The IBM Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 is a high-speed, high-quality, continuous forms, all-points-addressable duplex and simplex laser printing system. For print on demand and production printing it offers switchable resolutions of 480/600 dpi with a choice of throughput speeds of up to 708 impressions-per-minute (IPM) in duplex or up to 354 IPM per print engine in simplex. These speeds are quoted as 2-up, side-by-side 8.5 x 11-inch portrait. Respective throughput speeds for European format A4 paper sizes are up to 666 IPM in duplex and up to 333 IPM per print engine in simplex.

The Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 is based on the industry-leading 3900 family and its state-of-art Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU). The IBM Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 is equipped with the next generation AFCCU, which enables resolution switching from 480 dpi to 600 dpi and vice-versa by a touch of a button on the operator panel. With the switchable resolution, you can now print your traditional IPDS production datastreams, in either duplex or dual simplex, in 240, 300, or 600 dpi resolution. For POD you can print your duplex applications at 600 dpi resolution.

In addition, the new AFCCU enables host-managed paper-jam recovery through your post-processing equipment, new operator function enabling flexibility, 1024MB of performance enabling memory, and support for adding toner while the printer is in operation

The IBM Infoprint 4000 Model IR4 is the first engine of a High Speed, High Resolution Duplex Printing System (models IR3/IR4) that helps you meet your future printing needs by providing improved productivity, reliability, flexibility, and investment protection.

The Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 gives you the flexibility of printing traditional production applications at up to 17.4 million impressions per month (IPM) with speeds of up to 708 duplex (8.5 x 11 2-up printing) at either 480 or 600 dots-per-inch (dpi). This means you can run your 240, 300, or 600 dpi datastreams all on the same printing system in either duplex or dual simplex mode.

The Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 also offers you a solution for printing publishing documents for just-in-time manufacturing environments in duplex mode at 600 dpi resolution. Since performance is the foundation for productivity, the Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 is provided with the latest Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU), which offers many new productivity and performance features as standard. These include 1024 MB memory, an enhanced post-processing interface that will enable paper jam recovery to the end of your post-processing equipment, and many other operator aids that will enhance speed and productivity.

To protect your printer investment, currently-installed IBM Infoprint 4000-IR1/IR2 system can be upgraded with all the features and functions of the 4000-IR3/IR4.

Highlight

• All-points-addressable (APA) continuous forms simplex printing systems.
• Reduces printing costs with productivity and flexibility enhancements.
• Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU).
• Host managed paper jam recovery through post-processing hardware.
• Toner loading system for easy toner loading and higher productivity
• Host attachment, S/370 Parallel Channel, ESCON channel, Token-ring (TCP/IP), 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (TCP/IP), and FDDI (TCP/IP).
• Model upgradability

Model Highlights 4000-IR4

The IBM Infoprint 4000 IR3/IR4 is an all-points-addressable (APA) continuous forms duplex and simplex printing system with the capability of printing the customer 480, 600, or 480/600 switchable resolution. In addition it offers:

• 354 IPM(1)/Print Engine simplex and dual simplex throughput speeds
• 708 IPM(1) duplex throughput speeds
• High-quality production printing
• High-speed Print on Demand printing
• Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU)
  • 1024 MB standard memory
  • Host-managed paper-jam recovery through post-processing equipment
  • Enhanced verification for duplex applications that improves page integrity

Paper Handling

Input Continuous Forms

The Infoprint 4000-IR3/IR4 Printers have a paper supply capacity of 16 inches (406 mm) of fanfold paper.

Installing special feature number 4710 (one comes standard on each engine) provides the attachment for high-capacity, roll-feed devices that will enable the customer to fully utilize the high-productivity capabilities of the IBM Infoprint 4000 family. Such roll-feed input devices enable continuous printing of several hours between paper loading.

There is a standard splicing station to minimize waste and increase operator efficiency.

Output Continuous Forms

The IBM Infoprint 4000-IR3/IR4 Printers are provided with a stacker on each engine with a maximum paper capacity of up to 14 inches (356 mm) in height. The actual height may be operator adjusted to limit the weight of the output stack of paper. The stacker can stack paper with lengths between 7 and 14 inches (178 to 356 mm).

The ability to attach post-processing equipment (feature numbers 4710 and 4720) allows additional input and output capabilities.

Supplies

Supplies used with the IBM Infoprint 4000 models IS1 and IS2 are the same as those used with the 3900-0W1.

Regular Supply Items:

• Infoprint /4000/3900 Toner (P/N 1402822)
  • Unit: 1,360 gram bottle; part number represents one bottle
  • Packaging: Eight bottles per carton
  • Minimum order quantity: Eight of P/N 1402822, which equals one carton
• Enhanced Printing Toner (P/N 1402833)
  • The new toner is a polyester based toner. It will be packaged in a new bottle having a slightly different interlock and a GREEN cap. The different interlock will prevent the new toner bottle from being attached to the Toner Inlet of a printer not having the Enhanced Printing Toner Adapter Kit installed.
  • When printing at 4% coverage on 100 square inches per foot, the Yield (Note 1) = 48,500 feet per 1.5kg (3.3lb.) bottle.
  • High-Speed Printers (Model IS2, ID3, ID4) and High-Resolution (Model IR1, IR2, IR3, and IR4) may experience a yield approximately 10% less (43,600 feet per 1.5kg bottle).
• Infoprint 4000/3900 Developer Mix (P/N 1402823)
  • Unit: 3.5 kilogram bottle; part number represents one bottle
  • Packaging: two bottles per carton
  • Minimum order quantity: Two of P/N 1402823, which equals one carton
• Enhanced Printing Developer (P/N 69G7379)

The new developer will be delivered in a new bottle with a GREEN cap. The developer yield is as follows:

Note: (1) Yield data is approximate and is to be used for planning purposes only. Actual usage should be used to establish the life of the supply product in each customer's specific application environment.

• Splicing Tape (P/N 4165880)
  • Unit: One carton. Part number represents one carton.
  • Packaging: 72 rolls of splicing tapes per carton; roll is 45 feet by 1/2 inch.
  • Minimum order quantity: One of P/N 4165880

Fuser oil, oiler belt, and the fines filter are maintenance supply items that are provided under the IBM Monthly Maintenance Charge. Approximately 90 days stock of these items are shipped with the Printers. Follow-on stocks of these maintenance supplies are ordered by the customer through IBM. An 800 telephone number for ordering follow-on maintenance supplies is provided with the initial shipment that arrives with the Printers.

Maintenance supply items may also be purchased directly from Lexmark. (Order using 800-438-2468).

• Fuser Oil (P/N 1402819)
  • Unit: One kilogram container; part number represents one container
  • Packaging: One container per carton
  • Minimum order quantity: Two of P/N 1402819
• Fine Filter (P/N 1402826)
  • Unit: One filter; part number represents one filter
  • Packaging: One filter per carton
  • Minimum order quantity: One of P/N 1402826
• Oiler Belt (P/N 1402827)
  • Unit: One belt; part number represents one belt
  • Packaging: One belt per carton
  • Minimum order quantity: One of P/N 1402827