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LQ-590 Serial Impact Printer, 24-Pin, Parallel and USB Interfaces) - Color: Light Gray

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C11C558001

A 400 million-character printhead life anchors the Epson C11C558001, a 24-pin dot matrix impact printer built for sustained throughput in point-of-sale, manufacturing, and production environments. It prints bi-directionally at up to 529 cps across 80 columns, with a paper feed speed of 45 milliseconds per 1/6 in and 5 in per second continuous feed. Multipart forms run to an original plus 4 carbonless copies at a maximum thickness of 0.018 in, with single-sheet widths from 3.9 in to 10.1 in and continuous widths from 4.0 in to 10.0 in. Parallel and USB interfaces are standard, and 128 KB of memory supports Epson ESC/P2 and IBM PPDS emulation alongside 11 resident bar code fonts including Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, and POSTNET. The 20,000-hour MTBF rating reflects long-cycle reliability, and the 15.60 lb chassis measures 16.3 in wide by 13.8 in deep by 6.3 in tall, running on 110 V AC at 60 Hz.
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Description
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The Epson FX-890 is a 9-pin dot matrix printer designed for businesses and operations that depend on high-volume, continuous-form printing day in and day out. Built around impact dot matrix technology, it handles a broad range of media — including continuous forms, plain paper, labels, envelopes, and roll paper — making it well suited for logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, finance, and retail back-office environments. Print speeds reach up to 680 characters per second in Ultra Speed Draft mode, while an MTBF rating of 20,000 hours supports long, uninterrupted production runs. A 400 million character print head life keeps maintenance demands low, and support for Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS, and Oki Microline emulations ensures straightforward integration with existing systems via standard Parallel and USB connections.

Main Features

  • Connection: USB

  • Printing Technology: Dot Matrix

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Maximum Mono Print Speed (cps) 529
Number of Pins 24-pin
Number of Columns 80
Memory
Standard Memory 128 KB
Interfaces/Ports
Parallel Port Yes
USB Yes
Media Types & Handling
Media Type
  • Continuous Form
  • Single Sheet
  • Envelope
  • Label
  • Cut Sheet
  • Roll Paper
Media Size
  • Envelope No. 10
  • Envelope No. 6
Fonts & Emulation
Language Emulation
  • Epson ESC/P2
  • IBM PPDS
Reliability
MTBF 20000 Hour
Power Description
Power Source AC Supply
Input Voltage 110 V AC
Frequency 60 Hz
Physical Characteristics
Height 6.3"
Width 16.3"
Depth 13.8"
Weight (Approximate) 15.60 lb
Miscellaneous
Additional Information
  • Rated voltage: 120V
  • Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
  • Total print volume: 40 million lines (not including printhead)

Resident Bitmapped Fonts:

  • Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
  • Epson Roman 10, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson Sans Serif 10, 15 cpi proportional
  • Epson Courier 10, 15 cpi
  • Epson Prestige 10, 15 cpi
  • Epson Script 10 cpi
  • Epson OCRB 10 cpi
  • Epson Script C Proportional
  • Epson Orator 10 cpi
  • Epson Orator-S 10 cpi

Bar Code Fonts:

  • EAN-13
  • EAN-8
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
  • Code 39
  • Code 128
  • POSTNET
  • Codabar (NW-7)
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Matrix 2 of 5

Scalable Fonts:

  • Epson Roman 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Sans Serif 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Roman T 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt
  • Epson Sans Serif H 10.5 pt; 8-32 pt every 2 pt

Character Sets:

  • 96 ASCII characters
  • 14 international character sets and 1 legal character set
  • 128 user-defined characters
  • Extended IBM style graphic characters
  • 5 code pages

Formatting:

  • 32 horizontal tabs
  • Line spacing in 1/6" or programmable (minimum 1/360" increments)
  • Skip over perforations in lines
  • Page length in lines or inches

Paper Handling:

  • Forms:
  • Continuous Multipart, original plus 4 carbonless copies
  • Maximum Thickness: .018"
  • Width:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 10.1"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 10.0"
  • Cut Sheet Feeder: 7.2" to 8.5"
  • Length:
  • Single sheets: 3.9" to 14.3"
  • Continuous: 4.0" to 22.0"
  • Cut-sheet Feeder: 10.1" to 14.0"
  • Paper Feed Speed:
  • 45 millisecond per 1/6"
  • 5" per second continuous feed
  • Paper Path:
  • Manual Insertion: Front or top in, top out
  • Cut sheet feeder: Top in, top out
  • Tractor: Front, rear or bottom in, top out

Software Drivers:

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Me
  • Windows XP
  • Windows NT 4.0
Platform Supported PC
Recycled No
Assembly Required No
Country of Origin Indonesia
Documents
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Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-2190n.pdf C11C558001  (PDF) Product document mod-epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers-epson-receipt-printers-epson-fx-890ii.pdf C11C558001  (PDF) Product document epson-fx-dot-matrix-printers.pdf C11C558001  (PDF)
FAQs
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What print technology and speed does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer use?
The Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer uses 24-pin impact dot matrix technology and prints at up to 529 characters per second in High-Speed Draft mode, 330 cps in Draft mode, and 110 cps in Letter Quality mode.
What interfaces does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer support for connecting to existing systems?
It supports Bidirectional Parallel, USB, and an optional Type B interface card slot, giving flexibility for integration with a range of legacy and current systems.
How reliable is the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer, and what is its expected service life?
The printer is rated at 20,000 POH MTBF, with a print head life of 400 million characters and a ribbon cartridge life of 8 million characters, minimizing maintenance and downtime.
What paper and form types can the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer handle?
It accommodates both cut-sheet and continuous forms, supporting multipart documents up to 5 parts thick with a maximum paper thickness of .018 inches.
What warranty does the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer carry?
It is backed by a three-year limited warranty along with Epson's service and support.
What are the physical dimensions and power requirements of the Epson FX Dot Matrix Printer?
The printer measures 6.3 inches high, 23.2 inches wide, and 13.8 inches deep, weighs 21 lbs, and operates on 100 to 240V AC power.