IBM PC - Hardware - Printers - 5152

IBM 80 CPS Matrix Printer (5152)

Type:                 5152
Model:                001

Announcement date:    1981-08-12
Availability date:    1981-08-12
Announcement letter:  281-65  THE IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER

Depth:                370 mm (15")
Length:               400 mm (16")
Height:               110 mm (4.5")

Weight:               5.9 kg (13 pounds)

Compatible adapters:  1504900  IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter
                      connection via 1525612  Printer Cable
                      1505200  Printer Adapter
                      connection via 1525612  Printer Cable


From the announcement:

       The printer is an 80-character-per-second bidirectional matrix
printer which uses pin-feed, continuous form (4 inch to 10 inch
width), multi-part paper. Under program control, the pitch can be
selected for 40, 66, 80, or 132-character lines. Both horizontal and
vertical tabs are supported. Twelve character styles are available.
       Several features of the printer make it especially easy to
use.  When first turned on, it runs a self test. A bell sounds when
it is out of paper. Paper is simple to load and adjust. The ribbon
cartridge can be quickly changed, and the print head is a low-cost
item that can be replaced by the user.
       The printer responds to a variety of commands from the System
Unit to control page spacing, select the desired character style, or
skip to a specified row or column.
       The printer requires a signal cable for connection to either
the IBM Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter or the IBM Printer
Adapter. A 6-foot signal cable may be purchased from IBM. The printer
comes with a 6-foot power cable and requires a 120 volt, 60 Hz
source.


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