FormsMaster 8000 Series

FormsMaster 8000 Series

Superior Forms Printing Technology

FormsMaster printers utilize the latest technology from Printek, offering the ultimate in reliability and control over your critical applications at print speeds up to 800 cps. Operation is office quiet. All configuration parameters may be accessed remotely, putting you in total control of the printer. FormsMaster 8000 series printers will improve your on-time performance and customer service levels.

Print Speed. 800 cps in Fast Draft mode. 600 cps in Draft mode. Throughput of 400 lines per minute printing 80 characters per line.

Tractor System. FormsMaster 8000 has a single set of straight up tractors, FormsMaster 8003 has a Tri-Trak system with three sets of straight-through tractors.

Continuous Mode. The FormsMaster 8003 automatically loads paper if a paper out condition occurs.

Problem-Free Forms Handling. Straight-up paper path ensures smooth flow of forms. Paper jam sensor allows reliable, unattended printing.

Waste-Free Forms Tear-Off. Automatic positioning of forms for tear-off, saving time, money and material.

Automatic Printhead Adjustment. FormsMaster printers automatically adjust for any form thickness up to 6 parts. Also, horizontal and vertical print positions may be finely adjusted from front panel.

FormsCutter. An optional internal forms cutter automatically cuts printed forms whenever you switch between tractors. Provides unattended printing.

Easy Set Up. FormsMaster printers can be configured through the front panel, through downloading, or through optional plug-in modules. The front panel has 2x16 LCD display. Unique parameters for up to 10 different forms can be stored and recalled at any time. User friendly form names may be displayed on the front panel (i.e., "INVOICE," "PACKING LIST," etc.)

Fault Recovery. Print jobs may be recovered in the event of a fault condition with page reprint feature.

Set-up Module. Portable set-up module lets the user download parameter settings from one printer to another. The unit fits in the palm of your hand.

Flexible Connectivity. Auto port switching between parallel and serial interfaces. IBM Coax and Twinax, IPDS, and Ethernet interfaces available. Popular printer emulation’s are standard.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:

FormsMaster 8000 $3,595.00
FormsMaster 8003 $4,195.00

Peripheral Services, Inc. is an Authorized Distributor.
Please call PSI at 1-800-754-0430

FormsMaster 8000 / 8003 specifications

Print Modes: Fast Draft - 800 cps, Draft - 600 cps, Fast Draft/High-Impact - 400 cps, High-Impact - 300 cps, Letter Quality - 150 cps, Optical Quality - 100 cps, Graphics* - 28,800 dps.
Character Matrix: Fast Draft - 9x9 cell, Draft - 12x9 cell, Letter Quality - 24x18 cell, optical Quality 36x18 cell.

Printhead: 19-wire parallel array.

Character Sets: Fast Draft, Draft, and Letter Quality for Epson and IBM Proprinter. Optical Quality for OCR-A and OCR-B.

Character Spacing: 5,6, 6.7 ,7.5, 8.4, 8.6,10,12, 13.3 15, 16.7, 17.1, and cpi.*

Line Length: 13.6 inches.*

Paper Handling: Tri-Trak tractor-shuttle feature keeps three forms loaded at once. Tear Bar - Auto Scroll allows zero tear-off distance. Auto-Gap allows zero tear-off distance. Auto-Gap adjusts printhead to form thickness. Paper Type - fanfold, continuous forms, edge punched, one to 6 part forms. 15lb min weight for single-part paper, 0.025 in. Max thickness. Paper motion, paper edge and paper out sensing.

Paper Slew Rate: 16 ips.
Paper Width: 2.5 to 15 inches (6.4 to 38.1 cm)

Paper Loading: Straight path, bottom loading.

Ribbon: Cartridge-nylon fabric, mobius loop, 23 million characters.

Audible Noise (Draft Mode): 55dBA.

Continuous Mode (FormsMaster 8003 only): Automatically loads paper from another tractor if paper out condition occurs.

Interfaces: Serial and parallel both standard. Serial RS232 - asynchronous. Baud rates: 110-19,200. Parity: odd, even, ignore or none. Protocols: XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK, and Hardware handshake. Parallel-Centronics compatible. Automatic I/O switching, I/O buffer 32K.Optional interfaces - see options.
Software Controls: Emulation choice of Printek, Epson FX, IBM Proprinter, DEC Lal20 or Basic Bar Codes (Includes Code 39, 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5).
Setup: Automatic Methods - Plug-in module or host downloadable.

Operator Controls: Normal Operating Mode: Online, Form Feed/Load, Forms Select/Unload, and Vertical Print Adjustment.

Form Parameters: Non-volatile memory for ten forms, each supporting settings for: tractor path, cpi, lpi, form length, left and right margins, top and bottom margins, unidirectional printing, slashed or non-slashed zero, language*, font, high-impact on/off.

Operator Indicators: LED for Online and Setup. 2x16 LCD for form selection. On/Off line status and error descriptions.

Physical Specifications: Height - 11.8 in., Width - 26.25 in., Depth - 20.5 in., Weight - 63 lbs.

Reliability: MTBF - 10,000 hours on electronics with no duty cycle limitations. Printhead life - 500 million draft equivalent characters. Machine life - 1 million pages. One-year printer warranty, two-year printhead warranty when Printek brand ribbons are used; one-year warranty when non-Printek brand ribbons are used.

*May be emulation dependent.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Peripheral Services, Inc. is an Authorized Distributor.
Please call PSI at 1-800-754-0430

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