As of early A.D. 2004, support for Memorex/Telex/MTX terminals and printers was offered by the following:

- EDS Global Field Services
- Memorex.co.jp (Japanese)
- TeleMechanics (+1 941/751-3452)

The actual designer/manufacturer of the Memorex/Telex 1472 appears to have been:

        Forvus Research, Inc.
        742-200 McKnight Drive
        PO Box 1261
        Knightdale, NC 27545-1261

        Voice: +1 919/954-0063
          Fax: +1 919/954-9254
         WATS:  1 888-323-4887
        Email: info@forvus.com
          Web: http://www.forvus.com/

The Memorex/Telex 6500 series of terminals were originally produced by AT&T.

#### Memorex/Telex IBM-Compatible Printers and Terminals

Memorex Telex Printers 1330 Dot Matrix Printer 1345 Dot Matrix Printer 1505/1510/1515 Line Matrix Printers 5162Laser Printer 5245 Laser Printer 5020 Continuous Forms Laser Printer 5035 Continuous Forms Laser Printer 5024 Continuous Forms Laser Printer Memorex Telex Displays 1481 Monochrome Coax SNA Display 1483 Color Coax SNA Display 1483 DSV Color Dual Screen SNA Display 1486 Twinax Display Station 1487 Twinax Color Display Station Visara Windows Based Terminal 1683 Network Computing Terminal Decision Data Products - Call for information Printers The Memorex Telex line of IBM compatible dot matrix and laser printers features a broad range of high duty cycle products designed for the most demanding applications. Intended for mid-range and cluster environments they offer impact print speeds from 200 cps to 1200 lpm and laser printing at up to 16 ppm with true 1200 dots per inch resolution and a monthly duty cycle of 75,000 pages. These are workhorse printers with exceptional print quality and high reliability. Return to top
1330 Dot Matrix Printer Handles high volume, heavy duty applications in both 3270 and ASCII/LAN environments. A four line 80 character display provides menus and diagnostic messages. Graphics support is offered through IPDS and All Points Addressable (APA) programmed symbols. Printer output can be monochrome, four or eight color depending on the ribbon cartridge. Speed: 1330-X01 250CPS, 1330-X02 400CPS, 1330-X03 600CPS. Compatibility: IBM 4230, 4232, 4247. Return to top
1345 Dot Matrix Printer The MTX 1345 Dot Matrix Printer delivers speed, performance, and flexibility in a cost-effective package. Printing at speeds up to 600 characters per second (CPS), the 1345 allows the printing of a variety of applications, including text, graphics, and bar codes. The 1345 offers a duty cycle of up to 20,000 pages per month and meets the challenges of heavy printing requirements. The 1345 uses a 24-wire printhead to achieve outstanding print quality for the most discriminating jobs. With a rated life of 400 million characters, the printhead offers extended use. The MTX 1345 conserves the life its printwires through the use of the automatic gap feature, while ensuring consistent print quality. If multiple forms are required, the 1345 dot matrix printer is the ideal printing solution. A straight through paper path virtually eliminates jams, and print modules are available for print applications on fanfold paper, single sheets, heavy formsets, labels, and envelopes. The MTX 1345 provides quiet operation and the ability to choose the interface for new or multi-host operations. The 1345 can be connected via serial or parallel ports: For LAN applications, Ethernet and Token Ring connectivity is your option, for 3270 environments, coax SCS attachment is supported, and for the AS/400 twinax environment, the 1345 supports both the SCS and IPDS protocols. Return to top
1505/1510/1515 Line Printers High speed shuttle matrix printers that offer a choice of speed and connectivity options - coax, twinax or ASCII. Support for SNA character string or the Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) is available on the coax/twinax models. This is a high duty cycle printer using field-proven technology that has demonstrated its reliability over years of service. Speed: 1505-001 500LPM, 1510-001 1000LPM, 1515-ST1 1500LPM. Compatibility: IBM 6400.
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5162 Laser Printer A medium duty laser printer with a maximum duty cycle of 65,000 pages per month. The 5162 offers a number of resident connectivity options including coax, twinax, serial and parallel ASCII ports. Auto-sensing intelligence switches protocols automatically to allow simultaneous printer sharing across multiple platforms with no operator inervention. It supports both PCL5e and PostScript Level 2 languages simultaneoulsy. Resolution: 1200DPI. Speed: 5162-16PPM. Compatibility: IBM 4028/3912/3916 (IPDS), IBM 5256/5224/5219 (SCS).
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5245 Laser Printer A fully integrated non-impact page printer that provides complete ASCII, 3270 and mid-range printing solutions. The 5245 delivers quality output at resolutions 1200 dots per inch. It supports PCL5e and PostScript Level 2. The standard input capacity of 250 sheets is expandable to 750 sheets. With monthly duty cycles of 100,000 pages per month, the 5245 is a true workhorse. Resolution: True 1200DPI. Speed: 24PPM. Compatibility: IBM 4028/3912/3916 (IPDS), IBM 5256/5224/5219 (SCS). Return to top
Continuous Forms Laser Printer Family The MTX Continuous Forms Laser printers offer the high quality imaging of a laser printer and the speed and reliability of a continuous forms printer. The Continuous Forms Printer family is comprised of the MTX 5024, 5020 and 5035 printers. Features The continuous forms laser printers come standard with several features, which position them ahead of the competition. Such features include laser quality on continuous forms, wide variety of printing media, straight-through paper path, PSA software platform, high quality graphics printing from industry standard graphics formats, and LED imaging technology, just to name a few. Software Compatibility MTX Continuous Forms Laser printers are designed under the Printer System Architecture (PSA) software platforms. PSA provides software compatibility with the MTX 5024 Continuous Forms Laser printer, MTX Thermal printers, and MTX 1500 Series Line Matrix printers. As a result, software investments are protected, allowing you to choose the best technology for your needs without having to rewrite the application software to match technologies. One of the greatest advantages of PSA is the ability to upgrade software platforms, which means MTX printers grow and respond according to your environment. Return to top 5024 Continuous Forms Laser The MTX 5024 and 5024 IPDS printers, operating at a speedy 24 pages per minute, produce clean, sharp laser quality images at 300 DPI resolution. The 5024 IPDS offers a fully integrated IPDS printing solution, making MTX the only name you'll need for IPDS based applications. Return to top 5035 Continuous Forms Laser Printer The MTX 5035 is the premier printing solution of the Continuous Forms Laser family. The MTX 5035, printing 35 pages per minute (ppm) with a duty cycle of 300,000 pages per month, has what it takes to ensure printing deadlines are met with ease. And with the MTX 5035's improved imaging system, the cost per page is significantly lower. Available in 240 (IPDS model), 300 (standard resolution), and 400 (requires special print head) dots per inch (dpi) resolutions, this printer offers DuraFusionÖ and is the answer for the highest quality images on the widest variety of form and media. The MTX 5035 is one of only a few continuous form fed laser printing solutions with a cut-sheet option. Return to top 5020 Continuous Forms Laser Printer The MTX 5020 offers several of the same features as the MTX 5035 - but offers a smaller size and lower price, which brings high quality laser printing within the budgets of many medium-sized businesses. Designed exclusively for the data integrity of continuous forms laser printing, the MTX 5020 offers outstanding print quality and forms versatility. Printing 20 ppm, with a duty cycle of 200,000 pages per month, the 5020 uses the FlashFusionÖ fusing system to yield sharp laser print quality at 300 dpi on a wide range of fan-folded materials. Return to top Displays
| 1476 A2/G2 Display Station The Memorex Telex 1476 A2/G2 Display Station features a 14-inch green or amber flat phosphor screen with a 9 x 20 pixel character block to display up to 1920 characters with sharp, crisp definition for ease of viewing. The 72-Hz refresh rate ensures a flicker-free screen. Easily accessible front controls allow users to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display screen for individual comfort. Comparable to IBMÆs 3476 Display Stations, the 1476 A2/G2 can operate in two terminal modes: a single display session, for systems where addresses are not readily available or with Host Addressable Print, a standard parallel printer can serve as a host-addressable printer in conjunction with the display session. Both IBM 4214 and 5256 Model 2 Twinax Printer emulations are supported. The Memorex Telex 1476 A2/G2 Display Station easily attaches to an IBM System/36, System/38 or AS/400. The display can also be attached remotely via a 5294, 5394 or 5495 remote control unit. Advantages Power saver mode cuts energy costs and extends display life. Full-screen menus simplify setup. Host Addressable Print provides local host printing with a parallel printer. Vital Product Data support allows participation in system asset management. Keystroke record/playback enables storage of up to 1,500 keystrokes in nonvolatile memory for playback. Record/playback security mode enables you to prevent playback of recorded keystrokes. Rule cursor enables quick alignment of columns and rows for tabular entry. Magnetic stripe card and bar code readers speed data entry and processing. Multiple keyboard options allow system customization to meet your needs and space requirements.
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| 1481 SNA Display Enhanced Features in a Basic Function Display The Memorex Telex 1481 SNA Display allows users to take full advantage of the display-host link by providing enhanced productivity features and an ergonomic design to improve operator efficiency. The 1481 SNA Display features a 14-inch amber, green, or black-on-white flat phosphor screen using a 9 x 20-pixel character block to produce sharp, crisp character definition. In addition, the 72-Hz refresh rate ensures a flicker-free screen. Easily accessible front controls adjust brightness and contrast of the display screen. The 1481 is a plug compatible replacement for IBMÆs 3471 display. Highlights Power saver mode cuts energy costs and extends display life. Local screen printer support accommodates hard copy output at operator's desks. Pulldown menus simplify setup. Vital Product Data support allows participation in system asset management functions. Autoskip after local print saves time and paper. Rule cursor enables quick alignment of columns for tabular entry. Mark unprotected fields indicator reduces field search time. Onscreen coax active indicator enable s quick recognition of host connection/polling. Easily accessible front controls adjust brightness and contrast of the display screen. Magnetic stripe card reader, bar code reader, and light pen speed data entry and processing. Numeric lock Dual purpose connector Audible alarm Modifiable keyboard Mono/dual case mode Response time monitor Serial number entry Entry assist function Cursor speed selection Tilt/rotate capability Lift arm support Selectable cursor Electronic password lock security Typematic delay Return to top
| 1482 A/G/P and D/E/W Display Stations Integrated, Cost-Effective Display Functionality A plug compatible alternative to the IBM 3482, the Memorex Telex 1482 A/G/P and D/E/W display stations are available in 14- or 15-inch amber, green, or black-on-white flat phosphor screens. They offer advanced functionality such as a horizontal split screen capability that simplifies redundant and time-consuming tasks by displaying two horizontal screens simultaneously. Easily accessible front controls let users adjust screen brightness and contrast. A high 70-Hz refresh rate ensures comfortable, flicker-free viewing. Clear character definition eases eye strain. Additionally, these displays support overscan and reverse video for customers requiring this capability. Productivity enhancements offered by these displays include: electronic (versus mechanical) keylock, an increased record/playback capability of 7,000 keystrokes, the new horizontal split screen capability, Host Addressable Print, an advanced power saver mode that meets the most stringent standards, and standard light pen support. The Memorex Telex 1482 A/G/P and D/E/W displays meet ISO 9241 Part 3 requirements for operator comfort and task performance. These requirements define parameters for such things as character size and definition, flicker-free viewing, lack of screen jitter, and good luminance balance between foreground and background. The 1482 A/G/P and D/E/W models are compliant with the TCO 1992 power consumption standards set by the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees, which require that the unit consume less than 8 watts during power down. The units far exceed the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for energy-saving computer equipment. Return to top
| 1483 SNA Display Horizontal Split Screen Plus Advanced Features The new 1483 SNA Display offers the choice of a 14-, 15- and 17-inch color monitor that is an excellent solution for straight data entry and basic-function computing needs. Featuring horizontal split screens, the 1483 simplifies many redundant tasks by simultaneously displaying two screens. The SuperVGA color monitors have 63 programmable colors available to customize screen colors, data entry fields, and the rule cursor. Easy color coding minimizes field search time and optimizes viewing ease. Additionally, the 1483 supports overscan and reverse video for customers who require this capability. The 1483 SNA Display is a superior alternative to IBMÆs 3482/3483 display. The 1483 uses PC-style monitors to provide equipment investment protection. An easy upgrade from a fixed function to a PC capability only requires the logic module to be switched. The keyboards have PC legends to make them interchangable between the display and the PC. The Memorex Telex 1483 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 requirements which define parameters for character size and definition, flicker-free viewing, lack of screen jitter, and good luminance balance between foreground and background for operator comfort and task performance. It is also compliant with the very stringent TCO 1992 radiation and power consumption standards set by the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees, which requires that the unit consume fewer than 8 watts during power down. Performance Features Electronic keylock 7,000 record/playback keystrokes Horizontal split screen capability Cut and paste between split screens Power saver mode Auto screen cutoff Host Addressable Print Autoskip after local print Print trim function Landscape and portrait printing Print all user setup menus Plain printer support Variable lines per page Suppress null lines on print Print withyout attributes Default to 17 CPI in Model 5 Separate logic base Light pen support Magnetic stripe/bar code reader Return to top
| 1483 DSV SNA Display Dual Screen and a Choice of Five Monitors The new 1483 DSV SNA Display offers the choice of a 14-, 15- and 17-inch color monitor. The SuperVGA color monitors has 63 programmable colors available to customize screen colors, data entry fields, and the rule cursor. This easy color coding minimizes field search time and optimizes viewing ease. The 1483 DSV Display provides vertical side-by-side presentation of two full screens of information from two active host sessions. Both sessions are active allowing data in each screen to be updated. Other vendor solutions display only one 80-column active session, plus a smaller reference screen with only cut-and-paste capability. Because the data is available for immediate use via the controller's multiple logical sessions, users can merge data between applications residing on the same host or on different hosts. Any screen size (Mod 2, 3, 4, or 5) can be displayed on either side of a dual side-by-side screen. This capability simplifies redundant tasks while providing double the information at a single glance. Dual screen capability only takes one cable connection. No complex wiring is required. Unlike alternative solutions that require expensive PCs with windowing capability only the logical units from the controller are used. The Memorex Telex 1483 meets ISO 9241 Part 3 requirements that ensure viewer comfort by defining parameters for such things as character size and definition, flicker-free viewing, lack of screen jitter, and good luminance balance between foreground and background. It is also compliant with TCO 1992 radiation and power consumption standards set by the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees, which requires that the unit consume fewer than 8 watts during power down. Combined with the Memorex Telex 1174 Internetwork Controller, the versatile 1483 DSV offers a wealth of additional features. The 1174's extensive host connections enable concurrent access to 3270, TCP/IP, or ASCII hosts on the 1483 DSV Display providing the functionality of multiple systems on one desktop. Performance Features Record/playback keystrokes Cut and paste between dual screens Power saver mode Auto screen cutoff Host Addressable Print Autoskip after local print Print trim function Landscape and portrait printing Print all user setup menus Plain printer support Variable lines per page Suppress null lines on print Print without attributes Default to 17 CPI in Model 5 Separate logic base Light pen support Magnetic stripe/bar code reader Note: When a Memorex Telex monitor is connected to the 1483 DSV logic base and the unit is in power saver mode, power consumption for the total system is less than 5 watts. Return to top
| 1486 Display Station The Ergonomic Display Station for Today and Tomorrow The Memorex Telex 1486 Display Station is a flat-screen IBM 3486-compatible display, providing support for the enhanced user interface, extended character buffer, typeahead buffer, and Vital Product Data. In addition, the 1486 provides 132-column character support, which is usually offered only on the high-end devices. Underscoring, boldface, and superscripts - up to seven attributes per character - can be used without distracting attribute characters onscreen. MTX has equipped the 1486 with dynamic horizontal split screen. When two sessions are displayed, this feature allows a full 25 lines of screen data to be viewed no matter which application is active. Advantages Ideographic character set provides crisp graphical support of windowing and featured icons. Internal calculator enables cutting and pasting of results directly into the application. 72-Hz refresh rate ensures a flicker-free screen. Support for three host sessions lets you run two display sessions plus an additional printer session. Very low frequency design meets tough Swedish standards. Dynamic split screen automatically expands the window currently selected when you need two simultaneous sessions onscreen. Stationary or movable rule cursor helps you align columns quickly when using tables. Tilt/swivel base and optional lift arm provide a full range of adjustments for comfortable, glare-free viewing. Record/playback security mode protects your recorded keystroke sequences. Return to top
| 1487 Display Station High Performance With Investment Protection for Midrange Users The 1487 Display Station provides a cost effective solution with the functionality needed in today's AS/400 environment. The twinax dual session display has a monitor that is separate from the logic base, permitting easy migration from a fixed function display to a personal computer. An optional Copy/Edit module significantly reduces setup time in large installations. The module enables system administrators to duplicate macros, printer drivers, and other setup parameters from one display station to another while it also provides support for additional printers. The 1487 is capable of displaying either an 80- or 132-column session with the screen split horizontally or vertically. The dividing line between the two sessions can be moved up/down or left/right. Several SVGA color monitor options are available with the 1487 covering a variety of sizes. All displays have a low-frequency design that complies with industry standards for electromagnetic emissions. The 1487 also supports a variety of print options including host addressable printing that permits system prints on a display-attached printer. Advantages Support for five host sessions enables you to run any combination of up to four display sessions and two printer sessions. Optional Copy/Edit module reduces setup time in large installations. Mouse support for local and host applications makes setup and migration easy. Both horizontal and vertical split-screen display have movable separator lines. Onscreen multi-function calculator increases user efficiency. Programmable color lets you color-code data entry fields to save field search time and reduce eyestrain. Vital Product Data support enables full participation in system asset management functions. Record/playback provides 1,500-keystroke storage with data security playback option. Return to top
| Visara 410 Windows-Based Terminal Connectivity Choices for Lan or Coax Environments Product Overview The MTX Visara Windows-based Terminal brings all of this and more to the desktop. It offers high-performance and functionality through a Media GX processor, multi-session and multi-host access, support for both Microsoft RDP and Citrix ICA protocols, and integrated host emulations. The Visara incorporates the Microsoft Windows CE operating system and combines the ease of management and inherent security of a terminal environment with the application and performance of a desktop PC. It eliminates many PC complexities by returning centralized desktop control to the IT manager. Data processing and storage are exclusive to the server or host, therefore creating a true, centrally controlled, client-server environment. The Visara enables users to simultaneously connect to multiple host systems. Embedded in the onboard memory, the terminal emulation software provides TN5250E, TN3270E and VT220/100 emulation. The VisaraÆs integrated software offers a direct connection to the host system. It actually bypasses the server and eliminates the need for supplementary server-based emulation software. Additionally, the Visara passes full screens directly to the host through TCP/IP connections, which increases desktop performance through the reduction of network traffic. The Visara allows users the ability to run Windows 3.X, Windows 95/98/NT applications through a centrally managed multi-user Windows NT server. This allows for complete PC functionality. The server establishes the individual sessions and all processing occurs on the server. The related presentation screens are sent remotely to the Visara and the administrator controls desktop access. The MTX Visara Windows-based Terminal brings high-performance, functionality, and a low total cost of ownership to your organization, while maintaining centralized control of your desktops. Return to top 1683 Network Computing Terminal Product Overview The MTX 1683 Network Computing Terminal (NCT) is a powerful, cost-effective solution, which provides access to legacy mainframe and midrange hosts, as well as the Internet, intranet, and windows-based applications. The 1683 NCT boasts superior connectivity and a broad feature set, including a resident web browser, resident QNX operating system, and resident Citrix ICA support. The NCT is designed to migrate enterprises from fixed function displays to intelligent desktops. It not only increases operator efficiency, but also provides for new applications and offers a low total cost of ownership. The resident clients on the 1683, including TN3270 and TN5250 client support, enable seamless migration to a 1683 without disruption to host environments. MTX realizes that tremendous investments have been made in mainframe and midrange host applications and that their continued use is essential. The 1683 NCT protects these investments and provides direct access to these host applications through a LAN environment. Using the optional coax adapter, the 1683 operates as a CUT mode device, providing a plug and play replacement for older terminals. The NCT offers an exclusive feature, the Coax-to-Ethernet Bridge. The Coax-to-Ethernet Bridge has been designed specifically for the MTX Communication Server platforms, the 1174-S Series. This innovative advantage gives IT managers the ability to directly connect into existing coax cabling through a simple plug and play connection via an RG62AU (BNC) connector. This feature has many benefits, including no rewiring, no host changes, and no change in user operation. This coax connection, coupled with more resident functionality than any other network computing device, positions the 1683 NCT as the most cost-effective, highest value upgrade path for mainframe and LAN/WAN based organizations. Click here to learn more about the Communication Servers. The MTX 1683 NCT is a true desktop solution. It allows users to migrate beyond a dedicated fixed function terminal by integrating support for IP and client/server applications. It offers flexibility in cabling, from traditional coax attachments to Ethernet connectivity. The 1683 NCT offers a wide range of productivity tools, which are embedded in the resident operating system and will increase operating efficiency. The NCT allows IS managers to add new applications at their own pace and offers an inherently low total cost of ownership. It is truly the desktop solution for Return to top

EDS Global Field Services handles Memorex-Telex repairs.
Link to Visara.com
Link to michaelsystems.com
Link to Forvus Research
Link to Dempsey Business Systems
Link to "Memorex Telex Model C3473A" comments in Linux-Net archive
Picture of Memorex/Telex 1174 communication controller