4692
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The Tektronix 4692 Color Copier was introduced in 1984 at a price of $5,995.
It could interface with 4106, 4107, 4109, 4113B Opt.9 and 4115B Opt.9 terminals, or a 4510 Rasterizer which extended its functionality to a graphics printer.
Key Specifications
| Printing technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 154 dpi |
| Colors | 216 colors/shades |
| Copy time | Full copy 10"×7.5" @ 154 dpi: 2 min |
| Paper format | ANSI A or (Opt.1) DIN A4 |
| Physical | 21.6 cm (8.5") H × 61 cm (24") L × 61 cm (24") W, 32 kg (70 lb) |
| Power | 87–107/104–128/191–235/209–250 VAC 48–62 Hz, 110–360 W |
Links
- Press Release, July 1984
- Tektronix 4692 Brochure
- Marketing Sales Release: 4692S and 4510A
- Tektronix 4510 Brochure
Documents referencing 4692
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology report july august 1984.pdf | Article | Simpler Media Handling System Reduces Cost / Increases Reliability | 1984 | 4692 | |
| Technology report july august 1984.pdf | Article | Fewer Clogs and Bubbles | David B. Kreitlow • Edward L. Sheufelt • Jeff Hall | 1984 | 4692 |
| Technology report may june 1986.pdf | Article | Tek’s First Ink Jet: High Manufacturing Yield Through Better Engineering | Gerhard Beenen | 1986 | 4692 |
Patents that may apply to 4692
| Page | Title | Inventors | Filing date | Grant date | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent US 4598303A | Method and apparatus for operating an ink jet head of an ink jet printer | Thomas E. Peekema • James O. Beehler | 1984-11-28 | 1986-07-01 | 4692 |
Project Staff
- Engineering Project Leader: Tom Peekema
- Mechanical: Dave Kreitlow
- Electrical: Steve Liepe and John Ziegler
- Software: Scott Phillips and Judd Sirotiak
- Service Support: Dan Harris
- Evaluation: Kathy Rudyk and Gerry Heslin
- Process Engineering: Merle Hendricks (electrical), and Mike Whitlow (mechanical)
Prices
| Year | Catalog price | In 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $5,995 | ~$19,100 |
