Replaced by 6400, 6500 series (oldest to newest)

The multipurpose 6252 ImpactWriter* offers an exclusive design that features unique right-to-left paper movement and total front access for all printer tasks. This arrangement delivers increased user efficiency and significant floor space savings required to maintain and use the printer. Its unique design offers enhanced versatility, ease of use, superior price performance, and high reliability. ImpactWriter is designed to serve as both a system printer and a shared workstation printer. Models print up to 800 lines per minute (LPM) or up to 1200 LPM with a 48 character set printband. The two speed groups of six models each allow attachment to IBM's mid-range systems, workstation, and personal computer systems as well as non-IBM systems. An IBM 6252 connected to a personal computer may become a print server within a local area network (LAN) or a remote job entry printer. The ImpactWriter also offers optional bar code capability that supports limited bar code applications. Because the printer is based on engraved band technology, it produces fully formed, text characters, page after page. The 6252 has a very low noise level when printing, making it quiet enough for placement virtually anywhere a need for printing exists.

Model Abstract 6252-AP8
The IBM 6252 Model AP8 is 800 LPM, and attaches to ASCII parallel hosts such as PC AT*, PS/2*, RS/6000*, Micro Channel 370 (3270 adapter), and other PC-compatible computers that support the IBM PC parallel printer interfaces.

Model Abstract 6252-AP2
The IBM 6252 Model AP2 is 1200 LPM, and attaches to ASCII parallel hosts such as PC AT*, PS/2*, RS/6000*, Micro Channel 370 (3270 adapter), and other PC-compatible computers that support the IBM PC parallel printer interfaces.

Model Abstract 6252-AS8
The IBM 6252 Model AS8 is 800 LPM, and attaches to ASCII serial hosts such as PC AT*, PS/2*, RS/6000*, Micro Channel 370 (3270 adapter), and other PC-compatible computers that support the IBM PC serial RS-232-C/RS-422-A printer interfaces. The Model AS8 also attaches to the AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller, to a 3174 Asynchronous Emulation Adapter, and to a ES/9370 ASCII subsystem.

Model Abstract 6252-AS2
The IBM 6252 Model AS2 is 1200 LPM, and attaches to ASCII serial hosts such as PC AT*, PS/2*, RS/6000*, Micro Channel 370 (3270 adapter), and other PC-compatible computers that support the IBM PC serial RS-232-C/RS-422-A printer interfaces. The Model AS2 also attaches to the AS/400 ASCII Workstation Controller, to a 3174 Asynchronous Emulation Adapter, and to a ES/9370 ASCII subsystem.

Model Abstract 6252-D08
The IBM 6252 Model D08 is 800 LPM, and attaches coaxially to the ES/9370* and ES/9000* Model 120, 130, 150 and 170 Workstation Subsystem Controller, the Micro Channel 370* 3270 Adapter, to 3X74 Establishment Controllers, and the 4702 Branch Automation Processor.

Model Abstract 6252-D12
The IBM 6252 Model D12 is 1200 LPM, and attaches coaxially to the ES/9370* and ES/9000* Model 120, 130, 150 and 170 Workstation Subsystem Controller, the Micro Channel 370* 3270 Adapter, to 3X74 Establishment Controllers, and the 4702 Branch Automation Processor.

Model Abstract 6252-P08
The IBM 6252 Model P08 model is 800 LPM and uses the Dataproducts parallel interface to attach to non-IBM systems that utilize this interface.

Model Abstract 6252-P12
The IBM 6252 P12 model uses the Dataproducts parallel interface to attach to non-IBM systems that utilize this interface.

Model Abstract 6252-T08
The IBM 6252 Model T08 is 800 LPM, and attaches twinaxially to System/36, System/38, and AS/400* computers. It also attaches and is supported on the IBM 5X94 Controllers and the IBM 5299 Model 3 Terminal Multiconnector and Twinax-To-Telephone Twisted-Pair Adapter.

Model Abstract 6252-T0Z
The IBM 6252 Model T0Z is 800 LPM, and is twinaxially attached, and is available only as part of the AS/400 Total System Package (TSP) offerings.

Model Abstract 6252-T12
The IBM 6252 Model T12 is 1200 LPM, and attaches twinaxially to System/36, System/38, and AS/400* computers. It also attaches and is supported on the IBM 5X94 Controllers and the IBM 5299 Model 3 Terminal Multiconnector and Twinax-To-Telephone Twisted-Pair Adapter.

Model Abstract 6252-T1Z
The IBM 6252 Model T1Z is 1200 LPM, and is twinaxially attached and is available only as part of the AS/400 Total System Package (TSP) offerings.