IBM 4400 Series Thermal Printer User’s Guide. This guide introduces the features of the printer and provides instructions on how to use it.
This guide covers all aspects of the IBM 4400 Series thermal printer, starting with shipping instructions that require removal of media and ribbon before transport, followed by safety notices, FCC and regulatory compliance, and general product information. It describes the printer’s features, thermal printing technology, media and ribbon options, and hardware options.
The manual then details installation steps, operation controls, power management, loading media, print adjustments, configuration menus, and interface options such as parallel, Centronics, IEEE 1284, RS‑232 and RS‑422 serial ports. Appendices provide specifications, ribbon details, and diagnostic functions.
| Print Resolution | 203 / 300 dpi |
|---|---|
| Maximum Print Speed | 1.08 ips |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.1 in (standard model) |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB |
Remove the media and ribbon before moving or shipping the printer.
The device may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference it receives.
Baud rates from 600 up to 115200 are selectable; rates above 19200 may require RS‑422 and a larger buffer.