Chapter 1. Introduction
Printer overview .........................3
Description of models .......................4
Features used with the SureMark printers ..............6
Comparison of the SureMark models ................7
Differences among SureMark models ...............7
Differences between Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG9, and
Models TF6, TM6 .....................8
Planning information .......................9
Yourresponsibilities ......................9
Limitations ..........................9
Communication interfaces ....................10
Temperatureand humidity limits .................10
Physical dimensions ......................10
Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4 .............10
Models TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9 ..................11
Models TF6 and TM6 ....................12
Power requirements ......................12
Hardware requirements .....................13
Software requirements .....................13
Operating system requirements.................13
Application requirements ...................14
Resident code pages .....................15
Bar codes..........................15

Printer overview

The IBM SureMark printers are high-performance, high-function printers. The
SureMark is available in several models:
vModels TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4 feature a thermal customer receipt station and an
impact document insert station. The dual print heads enable quiet, fast printing at
the customer receipt station while providing the capability to print and frank
Figure1. IBM SureMark printers
Updated April 2, 2009
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