1984 IBM 6731 #11-5211160
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Donald Resor (MonarkeIV)
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Last Edit: 04-10-2024 at 01:02AM
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Description:
IBM 6731 Diskette Module.
The 6731 is an added accessory which could be connected to the IBM 85 or 95 Electronic Typewriters via 6-conductor modular cable.
The 6731 announced Retail price: $1,143.00
IPL Diskette price: $60.00
Modularity Option: $300.00 (Field Installation)
IBM Electronic 85 Retail price: $1,677.00
IBM Electronic 95 Retail Price: $2,218.00
From IBM's announcement January 9, 1984 notes:
The IBM Typewriter Diskette Module is a desk-top unit which attaches to, and provides removable diskette storage for, the IBM Electronic Typewriters 85 and 95. The Diskette Module uses 5.25" diskettes and reads and writes in a single format on one side of a diskette at a time. Approximately 60,000 characters can be stored on a diskette side.
The IBM Typewriter Diskette Module enhances the IBM 85 and IBM 95 so that it can meet the following requirements:
- Long-term storage
- Storage of long documents
- Workload distribution
- Document confidentiality
- Forms applications
- Multiple principal support
An initial program load (IPL) diskette is included with each Diskette Module to load the microcode that provides the Diskette Module its function. All existing functions remain the same for the IBM Electronic Typewriters 85 and 95. Additional functions provided by the Diskette Module include resident diagnostics and automatic recording of a diskette index.
An IBM Typewriter Modularity Option must be installed on the IBM Electronic Typewriters 85 and 95 for attachment of the Diskette Module. One Modularity Option can accomodate both the IBM Typewriter Diskette Module and the IBM Typewriter Communication Module. The Modularity Option can be installed in the plant or in a customer's office by a Customer Service Representative. When ordering this feature installed in the plant, the IBM 85/95 becomes a Custom machine.
Publications
The following literature has been revised to reflect this announcement:
* Electronic Typewriter Specification Sheet (G540-3062)
* Typewriter Family Brochure (G540-3056)
* Electronic Typewriter Product Awareness Card (G540-3066)
* Typewriter Communication Module Awareness Card (G552-2003)
Also, a new Typewriter Diskette Module Awareness Card (G552-2002) is available as a customer brochure highlighting the features, functions and benefits of the Diskette Module.
From the user manual, which explains how the floppy diskettes are to be prepared and used, in this case, just like a "flippy" diskette.
Preparing a New Work Diskette to Store Documents
Both sides of a new work diskette must be prepared to store documents from the typewriter. You need to prepare each side of a new work diskette only one time.
To prepare a side of a new work diskette:
1. The program diskette must have already been loaded into the Diskette Module.
2. Unload the program diskette.
3. Load the new work diskette into the Diskette Module with the notch on the bottom edge.
4. Press Del + 0 (zero on the numbers' row).
5. Press Del + 0 again.
• The typewriter Wait light will stay on until the work diskette is ready to use.
• This operation may take up to two minutes for each side.
6, To prepare the other side of the work diskette:
a. Unload the work diskette.
b. Reload it with the notch on the top edge this time.
c. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
Note: Prepare a work diskette one time only. If you prepare a side of a work diskette that has already been used, all documents on that side of the diskette will be deleted!
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