Replaced by 6400, 6500 series (oldest to newest)

Model Abstract 6408-A00
The IBM 6408 model A00 offers a speed of 800 LPM, supports PC Parallel, Dataproducts parallel, and RS-232-C Serial attachments, and emulates the IBM Proprinter* III XL and Epson FX Graphics. It supports multiple system environments including IBM mainframe distributed computers, IBM mid-range computers, IBM RS/6000*, PS/2*, IBM-compatible PCs, and Local Area Networks (LANs) through the IBM 4033. Available features include Code V-Printronix emulation, and IGP-Printronix emulation.

Model Abstract 6408-CTA
The IBM 6408 Model CTA is a 800 LPM Line Matrix Printer. The standard interface structure supports coaxial, twinaxial, and ASCII Serial/Parallel system attachments and is operator panel selectable. This Model supports multiple system environments including IBM mainframe distributed computers, IBM mid-range computers, IBM RS/6000, PS/2, IBM-compatible PCs, and Local Area Networks (LANs) through the IBM 4033. The IBM 6408 Model CTA is generally compatible with IPDS, SCS, and ASCII models of the IBM 4234 and other predecessor IBM printers. Available features include IBM IPDS, Code V-Printronix emulation, and IGP-Printronix emulation.

Model Abstract 6408-CTO
The IBM 6408 model CT0 offers a speed of 800 LPM, supports twinaxial and coaxial system attachments, and emulates the 4234-001 or 3287 and the 4234-002 or 5225-1,2,3,4. It supports multiple system environments including IBM mainframe distributed computers and IBM mid-range computers. The Model CT0 is generally compatible with SCS (non-IPDS) models of the IBM 4234 and other predecessor IBM printers. Available features include Code V-Printronix emulation, and IGP-Printronix emulation.