IBM InfoPrint 1226tn

IBM InfoPrint 1226tn
alaScore 73

26 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability. The value for money is also mentioned favorably.

value for money, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the IBM InfoPrint 1226tn is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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Amazon review summary for the IBM InfoPrint 1226tn

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the IBM InfoPrint 1226tn from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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open source driver available for osx 10.4+

 

open source driver available for osx 10.4+

I just discovered that an open source driver is available for this device, to allow it to work with devices other than mice and keyboards. it is called imate-osx. it is available at code dot google dot com slash p slash imate dash osx (url mangled to...

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Works fine with 10.5.8

 

Works fine with 10.5.8

I'm using two of them, with an Apple Extended Keyboard II (GREAT keyboard) and since my Pro Mouse started skittering, an old Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II i had in the back of a drawer!! Using an Intel MacBook Pro 2.16GHz intel core duo. Have not tried...

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Works great

 

Works great

I needed to replace the keyboard for my Mac and remembered I had purchased a keyboard several years ago and never used it. I discovered that it did not have the correct connector to use with my iMac. So I did some research and found that I could use...

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Not compatible with OS X 10.4 or higher.

 

Not compatible with OS X 10.4 or higher.

I got this product from a friend of mine with a legendary Apple IIgs keyboard. Unfortunately, it didn't work with my Intel-based MacBook running Leopard. I tried Griffin Tech's driver downloaded from their website, but it didn't support Intel Macs....

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It works!

 

It works!

I recently found an Apple Extended Keyboard II (the old school kind with mechanical switches) at the local thrift store for $1.00. Next to it was an ADB cable for $1.00. Fantastic find! Now all I needed was this iMate. Though it was designed for...

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It works!

 

It works!

I recently found an Apple Extended Keyboard II (the old school kind with mechanical switches) at the local thrift store for $1.00. Next to it was an ADB cable for $1.00. Fantastic find! \n \nNow all I needed was this iMate. Though it was designed for...

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Compatible with OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and Intel Macs

 

Compatible with OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and Intel Macs

This review was written on an Apple Extended II Keyboard plugged into a Griffin iMate which is plugged into a MacBook Pro. It works fine, and no drivers are needed. For hardware other than keyboards or one-button mice, you're on your own.

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Compatible with OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and Intel Macs

 

Compatible with OS X 10.5 ("Leopard") and Intel Macs

This review was written on an Apple Extended II Keyboard plugged into a Griffin iMate which is plugged into a MacBook Pro. It works fine, and no drivers are needed. For hardware other than keyboards or one-button mice, you're on your own.

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Works great with Intel Macs and OS 10.4!

 

Works great with Intel Macs and OS 10.4!

Hey - IGNORE the dummy who left a bad review on this item, when he never bought or tried it (DUH!). I'm an Apple Mac tech, and after researching this item, I could see no reason why it wouldn't work with Mac OS 10.4 and my Intel Mac Mini. After all, OS...

Product Specifications

Produce large-format business-critical information with an entry-level, compact, monochrome laser printer. The Infoprint 1226 series is ideal for graphics, desktop publishing, finance or engineering output that requires sample prints and larger sized reports. Wireless connectivity options allow you to connect to your LAN or print from handheld devices or mobile phones.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:16.9in
Height:15.4in
Weight:55.6lbs
Width:18.1in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC / Unix
Country Kits:Belgium / Denmark / France/North America
Manufacturer:IBM/InfoPrint Solutions
Model:1226tn
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:IBM InfoPrint/InfoPrint

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX / USB
Language Simulation:IBM PPDS / PCL 6 / PostScript 3
Max H-Resolution B/W:600dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in) / Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):26.4ppm/26ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:600dpi
Media Type:Bond paper / Cards / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies/Cards / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies
Monthly Duty Cycle Range (Printer Class):50,000 - 99,999 pages
Output Type:Monochrome
PostScript Support:Standard
Technology:Laser
Total Media Capacity:650sheets
Type:Workgroup printer

RAM

Installed Size:32MB
Max Supported Size:288MB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS / IBM AIX 4.x / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP / SunSoft Solaris/Apple MacOS / IBM AIX 4.x / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP/Apple MacOS 8.6 or later / Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 / Compaq Tru64 UNIX 4.0D / HP-UX 10.x / HP-UX 11.x / IBM AIX 4.2.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP / Novell NetWare 3.x / Novell NetWare 4.x / Novell NetWare 5.x / Red Hat Linux 6.1 or later / Red Hat Linux 6.2 / Red Hat Linux 7.0 / SCO OpenServer 5.04 or later / SGI Irix 6.x / SunSoft Solaris 2.6 / SunSoft Solaris 7 / SunSoft Solaris 8 / SunSoft Solaris x86 2.6 / SunSoft Solaris x86 7 / TurboLinux Workstation 6.0 / TurboLinux Workstation Pro 6.1 / UnixWare 7.x
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