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IBM Infoprint 3000 Advanced Function Printing System
IBM Infoprint 3000 is a high-speed, high-resolution, continuous-form production printing
system designed and integrated for high-volume iSeries printing. The IBM Infoprint 3000
Advanced Function Printing System is an intermediate production printing family that fits
between iSeries midrange printers (Infoprint 60 and Infoprint 62) and the high-end production
printing systems (Infoprint 4000). IBM Infoprint 3000 printers deliver print speeds from 112 to
344 impressions per minute, with the ability to perform two-up printing (8.5 by 11 inch pages)
using the new 17-inch print-head technology. Monthly print volumes can go up to 4.4 million
impressions.
This new printing system not only prints at high speeds, but also prints high quality. Print
fidelity is at 480 dpi or 600 dpi, and the print resolution is switchable. Existing iSeries
applications developed at 240 dpi or 300 dpi are automatically enhanced to either 480 dpi or
600 dpi.
The IBM Infoprint 3000 is directly attached to the iSeries (using Ethernet or token-ring) and is
fully supported by Print Services Facility/400, the full-function print management subsystem
of OS/400. Full application enablement includes system printer file function, DDS, Infoprint
Designer for iSeries, AFP Utilities, Advanced Print Utility (APU), Page Printer Formatting Aid
(PPFA/400), AFP Toolbox, and many other IBM and third-party document composition
products.
With high-volume applications such as reports, statements, documents, and direct mail,
continuous-forms printing ensures high reliability. They also ensure the attachment of a wide
variety of pre- and post-processing devices (paper roll input, cutters, inserters, and so on) for
a smooth end-to-end process. This is an intelligent process that starts with blank paper and
can end up a complete package ready for mailing.