The Texas Instruments TI 850 (P/N: 2222440-0001) and TI 860 (P/N: 2232783-0002) models are high performance, compact microprinters. Models designed with ease of use and compatibility in mind, the TI 850/860 provide fast draft document throughput, correspondence-quality printing, and graphics.

Printing Capability

9x9 dot matrix, 9-wire stored-energy printhead 150 cps draft-quality mode Optimized bidirectional printing 15 x 18 dot matrix double pass 35 cps correspondence-quality mode 125-million average character printhead life

Character Print

96-character full ASCII, 7 international character sets Spacing: - Horizontal: 5, 6, 8.3, 10, 12, 16.7 cpi (40, 48, 66, 80, 96, 134 cpl) - Vertical: 3, 4, 6 and 8 lpi (lines per inch) Software-selectable double-strike and emphasis printing True descenders and underlining, Subscripts and superscripts

Graphics

Raster graphics Dot densities: - Horizontal of 60, 72, 120 and 144 dots per inch (dpi) - Vertical dot densities of 72 and 144 dpi Eight-bit vertical input 64 Mosaic graphics characters

Ribbon

Snap-in cartridge ribbon One-half inch nylon - 10 yards Three million character life

Paper Handling

Standard friction feed Maximum width forms: - Friction-fed: 11" (TI 850), 16" (TI 860) - Tractor-fed: 10" (TI 850), 15" (TI 860) Handles single sheet, cut forms, continuous and roll paper Handles continuous forms (up to three parts) In and out top paper path Close tearoff of approximately one inch from last printed line Paper out switch Options: snap-in/out metering tractors, forms tray and paper roll holder

Interface

Serial and parallel standard: - Serial EIA RS-232-C, 7 or 8 bits, ready/busy signal - Centronics parallel with 1000 cps, strobe acknowledge Serial transmission rates: 200, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 baud Buffer: 256-character buffer, Optional 4K buffer Connector: Single 36-pin, rear

Physical Specs

Size (WxDxH): 16.2" x 13.0" x 5.0" (TI 850) Weight: 15 pounds (TI 850) Acoustic noise level: 62dB (A-weighted) Temperature: 41 to 104°F (operating), -22 to 158°F (idle) Voltage: 90 to 132 VAC or 187 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 HZ Power: 100 watt maximum requirement Compliance: FCC level B