The World Leader in Impact PrintingTM

Impact Printers
Quick Reference
2009/2010
As part of our full line of dependable impact printers, Epson
offers many choices designed to meet your individual
needs. Our 9-pin printers deliver exceptional speed and
productivity, while our 24-pin printers provide sharp, detailed
text. Our DFX models include 4 sets of 9 pins to provide a
distinctive high-speed solution. All of these heavy duty units
offer powerful performance and incredible paper handling
capabilities, accommodating thick forms and large workloads
with ease.

Epson 9-pin dot matrix printers

Featuring durable, heavy and medium
duty printers for continuous data
processing and high speed drafting
tasks – while offering competitively
priced low cost printers – the Epson
9-pin dot matrix range offers
exceptional value.

Epson 24-pin dot matrix printers

Offering all the features available
across the Epson 9-pin range, but with
the addition of scalable fonts and letter
quality, for superior print quality, Epson
24-pin printers are ideal for front desk
applications in the retail and service
industries, and for tasks such as
invoice and order printing.

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Quality & Reliability Connectivity
Epson provides a full range of dot We offer a host of options and
matrix solutions that fulfil a variety accessories designed to make our
of professional applications. With a impact printers work even harder for
choice of printers offering maximum you. Epson dot matrix printers have a
productivity, reliability, and support, variety of interface options, all models
Epson impact printers offer the ideal offer Parallel and selected models offer
multipart forms printing solution. With USB connectivity, while some include
remarkably low failure rate and incredible a Type B interface slot that allows an
high-yield ribbons, these workhorses Ethernet, Serial Twinax, or Coax card for
provide exceptional performance, at an additional networking solutions.
affordable cost per page.
And when it comes to integrating your
Having invented the serial impact printer hardware into a complex network
printing technology over 40 years ago or non standard installation, Epson’s
for the Tokyo Olympics, Epson has been local Australian or New Zealand offices
working hard at perfecting and refining have Epson technical staff within easy
the impact dot matrix technology. reach to assist you with hardware or
software solutions.
Epson has gained world wide
recognition as the number one SIDM
company, and is truly leading the way.
Backed by a comprehensive warranty, Make the Right
plus an extensive nationwide network Choice
of authorized service centres, you can
be confident you’ll have the support you Epson is committed to providing
need, if and when required. advanced technology solutions that
fulfil your printing requirements. While
With Epson you can enjoy dependability, other companies have scaled back their
reliability and exceptional local resources and support for this critical
support – users can look forward to market, Epson continues to design,
extensive, hassle-free, products that sell and service quality impact printers.
go the distance. The number of return Perhaps that is why we are the world
customer purchases is testimony to leader in impact printer sales. For
this dedication. A commitment that has dependability, reliability and exceptional
earned us our number one position in support, Epson is the right choice to
the market. make.

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 About
Impact Printing
- 9-pin printers print faster and can also print
multi-part copies of forms.

- Epson’s DFX printer uses four sets of 9 pins

for the fastest printing possible.

- 24-pin printers print sharper, more detailed

text.

- Heavy-Duty printers are faster and handle

thicker forms and larger workloads with
ease.

- Print speed is measured in cps (characters

per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch).
The higher the cps, the faster the printing.

- The more paper paths, the more flexibility.

Tractor feeds handle continuous paper and
multipart forms, friction feeds handle single
sheets, envelopes and postcards; straight
paper paths accommodate heavier stock
without bending or jamming.

- Epson’s DFX and LQ-680 printers use

advanced APG (Automatic Platen Gap)
technology to automatically adjust print
head position to prevent damage to the pins
from unnecessary force.

- Epson impact printers support a wide range

of windows operating systems. Software
drivers come standard or are available at
[Link]

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Genuine Epson Ribbons
1 Save Money by Reducing Total Cost
of Ownership
Consumers often respond to the immediate saving
non-genuine ribbons offer at point of purchase without
realising that the total cost of ownership is in fact
higher. Based on Epson’s internal testing we have
shown that using Epson genuine ribbons actually
reduces your total cost of ownership by 60%

Reduce Total Cost of Ownership by 60%

Ribbon TCO Per Year

2
In testing, the use of non-genuine ribbons resulted Good and Consistent
in more frequent printhead repair and replacement. Print Quality
After using 14 pieces of non-genuine ribbon, the
printhead was damaged and required replacement. In
comparison the Epson genuine ribbon did not cause Compared to non-genuine ribbons, Epson genuine
damage to the printhead even after 55 pieces of ribbons maintain print consistency over time and
ribbon were used.* ensure that your prints are of high quality. So while
non-genuine ribbons fade and wobble, Epson genuine
The cost consumers pay for each printhead ribbon print quality remains true.
replacement can buy approximately 1½ year’s worth
of Epson genuine ribbons. The actual cost of Epson
genuine ribbons is in fact 2.4 times cheaper than
non-genuine ribbons, taking into account all repair and
replacement costs.**

3 Environmentally Friendly and Not

Hazardous to Your Health
Epson genuine ribbons comply with Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) guidelines which
ensures that hazardous substances are not used.
Some non-genuine ribbons do not comply to these
guidelines and may contain substances which are
harmful to you and the environment.

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Epson
LX-300+II
A reliable, compact solution for
stand-alone environments
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 337 cps (12 cpi)
Draft 225 cps (10 cpi)
300 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 56 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Rear Tractor
Top Friction

9-Pin Narrow
Multipart Forms
Original + 4 copies
Interface
Parallel, USB and Serial
Dimensions
159 x 366 x 275mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 4.4kg
Sound Level
49 dB (A)
MTBF
6,000 POH @ 25% duty cycle,
35% coverage
Workload Capacity
Medium duty
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C640061
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson LX-800, LX-810, LX-300,
Okidata® ML-184 Turbo, ML-186,
Panasonic® KX-P1150, Citizen® GSX-190

Epson
FX-890
Easy integration and maximum productivity in
demanding print environments
Print Speed
Ultra Speed Draft 680 cps (12 cpi)
566 cps (10 cpi)
High Speed Draft 559 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 419 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 104 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Manual Front or rear in, top out
CSF Rear in, top out
Tractor Front, rear, bottom in top out
Multipart Forms
Original + 6 copies
9-Pin Narrow
Interface
Parallel, USB, optional Type B
Dimensions
167.5 x 414 x 350mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx 7.2kg
Sound Level
55 dB (A)
MTBF
20,000 POH @ 25% duty, 35% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 months Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C524041
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson LX-800, LX-810, LX-300,
Okidata® ML-184 Turbo, ML-186,
Panasonic® KX-P1150, Citizen® GSX-190

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Epson
FX-2190
The wide-format solution for easy integration
and maximum productivity
Print Speed
Ultra Speed Draft 680 cps (12 cpi)
566 cps (10 cpi)
High Speed Draft 559 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 419 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 104 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Manual Front or rear in, top out
CSF Rear in, top out
Tractor Front, rear, bottom in, top out
Multipart Forms

9-Pin Wide
Original + 6 copies
Interface
Parallel, USB, optional Type B
Dimensions
167.5 x 589 x 350mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 9.4kg
Sound Level
55 dB (A)
MTBF
20,000 POH @ 25% duty, 35% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C526051
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson FX-1180+, FX-2180, Okidata ML-321,
ML-321 Turbo, ML-421, Lexmark 2381, 2481

Epson
DFX-9000*
A high-speed workhorse with dual tractor design for
easy transactions from one form to another
* Requires optional paper cutter
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 1550 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 1320 cps (10 cpi)
Near Letter Quality 330 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Dual push tractors/paper paths; automatic
back out and loading and forms switching*;
automatic paper thickness adjustment;
optional pull tractor
Multipart Forms
Front Original + 9 copies
Rear Original + 6
9-Pin Wide
Interface
Parallel, serial, USB, optional Type B
Dimensions
363 x 700 x 378mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx 34kg
Sound Level
55 dB (A)
MTBF
20,000 POH @ 25% duty, 35% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 months Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C605021
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson DFX-8000, 8500, Genicom 3800/3900
Series, OTC 4130, IBM® 4247-A00

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Epson
LQ-300+II
The latest high speed, high quality dot matrix
printer of choice for the business environment
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 300 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 225 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 75 cps (10 cpi)

24-Pin Narrow
Paper Paths
Manual insertion Rear in, top out
Cut sheet feeder Rear in, top out
Push tractor Rear in, top out
Pull tractor Rear/bottom in, top out
Multipart Forms
Original + 3 copies
Interface
Parallel, Serial & USB
Dimensions
159 x 366 x 275mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 4.4kg
MTBF
6,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C638051

Epson
LQ-590
Powering business productivity with superior
performance and reliability
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 440 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 330 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 110 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Manual insertion Front or rear in, top out
Cut Sheet Feeder
Tractor
Multipart Forms
Original + 4 copies
Interface
Rear in, top out
Front, rear or bottom in, top out
24-Pin Narrow
Parallel, USB, optional Type B
Dimensions
167.5 x 414 x 350mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 7.1kg
Sound Level
52 dB (A)
MTBF
20,000 POH @ 25% duty,
25% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C558071
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ- 570+, LQ-570e,
Okidata ML-390 Turbo, ML-490, Lexmark 2390, 2490,
Panasonic KX-P2023, KX-P2123, KX-P3123

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Epson
LQ-680
A high-quality printer with flatbread design to handle
most any multipart forms printing task
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 413 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 310 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 103 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths

24-Pin Narrow
Manual insertion Front in, Front out
Cut Sheet Feeder Rear in, Front out
Tractor Rear in, Front out
Multipart Forms
Original + 5 copies
Interface
Parallel, optional Type B
Dimensions
230 x 497 x 387mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx 9kg
Sound Level
55 dB (A)
MTBF
10,000 POH @ 25% duty cycle,
35% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 months Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C376041
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson-LQ-670, Star Micronics LC-8211,
[Link] C-630, Citizen GSX-540

Epson
LQ-2090
The wide-format solution for industrial
performance and superior reliability
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 400 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 330 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 110 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Manual insertion Front or rear in, top out
Cut sheet feeder Rear in, top out
tractor Front, rear or bottom in, top out
Multipart Forms
Original + 4 copies
Interface
24-Pin Wide
Parallel, USB, optional Type B
Dimensions
167.5 x 589 x 350mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 9.5kg
Sound Level
52 dB (A)
MTBF
20,000 POH @ 25% duty cycle,
25% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C559081
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson LQ-1010, LQ-1050, LQ-1070+,
LQ-2070, LQ-2080, Okidata ML-391 Turbo,
ML-491, Lexmark 2391, 2491

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Epson
LQ-2180
The dependable, high-speed printer designed for
the most demanding business environments
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 480 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 360 cps (10 cpi)
Letter Quality 120 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Front/rear cut sheet entry, front/rear/bottom
continuous entry

24-Pin Wide
Multipart Forms
Original + 5 copies
Interface
Parallel, optional Type B
Dimensions
257 x 639 x 402mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx 13kg
Sound Level
54 dB (A)
MTBF
10,000 POH @ 25% duty,
35% coverage
Warranty
Standard 12 months Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C272041
Ideal Replacement for:
Epson LQ-1170, LQ-2170, Okidata ML-591,
Lexmark 2391, 2491, Panasonic KX-P3626

Epson
DLQ-3500
Fast, precise, reliable printing with the paper
handling versatility to meet all your business needs
Print Speed
High Speed Draft 550 cps (10 cpi)
Draft 742 cps (15 cpi), 594 cps (12cpi), 495 cps (10cpi)
Letter Quality 165 cps (10 cpi)
Paper Paths
Manual insertion Front in, front out
Cut sheet feeder Rear in, front out
tractor Rear in, front out
Multipart Forms
Original + 7 copies
Interface
24-Pin Wide
Parallel, USB and Type B I/F level 2
Dimensions
276 x 660 x 432mm (H x W x D)
Weight approx 18.1kg
MTBF
10,000 POH (25% duty cycle)
Warranty
Standard 12 month Warranty * *
Product Code
C11C396021

* * Please go to [Link] for further details on products & promotions.

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Accessories
LX-300+II FX-890 FX-2190 DFX-9000 LQ-300+II LQ-590 LQ-680 LQ-2090 LQ-2180 DLQ-3500
Ribbon Catridge
C13S015019 C13S015329 C13S015327 C13S015384 C13S015021 C13S015337 C13S015262 C13S015336 C13S015086 C13S015139
(black, fabric)
Single Bin
Cut-Sheet C12C806372 C12C806372 C12C806392 N/A C12C806372 C12C806372 N/A C12C806392 N/A C12C806832
Feeder
High Capacity
N/A C12C806382 C12C806402 N/A N/A C12C806382 C12C806872 C12C806402 C12C806732 N/A
Cut-Sheet Feeder
Second Bin
Cut-Sheet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C12C806792 N/A C12C806742 N/A
Feeder*
Roll Paper
C12C811141 C12C811141 C12C811141 N/A C12C811141 C12C811141 C12C811141 C12C811141 C12C811141 N/A
Holder
Additional
C12C800302 C12C800202 C12C800212 C12C800382 C12C800302 C12C800202 N/A C12C800212 C12C800322 N/A
Tractor Unit
Paper Cutter/
Perforation N/A N/A N/A C12C815072 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cutter
Automatic Sheet
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C12C806882
Alignment Unit
10/100 Base
Interface Boards

N/A C12C824352 C12C824352 C12C824352 N/A C12C824352 C12C824352 C12C824352 C12C824352 C12C824352
TX Ethernet
for Type B Slot

Serial ON-BOARD C12C824432 C12C824432 ON-BOARD ON-BOARD C12C824432 C12C824432 C12C824432 C12C824432 C12C824432

Bidirectional
N/A ON-BOARD
Parellel
*Must be used in combination with High Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder

Typical Paper Paths Optional Equipment Motorised sheet feeders

A comprehensive range of Epson For high volume cut sheet printing,
paper handling options includes: optional motorised cut sheet
feeders are available for selected
products, like the 150 sheet cut
sheet feeder for the LQ-2180.
Equipped with productivity
enhancing, independent motor
drives, these feeders reduce paper
• Cut sheet manual feed front in –
front out handling time and ensure optimum
• Optional 150 sheet cut sheet paper throughput.
feeder Cut sheet feeders
• Optional 50 sheet cut sheet feeder Paper feed tractors
• Tractor fed continuous
A choice of push, pull, and push/
pull combined tractors not only
enable more than one stationery
type to be permanently loaded for
delivery on demand, but handle
continuous and multipart stationery
more efficiently.
Tractor Unit

Roll paper holder

• Three continuous paper paths – Cut Sheet feeders This provides an inexpensive
front,rear, and bottom Offering 50, 150 and 250 sheet,
• Two cut sheet paper paths – front alternative to using continuous roll
and top
for automatic selection of forms paper for applications requiring
and plain stationery. variable paper lengths.

*Using Epson paper handling options

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Ribbons Compatibility List
Printer Ribbon Code

9 Pin Narrow Black Fabric Ribbon Catridge Apex-80/ FX-80, 80+, 85, 86e, 800, 850, 870, 880 /LX-300, 300+, 400, 800, 810,
C13S015019
850, 860/T-1000/ ACPT-2000/MX-80/RX-80
9 Pin Narrow Fabric Ribbon Catridge FX-100, 100+, 105, 185, 286, 286e, 1000, 1050, 1170, 1180, 1180+/LX-1050, 1170/
C13S015020
MX-100 / RX-100 / T-750 / ACTP-2500
24 Pin Narrow Black Fabric Ribbon Catridge LQ-200, 300, 300+, 305K, 400, 450, 500, 510, 550, 570, 570+, 570e, 580, 800,
C13S015021
850, 850+, 870/ L-1000/ ACTP-3000, 4000, 5000, 5000+
24 Pin Wide Fabric Ribbon Cartridge LQ-1000, 1010, 1010C, 1050, 1050+, 1050C, 1070, 1170, 1600K, / ACPT-4500 C13S015022
Black Fabric Ribbon Catridge LQ-100, 100+/ ACPT-3250 C13S015032
Fabric Ribbon Catridge LX-80, 86, 90/ GX-80 C13S015053
Fabric Ribbon Cartridge EX-800, 1000 C13S015054
Fabric Ribbon Catridge DFX-5000, 5000+, 8000, 8500 C13S015055
Colour Fabric Ribbon Catridge LQ-860, 1060, 2550/ DLQ-2000 C13S015056
Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge DLQ-3000, 3000+ C13S015066
Colour Fabric Ribbon Cartridge DLQ-3000, 3000+, 3500 C13S015067
Colour Fabric Ribbon Cartridge LX-300/300+ C13S015073
Colour Fabric Ribbon Cartridge LQ-300, 300+/ ACPT-3300 C13S015077
Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge FX-2170, 2180 /LQ-2070, 2070C, 2170, 2170C, 2080, 2080C, 2180, 2180C, 1600K3,
C13S015086
1600K3+, 1600K4+, 1900K2, 1900K2+, 2600K
Ribbon Cartridge FX-980 C13S015091
Colour Ribbon Cartridge LQ-2500/2500+ C13S015127
Black Ribbon Cartridge DLQ-3000/3000+/3500 C13S015139
24 Pin Narrow Film Ribbon Cartridge LQ-200, 300, 450, 500, 510, 550, 570, 570+ 850, 850+, 870, ActionPrinter3000, 4000,
C13S015255
5000, 5000+
Black Fabric Ribbon Cartridge LQ-670, 670C, 680, 680C, 680Pro, 860 1060, 2500, 2550, 670K, 670K+, 670K+T, 680K,
C13S015262
690KPro
Black Ribbon Cartridge FX-2190 C13S015327
Black Ribbon Cartridge FX-890 C13S015329
Black Ribbon Cartridge for LQ-2090 C13S015336
Black Ribbon Cartridge for LQ-590 C13S015337
Black Ribbon Cartridge for PLQ-20/20D (3 per box) C13S015339
Black Ribbon Cartridge for DFX-9000 C13S015384

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