Tektronix
4610 Hard Copy Unit
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What it is
The Tektronix 4610 Hard Copy Unit is an early graphics printer. The 4610 was introduced as a peripheral for the Tektronix 4010 series of computer terminals. The 4631 is a version of the 4610 that includes a sheet feeder and offers higher speed.[1]
How it works
The 4610 uses a system in the terminal monitor that scans the display line by line. The scanning sends signals to the printer. Inside the printer, a one-line-tall CRT duplicates the image on thermal paper.[1]
Applications
The 4610 was used to produce hard copies of graphics and text from Tektronix 4010 series terminals. The 4010 series was widely used in computer-aided design (CAD) during the 1970s and early 1980s. Therefore the 4610 served as an output device for CAD environments, allowing designers to obtain permanent copies of their work.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Control & software1
Configuration & options2
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4631 | — | — | Added sheet feeder and higher speed | en.wikipedia.org[1] |
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingTektronix 4010— The 4610 Hard Copy Unit was introduced with the 4010 and could have its adaptor pre-installed in the 4010 (making it 4010-1).source[1]
- siblingTektronix 4012— The printer adaptor came pre-installed on the 4012.source[1]
- siblingTektronix 4013— The printer adaptor came pre-installed on the 4013.source[1]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tektronix 4610 Hard Copy Unit?
The Tektronix 4610 Hard Copy Unit is an early graphics printer that produces hard copies of images displayed on Tektronix 4010 series terminals.[1]
How does the 4610 produce a hard copy?
The terminal's monitor scans the display line by line, sending signals to the printer. Inside the 4610, a one-line-tall CRT duplicates the scanned image on thermal paper.[1]
What variant of the 4610 exists?
The 4631 is a version of the 4610 that includes a sheet feeder and operates at higher speed.[1]
What type of paper does the 4610 use?
The 4610 uses thermal paper to create the hard copy.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 4610 Hard Copy Unit are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 4610 Hard Copy Unit are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 4610 Hard Copy Unit are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4610 Hard Copy Unit are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 4610 Hard Copy Unit is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 4610 Hard Copy Unit are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
Last updated Sep 21, 2026.
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