Introduction1-2z High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 113 cps for letter qualityto 400 cps (80-column printer) or 448cps (136-column printer) for high-speeddraft quality.z Large print buffer. 64 Kbytes are available in total for storing input data anddownloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you to send files to the print-er and return quickly to work in your application. A large download buffer allowsyou to use custom fonts.z 80-column or 136-column print line. 80-column printers are the most suitablefor printing in landscape mode using letter or A4 size paper.136-column printersare the most suitable for printing in landscpe mode using legal or standardsizecomputer forms.z Simple switching of paper types. The ability to "park" continuous forms makesit easy to switch between continuous forms and single sheets.z Auto tear-off. Continuous forms are fed automatically up to the tear-off positionat the end of each job.z Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and changing ofthe ribbon cartridge.ConsumablesFor details, see Appendix A, “Supplies”.
