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{{About|a 1995 IBM printer called the IBM 6400. IBM also released an accounting machine series in the 1960s with the same type number|IBM 6400 Accounting Machines|IBM 6400 Accounting Machine}}

The '''IBM 6400''' family of [[line matrix printer]]s<ref name=IBM6400.IBM>{{cite web
   |url=https://public.dhe.ibm.com/printers/specs/6400.pdf
   |title=IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Family}}</ref> were modern highspeed business [[computer printer]]s introduced by [[IBM]] in 1995. These printers were designed for use on a variety IBM systems including [[Mainframe computer|mainframes]], [[Server (computing)|server]]s, and PCs.

==Configuration==
The 6400 was available in a choice of open pedestal (to minimize floor size requirements) or an enclosed cabinet (for quiet operation).<ref name=IBM6400.IBM/> Three models existed, with print speeds of 500, 1000 or 1500 lines/minute.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2002-10-22|title=New IBM 6400 Models|url=https://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&htmlfid=649/ENUSA02-1405|access-date=2021-10-07|website=www.ibm.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

When configured with the appropriate graphics option, it could print mailing bar codes "certified by the U.S. Postal service.<ref name=IBM6400.IBM/> Twelve configurations were commonly sold by IBM.<ref>{{cite web
   |url=https://www.cnet.com/products/ibm-6400-line-matrix-printer
   |title=IBM 6400 Line Matrix Printer Series Specs & Prices}}</ref>

==Rebadged==
These printers were manufactured by Printronix Corp and rebranded for IBM. All internal parts had the Printronix Logo and/or artwork. Although they once did, IBM no longer manufactures printers. One of their old printer divisions became [[Lexmark]] The other became the IBM Printing Systems Division, which was subsequently sold to Ricoh in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=China |date=2007-01-25 |title=Update: IBM to hand printing division over to Ricoh |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2549135/update--ibm-to-hand-printing-division-over-to-ricoh.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Computerworld |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:IBM printers|6400]]
[[Category:Line printers]]
[[Category:Computer-related introductions in 1995]]

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