Thai
Burirum Medium
Burirum Bold
Burirum Italic Medium
Burirum Italic Bold
Thonburi Medium
Thonburi Bold
Thonburi Italic Medium
Thonburi Italic Bold
Courier Thai Medium
Courier Thai Bold
Courier Thai Italic Medium
Courier Thai Italic Bold
Lao
Kaewfah Medium
Kaewfah Bold
Kaewfah Italic Medium
Kaewfah Italic Bold
Pusuwan Medium
Pusuwan Bold
Pusuwan Italic Medium
Pusuwan Italic Bold
Courier Lao Medium
Courier Lao Bold
Courier Lao Italic Medium
Courier Lao Italic Bold
Katakana
Katakana Gothic
4028 Compatible
4028 and Text

The following fonts provide compatibility with the resident raster fonts included in the 4028 Page Printer, as well as the most common typefaces of the IBM compatibility fonts traditionally provided in the AFP Print Services Facility products.
APL
Boldface
Gothic Text
Letter Gothic
OCR A
OCR B
Prestige
Courier
Courier.17
Courier Bold
Courier Italic
Prestige Pica
Prestige Pica Bold
Prestige Elite Bold
Prestige Elite Italic
Prestige PSM Roman Medium
Prestige PSM Roman Bold
Times Roman
Times Roman Bold
Times Roman Italic
Times Roman Bold Italic
Co-ordinated Outline Fonts
APL
APL Bold
Boldface
Gothic Text
Letter Gothic
Letter Gothic Bold
OCR A
OCR B
Prestige
Prestige Bold
Prestige Italic
DBCS Resident Outline Fonts

Chinese, Japanese, and Korean double-byte character sets (DBCSs).
Japanese Heisei Mincho
Japanese Heisei Kaku Gothic
Traditional Chinese Sung
Traditional Chinese Kai
Simplified Chinese Fang Song
Simplified Chinese Hei
Simplified Chinese Kai
Simplified Chinese Song
Korean Myengjo
Korean Gothic
DBCS Resident Raster Fonts
Japanese Mincho
Japanese Gothic
Japanese R-Gothic
Korean Mincho
Korean Gothic
Traditional Chinese Ming
Traditional Chinese Gothic
Simplified Chinese Song
Simplified Chinese Gothic
Thai Official
Thai Italics

Supported Image Decompression Standards

G3, G4, MMR, and ABIC are supported for bilevel IOCA Images.

When the AFP Color Emulation feature is installed additional decompression standards are supported:

These are:
For multilevel IOCA Image objects, JPEG and LZW are supported.
For TIFF objects, G3, G4, ABIC, Packbits, LZW and JPEG are supported.
For GIF objects, LZW compression is supported.

Human factors: The Infoprint 4100 is designed for efficient ease of operation, service, and installation. Accepted human factors principles have been applied specifically to frequent access areas such as automatic paper threading and the operator interfaces. The operator flat-panel touch-screen, redesigned GUI, and associated keyboard and mouse are intended to improve and enhance the human interface with the printing system.

Environment Impact Assessment Information
Volatile organic compounds emitted from the Infoprint 4100 pose no health concern either singularly or collectively at various toner coverages tested.
The Infoprint 4100's toner and developer mix does not present environmental problems provided the same care is taken with the mix as with other electrophotographic materials of a similar nature.
The toner collected in the toner waste bottle and fine filter poses no health and environmental problems, provided the same care is taken with the bottle and the filter as with other similar electrophotographic materials.
The selenium carryout with used brushes poses no disposal problems as per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. The used brushes can be placed in the normal trash to be disposed of in the local landfill.
The photoconductor drum data obtained to date reveals no concerns to the environment. A drum return plan has been implemented to ensure the used drums are returned to the manufacturer.
The dermal and hypersensitivity tests of the toner reveal no health concerns. These studies were conducted utilizing (or implementing) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) good laboratory practices regulations.

Print-to-Perforation Capability: The Infoprint 4100 is designed to print to the perforation without degrading speed. As with other print-to-perforation printers, print quality degradation will occur near the perforation with fanfold paper that "tents" (that is, retains a "memory" of the fold). There will be no degradation at distances from the perforation of 1/3 inch (8.5 mm) for character data, and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) for solid area fill, logos, or images. With a roll-feed paper input, no change in print quality should be apparent up to 2 mm of the perforation.

Operator Controls

The display and operator input functions of the Infoprint 4100 are provided via a flat-panel touch-screen console. A keyboard and mouse are also provided to assist the operator with input functions. The flat-panel touch-screen, keyboard, and mouse are the primary interface utilized by both operator and customer engineer. The graphic user interface (GUI) provides simple buttons and functions for all capabilities. Special emphasis has been placed on reducing the number of menus and number of clicks that an operator must go through in order to perform a task.

Weight and dimensions

Infoprint 4100 Infoprint 4100
Model MD1 Model MS1, MD2

Depth: 991 mm 991 mm
(39 in) (39 in)

Height: 1,550 mm 1,550 mm
(61 in) (61 in)

Length: 2,642 mm 2,642 mm
(104 in) (104 in)

Weight(3) 1012 kg 1071 kg
(2226 lb) (2356 lb)

(3) Approximate weights are supplied for customer planning use.
Actual weights may vary slightly with machine configuration.

Operating environment

Temperature
Temperature: 16 to 29 C (60.8 to 84.2 F)
Relative Humidity: 20% to 80%

Note: In order to achieve and sustain best machine performance and print quality, machines that will print continuously for periods of four hours, or greater, should be operated within the following environmental envelope.
Temperature: 18 to 24 C (65 to 75 F)
Relative Humidity: 40% to 60%
Acoustics4

The acoustics levels for the Infoprint 4100, measured while printing with 20 pound (75-gm/m2) paper, are as follows:

Sound Power (per engine)

60 Hz 50 Hz

Idle 7.8 bels 7.8 bels
Operating 8.8 bels 8.8 bels

Power consumption and heat dissipation4

Per engine (Average of both engines in a MD1/2 duplex system)
Power (Sleep Mode):
1.25 kVA (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
1.38 kW (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
Power (Idle Ready Mode):
3.38 kVA (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
2.35 kW (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
Power (Printing with 20 lb (75 g/m2) forms):
12.9 kVA (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
12.4 kW (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
Heat Dissipation (Sleep Mode):
4.3 kBTU/hr (50/60 Hz; printer and control unit)
Heat Dissipation (Idle Ready Mode):
8.0 kBTU/hr (60 Hz and 50 Hz; printer and control unit)
Heat Dissipation (Printing with 20 lb (75 g/m2) forms):
42.1 kBTU/hr (60 Hz and 50 Hz; printer and control unit)

Note: Power consumption and heat dissipation are important parameters for operational economics as well as technical site planning. These parameters deserve consideration equal to that given to the cost of supplies and other ongoing expenses.
4
Power consumption, acoustics, and heat dissipation data is provided for customer planning use. While IBM has made a conscious effort to provide this data with a high degree of accuracy, the actual quantities measured may vary slightly with machine configuration.
Hardware requirements

Included with the Infoprint 4100 Models MS1 and MD2 processors (#9644, #9645) is an integrated Ethernet Gigabit TX adapter. In addition to this integrated adapter, there are 2 slots for up to two additional adapters.

The two optional attachments can be any combination of the following:

Feature
Description number

ESCON(R) Channel Attachment -- PCI-X 6531
Gigabit Ethernet SX (Fiber) -- PCI-X 6572
FICON(TM) Attachment -- Long Wave(R) PCI-X 6577
FICON Attachment -- Short Wave PCI-X 6576
Gigabit Ethernet TX (Copper) -- PCI-X 6582

At any time, only one Ethernet adapter can be enabled for print data.

Gigabit Ethernet SX (TCP/IP) (#6572): The Gigabit Ethernet SX attachment feature is a TCP/IP attachment that offers high-speed data transfers using multimode optical fiber.

This feature is also known as 1000Base-SX Ethernet.

The Gigabit Ethernet SX Attachment is a 1000Base-SX PCI adaptor that utilizes short-wave light and a duplex LC connector to connect to multimode optical fiber. When used with a 50/125 multimode fiber, the maximum cable segment distance is 275 meters (with 200 Mhz-km cable). When used with 50/125 multimode fiber, the maximum cable segment distance is 500 meters (with 400-500 Mhz-km cable).

The Gigabit Ethernet SX feature can be used to connect to a print server running PSF or Infoprint Manager software. The connection to the server can be direct (point-to-point) or through standard Gigabit Ethernet SX LAN connections. The printer attachment receives data in the form of IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream described in IBM Reference Publication S544-3417).

This attachment complies with the IEEE 802.3z standard which is part of the IEEE 802.3 (2000) standard.

This attachment supports 1000 Mb multimode fiber links to an optical Ethernet network.

At any time, only one Ethernet adapter can be enabled for print data.

Gigabit Ethernet TX (TCP/IP) (#6582): The Gigabit Ethernet TX feature is a TCP/IP attachment that offers high speed data transfers using standard Category 5 UTP copper cabling.

This feature is also known as 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet or 1000Base-T Ethernet.

The Gigabit Ethernet TX feature can be used to connect to a print server running PSF or Infoprint Manager software. The connection to the server can be direct (point-to-point) or through standard Gigabit Ethernet TX (copper) LAN connections. The printer attachment receives data in the form of IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream described in IBM Reference Publication S544-3417).

The attachment complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standard which is part of the 802.3 (2000) standard.

The Gigabit Ethernet TX attachment is a 10/100/1000Base-T PCI adaptor that utilizes an RJ-45 connector to connect to a customer-supplied Category 5e Ethernet cable. When used with standard Category 5e Ethernet cabling, the maximum cable segment distance is 100 meters.

This attachment supports 10 Mb, 100 Mb, and 1000 Mb links to an Ethernet network.

The IEEE 802.3 (2000) standard specifies that Category 5 Ethernet facility wiring may be used with 1000Base-T if it meets certain new transmission parameter requirements.

At any time, only one Ethernet adapter can be enabled for print data.

FICON (#6577, #6576): The FICON channel attachments are available in long wave light and short wave light versions and utilize a duplex LC connector.

FICON channel attachment is supported in the PSF for z/OS printing environments. The Infoprint 4100 may be attached natively to IBM FICON Channels (9672-G5, 9672-G6, 900Z).

Attachment is also supported via the 2032 Director and the 2042 Director, as well as to the remote end of an IBM 2029 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexor.

ESCON Channel: The ESCON channel attachment utilizes short wave light and an MT-RJ connector.

The ESCON channel is supported in PSF for z/OS printing environments.

The Infoprint 4100 may be attached natively to IBM ESCON channels (3090 -J, 9021, 9121, 9221, 9672, 2003).

Attachment Cable features

Each installation requires custom planning for adapter cabling. Often the facility infrastructure dictates the type of cable that will be used, the connectors that are available, and the length of cable that is required. Also, the network adapter feature being ordered will support a particular cable type and connector.

Jumper cables and Converter kits are available as cable features. The jumper cables have a standard connector on each end. The converter kits are short cables with a connector on one end and a receptacle on the other end.

One or more of the chargeable cable features may be ordered with the printer. There is a non-chargeable feature code that may be selected when no cable will be ordered with the adapter (customer supplied cable).

In some cases the cable features will not meet the requirements of the installation and cables will have to be provided using an alternate method.

Refer to the Planning and Configuration Guide for Infoprint 4100 Models with the Infoprint POWER Controller Operator Console for detailed information regarding required cables.
Software requirements

The Infoprint 4100 is supported in the following operating system environments:
z/OS operating environment
PSF 3.4.0 for z/OS and PSF 4.1.0 for z/OS and later versions or releases
AIX
Infoprint Manager for AIX, V4.2 with PTF U810787, or later releases.
Windows
Infoprint Manager for Windows, V2.2 with PTF UO00550, or later releases.
Linux
Infoprint ProcessDirector for Linux, V1R2 with PTF U810503, and later releases.

PSF VM, PSF VSE and PSF for iSeries software platforms do not support the Infoprint 4100 Models MS1, MD1 and MD2.

Infoprint 4100 Attachment Support(5)

Gigabit Gigabit
ESCON Ethernet Ethernet
Channel SX TX FICON

PSF for Yes Yes Yes Yes
z/OS

Infoprint No Yes Yes No
Manager
for AIX

Infoprint No Yes Yes No
Manager
for Windows

Infoprint No Yes Yes No
ProcessDirector

Infoprint 4100 Function Support

Set Base and Cut
medium enhanced sheet
modification N-up emulation

PSF for
z/OS Yes Yes Yes

Infoprint Yes Yes Yes
Manager
for AIX

Infoprint Yes Yes Yes
Manager
for Windows

Infoprint Yes Yes Yes
ProcessDirector

(5) All support is with highest respective version and service
at General Availability. For additional information,
check the PSP bucket for PSP PRINTERS on RETAIN(R) or contact
your IBM representative.
Planning information

Customer responsibilities: Migration planning is the responsibility of the customer.
Allocate the appropriate cooling, ventilation, space, and electrical resources to properly accommodate the Infoprint 4100 printing system. (Refer to the Power consumption and heat dissipation section of the Physical specifications.)
Ensure availability of the necessary supply items for operation of the Infoprint 4100, and replenish or replace supplies as needed (refer to the Supplies section).

Additional details for customer planning are included in the IBM Infoprint 4100 Planning and Configuration Guide (G550-0398 for English).

Cable orders: Refer to cable information in the Hardware requirements section.

Installability: Installation time for the Infoprint 4100 Printing Systems will be approximately 24 hours per simplex system and approximately 32 hours for the duplex systems. This includes installation of the two print engines, the Controller, PUM, and buffer/flipper, and initialization of the paper path. The installation time assumes the physical space, all appropriate electrical services, and all equipment required to initialize the printing system are completely ready prior to the installation of the Infoprint 4100. No tool kit is shipped with the printers. The IBM customer engineer (CE) is responsible for obtaining the tool kit.

Approximate field-installation times for the following features are for reference in the event one or more are installed at the customer's site by the CE.

Feature Install
Description number time

ESCON Attachment -- PCI-X 6531 2.0 hours
Gigabit Ethernet SX (TCP/IP) -- PCI-X 6572 1.5 hours
Long Wave FICON -- PCI-X 6577 1.5 hours
Short Wave FICON PCI-X 6576 1.5 hours
Gigabit Ethernet TX (TCP/IP) -- PCI-X 6582 1.5 hours
Tall Buffer / Flipper 4407 1.0 hours
Air Bearing Buffer / Flipper 4408 1.0 hours
Forms Identification 4464 3.0 hours
Additional CCD -- Black 4487 2.0 hours
Signature Page -- MES 4554 2.0 hours
IPM Operations for AIX 4560 1.0 hours
Pre/post Processing Interface 4710 2.0 hours

Supplies

IBM Printing Systems Supplies are distributed by Priority Fulfillment Services (PFS) and a worldwide network of resellers. End users can contact Priority Fulfillment Services (PFS) at 888-IBM-PRINT (888-426-7746) for the name of an IBM reseller or dealer in their area where IBM printing supplies can be purchased.

Resellers can mail orders for IBM printing supplies to PFS at the following address:

Priority Fulfillment Services
500 North Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75074
Telephone: 888-IBM-PRINT (888-426-7746)
Fax: 972-881-9201.

Choosing the right supplies is very important. For optimum print quality and reliable performance, the use of IBM supplies is recommended. Supplies are purchase-only items. The customer is responsible for ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of supplies. Many authorized supplies dealers offer supply agreements, which often offer customers price discounts, price protection, established shipping schedules, and reduced administrative expenses.

It is recommended that customers maintain a one- to two-month stock of supplies on hand.

Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS, O Raster fonts are supported by all supported PSF platforms. Printer-resident outline fonts are supported by the latest maintenance levels of all PSFs relevant to the Infoprint 4100. Host-downloaded outline fonts are supported by all supported PSF and Infoprint platformsbr. SHA Form 20) are available in the U.S. by calling 800-IBM-4333 (426-4333). You will need to provide the seven-digit part number or the machine type and model number and supply type. Outside the U.S., contact your local supplies dealer.

Regular supply items:
Infoprint 4100 Enhanced Printing Toner (part number 69G7377)
Unit: 2.72 KG (6.0 lb.) cartridge (part number represents one carton)
Packaging: Four cartridges per carton
Minimum order quantity: One carton
Infoprint 4000 Enhanced Printing Developer (part number 69G7370)
Unit: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) bottle; part number represents one carton.
Packaging: Two bottles per carton
Minimum order quantity: One carton
Packaged in a bottle with an identifying yellow cap
Splicing Tape (part number 4165880)
Unit: One carton; part number represents one carton.
Packaging: 72 rolls of splicing tapes per carton; roll is 45 feet by B= inch (13.7 meters by 13mm).
Minimum order quantity: One carton.

Maintenance Supply Items

The following supply items are maintenance supply items that are provided under the IBM Monthly Maintenance Charge. An approximately 90-day supply of these items is shipped with an Infoprint 4100. Additional stock of these maintenance supplies is ordered by the customer through IBM.
Fuser Oil (part number 17R7655)
Unit: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) container. Part number represents one container.
Packaging: One container per carton.
Minimum order quantity: One
Fine Filter (part number 1372464)
Unit: One filter. Part number represents one filter.
Packaging: One filter per carton.
Minimum order quantity: One
Oiler Belt (part number 17R7656)
Unit: One belt. Part number represents one belt.
Packaging: One belt per carton.
Minimum order quantity: One

Warranty for all supplies is one year from the date of purchase stated on the purchase receipt. Supply warranties are only for defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment and are not for normal wear and tear, nor for any usage minimum. IBM supplies are manufactured to very high quality standards. However, if you believe you are due a warranty return, you should return the supply in its original package or a package from the replacement supply to your point of purchase with an explanation of the problem, a print sample, and the approximate feet run on the supply.

Paper

For paper recommendations, refer to the Forms Design Reference for Continuous Forms (G544-3921).

IBM Printing Systems Supplies can provide you with certified roll feed paper that meets the specifications of all models of the Infoprint 4000 and 4100 family of printers at competitive prices. For more information on IBM Brand Paper, contact your local IBM sales representative or visit the IBM Supplies Web page at
https://www.printers.ibm.com

and choose "supplies and paper."

For additional information on ordering supplies, refer to the Infoprint 4100 Models with the Infoprint POWER Controller Operator Console: Planning and Configuration Guide (G550-0398).
Security, auditability, and control

Security and auditability features of this product are as follows:
The image on the photoconductor in the print engines is erased after each print cycle.
Data cannot be read back into the host processor using the available channel commands.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.


Warranty period

Three months

Warranty service

IBM On-Site Repair (IOR)

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same-day response.

Warranty service upgrades and maintenance service options

Maintenance services

Usage plan machine: Yes

Average usage plan provisions apply: No

IBM hourly service rate classification

Three

When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.

Field-installable features: Yes

Model conversions: No

Machine installation: Installation is performed by IBM. IBM will install the machine in accordance with the IBM installation procedures for the machine. In the United States, contact IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), in other countries contact the local IBM office.

Graduated Program License Charges apply: No

Licensed internal code: IBM Licensed Internal Code (LIC) is licensed for use by a customer on a Specific Machine, designated by serial number, under the terms and conditions of the IBM Agreement for Licensed Internal Code, to enable a Specific Machine to function in accordance with its Specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and for which the customer has acquired. You can obtain the agreement at
https://www-1.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/licensed_internal_code.html

Educational allowance available

A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.

The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.

Product charges

Monthly
maintenance
charge

Machine Purchase IOR Usage
Description type Model price 24x7 charge

Infoprint 4100 4100 MS1 $420,000 $2,258 $.0035
per foot
Infoprint 4100 4100 MD1 410,000 2,258 $.0035
per foot
Infoprint 4100 4100 MD2 510,000 2,363 $.0035
per foot


Electronic
waste
Machine recycling
Description type Model fee

Infoprint 4100 4100 MD1 Y2: Subject to $8.00 fee


Infoprint 4100 Simplex
Purchase
Description Model Feature price

p5 55A Simplex Processor -- Initial MS1 9644 NC

CCD with Black EPS -- Initial MS1 9477 NC
Additional Black EPS CCD MS1 4487 $47,000

Additional Developer Cart MS1 4404 3,000
Infoprint Mgr Operations AIX MS1 4560 4,500
USB Flash Memory Device MS1 4660 150
Toner Mark/Side Verify Sensor MS1 4570 3,300
Productivity Tracking MS1 4565 20,000
Forms Identification MS1 4464 10,000

Pre/Post-Processing Interface MS1 4710 3,785
UP3i Interface MS1 4740 20,600

Internal Stacker -- Initial MS1 4770 30,000
Internal Stacker -- MES MS1 4771 35,000
17" Stacker Extension MS1 4775 5,300

ESCON Channel Attachment -- PCI-X MS1 6531 7,370
Gigabit Ethernet SX (Fiber) -- PCI-X MS1 6572 2,125
FICON Attachment -- Long Wave PCI-X MS1 6577 6,122
FICON Attach. -- Short Wave PCI-X MS1 6576 6,122
Gigabit Ethernet TX (Copper) -- PCI-X MS1 6582 1,600

MT-RJ Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um MS1 7401 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 62.5 um MS1 7402 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 50 um MS1 7403 275
LC Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um MS1 7404 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 9 um MS1 7405 275

Cable -- LC to LC Connector 9 um MS1 7501 350
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 50 um MS1 7502 350
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 62.5 um MS1 7503 350
Cable -- SC to SC Connector 62.5 um MS1 7504 350
Cable -- ESCON to ESCON Connector MS1 7505 350
Cable -- MT-RJ to MT-RJ Connector MS1 7506 350
Cable -- RJ-45 to RJ-45 Connector MS1 7507 350

English Language MS1 2924 NC
French Language MS1 2928 NC
German Language MS1 2929 NC
Japanese Language MS1 2930 NC
Spanish Language MS1 2931 NC
Italian Language MS1 2932 NC
Brazilian Portuguese Language MS1 2938 NC
Turkish Language MS1 2945 NC
Korean Language MS1 2948 NC
Russian Language MS1 2961 NC
Arabic Language MS1 2970 NC
Chinese Traditional Language MS1 2995 NC
Chinese Simplified Language MS1 2996 NC
Hungarian Language MS1 2999 NC

CU Power Cord US (250V, 10A) MS1 9800 NC
CU Power Cord France (220V, 10A) MS1 9820 NC
CU Power Cord Denmark (250V, 10A) MS1 9821 NC
CU Power Cord UK (250V, 13A) ; MS1 9825 NC
CU Power Cord Israel (250V, 6-16A) MS1 9827 NC
CU Power Cord Switzerland (250V, 10A) MS1 9828 NC
CU Power Cord South Africa (250V, 6-16A) MS1 9829 NC
CU Power Cord Italy (250V, 10A and 16A) MS1 9830 NC
CU Power Cord Argentina (250V, 10A) MS1 9831 NC

Power 208/220/230/240 Volt 60 Hz MS1 9923 NC
Power 380/400/415 Volt 50 Hz MS1 9924 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 60 Hz Japan MS1 9927 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 50 Hz Japan MS1 9928 NC

CU Power Cord (Chicago) MS1 9886 NC
Power Cord (Chicago) MS1 9986 NC


Infoprint 4100 Duplex Model MD1
Purchase
Description Model Feature price

Additional Developer Cart MD1 4404 $ 3,000
Tall Buffer/Flipper -- MES MD1 4407 2,000
Air Bearing Buffer/Flipper -- MES MD1 4408 10,000
Forms Identification MD1 4464 10,000
Toner Mark/Side Verify Sensor MD1 4570 3,300

Internal Stacker -- Initial MD1 4770 30,000
Internal Stacker -- MES MD1 4771 35,000
17" Stacker Extension MD1 4775 5,300
Pre/Post-Processing Interface MD1 4710 3,785


Tall Buffer/Flipper -- Initial MD1 9407 NC

CCD with Black EPS -- Initial MD1 9477 NC

Additional Black EPS CCD MD1 4487 47,000

CU Power Cord US (250V, 10A) MD1 9800 NC
CU Power Cord France (220V, 10A) MD1 9820 NC
CU Power Cord Denmark (250V, 10A) MD1 9821 NC
CU Power Cord UK (250V, 13A) MD1 9825 NC
CU Power Cord Israel (250V, 6-16A) MD1 9827 NC
CU Power Cord Switzerland (250V, 10A) MD1 9828 NC
CU Power Cord South Africa (250V, 6-16A) MD1 9829 NC
CU Power Cord Italy (250V, 10A and 16A) MD1 9830 NC
CU Power Cord Argentina (250V, 10A) MD1 9831 NC

Power 208/220/230/240 Volt 60 Hz MD1 9923 NC
Power 380/400/415 Volt 50 Hz MD1 9924 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 60 Hz Japan MD1 9927 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 50 Hz Japan MD1 9928 NC

CU Power Cord (Chicago) MD1 9886 NC
Power Cord (Chicago) MD1 9986 NC


Duplex Printer Model MD2
Purchase
Description Model Feature price

p5 55A Duplex Processor -- Initial MD2 9645 NC
Upgraded p5 55A Duplex Processor MD2 4664 $10,000

CCD with Black EPS -- Initial MD2 9477 NC

Additional Black EPS CCD MD2 4487 47,000
Additional Developer Cart MD2 4404 3,000
Signature Page -- Plant MD2 4553 5,300
Signature Page -- MES MD2 4554 9,800

AFP Color Emulation -- Initial MD2 4850 10,000
AFP Color Emulation -- MES MD2 4851 10,000
AFP Color Emul/p55A Upgr-Ini MD2 4854 23,000
AFP Color Emul/p55A Upgr-Mes MD2 4855 25,000

Forms Identification MD2 4464 10,000

Infoprint Mgr Operations AIX MD2 4560 4,500
USB Flash Memory Device MD2 4660 150
Productivity Tracking Feature MD2 4565 20,000
Toner Mark/Side Verify MD2 4570 3,300
Pre/Post-Processing Interface MD2 4710 3,785
UP3i Interface MD2 4740 20,600

Internal Stacker -- Initial MD2 4770 30,000
Internal Stacker -- MES MD2 4771 35,000
17" Stacker Extension MD2 4775 5,300

ESCON Channel Attachment -- PCI-X MD2 6531 7,370
Gigabit Ethernet SX (Fiber) -- PCI-X MD2 6572 2,125
FICON Attachment -- Long Wave PCI-X MD2 6577 6,122
FICON Attach -- Short Wave PCI-X MD2 6576 6,122
Gigabit Ethernet TX (Copper) -- PCI-X MD2 6582 1,600

MT-RJ Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um MD2 7401 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 62.5 um MD2 7402 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 50 um MD2 7403 275
LC Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um MD2 7404 275
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 9 um MD2 7405 275

Cable -- LC to LC Connector 9 um MD2 7501 350
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 50 um MD2 7502 350
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 62.5 um MD2 7503 350
Cable -- SC to SC Connector 62.5 um MD2 7504 350
Cable -- ESCON to ESCON Connector MD2 7505 350
Cable -- MT-RJ to MT-RJ Connector MD2 7506 350
Cable -- RJ-45 to RJ-45 Connector MD2 7507 350

English Language MD2 2924 NC
French Language MD2 2928 NC
German Language MD2 2929 NC
Japanese Language MD2 2930 NC
Spanish Language MD2 2931 NC
Italian Language MD2 2932 NC
Brazilian Portuguese Language MD2 2938 NC
Turkish Language MD2 2945 NC
Korean Language MD2 2948 NC
Russian Language MD2 2961 NC
Arabic Language MD2 2970 NC
Chinese Traditional Language MD2 2995 NC
Chinese Simplified Language MD2 2996 NC
Hungarian Language MD2 2999 NC

CU Power Cord US (250V, 10A) MD2 9800 NC
CU Power Cord France (220V, 10A) MD2 9820 NC
CU Power Cord Denmark (250V, 10A) MD2 9821 NC
CU Power Cord UK (250V, 13A) MD2 9825 NC
CU Power Cord Israel (250V, 6-16A) MD2 9827 NC
CU Power Cord Switzerland (250V, 10A) MD2 9828 NC
CU Power Cord South Africa (250V, 6-16A) MD2 9829 NC
CU Power Cord Italy (250V, 10A and 16A) MD2 9830 NC
CU Power Cord Argentina (250V, 10A) MD2 9831 NC

Power 208/220/230/240 Volt 60 Hz MD2 9923 NC
Power 380/400/415 Volt 50 Hz MD2 9924 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 60 Hz Japan MD2 9927 NC
Power 200/220 Volt 50 Hz Japan MD2 9928 NC

CU Power Cord (Chicago) MD2 9886 NC
Power Cord (Chicago) MD2 9986 NC

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Charge

A minimum monthly Maintenance Charge applies to Infoprint 4100 features in the following table. All other features have No Maintenance Charge.

There are no customer set-up features with the Infoprint 4100.

Plant Field
Feature Feature install install
description number only only

English Language 2924 Yes No
French Language 2928 Yes No
German Language 2929 Yes No
Japanese Language 2930 Yes No
Spanish Language 2931 Yes No
Italian Language 2932 Yes No
Brazilian Portuguese Language 2938 Yes No
Turkish Language 2945 Yes No
Korean Language 2948 Yes No
Russian Language 2961 Yes No
Arabic Language 2970 Yes No
Chinese Traditional Language 2995 Yes No
Chinese Simplified Language 2996 Yes No
Hungarian Language 2999 Yes No

Additional Developer Cart 4404 No No
Tall Buffer/Flipper -- MES 4407 No No
Air Bearing Buffer/Flipper-MES 4408 No No

Forms Identification 4464 No No
Additional Black EPS CCD 4487 No No
Signature Page -- Plant 4553 Yes No
Signature Page -- MES 4554 No Yes
Infoprint Mgr Operations AIX 4560 No No
Productivity Tracking 4565 No No


Toner Mark/Side Verify 4570 No No
Flash Memory Device 4660 No No

Upgraded p5 55A Duplex Processor 4664 No No
Pre/Post-Processing Interface 4710 No No
UP3i Interface 4740 No No

Internal Stacker -- Initial 4770 Yes No
Internal Stacker -- MES 4771 No Yes
17" Stacker Extension 4775 No No
AFP Color Emulation -- Initial 4850 Yes No
AFP Color Emulation -- MES 4851 No Yes
AFP Color Emul/p55A Upgr-Ini 4854 Yes No
AFP Color Emul/p55A Upgr-MES 4855 No Yes


Plant Field
Feature Feature install install
description number only only

ESCON Channel Attachment -- PCI-X 6531 No No
Gigabit Ethernet SX (Fiber) -- PCI-X 6572 No No
FICON Attach. -- Short Wave PC I-X 6576 No No
FICON Attachment -- Long Wave PCI-X 6577 No No
Gigabit Ethernet TX (Copper) -- PCI 6582 No No

MT-RJ Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um 7401 No No
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 62.5 um 7402 No No
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 50 um 7403 No No
LC Convertor to ESCON 62.5 um 7404 No No
LC Convertor to SC Receptacle 9 um 7405 No No
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 9 um 7501 No No
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 50 um 7502 No No
Cable -- LC to LC Connector 62 .5 u 7503 No No
Cable -- SC to SC Connector 62 .5 u 7504 No No
Cable -- ESCON to ESCON Connector 7505 No No
Cable -- MT-RJ to MT-RJ Connector 7506 No No
Cable -- RJ-45 to RJ-45 Connector 7507 No No

Tall Buffer / Flipper -- Initial 9407 No No
CCD with Black EPS -- Initial 9477 Yes No

p5 55A Simplex Processor -- Initial 9644 Yes No
p5 55A Duplex Processor -- Initial 9645 Yes No

CU Power Cord US (250V, 10A) 9800 Yes No
CU Power Cord France (220V, 15A) 9820 Yes No
CU Power Cord Denmark (250V, 10A) 9821 Yes No
CU Power Cord UK (250V, 13A) 9825 Yes No
CU Power Cord Israel (250V, 6-16A 9827 Yes No
CU Power Cord Switzerland (250V, 9828 Yes No
CU Power Cord South Africa (250V, 9829 Yes No
CU Power Cord Italy (250V, 10A an 9830 Yes No
CU Power Cord Argentina (250V, 10 9831 Yes No
CU Power Cord (Chicago) 9886 Yes No
Power 208/220/230/240 Volt 60 Hz 9923 Yes No
Power 380/400/415 Volt 50 Hz 9924 Yes No
Power 200/220 Volt 60 Hz Japan 9927 Yes No
Power 200/220 Volt 50 Hz Japan 9928 Yes No
Power Cord (Chicago) 9986 Yes No

Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

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