9-pin dot matrix printer

Printing Productivity Reaches New Heights

High Speed: 300 cps (SSD), 240 cps (Fast Elite), 60 cps (NLQ Elite)

Paper Parking, tear off and autoloading functions

Centronics Parallel and RS-232C serial Interfaces

Epson & IBM emulations

21KB Buffer (Epson mode)

Choice of 5 NLQ type styles

Seikosha's new SP-2400 AI is a high speed printer designed to provide rapid response and versatility. As well as maximising throughput - performing at up to 300 cps (Super Speed Draft mode) - the bidirectional 9-pin printhead delivers excellent quality with a chice of 5 attractive type styles. Also, with its impact printing mechanism, the SP-2400 AI can handle multipart forms smoothly and efficiently. And when high volumes are called for, th optional cut-sheet-feeder (CSF) helps to further enhance productivity. Plus, two interfaces and two emulations ensure hardware/software compatibility. So whatever the challenge, Seikosha's SP-2400 AI is your perfect partner.

Paper parking

A great time-saver when switching from fanhold to letterhead. Another advantage of this push tractor design is the one-inch tear-off, which prevents paper waste.

User-friendly operation

All controls, including the power switch, are located on the front panel for convenience. Pitch and margin selection is carried out simply by moving the printhead to the position indicated on the top cover. A pull on the bail lever initiates autoloading.

Tailored output

Besides offering 5 NLQ fonts (Sans-serif, Courier, Prestige, Gothic,and Script), the SP-2400 AI provides a choice of Pica, Elite, condensed and proportional pitches - with or without justification. Character attributes include bold, italic, double-width, double-height, and underscore.

Emulations

A choice of either EPSON® or IBM® emulations (selected by DIP switch) ensures compatibility with your applications software.

Built-in buffer

Enhancing performance is the 21-Kbyte print buffer (EPSON emulation). Also, up to 256 characters can be downloaded.

Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial interfaces

Both interfaces are standard, and the connectors are recessed to prevent the printer cable from obstructing the paper supply.

Two-way loading

Paper can be either tractor- or friction-fed. An automatic cut-sheet feeder is available as an option.

AVD Computer Services Ltd
PO Box 5142
Reading RG7 1ZQ
Tel +44 118 988 7300 Fax +44 118 988 7301

Specifications

Print technology	9-pin dot matrix printer
Print direction	bidirectional (text)
Print speed 15 cpi 12 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi	300 cps Super Speed Draft 240 cps Speed Draft 200 cps Draft Pica 50 cps NLQ Pica
Line feed pitch	1/6", 1/8", n/216"
Emulations	EPSON® FX-850 IBM® Proprinter II
Print buffer	21 Kbyte (EPSON® mode), 9.3 Kbyte (IBM® mode)
Resident fonts	5: Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Script, Sans-Serif
Character sets Download characters	ASCII, IBM® I + II, Italic and graphics max. 256 (depending on emulation)
Attributes	Italic, condensed, bold, double-strike, double-width, double-height, double-width x double height, superscript, subscript, overscore, underscore
Paper feed	Friction or push tractor, Paper parking
Paper path Standard Option	Rear (fanfold), top (cut sheet), semi-autom. cut-sheet-feeder full autom. cut-sheet-feeder
Paper weight	53 to 81 g/qm
Paper size Fanfold Cut sheet	4,5" to 10" (width) max. A4
Multipart forms	Original plus 2 duplicates (total thickness < 0,2 mm)
Interface	Centronics parallel and RS-232 C
Ribbon type life	ribbon SP-16051/16052 2,5 million characters
Printhead life	100 million characters (MCBF)
Optional accessories	full autom. cut-sheet-feeder
Power supply	AC 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz
Power self-test consumption standby	30 watts 10 watts
Dimensions (w x H x D)	380 x 110 x 280 mm
Weight	3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)