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The IBM 4230 prints up to 600 characters per second. Features auto-forms load, innovative forms handling, and customizable operator panel and menu selections. Four print speeds and quality modes. Operates at 53 dBA -- quieter than many laser printers.

IBM 4230

 
bulletUp to 600 cps
bulletLow-cost, flexible, heavy-duty dot matrix printing solution
bulletCustomizable operator panel
bulletFlexible forms handling capabilities
bulletVery quiet for office use
bulletSuperb reliability
bulletBacked by IBM's unparalleled service and support

 

bulletOverview
bulletPrice
bulletSupplies
bullet Maintenance
bullet Product Data Sheet

Overview

The IBM 4230 Printer is the workhorse of dot matrix printers and provides these key benefits:

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High-speed print output (up to 600 cps)

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A choice of resolutions: 240, 300 or an option to switch between 240 and 300-dpi

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Excellent print quality and reliability

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Easy-to-use, customizable operator panel

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Versatile paper handling

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Automatic forms loading and thickness adjustment

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Acoustic levels quieter than many laser printers

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Graphics capability, including bar codes

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U.S. Postal Service Postnet bar code printing capability

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Dual purpose feature provides document on demand

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Unmatched IBM service and support

 

IBM 4230 Impact Matrix Printers at a glance
Print Speed (cps)
 
xx1
xx2
xx3
Fast draft mode:
375
480
600
DP mode:
300
400
400
DP text mode:
150
200
200
NLQ mode:
75
100
100
Print Options
Vertical spacing
6 or 8 lines per inch (lpi) selectable from operator panel for text
3, 4, 6, 8, or 9 lpi selectable under program control for text
1/144" increments under program control available for graphics (Models 1xx, 2I1, 202, 4x3 and 5x3)
Horizontal spacing
10, 12, 15, and 16.7 characters per inch
17.1 and 20 characters per inch on Models 4x3 and 5x3 (ASCII only)
Proportional spacing is available in DP text and NLQ modes
Maximum print line
13.2"; 13.6" on Models 4x3 and 5x3
Barcodes
Postnet, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 3 of 9, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSL Industrial 2 of 5 and Matrix 2 of 5
Paper Handling
Operator-changeable forms modules
Continuous forms up to 6 parts
Cutsheet
Document-on-demand/zero tear-off
Automatic forms loading
Paper Sizes
3" to 15" wide
3" to 14" length continuous forms
5" to 14" length cutsheet
Interfaces/Emulations
 
101
1S2
102
1I1
4I3
4S3
201
2S2
202
2I1
5I3
5S3
Twinaxial
Y
Y
Y
Y
        
4214 SCS
Y
    
Y
        
4224 IPDS  
Y
Y
          
4230 IPDS    
Y
          
Serial    
Y
Y
    
Y
Y
Parallel/Centronics    
Y
Y
    
Y
Y
Epson FX 1050    
Y
Y
    
Y
Y
Proprinter II XL    
Y
Y
    
Y
Y
Proprinter III XL      
Y
  
Y
    
Y
Y
4224 ASCII    
Y
Y
    
Y
Y
Coaxial        
Y
Y
Y
Y
3268 SCS        
Y
Y
Y
Y
3287 SCS        
Y
Y
Y
Y
4224 IPDS          
Y
Y
  
4230 IPDS          
Y
Y
  
System Attachments
  1xx 2xx 4xx 5xx
AS/400, System/36
Y
  
Y(1)
  
5x94 Control Units
Y
  
Y(1)
  
ES/9000, IBM 4300  
Y
  
Y
3174/3274 Control Units  
Y
  
Y
i-data 7913(2)  
Y
    

 

Price

Models/Features

F/C

List

MMC

4230-101/201 (375 cps, SCS)

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$2,995

$36

4230-1S2/2S2 (480 cps, SCS)

  

3,195

42

4230-1I1/2I1 (375 cps, IPDS)

  

3,595

36

4230-102/202 (480 cps, IPDS)

  

3,795

42

4230-4S3/5S3 (600 cps, SCS/ASCII)

  

3,395

42

4230-4I3/5I3 (600 cps, IPDS/ASCII)

  

3,995

42

Continuous Forms Module (CFM)*

9501

NC

0

Dual Purpose Module (DPM)*

9502

NC

0

Document Insertion Device (DID)*

9503

NC

0

Additional Continuous Forms Module (CFM)

4001

281

0

Additional Dual Purpose Module (DPM)

4002

281

0

Additional Document Insertion Device (DID)

4003

281

0

Field Conversion from ASF

4010

281

0

Printer Table

4460

248

0

Parallel Cable(6 ft.)

5612

48

0

RS-232C Serial Cable(20 ft.)

9386

47

0

RS-422A Serial Cable(50 ft.)

8652

63

0

RS-232C Serial Cable(40 ft.)

4342

123

0

RS-422A Serial Cable(100 ft.)

4346

185

0

RS-232 Serial Cable Kit

3741

65

0

Extended Memory (Plant)

  

500

0

Extended Memory (Field)

  

750

0
       

Warranty - 3 Months

      
       

IBM CE Setup Service

  

$199

  

 

Supplies

IBM High Yield 4224/4230/4232 Printer Ribbon for the IBM 4230 Printer

This customer replaceable cartridge ribbon, available with current 4224 and 4230 models, supports general purpose printing as well as automatic identification printing for visible light scanning.

bulletExpected life: Average 6 million DP characters
bulletEstimated annual usage: 18 to 24 ribbons
bulletStandard packaging: 1 per box; 12 per carton
bulletMinimum order quantity: 1 ribbon
bulletPart number: 1040440

Multipurpose, IBM 4224/4230/4232 Auto-Inking* Ribbon for the 4230 Printer

This customer replaceable cartridge ribbon, available with current 4224 and 4230 models, supports multi-purpose printing as well as automatic identification printing for both visible light scanning and infrared light scanning.

bulletExpected life: Average 15 million DP characters
bulletEstimated annual usage: 7 to 10 ribbons
bulletStandard packaging: 1 per box; 6 per carton
bulletMinimum order quantity: 1 ribbon
bulletPart number: 1040580

Maintenance

Printer Type

Printer Models

Base Warranty

Included In Price of Printer

ScvPac or Upgrade Maintenance Length (Includes  Warranty Months)

IBM List Price

ScvPacs

Electronic P/N

4230

101, 201, 1I1,  2I1

3 Month 7x24

7x24 1 Yr.

$324

31L2624

4230

101, 201, 1I1,  2I1

3 Month 7x24

7x24 3 Yr.

$1,090

31L2625

4230

101, 201, 1I1,  2I1

3 Month 7x24

7x24 5 Yr.

$1,786

31L2626

4230

1S2, 2S2, 102, 202, 4S3, 5S3, 4I3, 5I3, 4IZ

3 Month 7x24

7x24 1 Yr.

$378

31L2627

4230

1S2, 2S2, 102, 202, 4S3, 5S3, 4I3, 5I3, 4IZ

3 Month 7x24

7x24 3 Yr.

$1,272

31L2628

4230

1S2, 2S2, 102, 202, 4S3, 5S3, 4I3, 5I3, 4IZ

3 Month 7x24

7x24 5 Yr.

$2,083

31L2629

4230

  

3 Month 724

24 5 Yr.

$1729

31L2629

 

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