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TallyGenicom 5040 Printer Review
Expert review of the TallyGenicom 5040 printer
Designed for banking applications, the TallyGenicom 5040 is a passbook printer that offers quick print speed. It uses dot matrix monochrome printing technology and has 24 pins. Aside from printing on passbooks, it can also deliver receipts. This model offers a few connectivity options and has a front paper feed. Since the TallyGenicom 5040 is designed for passbook printing, it cannot print much else.
Design
This dot matrix printer weighs 22.05lbs and measures 14.9 x 11 x 6.6 inches. It has USB, parallel, and serial ports as well as a media feed. The control panel features status display and indicators. Bitmapped fonts and barcodes are installed in this unit. Its printer comes with an automatic head gap adjustment.
Advantages
The TallyGenicom 5040 already saves space but it can also boost productivity with its MTBF of 10,000 hours. The print speed of this unit can go as fast as 600 characters per second. With a maximum resolution of 360 x 180 dpi, printouts are sure to be readable and clear. This model can handle up to 5-part forms, one original and four copies. It is easy to connect as 3 interfaces are offered as standard.
Disadvantages
Since the TallyGenicom 5040 is specifically made for passbook printing, it has limited media handling capabilities. It only has a front paper feed and no paper paths.
