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IBM 3900

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Document's Table of Contents:

  • IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
  • Abstract
  • Highlights
  • Models
  • Model Summary Matrix
  • Model Conversions

IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates

                                   Marketing   Service      Replaced
                
Type Model Announced   Available   Withdrawn   Discontinued    By

3900-001   1994/02/01  1994/02/25  1996/08/07      -        3900-0W1
                
3900-0W1   1994/02/01  1994/10/07  1997/08/29      -        4000-IS1

                3900-0W3   1995/01/26  1995/06/30  1997/08/29      -        4000-IS1
3900-D01   1993/11/16  1994/04/29  1996/08/07      -        3900-DW1
                
3900-D02   1993/11/16  1994/04/29  1996/08/07      -        3900-DW2

                3900-DW1   1994/11/01  1995/09/29  1997/08/29      -        4000-ID1
3900-DW2   1994/11/01  1995/09/29  1997/08/29      -        4000-ID2
                
3900-DR1   1995/10/24  1996/07/28  1997/06/27      -        4000-IR1

                3900-DR2   1995/10/24  1996/07/28  1997/06/27      -        4000-IR2

Abstract

The IBM 3900 family of Advanced Function Printers offers a broad range of  highly reliable, continuous-form simplex and duplex page printing solutions at  throughput speeds ranging from 91 to 708 impressions per minute, very high print  quality, and a rich assortment of performance and productivity enhancement features and functions. The 3900 models offer simplex and duplex printing with paper widths up to 18 inches. The IBM 3900-001 and "base" IBM 3900-0W1 offer high-speed simplex production printing at throughput speeds up to 354 impressions per minute (IPM) with a 16-inch and 18-inch paper path,  respectively. By ordering the 3900-0W1 with feature code 4290 (plant) or 4291  (field MES), the throughput speed is increased up to 310 IPM in 1-up format or  480 IPM in 2-up 8.5 x 11-inch side-by-side format. The IBM 3900-0W3 offers an 18-inch paper path with simplex printing at 232 IPM, and is upgradable to the  faster IBM 3900-0W1. The IBM 3900 Advanced Function Duplex Printing System is  comprised of the 3900-D01 and 3900-D02 and produces duplex output at throughput speeds of up to 300 IPM. The 3900 Duplex System can also be operated in dual simplex mode with the models D01 and D02 each printing up to 150 IPM simplex output (229 IPM with features #4241 and #4242 installed). Models D01 and D02 support paper-path widths up to 16 inches. The IBM 3900 Advanced Function Wide  Duplex Printing System is comprised of the 3900-DW1 and 3900-DW2 and produces duplex output at throughput speeds of up to 708 IPM when printing 2-up 8.5 x 11-inches side-by-side impressions with the optional high-speed duplex features. The 3900 Wide Duplex System can also be operated in dual simplex mode with the models DW1 and DW2 each printing up to 354 IPM simplex output with either the optional 150-229 Dual Simplex Mode features or the high-speed duplex features  installed. Models DW1 and DW2 support paper-path widths up to 18 inches. The  addition of InfoPrint 4000 - 464/600 High Resolution Duplex Models DR1 and DR2 offers high-quality, on-demand duplex printing at a high resolution of 600 dots per inch (DPI). The DR1 and DR2 work in tandem to produce duplex output at 300 IPM in 1-up letter format and up to 464 IPM in 2-up 8.5 x 11-inch side-by-side format.

Model Abstract 3900-001

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 7, 1996)

The Model 001 is a high-speed, continuous-form page printer that operates at speeds up to 229 impressions-per-minute (IPM) for 8.5" x 11" paper or 235 IPM for ISO A4 paper. It has a 16-inch paper path with a 15-inch print width. This  Advanced Function Printer with Enhanced Print Quality includes a new developer  system, which improves overall print quality. In addition, the  Pennant*-exclusive Print Quality Enhancement (PQE), another standard function,  enables the smoothing of edges on diagonal lines, protects the fine details in  customer applications (logo details, etc.), improves the fidelity of images (halftone gray scales), and allows for the adjustment of the boldness of text  and darkness of images. Other standard features include the Advanced Function  Image and Graphics (AFIG) feature, Increased Memory Performance, fuser preheat  platen, 4MB of memory, and the enhanced operator alert facility. The 3900-001 is  supported by IBM's AFP* software. It prints in simplex mode and accepts a rich assortment of chargeable features including pre- and post-processing interfaces.

Model Abstract 3900-0W1

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 29, 1997)

The IBM 3900-0W1 offers an 18-inch paper path with a 17-inch print width offering customers the opportunity to reduce overall printing time and usage  charges by enabling the printing of 2-up side-by-side 8.5 inch by 11-inch and ISO A4 pages. The base model IBM 3900-0W1 prints 229 8.5 x 11-inch (235 ISO A4) impressions-per-minute (IPM) (8.5-inch print direction) or 354 IPM when printing 2-up side-by-side 8.5" x 11" pages (332 ISO A4). Adding special feature 4290 (plant) or 4291 (field MES) enables throughput speeds up to 310 8.5 x 11-inch IPM (318 ISO A4) when printing in the 8.5-inch print direction, or 480 IPM when  printing 2-up 8.5 x 11-inch side-by-side pages (451 ISO A4). Up to three  pre/post-processing interfaces may be attached to the IBM 3900-0W1 enabling a wide choice of pre- and post-processing devices. Managing the printer function  is IBM's state of the art Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU). The AFCCU is based on IBM's recognized RISC technology and in the standard configuration, includes 32MB memory, a touchscreen control panel/monitor, and the option of Token-Ring (TCP/IP), Ethernet (TCP/IP), ESCON*, or System/370* Parallel Channel attachment. Performance enhancements such as the Advanced Function Image and Graphics (AFIG) feature are integral to the AFCCU design.  Consequently, the AFCCU provides levels of performance meeting or exceeding those provided on other 3900s with the Decompression Performance Enhancement  (DPE) and the Increased Memory Performance features. Additionally, the AFCCU  extends the scaling performance enhancement for compressed image to all scaling  factors, enabling the printing of scaled compressed images at significantly  higher levels of performance.

Model Abstract 3900-0W3

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 29, 1997)

The IBM 3900-0W3 Advanced Function Printer offers the customer an 18-inch  paper path with a 17-inch print width that prints at throughput speeds up to 150 IPM (8.5" x 11", 154 IPM ISO A4). The 18-inch paper path provides the capability of printing wider documents or such applications as 2-up, side-by-side 8.5-inch  x 11-inch and ISO A4 pages (increasing print speeds up to 232 IPM). Up to three pre/post-processing interfaces may be attached to the IBM 3900-0W3, enabling a wide choice of productivity-enabling, pre- and post- devices.

Standard on the IBM 3900-0W3 Advanced Function Printer, is a multi-roll  developer system for superior overall print quality as well as the Pennant-exclusive Print Quality Enhancement (PQE). PQE enables the smoothing of edges on diagonal lines, protects the fine details in the customer's applications (such as logo details, etc), improves the fidelity of images (halftone grey scales), and allows for the adjustment of the boldness of text and image darkness. Also standard on the IBM 3900-0W3 Advanced Function Printer is Pennant's Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU). The AFCCU, based on IBM's recognized RISC technology, includes 32MB memory, a touch screen control panel/monitor, and the option of ESCON*, System/370* Parallel Channel,  Token-Ring (TCP/IP), or Ethernet (TCP/IP) attachments. The IBM 3900-0W3 Advanced Function Printer may have up to two host attachments; therefore a second attachment is offered as a special feature. Additional memory is also available  as a special feature. Performance enhancements such as the Advanced Function  Image and Graphics (AFIG) feature are integral to the AFCCU design. One of the  key features of the IBM 3900-0W3 Advanced Function Printer is its upgradability to the 354 IPM 3900-0W1 should the customer's printing capacity or critical printing window requirements increase.

Model Abstract 3900-D01

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 7, 1996)

Model D01 is a high-speed, high-capacity, continuous-form page printer that  operates at speeds up to 150 impressions-per-minute (IPM) -- 229 IPM in dual  simplex mode with features #4241 and #4242 installed. The 3900-D01 operates with  the 3900-D02 to produce the tandem print engine 3900 Advanced Function Duplex  Printing System. The Model D01 also may be used to print simplex only applications when the 3900 Duplex System is operated in "dual simplex mode." The  3900-D01 has evolved from the IBM 3900-001 Advanced Function Printer and features a new multi-roll developer system plus electrical and fusing system  updates. In addition to the overall print quality improvement provided by the new multi-roll developer system, the print engine also has as standard the Pennant Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) feature. PQE provides edge smoothing,  the protection of fine details, and boldness control.

Model Abstract 3900-D02

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 7, 1996)

Model D02 is a high-speed, high-capacity, continuous-form page printer that  operates at speeds up to 150 impressions-per-minute (IPM) -- 229 IPM in dual  simplex mode with features #4241 and #4242 installed. The 3900-D02 operates with  the 3900-D01 to produce the tandem print engine 3900 Advanced Function Duplex  Printing System. The Model D02 also may be used to print simplex only applications when the 3900 Duplex System is operated in "dual simplex mode." The  3900-D02 has evolved from the IBM 3900-001 Advanced Function Printer and features a new multi-roll developer system plus electrical and fusing system  updates. In addition to the overall print quality improvement provided by the new multi-roll developer system, the print engine also has as standard the Pennant Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) feature. PQE provides edge smoothing,  the protection of fine details, and boldness control.

The Advanced Function Common Control Unit (AFCCU) is attached to the 3900-D02. The AFCCU provides a touchscreen operator panel/display with help  screens and capacity to add memory, two host attachments (S/370 and/or ESCON),  and performance enhancers.

Model Abstract 3900-DW1

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 29, 1997)

Model DW1 offers simplex 2-up 8.5 by 11 inch paper printing with throughput  speeds up to 232 IPM. With the 458 IPM feature or the 150-229 Dual Simplex Speed Switch feature the throughput speeds are increased up to 354 IPM. The 3900-DW1  operates with the 3900-DW2 to produce the tandem print engine 3900 Advanced Function Wide Duplex Print System. The IBM 3900 Wide Duplex Printing System offers the customer an 18-inch paper path (with a 17-inch print width) with  duplex capabilities. This gives the customer the opportunity to reduce overall  printing time and usage charges by enabling the printing of 2-up, side-by-side 8.5 by 11 inch and ISO A4 pages. When printing in simplex mode, either or both printers may print independent data streams of simplex output at the simplex throughput speed for 1-up and 2-up formats. Model DW1 utilizes a multi-roll developer system that produces superior overall print quality. In addition, the IBM exclusive Print Quality Enhancement (PQE), another standard function, enables the smoothing of edges on diagonal lines, protects the fine details in the customer's applications (such as logo details, etc.), improves the fidelity  of images (halftone gray scales), and allows for the adjustment of the boldness of text and darkness of images. Up to three Pre/post-processing Interfaces may be attached per engine.

The 3900-DW1 does not have an AFCCU, but does have a Printer Utility Module  (PUM) that includes a Mechanism Interface Card (MIC). The MIC communicates with  the AFCCU and supports attachment of the pre/post processing interfaces.

Model Abstract 3900-DW2

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of August 29, 1997)

Model DW2 offers simplex 2-up 8.5 by 11 inch paper printing with throughput  speeds up to 232 IPM. With the 458 IPM feature or the 150-229 Dual Simplex Speed Switch feature the throughput speeds are increased up to 354 IPM. The 3900-DW2  operates with the 3900-DW1 to produce the tandem print engine 3900 Advanced Function Wide Duplex Print System. The IBM 3900 Wide Duplex Printing System offers the customer an 18-inch paper path (with a 17-inch print width) with  duplex capabilities. This gives the customer the opportunity to reduce overall  printing time and usage charges by enabling the printing of 2-up, side-by-side 8.5 by 11 inch and ISO A4 pages. When printing in simplex mode, either or both printers may print independent data streams of simplex output at the simplex throughput speed for 1-up and 2-up formats. Model DW2 utilizes a multi-roll developer system that produces superior overall print quality. In addition, the IBM exclusive Print Quality Enhancement (PQE), another standard function, enables the smoothing of edges on diagonal lines, protects the fine details in the customer's applications (such as logo details, etc.), improves the fidelity  of images (halftone gray scales), and allows for the adjustment of the boldness of text and darkness of images. Up to three Pre/post-processing Interfaces may be attached per engine.

Both print engines are controlled by one IBM Advanced Function Common Control  Unit (AFCCU) attached to Model DW2. The AFCCU provides for operation of the print engines in either duplex or simplex mode. The AFCCU is based on IBM's  recognized RISC technology. The standard configuration, includes 64MB memory, a touch screen control panel/monitor, and the option of ESCON*, System/370*  Parallel Channel, Token-ring (TCP/IP), or Ethernet** (TCP/IP) attachments.  Performance enhancements such as the Advanced Function Image and Graphics (AFIG) feature are integral to the AFCCU design.

Model Abstract 3900-DR1

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 27, 1997)

The IBM 3900 InfoPrint 4000 - 464/600 High Resolution Duplex Printing System Model DR1 is designed to address the printing requirements for the emerging  Print-On-Demand (POD) marketplace. This high-speed, high-capacity, high  resolution, duplex printing system with excellent print quality allows you to print traditional publishing documents in Just-In-Time manufacturing environments. The IBM 3900 High Resolution Duplex Printing System provides cost  effective, short-run production of documents when and where you need them, in the right quantity for the particular immediate need. No inventory, efficient softcopy revisions, and reduced waste due to obsolescence are just a few of the  benefits. The print quality of 600 dots per inch (DPI) is an improvement over  the 240 DPI capability of other models in the 3900 printer family. This is a duplex-only printer with a speed of 300 IPM during 1-up letter printing and can run as fast as 464 IPM during 2-up side-by-side letter printing. The 3900-DR1 does not have an AFCCU, but does have a Printer Utility Module (PUM). The PUM  connects to the AFCCU on the second print engine (3900-DR2) and supports up to  three pre/post- processing interfaces.

Model Abstract 3900-DR2

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 27, 1997)

The IBM 3900 InfoPrint 4000 - 464/600 High Resolution Duplex Printing System Model DR2 is designed to address the printing requirements for the emerging  Print-On-Demand (POD) marketplace. This high-speed, high-capacity, high  resolution, duplex printing system with excellent print quality allows you to print traditional publishing documents in Just-In-Time manufacturing environments. The IBM 3900 High Resolution Duplex Printing System provides cost  effective, short-run production of documents when and where you need them, in the right quantity for the particular immediate need. No inventory, efficient softcopy revisions, and reduced waste due to obsolescence are just a few of the  benefits. The print quality of 600 dots per inch (DPI) is an improvement over  the 240 DPI capability of other models in the 3900 printer family. This is a duplex-only printer with a speed of 300 IPM during 1-up letter printing and can run as fast as 464 IPM during 2-up side-by-side letter printing. The 3900-DR2 contains the AFCCU, which controls both print engines (Model DR1 and DR2) and  contains the attachment features and the control panel/monitor. It also supports  up to three pre/post- processing interfaces. 

Highlights

  • Throughput speeds ranging from 91 to 708 impressions-per-minute
  • Very high print quality
  • Rich assortment of performance and productivity enhancements
Model Highlights 3900-001

    Pennant's exclusive high-performance Common Control Unit 4 (CCU4):

    • Advanced memory technology
    • Advanced Function Image and Graphics (AFIG)
    • Decompression Performance Enhancement (DPE) (feature)
    • Print-to-perforation capability with roll-feed input
    • Support for print LENGTHS up to 17 inches
    • 4-MB standard pattern storage
    • An enhanced operator alert facility
    • Fuser preheat platen temperature control
    • Pre/post-processing Interface (feature)
    • Advanced Function Post-processing Interface (feature)
    • System/370 Parallel Channel Attachment

    Print Engine Functions:

    • 229 8.5" x 11" (235 ISO A4) impressions-per-minute (IPM)
    • 16" paper path, 15" print width
    • Up to 4 million feet-per-month capacity
    • Consistent solid area fill
    • Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) function
    • Flexibility in paper stock choices
    • Industry-leading reliability
    • Compact footprint (22 square feet; about 60% of the 3800)
    • Auto threading
    • A stacker-end control panel:
      • STOP
      • READY
Model Highlights 3900-0W1

    RISC-technology-based Advanced Function Common Control Unit -- the AFCCU:

    • 32MB memory
    • Choice of attachments:
      • System/370 parallel channel
      • ESCON channel
      • Token-Ring (TCP/IP)
      • Ethernet (TCP/IP)
    • Touchscreen control panel/monitor
    • AFIG and DPE integrated into the design
    • Supports attachment of up to three pre/post-processing interfaces

    Print Engine Throughput Speed:


      Base 3900-0W1:

      • 229 8.5" x 11" (235 ISO A4) impressions-per-minute (IPM)
      • 354 IPM (8.5" x 11" side-by-side pages) in 2-up mode (332 ISO A4)

      3900-0W1 with 310 IPM feature 4290 (plant) or 4291 (field  MES):

      • 310 8.5" x 11" (318 ISO A4) IPM
      • 480 IPM (8.5" x 11" side-by-side pages) in 2-up mode (451 ISO A4)

    Print Engine Functions (Base and 310 IPM versions):

    • 18" paper path, 17" print width
    • High Print Capacity:
      • Up to 4 million feet-per-month (Base 229 IPM 3900-0W1)
      • Up to 5.2 million feet-per-month (with 310 IPM feature)
    • Consistent solid area fill
    • Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) function
    • Flexibility in paper stock choices
    • Industry-leading reliability
    • Compact footprint (24 square feet; about 60% of the 3800)
    • Auto threading
    • Auxiliary left-front control panel
Model Highlights 3900-0W3

    18-inch paper path (17-inch print width)

    Prints 150 IPM (154 ISO  A4)

    Prints 232 IPM (218 ISO A4) in 2-up, 8.5-inch x 11-inch mode

    Field upgradable 229 IPM (235 ISO A4)

    2-up, 8.5-inch x 11-inch side-by-side printing

    Superior print quality and solid area fill

    RISC-technology-based AFCCU

      32MB memory

      Choice of attachments:

      • System/370 parallel channel
      • ESCON channel
      • Token-Ring (TCP/IP)
      • Ethernet (TCP/IP)


      Touch screen control panel/monitor

      AFIG and DPE integrated into the design

      Ability to attach up to  three pre/post-processing interfaces

Model Highlights 3900-D01

    The 3900-D01 does not have an Advanced Function Common Control Unit  (AFCCU). The control unit for the Advanced Function Duplex Printing System is attached to the 3900-D02. The AFCCU controls both the D01 and D02.

    The  3900-D01 does have a Printer Utility Module (PUM) that includes a Mechanism Interface Card (MIC), which communicates with the AFCCU. The MIC supports  attachment of up to three pre/post-processing interfaces.

    Print Engine Functions:

    • 150 8.5" x 11" (154 ISO A4) impressions-per-minute (IPM)
    • 229 IPM in dual simplex mode if features #4241 and #4242 are installed
    • 16" paper path, 15" print width
    • Up to 2.6 million feet-per-month capacity on both D01 and D02 (total of 5.2  million feet per month)
    • Consistent solid area fill
    • Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) function
    • Flexibility in paper stock choices
    • Industry-leading reliability
    • Compact footprint (22 square feet)
    • Auxiliary left-front control panel
Model Highlights 3900-D02

    New RISC-technology-based Advanced Function Common Control Unit -- the AFCCU:
     

    • 64MB memory
    • Choice of attachments:
      • System/370 parallel channel
      • ESCON channel
    • Touchscreen control panel/monitor
    • AFIG and DPE integrated into the design
    • Supports attachment of up to three pre/post-processing interfaces


    Print Engine Functions:
     

    • 150 8.5" x 11" (154 ISO A4) impressions-per-minute (IPM)
    • 229 IPM in dual simplex mode if features #4241 and #4242 are installed
    • 16" paper path, 15" print width
    • Up to 2.6 million feet-per-month capacity on both D01 and D02 (total of 5.2  million feet per month)
    • Consistent solid area fill
    • Print Quality Enhancement (PQE) function
    • Flexibility in paper stock choices
    • Industry-leading reliability
    • Compact footprint (22 square feet)
    • Auxiliary left-front control panel
     
Model Highlights 3900-DW1

    Print Engine Functions:


      Prints at 300 IPM Duplex (150 IPM/Print engine)
       

      • 308 IPM ISO A4 (154 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 436 IPM 2-up A4 (218 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 464 IPM 2-up letter (232 IPM/Print engine)


      Prints at 458  IPM Duplex (229 IPM/Print engine)

      458 IPM Feature:
       

      • 470 IPM ISO A4 (235 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 666 IPM 2-up A4 (333 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 708 IPM 2-up letter (354 IPM/Print engine)


      Simplex  Throughput Speed - 150 IPM/print engine

       

      • 154 IPM ISO A4/Print engine
      • 218 IPM 2-up ISO A4/Print engine
      • 232 IPM 2-up letter/Print engine


      Simplex Throughput Speed - 229 IPM/print engine with 150-229 Dual Simplex Speed Switch Feature

      458 IPM Feature:
       

      • 235 IPM ISO A4/Print engine
      • 333 IPM 2-up ISO A4/Print engine
      • 354 IPM 2-up letter/Print engine


      18" paper path (17-inch  print width)

      May be operated in Simplex Mode (either or both engines)

      2-up 8.5 x 11-inch (or ISO A4), side by side printing

      Superior print quality and solid area fill

      Auxiliary left-front control panel

Model Highlights 3900-DW2


    RISC-technology-based Advanced Function Common Control Unit -- the AFCCU:
     

    • 64MB memory
    • Choice of attachments:
      • System/370 parallel channel
      • ESCON channel
      • Token-Ring (TCP/IP)
      • Ethernet (TCP/IP)
    • Touchscreen control panel/monitor
    • AFIG and DPE integrated into the design
    • Supports attachment of up to three pre/post-processing interfaces


    Print Engine Functions:
     


      Prints at 300 IPM Duplex (150 IPM/Print engine)
       

      • 308 IPM ISO A4 (154 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 436 IPM 2-up A4 (218 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 464 IPM 2-up letter (232 IPM/Print engine)


      Prints at 458  IPM Duplex (229 IPM/Print engine)

      458 IPM Feature:
       

      • 470 IPM ISO A4 (235 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 666 IPM 2-up A4 (333 IPM ISO A4/Print engine)
      • 708 IPM 2-up letter (354 IPM/Print engine)


      Simplex  Throughput Speed - 150 IPM/print engine
       

      • 154 IPM ISO A4/Print engine
      • 218 IPM 2-up ISO A4/Print engine
      • 232 IPM 2-up letter/Print engine


      Simplex Throughput Speed - 229 IPM/print engine with 150-229 Dual Simplex Speed Switch Feature

      458 IPM Feature:
       

      • 235 IPM ISO A4/Print engine
      • 333 IPM 2-up ISO A4/Print engine
      • 354 IPM 2-up letter/Print engine


      18" paper path (17-inch  print width)

      May be operated in Simplex Mode (either or both engines)

      2-up 8.5 x 11-inch (or ISO A4), side by side printing

      Superior print quality and solid area fill

      Auxiliary left-front control panel

     

Model Highlights 3900-DR1


    High-quality, on-demand Printing

    Print full-page G4 compressed  IPDS image data from PostScript documents at rated speed

    High resolution* at 600 dots per inch (DPI)

    High-Speed Duplex:
     

    • 300 Impressions per minute (IPM) for 1-up Letter
    • 308 IPM for ISO A4
    • 464 IPM for 2-up Letter
    • 436 IPM for 2-up ISO A4


    High printer reliability

    18-inch paper path (17-inch print width)

    Superior print quality and solid area fill

    2-up, 8.5 x 11-inch (or ISO A4), side by side  printing

    Ability to attach up to three pre/post-processing interfaces.

* "Resolution" is defined as the number of pels per unit of length ("IBM Dictionary of Printing" reference three).

Model Highlights 3900-DR2


    High-quality, on-demand Printing

    Print full-page G4 compressed  IPDS image data from PostScript documents at rated speed

    High resolution* at 600 dots per inch (DPI)

    High-Speed Duplex:
     

    • 300 Impressions per minute (IPM) for 1-up Letter
    • 308 IPM for ISO A4
    • 464 IPM for 2-up Letter
    • 436 IPM for 2-up ISO A4


    High printer reliability

    18-inch paper path (17-inch print width)

    Superior print quality and solid area fill

    2-up, 8.5 x 11-inch (or ISO A4), side by side  printing

    RISC-technology-based Advanced Function Common Control Unit  (AFCCU):
     


      256MB memory

      Choice of attachments:
       

      • Token-Ring (TCP/IP)


      Full Advanced Function Printing (AFP)  duplex error recovery


    Touch screen control panel/monitor

    Ability to attach up to three pre/post-processing interfaces.

* "Resolution" is defined as the number of pels per unit of length ("IBM Dictionary of Printing" reference three). 

Models

Model Summary Matrix

                              Form                 Paper
                
           Impressions-       Width       Print    Supply    Print

                Model    per-Minute (IPM)   Min to Max    Width   Capacity   Mode
-----    ----------------  ------------  -------  --------  -------


                 001     229 (8.5" page)   6.5-16 in.    15 in.   16 in.    Simplex
         235 (ISO A4)      (165-406 mm)  (381mm)  (406mm)



                 0W1     354(8.5" pg/2Up)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Simplex
Base     332 (ISO A4/2Up)  (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)




                 0W1 w/  480(8.5" pg/2Up)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Simplex
FC 4290  451 (ISO A4/2Up)  (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)
or 4291



                 0W3     232(8.5" pg/2Up)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Simplex
         218 (ISO A4/2Up)  (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)



                 D01     150* (8.5" page)  6.5-16 in.    15 in.   16 in.    Duplex*
         154* (ISO A4)     (165-406 mm)  (381mm)  (406mm)   or Dual

                                           **9-16 in.                       Simplex

                                           (229-406 mm)



 D02     150* (8.5" page)   6.5-16 in.   15 in.   16 in.    Duplex*
                
         154* (ISO A4)     (165-406 mm)  (381mm)  (406mm)   or Dual

                                          ***9-16 in.                       Simplex

                                           (229-406 mm)


 DR1,    Wide Duplex (300 IPM) at 600 DPI:


                 DR2     308 IPM (ISO A4)  12-18 inches  17 in.   14 in.    Duplex
         464 (2-up letter) (305-457 mm)  (432mm)  (355mm)    only

                         436 (2-up ISO A4)


 DW1,    Wide Duplex (150 IPM):

 DW2     232**(8.5" page)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Duplex**

                         218**(ISO A4)     (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)   or Dual

                                          ***12-18 in.                      Simplex

                                           (305-457 mm)


 DW1,    With 458 IPM Feature (229 IPM):


                 DW2     354**(8.5" page)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Duplex**
         333**(ISO A4)     (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)   or Dual

                                           ***12-18 in.                     Simplex

                                           (305-457 mm)


 DW1,    With 150-229 DSM Speed Switch (229 IPM Simplex, 150 IPM Duplex):


                 DW2     354**(8.5" page)   9-18 inches  17 in.   16 in.    Duplex**
         218**(ISO A4)     (229-457 mm)  (432mm)  (406mm)   or Dual

                                          ***12-18 in.                      Simplex

                                           (305-457 mm)


Note:  9-inch forms are only supported on the DW1, DW2 in simplex mode.



                   *  D01 and D02 operate in tandem to print duplex output.
      When operating in tandem, D01 and D02 produce duplexed
      output at throughput speeds up to 300 IPM (308 ISO A4).

                      With features #4241 and #4242 installed, dual simplex print
      speed is 229 IPM per engine.

  **  DW1 and DW2 operate in tandem to print duplex output.

                      When operating in tandem, DW1 and DW2 produce duplexed
      output at throughput speeds up to 464 IPM (236 ISO A4)

                      in wide-duplex mode (150 IPM) and with 150-229 DSM Speed
      Feature (229 IPM Simplex, 150 IPM Duplex) and up to
      708 IPM (666 ISO A4) with 458 IMP Feature (229 IPM).
                

 ***  RPQ 8B3946 is available if 9-inch forms are required.


Model Conversions

The IBM 3900-001 can be converted to a 3900-D01 engine by ordering the chargeable MES. In addition, a second print engine and buffer/flipper device, a new AFCCU with touchscreen control panel display, and a modified front cover assembly are required to complete the upgrade package.

The IBM 3900-0W1 can be converted to a 3900-DW1 engine by ordering the chargeable MES. A second engine (3900-DW2), buffer/flipper, and additional hardware are required to enable the printing of the second side. In addition,  two installed 3900-0W1s may be converted to a 3900-DW1 and 3900-DW2 by ordering  the chargeable MES. A buffer/flipper, AFCCU, and additional hardware are  required to enable the printing of the second side. Parts removed as a result of the conversion become the property of IBM.

The IBM 3900-0W3 is field upgradable to the 3900-0W1.

Currently installed base 3900-0W1s and 3900-DW1/DW2s can be converted to an  IBM 3900 High Resolution Duplex Printing System.

The IBM 3900-0W1 can be converted to an 3900-DR1 engine.

(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 27, 1997) A second engine  (3900-DR2), buffer/flipper and additional hardware are required to enable the printing of the second side. In addition, two installed 3900-0W1s may be converted to a 3900-DR1 and 3900-DR2. A buffer/flipper, AFCCU, and additional  hardware are required to enable the printing of the second side and 600 DPI.

The base IBM 3900 Wide Duplex Printing System (3900-DW1/DW2) can be converted  to the IBM 3900 High Resolution Duplex Printing System (3900-DR1/DR2). The AFCCU, and additional hardware are required to enable the printing of documents in 600 DPI.

Installed 3900-0W1s may be upgraded to the new InfoPrint 4000 models as  follows: 

Installed Model     w/Feature Number   to    New Model

                ---------------     ----------------         ---------
3900-0W1                 None                4000-IS1

                3900-0W1               4290/4291             4000-IS2


NOTE: Model conversions will be available June 28, 1997. 

   Model                Model

   From                  To


                 -------              -----------

 3900-DW1 W/4251/4253  4000-ID1

 3900-DW2 W/4252/4254  4000-ID2


                Parts removed as a result of any conversion become the property of IBM.
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