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IBM Infoprint 4247-L03 Multiform Printer User Manual
The IBM Infoprint 4247-L03 Multiform Printer is designed for low‑ to mid‑volume output in supply‑chain environments. It offers dual paper paths, automatic form loading, thickness adjustment, and remote printer management via optional Ethernet.
The manual details performance specifications such as print speed, throughput, and printhead life, as well as connectivity options, paper handling capabilities, and environmental requirements, helping users install, operate, and maintain the printer efficiently.
IBM 4247-L03 specifications
| Maximum Print Speed (Draft mode) | 600 cps @ 10 cpi |
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| Maximum Print Speed (Best Draft mode) | 400 cps @ 10 cpi |
| Throughput | 550 pages per hour (ECMA 132) |
| Rated Printhead Life | 700 million characters |
| Workload Capacity | 44,000 pages per month |
| Maximum Graphics Resolution | 360 x 360 dpi |
| Paper Width Range | 3 to 17 inches |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 0.635 mm (0.025 in) |
| Power Consumption | 22 W standby, 116 W average printing |
| Physical Dimensions | 26.2" x 15.4" x 12.2" (670 mm x 390 mm x 315 mm) |
| Weight | 46.3 lb (21 kg) |
| Connectivity Options | Parallel & Ethernet or Parallel, Serial, USB 2.0 |
Source: IBM Infoprint 4247-L03 Multiform Printer User Manual
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum print speed in draft mode?
The printer can print at 600 characters per second at 10 cpi in draft mode.
How many characters can the printhead produce before it needs replacement?
The rated printhead life is 700 million characters.
What is the maximum print speed of the IBM 4247-L03 in draft mode?
The printer can print at up to 600 characters per second at 10 cpi in draft mode.
How many continuous form paths does the printer support?
It supports up to two continuous‑form paper paths, with an optional additional tractor.
