IBM 1403 printer

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:printer
gptkbp:characterTraits ASCII
gptkbp:collectibility collectible item for vintage tech enthusiasts
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:IBM_1401_computer
gptkbp:controls manual controls
gptkbp:culturalImpact icon of early computing era
gptkbp:design mechanical design
gptkbp:dimensions 30 x 30 x 20 inches
gptkbp:discontinued 1970s
gptkbp:documentType ink ribbon
gptkbp:endOfLife 1970s
gptkbp:environmentalImpact heavy machinery disposal issues
gptkbp:features automatic line spacing
variable print density
print head with 88 characters
gptkbp:hasFunction multi-part forms printing
gptkbp:hasOccupation enthusiasts and collectors
gptkbp:historicalEvent featured in tech museums
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered line printing technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IBM 1403 printer
gptkbp:introduced 1959
gptkbp:legacy widely used in the 1960s
used in many legacy systems
gptkbp:maintenance manual required
gptkbp:market significant in business computing
gptkbp:marketSegment business
gptkbp:noise_level 70 dB
gptkbp:performances 600 LPM
gptkbp:powerOutput hard copy
gptkbp:powers 500 watts
120V_AC
gptkbp:primaryUser provided_by_IBM
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:productionCompany 1959-1970s
gptkbp:productQuality high quality
gptkbp:reliability known for reliability
gptkbp:renovated available
gptkbp:resolution up to 240 DPI
gptkbp:schoolType wide format
gptkbp:services dot matrix
continuous forms
impact head
gptkbp:speed 600 lines per minute
gptkbp:successor gptkb:IBM_1402_printer
gptkbp:supports limited support today
gptkbp:topSpeed faster than earlier models
gptkbp:type line printer
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:IBM_mainframe_systems
gptkbp:user_interface gptkb:IBM_7090
gptkbp:userBase large enterprises
gptkbp:userInterface physical buttons
gptkbp:uses impact printing
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 pounds
gptkbp:width 132 characters